Human Resources and Mobility in the 6th Framework Programme (FP6)

Human Resources and Mobility in the 6th Framework Programme (FP6) Marie Curie Actions Elengo Manoussaki European Commission - DG Research Human Resources and Mobility Research Training Networks http://europa.eu.int/mariecurie-actions

6th Framework Programme 2002-2006

Framework Programme 2002-2006 Budget (million euros) EC 16 270 INTEGRATING EUROPEAN RESEARCH 13 345 STRUCTURING THE ERA 2 605 Research and innovation 290 Human resources and mobility (Marie Curie Actions) 1 580 Research infrastructures 655 Science and society 80 STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF ERA 320 EURATOM 1 230 TOTAL17 500

6th Framework Programme 2002 - 2006 Structuring the ERA: Human Resources and Mobility (the “Marie-Curie Actions”) • Support for institutions hosting European and “third country” researchers. • Individual support measures for researchers searching mobility. • Mechanisms promoting return to regions / countries of origin and professional (re)integration. • Support of regional or national schemes promoting mobility of researchers from other European countries. • Support of outstanding European research teams working at the cutting edge of research. • Scientific prizes for outstanding work carried out by researchers who are beneficiaries of EU mobility grants.

Training / transfer of knowledge / excellence promotion / career development Bottom-up approach (no thematic priorities) Trans-national mobility of participating researchers Promotion of female participation Open to 3rd country nationals Marie Curie Actions Human Resources and Mobility

Profile ofFellows Chairs Teams Awards Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence InternationalFellowships Intra-EuropeanFellowships  4 yearsexperience or Ph.D. Development Action Industry-Academia Partnership Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Return and Reintegration Research Training Networks < 4 yearsexperience Conferences and Training Courses Early-Stage Training Host Fellowships for Early-Stage 6th Framework Programme 2002 - 2006 HRM “Marie-Curie Actions”: Overview

Work programmemain changes • New member states • Enhancing the participation of the private sector • New methods of submitting proposals (electronically and two stage submission) • New ways of evaluation (modifications, new thresholds and weighting criteria) • Simplifications and clarifications concerning actions

Work programmeadditional changes • Limitation as it concerns number of proposals of the same applicants • Indication to upper limit for the budget • Social security for the stipends

Overview of Actions Profile ofFellows Chairs Teams Awards Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence InternationalFellowships Intra-EuropeanFellowships  4 yearsexperience or Ph.D. Development Action Industry-Academia Partnership Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Return and Reintegration Research Training Networks < 4 yearsexperience Conferences and Training Courses Early-Stage Training Host Fellowships for Early-Stage

To develop the offer of structured research training; To stimulate the training and mobility of early stage researchers Application by hosts in: higher education, research centres, enterprises For early stage researchers(<4 years experience) Structured training in research(incl. complimentary skills) Single* or Multi-partner Group(min 3 groups in 3 countries) Hosts select fellows 3 months to 3 years Marie Curie Schemes Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research Training

To stimulate early stage researchers through participation of conferences and courses Encourage researchers to benefit from the experience of leading researchers (priority to early stage) Variety of actions (including virtual ones) series of conferences, summer schools, training events etc. on a theme or linked themes No further calls for large conferences* Duration from several days to 4 week Marie Curie Schemes Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses

RTN Objectives • Initial training of early-stage researchers and transfer of knowledge for more experienced researchers • Overcoming institutional and disciplinary boundaries through the promotion of interdisciplinary/ intersectoral projects* • Help achieve a critical mass of qualified researchers, especially in highly-specialised and/or fragmented areas • Intensifying pan-European and international research collaborations, especially with associated countries

RTN Main Features High Quality Collaborative Research-Training Projects (4 years) • Undertaken by international consortia ( 3 partners) • Across any area of S&T (not thematic) • Researchers from Europe and other countries (3 months to 3 years international mobility) As Vehicles for Research Training (initial training, transfer of knowledge, and acquisition of complementary research skills) * Flexibility on subject, size and budget

