Simon Simon Grimley Regional Representative EURAXESS Links ASEAN European Funding and Fellowship Opportunities for Thai Researchers
Outline Introduction Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions European Research Council British Council Alexander von Humboldt Foundation EMBO EURAXESS Links ASEAN Discussion
European Union (EU) no.1 Economic power in the world EU 2 nd Biggest investor in R&D worldwide EU has among its members some of the most R&D intensive economies in the world 32 European Universities in the World Top 100 1 person on 3 working in the EU is working within Science & Technology
the EU framework programme for research and innovation
What s New Successor to FP7 will run from 2014-2020 Main mechanism by which the Europe funds research and innovation both within Europe and beyond budget 80 billion euros International cooperation a key element of this program Focus on societal challenges facing EU society, e.g. health, clean energy and transport Simplified access, for all companies, universities, institutes in all EU countries and beyond. I euro = 45 THB
Three priorities of Horizon2020: 1 Excellent science 2 Industrial leadership 3 Societal challenges
Marie Skłodowska- Curie Actions Your research career in Europe
Main goals of the Marie Sklodowska - Curie Actions Supporting researcher s career development Bottom-up approach you choose the research topic Mobility (to and from Thailand) Enhanced business-academia collaboration and staff exchange Excellent employment and working conditions
Where? Mobility to 28 EU Members Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom 13 Associated Countries (tbc) Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, FYROM, Island, Israel, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey Marie Skłodowska- Curie Actions
How? Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Networks Individual Fellowships Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Co-funding of programmes ITN early-stage researchers (< 4 years) IF experienced researchers (> 4 years) RISE Doctoral and initial training: European Training Networks, European Industrial Doctorates, European Joint Doctorates Support for experienced researchers to undertake international and inter-sector mobility, incl. career restart and reintegration International and inter-sector cooperation through the exchange of staff COFUND Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes: - doctoral programmes (ESR) - fellowship programmes (ER)
Individual Fellowships Post-doctoral fellowships for outstanding researchers For experienced researchers In possession of a doctoral degree, or have 4 years of full-time research experience at the time of the call deadline Two types depending on the mobility of the researcher: Within Europe - European Fellowships Outside Europe - Global Fellowships
IF Financial Aspects
Monthly Living Allowance - 4,650 gross monthly salary ( 55,800 annually) corrected for the cost of living in the country Mobility Allowance - 600 per month Family Allowance - 500 per month for researchers married/legally partnered or with dependant children Contribution to Research, Training and Networking costs - 800 per month Overheads and management - 650 per researcher month I euro = 45 THB
How many? (FP7) ~204 ~ 3 71 fellows from Vietnam, 36 from Thailand, 32 from Indonesia, 24 Philippines, 21 from Malaysia, 17 from Singapore, 2 from Myanmar and 1 from Brunei. By actions: ITN, IAPP, COFUND, IIF, IEF, CIG
Call Now Open! Closes: 11 September 2014 @ 17:00:00 CET http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/home.html
The European Research Council
What is the ERC? Established by the European Commission The ERC supports excellence in frontier research through a bottom-up, individual-based, worldwide competition Support for the individual scientist no networks! Any topic, nationality, age and current workplace Host institution in EU or AC +2 years PhD Offer: Attractive, long-term funding for the very best researchers
ERC Grant Schemes Who can apply? Established by the European Commission Excellent Researchers (PIs) Any nationality, age or current place of work (with a PhD min 2 years old) In conjunction with a Host Institution (HI) Based in the EU or an Associated Country (spend min. 30% (AdG), 50% (StG / CoG) of total working time at HI (over project duration) Individual research team Researcher has freedom to choose national or trans-national team, if scientific added value proven ERC Grants are portable
ERC Funding Schemes - 2014 Established by the European Commission Starting Grants starters (2-7 years after PhD) up to 2.0 M for 5 years Consolidator Grants consolidators (7-12 years after PhD) up to 2.75 M for 5 years Advanced Grants significant research achievements in the last 10 years up to 3.5 M for 5 years Proof-of-Concept bridging gap between research - earliest stage of marketable innovation up to 150,000 for ERC grant holders I euro = 45 THB
ERC Starting Grants (2-7 years past PhD) Established by the European Commission Objective PI Profile support excellent PIs at the stage at which they are starting their own independent research team or programme. Potential for research independence At least one publication without PhD supervisor Invited presentations in conferences Funding, patents, awards, prizes
ERC Consolidator Grants (7-12 years past PhD) Established by the European Commission Objective PI Profile support excellent PIs at the stage at which they may still be consolidating their own independent research team or programme. Has already achieved certain degree of research independence (very often already working with own group) Some publications with significant impact Invited presentations in conferences Funding, patents, awards, prizes
ERC Advanced Grants (+12 years past PhD) Established by the European Commission Objective PI Profile support excellent PIs who have a recent research trackrecord and profile which identifies them as leaders in their respective field(s) of research Excellent in terms of originality and significance of their research contributions. Publications with significant impact, Invited presentations at conferences Funding, patents, awards, prizes No specific eligibility criteria with respect to the academic requirements are foreseen.
