1. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions “ Strengthening the Academia- Industry Ties” CASIMIR Workshop “ Strengthening the Academia- Industry Ties” Milan 30 June 2003 "Human resources in R&D: the academia- industry dimension” Stefania Bettini Unit D1 - Strategy and Policy Aspects

2. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Promoting the development of researchers in the ERA January 2000 “Towards a European Research Area”  Emphasises to introduce a European dimension into careers in R&D and  stresses the need for more abundant and more mobile researchers  “A Mobility Strategy for the ERA” * (COM 331, June 2001)  favourable environment  To develop a favourable environment for mobile researchers throughout their careers

3. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Promoting the development of researchers in the ERA Spring European Councils :  Lisbon 2000  Stockholm 2001  Barcelona 2002  Brussels 2003 endorsed the ERA project and invited Member States to take necessary steps to turn the ERA into reality

4. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Investing in research: An action plan for Europe “ More and more adequately skilled researchers will be needed in Europe in order to fulfil the targeted increase of investment in research by 2010. Increased investment in research will raise the demand for researchers : about 1.2 million additional research personnel, including 700.000 additional researchers, are deemed necessary to attain the objective…” (COM(2003)226 final and and SEC(2003)489 of 30.04.03)

5. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Investing in research: An action plan for Europe Strengthening the human resources combination of initiatives Strengthening the human resources in research involves a combination of initiatives at national, regional and Community levels aiming at: ¶ Attracting more students to research increase financial incentives “Women and science” action plan students’ mobility ¶ Attracting more students to research, in particular through the increase in the national and Community financial incentives, the Science and Society initiatives, especially the “Women and science” action plan and the facilitation of the students’ mobility

6. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Investing in research: An action plan for Europe · Attractingresearchers fostering mobility between academia and industry · Attracting international researchers in Europe and fostering mobility between academia and industry  favourable career development prospectspositive imageresearcher’s profession  Maintaining the researchers in the profession and in the European Research Area by giving favourable career development prospects and a positive image of the researcher’s profession

7. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions A Mobility strategy for the ERA (COM 331/2001) Four Categories of Obstacles to mobility:  Legal and Administrative Aspects (Visa, Social Security, etc)  Social and Cultural Aspects  The Career of a Researcher  Intersectorial Mobility Academia/Industry

8. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions A Mobility strategy for the ERA A researcher intends to undergo a research training period or to carry out research in another country What are the needs ? A What are the needs ? A favourable environment, first of all...

9. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions A Mobility strategy for the ERA  The Researcher’s Mobility Portal * Job or research opportunities * Job or research opportunities at EU, international, national or sectoral level * Information relevant to mobile researchers * Information relevant to mobile researchers such as national regulations, procedures and daily life issues *Access to European Network of Mobility Centers

10. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions

11. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions A Mobility strategy for the ERA  The European Network of Mobility Centers will offer researchers and their families comprehensive and up- to-date information and personalized assistance in all matters relating to their professional and daily lives. In particular on: - visas - access to job market - social security - pension rights - taxation - housing and schooling - taxation - housing and schooling - access to the culture of the host country - access to language courses

12. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions A Mobility strategy for the ERA  Condition of admission of Third Country Researchers in Europe  Member States in collaboration with the Commission are invited to strengthen the actions being undertaken to develop the ERA, in particular by facilitating or continuing to facilitate entry and residence for researchers from third countries  Legislative initiative associated with an action plan foreseen for autumn 2003

13. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Promoting the development of researchers in the ERA The forthcoming Communication “Researchers in the ERA: one profession, multiple careers” analyses the different elements characterising the profession and defines the various factors conditioning the development of researchers’ careers at European level considered from a geographical, sectoral or gender perspective. ê Collaborative partnership between academia and industry (…) has emerged as a critical imperative necessary to sustain transfer of knowledge and innovation. Still unclear how to structure such relationship...

14. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Promoting the development of researchers in the ERA: the 6th Framework Programme What else does a researcher need? New financial incentives, through a successful implementation of the Marie-Curie Actions

15. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions The “Structuring” Part of the Programme

16. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Overview of the MC Actions Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Conferences and Training Courses Research Training Networks Chairs Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence Early-Stage Training Profile of Fellows  4 years experience or Ph.D. < 4 years experience TeamsAwards International Fellowships Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Development Action Industry-Academia Partnership Intra-European Fellowships Return and Reintegration

17. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions The Marie Curie Actions New FP6 features :  Marie Curie label generalised  Opening of Actions to 3 rd country nationals  No age limit, but experience criterion  Reintegration and return measures  Excellence promotion measures  Life-long learning concept  Personal/family situation of researchers

18. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Marie Curie Transfer of Knowledge Actions The Marie Curie Actions  Development Scheme  Industry-Academia Strategic Partnership Scheme To create or develop true strategic and durable partnerships  Application by Industry and academia partners from at least 2 different countries  Co-ordinating host from industry or academia, with one or more partners from the other sector  Funding of exchange of experienced researchers amongst staff members, in both directions (2-24 months)  Includes SMEs, spin-offs, start-ups

19. EC -DG Research Dir. D : Human Factor, Mobility and Marie Curie Actions Marie Curie ToK- IAP Scheme  When to apply? A new “call for proposals” will be launched on 19 May 2004 (at 17.00 hrs Brussels time). It is expected that an additional call will be published in 2005 and 2006 For further information:  On Marie Curie Actions:  http:/ /europa.eu.int/mariecurie-Actions  On calls for proposals:  http://fp6.cordis.lu/fp6/calls  HELPDESK:  mariecurie-actions@cec.eu.int