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Overview Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions? (MSCA) MSCA and Turkey Features of MSCA Individual Fellowships (IF) How to submit a MSCA-IF application The evaluation process Other MSCA opportunities What's next? MSCA in Horizon Europe

Marie Skłodowska-Curie

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in Horizon 2020 (2014-2020) MSCA: European Union's main programme for researcher training and career development through mobility Objective: Ensure optimum development and dynamic use of Europe s intellectual capital in order to generate new skills, knowledge and innovation

MSCA: the different actions

MSCA: the different actions (network recruiting ~PhD students) (for doctoral or post-doctoral training)

Why does mobility matter? Only 4% of researchers change country, but those who do have 40% higher average citation rates C.R. Sugimoto et al. (2017), "Scientists have most impact when they're free to move", Nature Vol.550, Issue 7674 (study tracking 16 million individuals who published papers in the period 2008-2015) EC study found that MCSA fellows: Produced more - and more highly-cited - publications Enjoyed better employment prospects and contracts Were more successful in applying for ERC grants Achieved professorship titles more frequently European Commission (2014), Marie Curie Researchers and their Long-Term Career Development: A Comparative Study (by Economisti Associati, GfK and ISI Fraunhofer)

Mobility to/from 'Europe'? 28 EU Member States (MS) 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 14 Associated Countries (AC) Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, FYROM, Iceland, Israel, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Tunesia, Turkey, Ukraine 'Europe' means: EU member states plus countries associated to Horizon 2020 (incl. TR) 'Third Country' (TC) means: all other countries

MSCA success stories in Turkey EASTMED-PALEOTSUNAMI Individual Fellowship Middle East Technical University (Ankara) "Towards a paleotsunami chronology in the southern Aegean and Levantine seas, Eastern Mediterranean" H2020-MSCA-IF-2015, Standard European Fellowship EUR 157,846

MSCA success stories in Turkey AffecGTech Innovative Training Network Bogaziçi University (partner) "Personal Technologies for Affective Health" H2020-MSCA-ITN-2016, European Training Network EUR 3,888,273 ETexWeld Research & Innovation Staff Exchange project Istanbul Technical University (coordinator) "Welding of E-Textiles for Interactive Clothing" H2020-MSCA-RISE-2014 EUR 913,500

Quotes of Turkish participants Dr. Osman Gulseven, AGINSURANCE MCA-RG "Thanks to the Marie Curie fellowship, I was able to make a smooth transition to the life after a PhD. It was great to return back to my home country, Turkey, after spending 5 years in the US. During my fellowship, I actively participated in several academic conferences around the globe. The AGINSURANCE project website also proved to be great outlet for project visibility even after the end of fellowship period. I was contacted by the Italian Farmers Union (ASNACODI) and I regularly receive emails from all around the world asking help in designing optimal insurance contracts." Prof. Fatma Kalaoglu, Istanbul Technical University, ETexWeld MSCA-RISE "The ETexWeld project leverages collaboration and staff exchange between the industrial and academic sectors to develop innovative e-textile products. The most important benefit of this programme is the mobility to share knowledge between experts from different countries, sectors, and disciplines and then enhance it."

Where could the MSCA take you?

Overview Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions? (MSCA) MSCA and Turkey Features of MSCA Individual Fellowships (IF) o European and Global Fellowships o Widening Fellowships and Seal of Excellence How to submit a MSCA-IF application The evaluation process Other MSCA opportunities What's next? MSCA in Horizon Europe

Next call deadlines & budget Funding scheme Call opens Call closes Budget ITN 12/10/2017 15/01/2019 470 meur IF 12/04/2018 12/09/2018 273 meur RISE 22/11/2017 02/04/2019 80 meur COFUND 12/04/2018 27/09/2018 80 meur

Key features of the Individual Fellowships

What are Individual Fellowships? What are IFs? Individual trans-national fellowships to the best and most promising experienced* researchers (* with PhD or 4-year full-time equivalent research experience) European Fellowships Global Fellowships

What are Individual Fellowships? An Experienced Researcher may submit only one proposal to this call for proposals. European Fellowships For fellows coming to or moving within Europe duration 12-36 months for CAR New! duration 12-24 months for other EF Global Fellowships For fellows from Europe going to third countries (12-24 months) & returning to Europe (12 months) Total duration 24-36 months

Which sectors? Academic Public or private Higher Education establishment awarding academic degrees Public or private non-profit research organisations International European interest organisations Non-academic Broad definition: Any socio-economic actor not included in the academic sector definition Universities Non-profit research institutes IEIOs Industry SMEs Other socioeconomic actors EU Validation Services ultimately determine the sector of each participating organisation

What is a "Project"? It should have realistic and well-defined objectives in terms of career advancement or for resuming a research career after a break.