Indicative Timetable of the 2015 Calls Established by the European Commission ERC calls Call Publication Submission Deadline Starting Grants ERC-2015-StG Sep/Oct 2014 3 Feb 2015 Consolidator Grants ERC-2015-CoG Oct/Nov 2014 12 Mar 2015 Advanced Grants ERC-2015-AdG Jan/Feb 2015 2 Jun 2015 Proof of Concept Grants ERC-2015-PoC Nov/Dec 2014 23 Apr 2015 & 1 Oct 2015
How to apply? Established by the European Commission Go to http://erc.eu: check successful applicants profile which grant am I eligible for? read FAQ check panels http://erc.europa.eu/evaluation-panels Find a host institution: check National Contact Point (NCP) check EURAXESS contact EU Grants office at target institution
ERC Grants Further Information Established by the European Commission More information on http://erc.europa.eu Support to applicants http://erc.europa.eu/national-contact-points To subscribe to ERC newsletter and news alerts http://erc.europa.eu/keep-updated-erc Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/europeanresearchcouncil https://twitter.com/erc_research
Funding ASEAN UK research collaboration All images Mat Wright www.britishcouncil.org
Researcher Links Open call, with workshop themes/travel grants selected on the basis of mutual benefit, research quality and potential for sustained interaction Encourage interdisciplinary interactions and inclusion of social sciences and arts and humanities researchers In 2014/15 open to researcher collaboration between the UK and Thailand www.britishcouncil.org
Researcher Links Thailand In partnership with Thailand Research Fund In 2013/14-19 workshop applications from Thailand, across all areas especially in priority areas: Environmental and biological sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Technology transfer UK selection panels score with final decision made in Thailand with TRF. Travel Grants call last October New opportunities for workshops and travel grants available in 2014/15 www.britishcouncil.org
UK SE Asia Collaboration Development Awards These awards supported the formation of UK-South East Asia research partnerships 37 Collaborative Development Awards have been granted to support research collaborations between UK and SE Asia researchers and policy makers in science and social science areas. Total funding 72K New opportunities available in 2014/15 www.britishcouncil.org
Country Awards Sectors Malaysia 7 Life Sciences, Education, Agri-Science, Life Sciences, Big Data Thailand 11 Environment & Climate Change, Advanced Materials, Robotics and Autonomous Systems Indonesia 5 Agri-Science, Environment & Climate Change, Energy,Life Sciences Vietnam 3 Agri-Science, Environment and Climate Change Myanmar 3 Education, Environment & Climate Change Brunei 2 Big Data, Life Sciences Singapore 3 Life Sciences, Education, Big Data Cambodia 1 Environment & Climate Change Philippines 1 Energy Laos 1 Environment & Climate Change 30
Principles of the Foundation sponsorship of people, not projects sole selection criterion: academic excellence no quotas for countries or disciplines free choice of academic host and project in Germany lifelong sponsorship
Research institutions approximately 100 universities: research in all disciplines 81 Max Planck Institutes: basic research, especially in the natural and biosciences but also in the humanities and social sciences 59 Fraunhofer Institutes: applied research 17 Helmholtz Centres: technical-scientific and biomedical research 87 Leibniz Institutes: research ranging from knowledge-oriented basic research to applied research
Advantages of being sponsored by the Humboldt-Foundation individual and unbureaucratic support member of the international Humboldt- Network Once a Humboldtian, always a Humboldtian : lifelong follow-up sponsorship