Profile ofFellows Chairs Teams Awards Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence InternationalFellowships Intra-EuropeanFellowships  4 yearsexperience or Ph.D. Development Action Industry-Academia Partnership Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Return and Reintegration Research Training Networks < 4 yearsexperience Conferences and Training Courses Early-Stage Training Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Overview of Actions

Development Scheme (two thirds of the budget) Industry-academia Strategic Partnership Scheme Marie Curie Actions Marie Curie Transfer of Knowledge Actions

To develop or reinforce research potential of institutes in need of new competencies Applications by institutions in need of developing new competencies All countries, with priority to Community LFRs/Associate Candidate Countries Host selects and recruits experienced researchers (2-24 months), non scientific staff can participate* Possibility to send own staff (2-12 months) to pre-determined institutions + return Marie Curie Schemes Development Scheme

To create or develop true strategic and durable partnerships Application by Industry and academia partners from at least 2 different countries Coordinating host from industry or academia, with one or more partners from the other sector Funding of exchange of experienced researchers amongst staff members, in one* or both directions (2-24 months) including non scientific staff* Intersectorial mobility is allowed between participants of the same MS or AS up to 30% of the p/m in the project* Includes SMEs, spin-offs, start-ups Marie Curie Schemes Industry-Academia Strategic Partnership Scheme

Profile ofFellows Chairs Teams Awards Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence InternationalFellowships Intra-EuropeanFellowships  4 yearsexperience or Ph.D. Industry-Academia Partnership Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Development Action Return and Reintegration Research Training Networks < 4 yearsexperience Conferences and Training Courses Early-Stage Training Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Overview of Actions

To respond to the individual advanced training needs of the most promising experienced researchers to give them the necessary boost to become fully independent in their field Application by fellow in liaison with host Fellowships for experienced researchers(>4 years experience or PhD) Training through research, incl. life-long training or for resuming career Marie Curie Schemes Individual Fellowships – Life Long Learning

3 Individual Fellowship Schemes: Intra-European: (1 to 2 years) From and to EU and Associated Countries Outgoing:(up to 2 + 1 years) EU and Ass. Country fellows to 3rd country mandatory return element Incoming:(1 to 2 years) promising researchers from 3rd country possibility of return support for emerging economies Marie Curie Schemes Advanced Training

To respond to the individual advanced training needs of the most promising experienced researchers to give them the necessary boost to become fully independent in their field, training related to interdisciplinary transfer, intersectoral experiences, diversification of career Application by fellow in liaison with host Fellowships for experienced researchers(≥4 years experience or PhD) Training through research, incl. life-long training or for resuming career Marie Curie Actions Intra-European Fellowships

Researchers from EU and Associated States Minimum 4 years experience or doctorate Joint proposal by fellow and host institution To Third Countries Project up to 3 years with 2 phases: experience outside Europe up to 2 years and obligatory return to Europe,typically half the duration of the 1st.Phase “valorisation” in Europe of experience gained reinforce relations between EU and third countries Marie Curie Actions Outgoing International Fellowships

High level third country researchers Minimum 4 years experience or doctorate Joint proposal by fellow and host institution Towards Europe Return mechanism for researchers: from developing countries from emerging and transition economies reinforce the research potential of these countries strengthen relations between the EU and third countries MarieCurie Actions Incoming International Fellowships

To promote excellence in European research Marie Curie Excellence Grantsup to 4 years To set up or extend teams of the highest level Leading edge or interdisciplinary research Marie Curie Chairsup to 3 years Top level teaching appointments Particularly for researchers who wish to resume their career in Europe Marie excellence awards Prizes for excellent researchers who have benefited from Marie Curie Actions Marie Curie Actions Excellence Promotion and Recognition

To support integration of a stable research career following a period of mobility European: Following a 2-year Marie Curie fellowship EU and Associate Country fellows Reintegration of country of origin or elsewhere Contribution €40 000 for individual research project Obligation for host to offer minimum 2-year work contract and research project International:Following a stay outside Europe European researchers who have been outside Europe for 5 years Contribution €80 000; 3-year work contract Marie Curie Schemes Reintegration Grants

Human Resources and Mobility in the 6th Framework Programme (FP6)