1. Associate Professor Ph.D. A.Kostadinov, TU- Sofia, Plovdiv branch
Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) - another possibility for support of research and cooperation
Associate Professor Ph.D. A.Kostadinov,
TU- Sofia, Plovdiv branch
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2. Agenda MCAA at the beginning; MCAA now;
MCAA - another possibility for support of research.
Agenda
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3. MCAA has been created by initiative of the European Commission (EC);
Two firms has been selected in order to help the Association;
It has been realized an anonymous survey between alumni before creation of the MCAA.
MCAA at the beginning
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4. MCAA at the beginning – cont.
The survey has consisted of 16 questions;
It was completed between August and October, 2013;
Above alumni have replied on the questions in the survey;
It has been created a web site ( and it has been announced an invitation for the first MCAA General Assembly.
MCAA at the beginning – cont.
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5. MCAA at the beginning – cont.
First General Assembly took place in Brussels on the 23rd November, 2013;
It has participated 85 alumni;
It has been elected MCAA Board;
It has been started preparing of the Articles of Association.
MCAA at the beginning – cont.
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6. The MCAA is created as an international non-profit Association under the Belgian Law;
The non-profit purpose of the MCAA is to promote and exploit, in the broadest sense, the full potential of the community of researchers who have benefitted in terms of mobility.
MCAA now
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7. In order to achieve this non-profit purpose, the MCAA may develop, alone or in collaboration with third parties, directly or indirectly, all activities related, directly or indirectly, to this purpose;
The MCAA is active in Europe and other parts of the world, by seeking to, in particular but not limited to :
MCAA now – cont.
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8. Encourage networking, cooperation and mutual understanding among members from different countries, sectors of the economy and across scientific disciplines;
Foster global relationships as ambassadors within the world-wide research and innovation community, with particular emphasis on the Marie Curie experience of international and inter-sector mobility.
MCAA now – cont.
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9. Serve as a forum of debate, enabling Members to promote the values of the Association and to enhance their own careers and the careers of other Members;
Support the dissemination of the outputs of the Members’ work across disciplines and internationally.
MCAA now – cont.
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10. MCAA now –cont. MCAA consists of 32 Chapters and 10 Working groups;
Among them are Bulgaria Chapter, Russian chapter, Czech Chapter, etc.;
More than registered MCAA members.
MCAA now –cont.
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11. MCAA another possibility for support of research
MCAA is offered Micro Media Grants, Micro Travel Grants, Micro General Assembly Grants, Micro One World Grants, Micro Internal Travel Grants;
MCAA Micro Grants are available only to Marie Curie Alumni Association members.
MCAA another possibility for support of research
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12. MCAA another possibility for support of research –cont.
Micro Media Grants could be used for the development and production of media materials;
Design and production of posters, flyers, and hand-outs; submission of papers to scientific conferences and journals; edition and production of books;
etc.
MCAA another possibility for support of research –cont.
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13. MCAA another possibility for support of research –cont.
Micro Travel Grants are applicable for attendance at relevant events;
Travel, accommodation, subsistence costs and registration fees to attend relevant events;
I have applied and received MCAA Micro Travel Grant in order to present the paper.
MCAA another possibility for support of research –cont.
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14. MCAA another possibility for support of research –cont.
Micro One World Grants are for members residing in countries with a S&T Agreement with the EU or covered by the European Neighborhood Policy;
Among countries is Russia (Russian Federation).
MCAA another possibility for support of research –cont.
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15. MCAA another possibility for support of research –cont.
Micro One World Grants encompass activities previously described for Micro Media Grants and Micro Travel Grants;
Preparation of a proposal for funding;
Reimbursement payments: within 20 days from the date of reception of the correct claim form with all documents required.
MCAA another possibility for support of research –cont.
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16. Thanks for your time and attention!
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