Research fellowships for research stays in Germany For postdoctoral and experienced researchers Humboldt Research Fellowship worldwide, all disciplines, no quotas Georg Forster Research Fellowship researchers from emerging and developing countries, all disciplines, no quotas research projects with relevance to development
Career Stage Model Humboldt Research Fellowship / Georg Forster Research Fellowship/ Postdoctoral researchers Experienced researchers Duration of sponsorship 6 to 24 months 6 to 18 months, may be divided up into 3 stays Application period applications at any time, doctorates completed less than 4 years ago applications at any time, doctorates completed less than 12 years ago
Application procedure applications at any time to the Foundation directly assessment by independent expert reviewers decision by independent selection committees duration of procedure: approximately 3 to 6 months
Application requirements research fellowships Postdoctoral researchers above average doctorate academic publications agreement by academic host independent research project knowledge of German and/or English Experienced researchers independent academic activity, e.g. as an assistant professor comprehensive list of academic publications with own, clearly defined academic profile agreement by academic host independent research project knowledge of German and/or English
Benefits provided fellowship travel lump sum language courses* family allowance allowance for research costs for the host institute* (*not applicable to Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships)
Benefits provided intensive and individual mentoring in Germany and abroad by personal contacts at the Foundation study tour*, network meeting, annual meeting return fellowships for specific regions alumni sponsorship (*not applicable to Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships)
Research awards overview Research Awards - Humboldt Research Award: 60,000 EUR - Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award: 45,000 EUR Anneliese Maier Research Award: 250,000 EUR Max Planck Research Award: 750,000 EUR Sofja Kovalevskaja Award: up to 1.65 million EUR Alexander von Humboldt Professorship: 3.5 to 5 million EUR
International Climate Protection Fellowships for prospective leaders from emerging and developing countries, who are engaged in climate protection and resource conservation; are working in academia, business, governmental or nongovernmental organisations; would like to conduct an independent project agreed with a host in Germany
International Climate Protection Fellowships Application requirements Bachelor's or equivalent academic degree further academic or professional qualification or extensive, themerelated professional experience leadership potential Benefits provided 12-month fellowship in Germany, extension of up to 3 months possible introductory seminar, training courses, final meeting language course (optional), travel lump sum, family allowances
The Humboldt Network more than 26,000 Humboldtians worldwide as of: January
Origin of guest researchers 2008 2012: 2,830 research fellowships granted to academics from abroad Sub-Saharan Africa 4% Central and South America 6% Middle East, North Africa 4% Australia & New Zealand 3% Europe 36% North America 17% Asia 30%
Humboldt network in South East Asia number: 256
South East Asia: Origin of guest researchers 2008-2012
EMBO is an organization of leading life scientists that fosters new generations of researchers to produce world-class scientific results.
Objectives of EMBO Promote molecular biology in Europe and neighbouring countries by Recognizing research leaders and fostering talented scientists Disseminating knowledge, ideas and scientific concepts Facilitating collaborations across national borders under the premise... that projects and persons be chosen regardless of nationality, and that all activities be guided by scientific excellence, coupled with usefulness to European molecular biology.
