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Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Human Resources and Mobility in the 6 th Framework Programme (FP 6) Marie Curie Actions Elengo Manoussaki European Commission - DG Research Human Resources and Mobility Research Training Networks http: //europa. eu. int/mariecurie-actions Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 17 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 1

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission 6 th Framework Programme 2002 -2006 Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 2

Science, research and development Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 European Commission Framework Programme 2002 -2006 Budget (million euros) EC 16 270 1. INTEGRATING EUROPEAN RESEARCH 2. STRUCTURING THE ERA 2 605 Research and innovation 290 2. Human resources and mobility (Marie Curie Actions) 580 3. Research infrastructures 655 4. Science and society 80 13 345 1. 1 STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS OF ERA 320 3. EURATOM 1 230 4. TOTAL 5. Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 17 500 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 3

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission 6 th Framework Programme 2002 - 2006 Structuring the ERA: Human Resources and Mobility (the “Marie-Curie Actions”) µ Support for institutions hosting European and “third country” researchers. µ Individual support measures for researchers searching mobility. µ Mechanisms promoting return to regions / countries of origin and professional (re)integration. µ Support of regional or national schemes promoting mobility of researchers from other European countries. µ Support of outstanding European research teams working at the cutting edge of research. µ Scientific prizes for outstanding work carried out by researchers who are beneficiaries of EU mobility grants. Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 4

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Actions Human Resources and Mobility • 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 3 rd country nationals Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 5

Science, research and development Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 European Commission 6 th Framework Programme 2002 - 2006 HRM “Marie-Curie Actions”: Overview Profile of Fellows Teams Awards Intra-European Fellowships International Fellowships Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Development Action Industry-Academia Partnership Research Training Networks < 4 years experience Conferences and Training Courses Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Early. Stage Training Return and Reintegration 4 years experience or Ph. D. Chairs Page 6

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Work programme main 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 Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 7

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Work programme additional changes • Limitation as it concerns number of proposals of the same applicants • Indication to upper limit for the budget • Social security for the stipends Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 8

Science, research and development Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 European Commission Overview of Actions Profile of Fellows Teams Awards Intra-European Fellowships International Fellowships Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Development Industry. Action Academia Partnership Research Training Networks < 4 years experience Conferences and Training Courses Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Early. Stage Training Return and Reintegration 4 years experience or Ph. D. Chairs Page 9

Science, research and development Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 European Commission Marie Curie Schemes Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research Training 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 Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 10

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Schemes Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses 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 Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 11

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission 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 Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 12

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission 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 Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 13

Science, research and development Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 European Commission Overview of Actions Profile of Fellows Teams Awards Intra-European Fellowships International Fellowships Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Development Industry. Action Academia Partnership Research Training Networks < 4 years experience Conferences and Training Courses Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Early. Stage Training Return and Reintegration 4 years experience or Ph. D. Chairs Page 14

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Actions Marie Curie Transfer of Knowledge Actions • Development Scheme (two thirds of the budget) • Industry-academia Strategic Partnership Scheme Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 15

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Schemes Development Scheme 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 predetermined institutions + return Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 16

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Schemes Industry-Academia Strategic Partnership 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 Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 17

Science, research and development Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 European Commission Overview of Actions Profile of Fellows Teams Awards Intra-European Fellowships International Fellowships Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Industry. Development Academia Action Partnership Research Training Networks < 4 years experience Conferences and Training Courses Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Early. Stage Training Return and Reintegration 4 years experience or Ph. D. Chairs Page 18

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Schemes Individual Fellowships – Life Long Learning 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 Ph. D) • Training through research, incl. life-long training or for resuming career Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 18 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 19

Science, research and development Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 European Commission Marie Curie Schemes Advanced Training 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 3 rd country - mandatory return element • Incoming: (1 to 2 years) - promising researchers from 3 rd country - possibility of return support for emerging economies Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 19 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 20

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Actions Intra-European Fellowships 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 • Training through research, incl. life-long training or for resuming career (≥ 4 years experience or Ph. D) Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 19 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 21

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Actions Outgoing International 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 1 st. Phase è “valorisation” in Europe of experience gained è reinforce relations between EU and third countries Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 19 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 22

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Actions Incoming 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 è reinforce the research potential of these countries è strengthen relations between the EU and third countries Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 19 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 23

Science, research and development Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 European Commission Overview of Actions Profile of Fellows Teams Awards Intra-European Fellowships International Fellowships Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Development Industry. Action Academia Partnership Research Training Networks < 4 years experience Conferences and Training Courses Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 19 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Early. Stage Training Return and Reintegration 4 years experience or Ph. D. Chairs Page 24

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Actions Excellence Promotion and Recognition To promote excellence in European research • Marie Curie Excellence Grants up to 4 years - To set up or extend teams of the highest level - Leading edge or interdisciplinary research • Marie Curie Chairs up 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 Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 19 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 25

Science, research and development Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 European Commission Overview of Actions Profile of Fellows Teams Awards Intra-European Fellowships International Fellowships Advanced Lifelong Training and Excellence Host Fellowships for Transfer of Knowledge Development Industry. Action Academia Partnership Research Training Networks < 4 years experience Conferences and Training Courses Host Fellowships for Early-Stage Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 19 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Early. Stage Training Return and Reintegration 4 years experience or Ph. D. Chairs Page 26

Marie Curie Actions - FP 6 Science, research and development European Commission Marie Curie Schemes Reintegration Grants 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 Last updated 26/09/2020 05: 19 HUMAN FACTOR, MOBILITY AND MARIE CURIE ACTIONS Page 27