What is a "Project"? Typical training activities may include: training-through-research: individual personalised action Hands-on training activities for developing scientific (new techniques, instruments) and transferable skills (proposal preparation to request funding, IPR management, task coordination, supervising & monitoring, exploitation of research results) Inter-sectoral or interdisciplinary transfer of knowledge (e.g. through secondments) Organisation of scientific/training/dissemination events Communication, outreach activities and horizontal skills Training dedicated to gender issues

What is the financial contribution? Researcher unit cost [person/month] Institutional unit cost [person/month] Individual Fellowships Living allowance* Mobility allowance Family allowance Research, training & networking costs Management & indirect costs 4.880 EUR 600 EUR 500 EUR 800 EUR 650 EUR Updated! *adjusted through the application of a country correction coefficient (TR = 82.1 %)

What are secondments? Fellowship Duration Maximum duration of secondment 18 months 3 months > 18 months 6 months Secondment(s) should be clearly described in proposal Can be a single period or divided into multiple shorter periods Can be at more than one partner organisation located in MS/AC Can be to an institution in the same country as the beneficiary Can be in the same sector although intersectoral secondment is highly encouraged No letter of commitment is needed. Different from short visit (e.g. field work), which can be done in a TC. A special rule for Global Fellowships applies in duly justified cases.

European Fellowships

European Fellowships General Host Institution (future Beneficiary) Location: MS or AC Sector: Academic or Non-academic Can be International European Interest Organisation (IEIO) Can be International Organisation Appoints the Supervisor (exceptional cases) * 12 to 36 months for CAR, 12 to 24 months for other EF Recruits the experienced researcher (with a contract of employment) Researcher (future Fellow) Must undertake transnational mobility Can be of any nationality (with the exception of the Re-Integration panel)

EF Standard Schema 8 panels Not have worked/resided/ studied >12 months in past 3 years in country of host organisation

EF Career Restart Panel Schema One multidisciplinary panel Not have worked/resided/ studied >36 months in past 5 years in country of host organisation Had a career break in research Updated!

EF Career Restart Panel Specifics New! Active in research means being employed in research, or holding a scholarship in research The professional status should be clearly explained in the proposal, both in part A and B, e.g. unemployment, parental leave, sick leave, periods of employment outside of research

EF Re-Integration Panel Schema One multidisciplinary panel Not have worked/resided /studied >36 months in past 5 years in country of host organisation If not of European nationality, researcher must have spent at least 5 years in Europe before leaving (long term residency) No minimum time spent outside EU

EF Society & Enterprise Schema One multidisciplinary panel NON ACADEMIC SECTOR Not have worked/resided/ studied >36 months in past 5 years in country of host organisation Non-academic sector only

EF Society & Enterprise Specifics Beneficiary from the non-academic sector only: industry and business (including SMEs) government civil society organisations (NGOs, trusts, foundations, etc.) cultural institutions and museums hospitals international organisations Earmarked budget of 8 million & high success rate

Global Fellowships

Global Fellowships General Host Institution (future Beneficiary) Same as in EF! Location: MS or AC Sector: Academic or Non-academic Can be International European Interest Organisation (IEIO) Can be International Organisation Appoints the Supervisor Recruits the experienced researcher (exceptional cases) (with a contract of employment)

Global Fellowships General Partner Organisation Different from EF! Location: Third Country (not MS or AC) Sector: Academic or Non-academic Can be an International Organisation Nominates a Supervisor for the researcher Provides a signed Letter of Commitment in the proposal The partner organisation - DOES NOT sign the Grant Agreement - DOES NOT recruit the researcher - DOES NOT claim costs directly from the action

Global Fellowships General Researcher (future Fellow) Must undertake mobility from ANY country to the partner organisation in the Third Country. The researcher cannot have spent more than 3 years in the last 5 years in the Third Country of the partner organisation Nationality: national of MS/AC or long-term resident of a MS/AC Will be under the direct supervision of two Supervisors

