Polarisation as a tool to study the solar system and beyond

1. Polarisation as a tool to study the solar system and beyond COST Action MP 1104

2. Why do we need a COST action? • Lack of interactions • Not enough cooperation between polarimetrists working on different objects • Not enough cooperation between groups observing at different wavelengths • Not enough cooperation between theoreticians, observers, instrumentalists and experimentalists

3. Why do we need a COST Action? 2)Bypass the feeling that polarimetry is a complicated topic • Need more spectropolarimeters on ground-based and space observatories INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIP

4. Main objectives of this COST Action Promote polarisation among scientific community. Specific attention given to Early Stage Researchers. Make recommendations for ESA / ESO / National Space Agencies / Policy-makers to add spectro-polarimeters to future ground-based facilities and space missions. Foster collaborations between various communities, as well as multi-wavelength and cross-disciplinary activities.

5. Current state of the MP1104 network Participating EU Countries : 18 AT, BE, CH, CZ, DE, ES, FI, FR, HU, IE, IT, LV, MT, NL, PL, RS, SE, UK • > 140 participants • 1 COST-neighbouring country (Ukraine) • 2 countries with reciprocal agreements (South-Africa, Argentina) • ~ 70 institutes, universities or industrial partners

6. Organisation of the Action MC • Chair + Vice-chair • WG leaders • Grant Holder • Dissemination/outreach coordinator • Chair • Vice-chair • 2 experts SC EB WG1 WG2 WG3 WG4 « vertical » interactions Observations Theory Instrumentation Experimentation « Horizontal » interactions

7. Scientific work plan WG1 WG2 WG3 WG4 Observations Theory Instrumentation Experimentation WG 1 meetings ≥1/y WG 2 meetings ≥1/y WG 3 meetings ≥1/y WG 4 meetings ≥1/y STSM Outreach activities Joint meetings (2 or 3 WG) International Conference Years 2, 3 and 4 Summer School (co organised) Years 2 and 4

8. Members of an Action • A country intends to join an Action • One or two delegates to MC are nominated by COST National Coordinator (CNC) • The MoU is accepted on behalf of the governments of the COST countries or cooperating states. • More than one year after the approval of the Action by the CSO (27/05/2011), the participation of a new country has to be approved by the MC via written procedure or at a MC meeting with decision in the minutes

9. Reimbursement procedure • I need copies of the tickets and bills onlu for the travel expenses. They should be given to me DURING this meeting. No need for hotel invoice! • Travel by car : please provide a proof of distance (Mappy, Google map, etc..) together with the reimbursement form • Taxi expense : additional justification is required for each taxi expense if total amount is above 40€. However, prepare to justify why you used taxi and not public transportation (they might ask…) • Receipts for return journey (taxi, shuttle, parking, …) to be submitted by e-mail or by fax at the latest by Monday June 4. • Attendance list to be signed for each day of the meeting.

10. Travel Reimbursement Request Form

11. Short Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) • Target young scientists (but not only…) • Duration : min 5 days – max 3 months • Fixed grant requested by the applicant and approved by the SC. Max : 2500 EUR per STSM • Procedure explained in details on our website • 1st call : 4 STSMs funded for a total of 3900 EUR • Dates for the 2nd call and deadlines will be decided at the MC meeting. At least 12000 EUR available. So please apply!

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