1. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Intensifying Research Cooperation Turkey - Austria Gerald Müller-Niklas & Robert Schwertner

2. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation The EU-Funding System: Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships - Rules & principles, how to apply Research Landscape Austria Partnership for Research: Offer from potential Austrian host institutions General Questions and Discussion Individual questions and consultations Austria – An excellent place to do Research The Austrian BIT (Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation) and its support for prospective Russian Fellows Overview

3. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Austria – An Excellent Place To Do Research

4. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation BIT Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation BIT... has been established in 1993 to stimulate and support the Austrian participation in EU and other R&D programmes is funded by the Austrian government and the Austrian Economic Chamber is a private non-profit association has a staff of 50+ including ~ 35 experts

5. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation BIT Main Tasks National Contact Point (NCP) Organisation for European Framework Programmes and other European initiatives for international cooperation in research technology and demonstration (RTD) Information and support for universities, research institutes and companies interested in transnational RTD-Cooperation Active role in the transfer of new technology International Networking and Cooperation in RTD

6. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Permanent contact to the EU-Commission Disseminating information on European RTD-programmes Identifying possible participants RTD-actions National and transnational partnersearch for collaborative projects Active stimulation of new projects BIT Services and Activities

7. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Cultural aspects Legal matters Administrative help Individual assistance and coaching for proposers during all phases of the project Final proposal check Information on How we can help you... BIT Services and Activities

8. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Your BIT Contact Persons Tel.: +43 1 581 16 16-extFax. +43 1 581 16 16-16 Director Manfred Horvat -114 horvat@bit.ac.at Human Resources and Mobility Gerald Müller-Niklas -204 mniklas@bit.ac.at Sonja Heintel -122 heintel@bit.ac.at Melanie Csida -201 csida@bit.ac.at International Cooperation Robert Schwertner -210 schwertner@bit.ac.at Reinhold Gruber -108 gruber@bit.ac.at www.bit.ac.atwww.bit.ac.at/partnerschip

9. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation

10. Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships Programme: Human Resources and Mobility Individual Driven Actions

11. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Project open to all fields of research Proposals: Scientific excellence, Innovation, Relevance Training:Training Impact for the fellow Mobility:Potential for creating long term collaboration General Criteria Bottom-up Approach Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

12. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Funding in Austria Living Allowance (monthly 14 x) Mobility Allowance (monthly 12 x) Travel Allowance (once a year) Career Exploratory Allowance (singular if > 12 months) Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

13. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Funding in Austria Yearly NET income: ~30.500,- Euro (without familiy status) ~33.500,- Euro (with familiy status) including ALL insurances for you & familiy Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

14. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation STEP 1 Check your eligibility ! Researchers having at least 4 years of research experience (full time equivalent) since gaining a university diploma or already in possession of a doctoral degree How to get it ? STEP 2 Select an appropriate Host Institution ! Host Institutions can be Universities, Research Centers or Industry active in research Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

15. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation STEP 3 Contact the Host Institution ! Send an email together with a scientific CV How to get it ? STEP 4 Agree with host about research project ! Project has to be of interest for the host because they will cover all research costs Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

16. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation STEP 5 Write the proposal ! You have to write the proposal - the host will just give assistance How to get it ? STEP 6 Submit the proposal ! You have to send the proposal to Brussels Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

17. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Duration of project: 1-2 years Researcher prepares proposal with the assistance of the host Researcher has to write a career developement plan, which clearly states the scientific and training needs and prospective training impact of the project One contract between the EU-Commission and the host institution and one between host institution and fellow Host institutions get about 750 euro/fellowmonth for training activities (conferences, courses...) General Conditions Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

18. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Writing a proposal Mandatory documents: Work programme: Human Resources and Mobility-Marie Curie Actions Provides general information about the objectives of the programme and eligibility criteria Guide for proposers: Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships Detailed information how to prepare a complete proposal including the forms Call Text: Postal adress for delivery of the proposal in Brussels find at: www.bit.ac.at/partnership Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

19. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Recommended documents: Writing a proposal find at: www.bit.ac.at/partnership Handbook for Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships Provides help for completing the forms and also practical information about the implementation of the project Guidance Notes for Evaluators Important information about how the evaluators will assess projects Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

20. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships Structure of the proposal B1Scientific Quality of the Project (5 pages) B2Quality of the research training (1 page) B3Quality of the host (3 pages) >> Host Institution B4Quality of the researcher (2 pages + CV) B5Management and feasibility (2 pages) >> Host Institution + Fellow B6Relevance to the objectives of the activity (2 pages) B7Added Value to the Community (1 page) B8Previous proposals and contracts B9Other Issues (1 pages) Proposal Part A: Forms A1, A2, A3 and Instructions Proposal Part B: Guidelines for drafting the proposal description

21. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Evaluation criteria Proposals must reach 70% of the total score and the given threshold. Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

22. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Submitting the proposal Send the complete set of proposal documentation in one envelope to the Commission Proposals submitted on paper must arrive at the day of deadline at the latest 17:00 !! Use professional express service (DHL, Fedex, etc.) Coming deadlines: 21. 05. 2003 12. 02. 2004 Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

23. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Average success rate in the previous Framework Programme: 44 % Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships

24. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Research Landscape Austria

25. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Research Landscape Austria A lot of highly innovative companies Low unemployment-rate (1999: Rank 2 in EU) Growth of RTD > Growth of GDP Gov. Programme in order to raise RTD/GDP (2,5% in 2005) High productivity rate

26. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Research Landscape Austria Area:83.858 sq km Total population:8,13 Mio. Rate of higher education:5,83 % Researchers / 1000 :4,7 GDP (2001):210,7 Billion Euro R&D-expend. (% of GDP): 1,96 % (2003)

27. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Research Landscape Austria

28. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Research Landscape Austria Structure of Science & Technologie 4 4 Universities (Classical and private) 4 4 Research institutes 4 4 Competence centres 4 Clusters (regional) 4 Professional associations (industry) 4 Scientific societies 4 4 Companies

29. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Research Landscape Austria (3) (8) (2) Legend: University Fachhochschule Research Institute Kplus-center

30. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Research Landscape Austria Austrian Competence Centres K plusCentre of Excellence K ind Industrial Centre of Excellence K netNetwork of Excellence CD LabChristian Doppler Laboratory

31. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Research Landscape Austria Basic Research Applied Research Experimental Development Implementation in the plant Universities R&D areas in the I ndustry Christian Doppler Labs Kind, Knet Competence C. Kplus Competence Centers Implementation In the market

32. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Stimulate mobility of researchers from Partner countries to do research in Austria Creation of a scientific network between Austria and Partner countries Support for companies, universities, independent research institutes interested in international RTD-Cooperation www.bit.ac.at/partnership

33. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation www.bit.ac.at/partnership Contains all the information of this presentation Provides all the documents and information about the EU- programms Gives administrative help Gives information about legal matters and cultural aspects The Partnership Homepage

34. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Catalogue of Austrian Host Institutions www.bit.ac.at/partnership

35. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Catalogue of Austrian Host Institutions About 700 registered Host Institutions-about 17% industry hosts All of them are welcoming guest researchers Each institution has a contact person for the fellows Gives all necessary information about the organisation Gives information about discipline and the research priorities Catalogue is continously growing www.bit.ac.at/partnership

36. BIT- Bureau for International Research- and Technology Cooperation Free of Charge ! We will be glad to guide you to a successful proposal ! Your personal BIT assistance is...