Global Fellowships Schema 8 panels Not have worked/resided/ studied >12 months in past 3 years in country of TC partner organisation If not of European nationality, researcher must have spent at least 5 years in Europe before leaving (long tern residency)

Global Fellowships Specifics!!!!!!!! Document needed only for Global Fellowships!!!!!!!! The Letter of Commitment has no specific template, but: has heading or stamp from the partner organisation is up-to-date (i.e. issued after the call publication, 12 April 2018) must demonstrate the will to actively participate in the proposed action and the precise role If no letter of commitment is included in a Global Fellowship proposal, it will be declared inadmissible and will not be evaluated.

Overview of eligibility criteria

INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIPS IF 2017 Overview Nationality ANY ANY EUROPEAN GLOBAL ST CAR RI SE GF MS, AC or longterm residents ANY MS, AC or longterm residents EXPERIENCED RESEARCHERS Mobility From ANY country to MS or AC From ANY country to MS or AC From TC directly to MS or AC (location of host institution) From ANY country to MS or AC From ANY country to TC then to MS/AC <= 12 months in the last 3 years <= 36 months in the last 5 years <= 36 months in the last 5 years <= 36 months in the last 5 years <= 12 months in the last 3 years PARTICIPANTS Career break in research - at least 12 months within 18 months prior to call deadline Beneficiary MS or AC MS or AC MS or AC Entity with capital or legal link Partner Organisation MS or AC MS or AC MS or AC MS or AC (optional secondment) MS or AC (optional secondment) - - - MS or AC (optional secondment) MS or AC Non-academic only MS or AC Non-academic only MS or AC (optional secondment, both Academic and Non- Academic) MS or AC MS or AC outgoing phase (mandatory) TC MS or AC (optional secondment) DURATION (months) 12 to 24 12 to 36 12 to 24 12 to 24 24 to 36 (12 to 24 + 12) SCIENTIFIC AREAS 8 8 8 8 8 NUMBER OF RANKING LISTS 8 1 1 1 8 BUDGET (total 218.5 million) 220 million 8 million 45million

MSCA 2018-2019 novelties

2018-2020 WP: what's new? (1)

2018-2020 WP: what's new? (2)

2018-2020 WP: what's new? (3)

2018-2020 WP: what's new? (4) Widening Fellowships (WF) specific support to researchers to undertake their fellowship in a "widening country" contribution to spreading excellence and closing the still apparent Research & Innovation gap within Europe implemented through the Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation part of the Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018-20, in line with MSCA's high standards Which countries are concerned?

Seal of excellence for MSCA-IF https://ec.europa.eu/research/soe/index.cfm?pg=opportunities_msca

Success rate?

IF-2017: Results success rate: 15%

IF-2017: Results

Participant Portal

Guide for Applicants The Guide for Applicants is available on the call page in the Participant Portal. You should consider this document as the primary base for any information on how to prepare your proposal and what should be discussed for each (sub)criterion. Please follow all instructions closely!

Proposal Part A (Submission Forms) Proposals must be submitted electronically using the Participant Portal. Part A: administrative details Section 1 General Information Section 2 Administrative data of participating organisations (supervisor(s), researcher) Section 3 Budget: information on the duration (person-months) to calculate the total requested EU contribution. Section 4 Ethics: identifies any ethical aspects of the proposed work. Even if there are no issues, you must simply confirm that none of the ethical issues apply to the proposal. Section 5 Call specific questions request declarations related to eligibility and personal data, together with questions on any secondment in Europe.

Proposal Part B UPDATED! The "core" of the proposal the structure below is mandatory!!there is no cover page or table of contents anymore!! DOCUMENT 1 (10-PAGE LIMIT APPLIED) START PAGE COUNT 1. EXCELLENCE 2. IMPACT MAX 10 pages 3. IMPLEMENTATION STOP PAGE COUNT DOCUMENT 2 (NO OVERALL PAGE LIMIT APPLIED) 4. CV OF THE EXPERIENCED RESEARCHER 5. CAPACITIES OF THE PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS 6. ETHICAL ASPECTS 7. LETTERS OF COMMITMENT OF PARTNER ORGANISATIONS (GF only)

Proposal Part B UPDATED! Part B is submitted as two separate documents you will not be able to submit the proposal in the submission system unless both Parts 1 and 2 are provided in pdf format. Of the maximum 10 pages applied to sections 1, 2 and 3, applicants are free to decide on the allocation of pages between the sections. However, the overall page limit will be strictly applied, excess pages will be blanked out and experts will not be able to read them. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify that the submitted pdf documents are readable and are within the page limit.

