Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair The Marie Curie Fellowship Association Dagmar M. Meyer Chair of the Association

Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair Marie Curie Fellowship Association alumni organization of Marie Curie fellows highly interdisciplinary network of (young) scientists created 1996 at the initiative of the European Commission international non-profit organization under Belgian law more than 3,000 fellows from all over Europe represented in most EU member states, associated states as well as Australia & US

Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair Objectives promote scientific excellence encourage (interdisciplinary) scientific collaboration create a clear and visible identity for Marie Curie fellows foster a sense of European identity among its members promote the dialogue between science and society

Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair Activities practical assistance to (future) fellows –information on the application procedure –assistance with respect to the implementation of the fellowships –country specific “welcome packs” how to find accommodation, the social security system, taxation issues, questions related to family life,... social network for mobile researchers and their families

Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair Activities interdisciplinary workshops and conferences multidisciplinary publication (“Annals”) help regarding the individual career development –constantly updated “open jobs database” –publication of (Marie Curie) research opportunities on our website –“career mailing list” –collaboration with ABG –working group “Industrial Research”

Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair Activities working group “Science Policy” –(member) surveys –promotion of best practice –active participation in relevant conferences –collaboration with other organizations (Euroscience, Eurodoc, EUA, KoWi, EARMA,...) –feedback to the European Commission, and other national and international entities

Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair