FP7 People Programme Marie Curie Actions Funding opportunities in 2013 Initial Training Networks Industry-Academia-Partnerships-Pathways 04 September 2012 Helsinki Kaisa Hellevuo, PhD European Commission - Research Executive Agency Brussels
FP7 overview (2007-2013) Marie Curie Actions 2013 calls Cooperation : M 32 413 Ideas : M 7510 986 M Collaborative research 10 thematic areas Frontier Research ERC Marie Curie Actions Research Capacity People (Marie Curie Actions): M 4750 JRC : 1751 Euratom : M 2751 Capacities : M 4097 2
Marie Curie Actions People programme = Marie Curie Actions From pure mobility actions to a dedicated programme for structuring training, mobility and researcher career development Objectives Strengthen the human potential in R&D in Europe Stimulate people to enter into the profession of researcher Attract researchers from around the world Target researchers at different stages of their careers Career development in the private sector Offer Attractive conditions and employment contracts 3
Different Actions People Programme in FP7 Initial Training of Researchers Initial Training Networks (ITN) Life-long Training and Career Development Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) / Career Integration Grants (CIG) Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) Industry dimension Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP) International dimension Outgoing & Incoming International Fellowships (IIF & IOF); International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) Policy support actions Researchers Night; EURAXESS 4
Marie Curie Actions Support for two categories of researchers: Early Stage Researcher: Less than 4 years of research experience* (full-time equivalent) and without a doctoral degree ("pre-doc") Experienced Researcher: In possession of a doctoral degree or at least 4 years of research experience* (full-time equivalent) ("postdoc") All nationalities eligible in general, transnational mobility required All scientific and technological fields are supported (evaluated in 8 scientific panels) * counted from the diploma which entitles the individual to embark on a doctoral degree 5
"Pre-doc" Researcher Experience "Post-doc" Actions Who Can Apply? Individual (together with an organisation) Organisations Research funding bodies Experienced > 10 years > 4 years or PhD Early Stage (no PhD) < 4 years Individual Fellowships & Career Integration Grants Initial Training Networks Industry- Academia Partnerships Pathways & International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) COFUND 6
"Pre-doc" Researcher Experience "Post-doc" Initial Training Networks Who Can Apply? Experienced > 10 years Organisations Initial Training Networks (ITN) - research (doctoral) training programme mainly for Early Stage Researchers provided by a network of universities, businesses and research institutes Three implementation modes > 4 years or PhD ITNs publish job vacancies after the start of the project Early Stage (no PhD) Initial Training Networks In general, transnational mobility required. Fellow cannot have carried out work in the country of the host organisation for more than twelve months over the last three years. < 4 years Eligibility/mobility rule cut-off: recruitment 7
Initial Training Networks Multi-ITN 1. Multipartner ITN: at least three participants* from three EU or FP7 associated countries propose a coherent research training programme and host fellows. Participants can be universities, research centres or companies (large or small). Support for Early Stage Researchers up to 36 months each working on individual projects in the programme (total max 500 months). (Limited participation of Experienced Researchers (up to 24 months each). Country 1 Associated partners complement the programme (e.g. hosting secondments, training) University or Industry Private sector participation essential Country 3 Country 2 * Typical number of participants is currently 8-9 8
Initial Training Networks EID 2. European Industrial Doctorates (EID): two participants from two different EU or FP7 associated countries: one academic participant and one from the private sector propose a doctoral training programme. Researcher must enroll in an academic PhD programme and spend at least 50 % of time within the private sector. Support for Early Stage Researchers up to 36 months each working on individual projects in the programme (total max 180 months). University or Industry Associated partners complement the programme (e.g. hosting secondments, training) 50% University /Academic Research EU or FP7 AC Country 1 Industry EU or FP7 AC Country 2 9
Initial Training Networks IDP 3. Innovative Doctoral Programmes (IDP): one participant (university or research institution) from an EU or FP7 associated country offers an "innovative" doctoral training programme. Training is enhanced by associated partners (other universities, research centres, private sector). Support for Early Stage Researchers up to 36 months each working on individual projects in the programme (total max 500 months). EU or FP7 AC Country 1 University or Research University or Industry University or Industry Industry Associated partners complement the programme (e.g. hosting secondments, training) Other country Other discipline Other sector Private sector participation essential 10
Initial Training Networks Common features for all 3 ITN modes: Successful networks (participants) recruit and host eligible researchers based on the proposed research or doctoral training programme strong element of transnational networking multi/interdisciplinary and emerging fields training primarily through research on individual, personalised research projects complemented by substantial training modules in key transferable skills involvement of private sector entities is considered essential Project duration 48 months Funding: fellow salary (incl. employer costs) + costs for project implementation + management + overheads 11
Initial Training Networks Funding: ITN projects 2007-2012* (471) MAT 2% PHY 12% SOC 8% CHE 12% ECO 2% ENG 23% LIF 31% ENV 11% *Includes ITN 2012 call (multi, EID, IDP) currently under negotiation 12
"Pre-doc" Researcher Experience "Post-doc" Industry-Academia Partnerships Pathways Who Can Apply? Organisations Experienced > 10 years Industry Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP) promotes cooperation between commercial sector and academia. > 4 years or PhD Early Stage Industry- Academia Partnerships Pathways Research staff secondment is mandatory Recruitment of experienced researchers is optional (no PhD) < 4 years 13
Industry-Academia Partnerships Pathways In Industry-Academia Partnerships Pathways, at least one academic and one commercial partner from two different EU or FP7 associated countries propose a joint research project for 48 months. Cooperation through secondments of research staff (Early Stage Researchers and Experienced Researchers) between the industrial and academic partners. Recruitment of experienced researchers is possible. Academic sector Commercial sector EU or FP7 AC Country 1 Partner 1 Partner 2 EU or FP7 AC Country 2 Country x Partner 3 Partner 4 Country y Funding: fellow (secondment and recruitment) salary (incl. employer costs) + costs for project implementation + management + overheads. Costs of small equipment for SME possible. 14
Industry-Academia Partnerships Pathways Funding: IAPP projects 2007-2012* (267) MAT 1% PHY 6% SOC 6% CHE 7% ECO 3% LIF 25% ENG 41% ENV 11% *Includes IAPP 2012 call currently under negotiation 15
Calls for Proposals 2013 Action Call opens Call closes Call Budget ITN 10 July 2012 OPEN! 22 November 2012, 17:00:00 CET IAPP 02 October 2012 16 January 2013, 17:00:00 CET IRSES 10 July 2012 17 January 2013, 17:00:00 CET IxF 14 March 2013 14 August 2013, 17:00:00 CET CIG 18 October 2012 1 st 7 March 2013 2 nd 18 September 2013 17:00:00 CET COFUND 10 July 2012 05 December 2012 17:00:00 CET NIGHT 02 October 2012 08 January 2013 17:00:00 CET 470,72 million 81 million 30 million IEF 134 million IOF 44.5 million IIF 44.5 million ~ 20 million ~ 20 million 115 million 4 million 16
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