Descriptors Descriptors (keywords) are chosen by applicants to guide REA in selection of experts and allocation of proposals to the experts. Applicants select the descriptors in order of importance with 1st being the most important, with a minimum of three and a maximum of five descriptors. The GfA contains a breakdown of scientific areas into descriptors. Keep in mind: The mandatory first descriptor should best characterise the subject of the proposal, and should be chosen from the area of research chosen for the proposal. The mandatory second descriptor should be within the same area of research (e.g.: CHE). The mandatory third descriptor can be from any of the eight areas of research. Applicants may add two additional descriptors chosen freely from any of the eight areas of research.

Evaluation & Award Criteria Excellence Impact Quality and Efficiency of Implementation Quality and credibility of the research/innovation project; level of novelty, appropriate consideration of inter/multidisciplinary and gender aspects Quality and appropriateness of the training and of the two way transfer of knowledge between the researcher and the host Enhancing the future career prospects of the researcher after the fellowship Quality of the proposed measures to exploit and disseminate the project results Coherence and effectiveness of the work plan, including appropriateness of the allocation of tasks and resources Appropriateness of the management structure and procedures, including risk management Quality of the supervision and of the integration in the team/institution Potential of the researcher to reach or re-enforce professional maturity/independence during the fellowship Quality of the proposed measures to communicate the project activities to different target audiences Appropriateness of the institutional environment (infrastructure) Each criterion will be scored out of 5. Decimal points will be given.

Evaluation & Award Criteria

Evaluation & Award Criteria A weighed total score of the scores of the three individual criteria will be calculated and converted into a percentage of the maximum score. Excellence Impact Quality and Efficiency of Implementation Weighing 50% 30% 20% Priority in Case of ex-aequo 1 2 3 An overall threshold of 70% will be applied to the total weighed score. Proposals under the threshold will be rejected. Prioritization in case of ex-aequo if necessary based on other appropriate characteristics that are * decided by the panel * related to the contribution of the proposal to the European Research Area and/or general objectives mentioned in the Work Programme depends on available budget and call conditions

Evaluation Process - Each proposal is read and evaluated by three evaluators in an individual and independent manner (remotely for IF). Each evaluator prepares an individual evaluation report. - The three evaluators discuss (online chat system for IF) to reach a unanimous consensus on the final comments and score, and prepare a consensus report, containing relevant elements from the three individual reports. - The consensus score determines the position on the ranking list. - Applicants receive their evaluation summary report (i.e. a copy of the consensus report) in January. Full details on the process are available in the Guide for Applicants available on the call page

Examples of evaluator comments STRENGHTS (1) The state of the art review is clear and well-evidenced. It shows convincingly the need for the project research and justifies well the choice of the project objectives. The objectives are precisely specified and ambitiously novel, the work plan of actions is logical and carefully thought through. The methodology is clearly presented, suitable for the objectives of the project, and appropriate controls are included to ensure the significance of the results. The researcher's training needs match the project's goals and are coherent with the researcher's career plans. The proposal makes clear how and when training and technical integration will take place. 63

Examples of evaluator comments STRENGHTS (2) The two way transfer of knowledge between the researcher and the host is well-argued and documented. This action includes collaborative work, inter-sectoral knowledge transfer, training on complementary skills and more. Host lab experience in integrating researchers is clearly presented, additionally a list of measures aiming to facilitate the researcher integration in the team/host institution is included in the proposal. The quality of the training is high including relevant aspects to give the researcher a good support. The proposed training is well presented. It is appropriate and aligned with the objectives of the action. There are several types of training discussed. The researcher s capacity to reach or re-enforce a position of professional maturity/independence, including several grants awarded, exceptional abilities to learn and master new technical and non-technical skills are very well documented. 64