Opportunities Researchers in ASEAN are eligible to apply for Long-term and Short-term EMBO Fellowships for EMBO funded lectures at international conferences in ASEAN to participate in EMBO Courses & Workshops to organize EMBO Courses & Workshops
Opportunities Researchers in ASEAN are eligible to apply for Long-term and Short-term EMBO Fellowships for EMBO funded lectures at international conferences in ASEAN to participate in EMBO Courses & Workshops to organize EMBO Courses & Workshops
EMBO Long-term Fellowships for young scientists who have just completed their PhD two-year research visits international mobility and exchange Deadlines 14 February & 15 August 2014
EMBO Long-term Fellowships Benefits personal, competitively awarded stipend funding for independent and creative minds social benefits portable pension scheme parental leave option for part-time work funds for childcare project management, communication, and leadership training networking creating a community of scientists
EMBO Long-term Fellowships Eligibility First author publication in international, peer reviewed journal Mobility e.g. ASEAN EMBC Member State Within 2 years of obtaining PhD Less than 7 months at host lab Special consideration given to applicants with career breaks (e.g. parental leave, military service) Co-funded by the
EMBO Short-term Fellowships fund research visits for scientists of up to three months facilitate scientific exchange between laboratories transfer of techniques and technologies long-lasting collaborations jointly authored scientific publications
EMBO Short-term Fellowships Eligibility Within 10 years of PhD Mobility e.g. ASEAN EMBC Member State Focus on bringing knowledge back to home laboratory Mandatory return to home laboratory for 6 months No deadlines Applications accepted all year around
EMBO Global Activities Established four years ago to: promote Europe as an attractive research location increase awareness of training options in Europe strengthen ties with research communities worldwide
EMBO Global Activities Interactions facilitated by: Exchange through Short-term and Long-term Fellowships Lectures by EMBO Members & EMBO Young Investigators EMBO Courses & Workshops held outside of Europe
The EURAXESS Researchers in Motion initiative
EURXESS - the 4 key initiatives Information about jobs & funding opportunities Personalised assistance to researchers & their families through a network of > 500 people in 40 countries Information about rights and obligations of researchers, their employers and funders, including entry conditions, and pensions of researchers The international arm of EURAXESS China, Japan, US, India, Brazil & ASEAN
Funding Opportunities, fellowships & jobs ~ 7,700 research organisations (companies, universities and SMEs across Europe and beyond) registered on EURAXESS with access to ~ 21,000 active CVs of researchers who uploaded their CV to the attention of potential employers; > 66,000 researcher accounts created so far; Vast array of research fields covered High visibility to EU funding programmes for researchers (MCA, ERC) 2010: ~7,500 job adverts; 2011: ~ 31,000; 2012: > 36,500!
EURAXESS Services A network of > 500 people working in > 200 offices across Europe (40 countries) providing researchers & their family with personalised assistance and welcoming them in the new host country; ~ 500,000 queries in 4 yrs period; Top ranking queries: funding opportunities; entry conditions, accommodation; «New entries» 2011: pensions of researchers & medical care
What is EURAXESS LINKS? EURAXESS LINKS is the international arm of EURAXESS EURAXESS LINKS seeks to promote research cooperation AND facilitate the mobility of researchers between Europe and the world (brain circulation) EURAXESS LINKS has offices in China, Japan, India, North America, Brazil, and ASEAN (Jan 2013)
5 2 Why EURAXESS should you Links get ASEAN- involved Objectives and why is EURAXESS useful for you? To facilitate interregional mobility, cooperation and dialogue in research, science and technology To extend the EURAXESS Links network to ASEAN partners To increase the presence of ASEAN universities, research institutes, and companies in the EURAXESS network To raise the profile of the EU as a global player in research, science and technology To provide researchers with access to mobility and research funding schemes in the EU and ASEAN
6 2 Why EURAXESS should you Links get ASEAN involved and Activities why is EURAXESS useful for you? Information Website Monthly newsletter Events EURAXESS Science Slam (September 25, 2013) ASEAN-EU STI Days (January 21-23, 2014) Networking Jobs and funding opportunities Launch of Horizon 2020 Info Days
EURAXESS Science Slam ASEAN 2014 Open to Phd students, postdocs and young researchers from all over ASEAN 5 finalists will be selected and invited to Bangkok for the Final event in November ASEAN Science Slam winner 2013 was Dr. Dr Phanramphoei Namprachan Frantz ( Jibby ) from BIOTEC scienceslamasean.euraxess.org
5 Reasons to Join the EURAXESS network 1. Stay up-to-date on research developments, research events and funding opportunities in Europe and the EURAXESS Links countries 2. Network with European and international researchers and find research partners for your research projects 3. Plan your next career move or recruit the best talent with the EURAXESS Jobs portal 4. Get personalised assistance when relocating to Europe, or disseminate information about opportunities in your institution to the EURAXESS community through EURAXESS Services 5. Become part of the future global support, career development and networking tool for the international research community.
How to Join the EURAXESS Links ASEAN Network The network is open to all researchers (European or non-european) at all stage of their careers The network is open to universities, research institutes, and companies Membership is free there are more than 10,000 members in the EURAXESS Links international network (ASEAN, China, Japan, India, US, Brazil) Register on the site: asean@euraxess.org or by sending an e-mail to simon.grimley@euraxess.net
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