Examples of evaluator comments WEAKNESSES (1) The proposed action has a limited scope and an insufficiently ambitious set of objectives; it is not clear to which extent the proposed project will lead to significant improvements beyond the state-of-the art compared to other approaches. Originality and innovative aspects of the project are insufficiently justified. The state-of-the-art of the research proposal and the research gap/problem to be addressed are not clearly presented. The research lacks clarity and focus on the specific research and training objectives. The proposed methodology is not adequately described and it is unclear how the hypotheses described in the proposal would be tested. The proposal's interdisciplinarity is not presented in a convincing way. It is not particularly clear from the proposal how the different disciplinary perspectives would be combined in a coherent manner. 65

Examples of evaluator comments WEAKNESSES (2) The presentation of hosting arrangements lacks clarity regarding the integration of researcher within the team, especially the essential aspects of integration at the host institution, the integration within different areas of expertise and disciplines, and the international networking opportunities. The proposal does not clearly demonstrate that the research capacity of the researcher is adequate regarding the scope of planned activities of the research. Overall, there is no evidence that the proposed project would open up the best career possibilities for the researcher. The proposal does not make a convincing case that the researcher will be able to move toward professional maturity and independence. Furthermore, the achievements and the track record of the researcher are not properly highlighted with regard to the applicant s level of experience. 66

Take-home messages The Guides for Applicants is a must-read! Consult the MSCA Work Programme and the guide for evaluators Be as concrete and clear as possible Be attentive to the details and address all criteria and sub-criteria Think about the 'triple I' approach (International-Intersectoral- Interdisciplinary) Excellence is about your research, but also training, and improving your career prospects; take your career in your own hands Do not despair if you do not succeed. After all, you are playing in the Champions league and there is always a second chance National Contact Points (NCPs) can offer support and advice with applications ncpmobility@tubitak.gov.tr (Tugba Arslan) and www.net4mobilityplus.eu 67

MSCA: the different actions

Next call deadlines & budget Funding scheme Call opens Call closes Budget ITN 12/10/2017 15/01/2019 470 million IF 12/04/2018 12/09/2018 273 million RISE 22/11/2017 02/04/2019 80 million COFUND 12/04/2018 27/09/2018 80 million

Innovative Training Networks (ITN) European Training Networks 3 partners from Europe, joint research programme duration: 48 months ~ 15 PhD fellows European Industrial Doctorates 2 partners from Europe, doctoral training together with non-academic sector 50% of fellowship in nonacademic sector participant European Joint Doctorates 3 partners from Europe, joint research programme joint, multiple, or dual doctoral degree

ITN success story GraWIToN Training Network 9 host organizations and 14 PhD students "for decisive contributions to the LIGO detector and the observation of gravitational waves" B.P. Abbott et al, "Observation of Gravitational Waves from a Binary Black Hole Merger," Physical Review Letters 116, 061102 (2016)

Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) International/inter-sector transfer of knowledge, sharing of ideas & culture RISE funds the mobility of staff members Common research and innovation project, funded via other channels Secondments from 1 to 12 months (project duration up to 4 years)

Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) Two possible set-ups "International" Secondments can be intra- or intersectoral MS/AC 1 + MS/AC + 2 TC "European" Secondments must be inter-sectoral MS/AC 1 + MS/AC + 2 MS/AC 3 Academic Non- Academic

What is funded? Research, networking, training costs Management and indirect costs 1800 1200 Living allowance* 3270 Mobility allowance 600 Family allowance 500 Research, networking, training costs Management and indirect costs 800 650 Living allowance* 4880 Mobility allowance 600 Family allowance 500 Research, networking, training costs Management and indirect costs 1800 700 Top-up allowance 2100

Co-funding national, regional, or institutional projects (COFUND) Objective: Stimulating through EU cofunding new or existing regional, national or international programmes to foster excellence in researcher training, mobility and career development 2018 budget: 80 Million (Doctoral Programmes: 30 Million) 29.7% success rate in 2016 (111 proposals) Mono-beneficiary: organisations in EU MS / AC which fund or manage doctoral or post-doctoral fellowship programmes Researchers apply to the organisation

Co-funding national, regional, or institutional projects (COFUND) Project duration: up to 60 months Fellowship duration: min. 3 months / max. 36 months EU contribution: covers living allowances for researchers and management costs (minimum income rule applies) 50% co-funding for established unit costs Doctoral Programmes For: Early Stage Researchers Fellowship Programmes For: Experienced Researchers

Researchers' Night (NIGHT) Why? Bring researchers and general public closer together, demonstrate the impact of research on citizens' daily lives, encourage young people to embark on science careers When? Last Friday of September (since 2005) Where? Events in +300 cities across Europe Who? 18,000 researchers, > 1 million citizens in 2017 How much? 8 Million in 2020 (+75% vs. 2017) Targets? General public (especially children, young people) What? "Edutainment" through hands-on activities, demonstrations, science shows, games, competitions, debates, workshops, competitions, etc.

Italy Slovakia Turkey Romania

2018-2020 WP: what's new? (5)

2018-2020 WP: what's new? (6)

Research and Innovation Commission proposal for Horizon Europe THE NEXT EU RESEARCH & INNOVATION PROGRAMME (2021 2027) #HorizonEU

Horizon Europe is the Commission proposal for a 100 billion research and innovation funding programme for seven years (2021-2027) to strengthen the EU's scientific and technological bases to boost Europe's innovation capacity, competitiveness and jobs to deliver on citizens' priorities and sustain our socio-economic model and values Additional 4.1 billion are proposed to be allocated for defence research, which is specified in the European Defence Fund that is subject to a distinct and complementary proposal.

Horizon Europe

Key Novelties Support breakthrough innovation Create more impact through mission-orientation and citizens' involvement Strengthen international cooperation Reinforce openness Rationalise the funding landscape European Innovation Council R&I Missions Extended openness to association and international cooperation Open science policy New approach to Partnerships More impact More Openness

International Cooperation effort of unprecedented scale International Cooperation Will ensure effective tackling of global societal challenges; access to the world's best talents, expertise and resources; enhanced supply and demand of innovative solutions Extended openness to association Third countries with good capacity in science, technology and innovation Taking into account objective of driving economic growth in Europe through innovation General opening for international participation Intensified targeted actions (flagship initiatives, joint calls, etc.)

Key impact pathways to track progress 1. Creating high-quality new knowledge 2. Strengthening human capital in R&I 3. Fostering diffusion of knowledge and Open Science Scientific Impact 4. Addressing EU policy priorities through R&I 5. Delivering benefits & impact via R&I missions 6. Strengthening the uptake of innovation in society Societal Impact 7. Generating innovation-based growth 8. Creating more and better jobs 9. Leveraging investments in R&I Economic Impact

MSCA in Horizon Europe: 6.8 billion Bottom-up, competition-based research programme for training and career development Supporting another 65,000 researchers & careers With simpler rules and conditions And acceptable success rates Doctoral training Postdoctoral fellowships Staff exchanges Synergies with other programmes Science festivals

Next steps Ongoing From 8 June 2 nd half 2018/2019 01/01/2021 Parliament and Council negotiations on Union budget 2021-2027, including budget for Horizon Europe Parliament and Council negotiations on the basis of the Commission proposal for Horizon Europe Strategic programming to prepare first work programmes under Horizon Europe, including co-design of missions and setting up of partnerships Envisaged start of Horizon Europe

Towards the adoption of Horizon Europe, follow us and keep up to date via: @Moedas @EUScienceInnov @EU_H2020 @HorizonMagEU https://www.facebook.com/euscienceinnov/ https://www.facebook.com/cmoedas/ Horizon Europe dedicated website http://ec.europa.eu/horizon-europe European Innovation Council http://ec.europa.eu/research/eic EU budget for the future http://ec.europa.eu/budget/mff/index_en.cfm

More information on MSCA Marie Skłodowska-Curie website http://ec.europa.eu/msca What's new? MSCA work programme 2018 http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/library_en Horizon2020 http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020 Participant Portal (calls, online application, documents, FAQ, NCPs) http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal Euraxess (jobs, rights, services, etc.) http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/ European Charter for Researchers http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/rights/whatisaresearcher How to find partners https://cordis.europa.eu/partners/web/guest MSCA on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marie.curie.actions MSCA on Twitter @MSCactions

Questions? H2020 Help desk http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=enquiries Frequently Asked Questions http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/support/faq.html National Contact Points http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/support/national_contact_p oints.html Marie Curie Alumni Association https://www.mariecuriealumni.eu/ https://www.net4mobilityplus.eu/

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