Marie SkodowskaCurie Actions Individual Fellowships MSCAIF Dr Sarah

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships (MSCA-IF) Dr Sarah Holcroft, Research Development Officer Research &

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships (MSCA-IF) Dr Sarah Holcroft, Research Development Officer Research & Impact Services

Excellent Science European Research Council (ERC) Future & Emerging Technologies (FET) Maria Skłodowska -Curie

Excellent Science European Research Council (ERC) Future & Emerging Technologies (FET) Maria Skłodowska -Curie Actions (MSCA) Industrial Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies (LEIT) Access to Risk Finance Innovation in SMEs Research Infrastructures Societal Challenges Health and Wellbeing Food Security Transport Energy Climate Action Societies Security Widening Participation Science with and for Society European institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) EURATOM Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Individual Fellowships (IF) The aim of the Individual Fellowships is to enhance the potential

Individual Fellowships (IF) The aim of the Individual Fellowships is to enhance the potential of experienced researchers wishing to diversify their individual competence in terms of skill acquisition through advanced training, international and inter-sectoral mobility. Eligibility and projects • Must have Ph. D or 4 years full-time research experience • Calibre is important – looking for excellence • No age or career stage restrictions • Completely ‘bottom-up’ approach • Basic through to near-to-market • Grant beneficiary is the host institution

Individual Fellowships (IF) European Fellowships (EF) 12 -24 months From any country to Member

Individual Fellowships (IF) European Fellowships (EF) 12 -24 months From any country to Member States (MS)/Associated Countries (AC) Separate panel options for Career Restart (CAR), Reintegration (RIG) and Society and Enterprise (SE) Global Fellowships (GF) 12 -24 months, plus 12 month return phase Secondment from Member States (MS)/Associated Countries (AC) to a Nonassociated third countries (TC) Mandatory 12 month return phase in Europe (not subject to the mobility rule).

INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIPS EUROPEAN Standard (EF-ST) Experienced researchers Career Restart (EF-CAR) Reintegration (EF-RI) Society &

INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIPS EUROPEAN Standard (EF-ST) Experienced researchers Career Restart (EF-CAR) Reintegration (EF-RI) Society & Enterprise (EF-SE) GF Nationality ANY MS, AC or longterm residents ANY MS, AC or long -term residents Mobility From ANY country to MS or AC From TC directly to MS or AC From ANY country to TC then to MS/AC Career break Participants GLOBAL - ≥ 12 mnths prior to call deadline - - - Beneficiary MS or AC Non MS or AC -academic Partner organisation MS or AC optional secondment Duration (Months) 12 -24 TC (outgoing phase) MS or AC optional secondment 12 -24 + 12

How does it work? Proposals for IFs involve a single host organisation (future beneficiary)

How does it work? Proposals for IFs involve a single host organisation (future beneficiary) established in a MS (Member State) or AC (Associated Country). The project proposals are submitted by the host organisation, which is represented by the supervisor, in liaison with the researcher. Only the supervisor (from the host organisation as future beneficiary) can submit the proposal. It is important to note that the Experienced Researcher (future fellow) and the supervisor must be two different people. For GF the researcher undertakes mobility to a partner organisation in Third Country, followed by a mandatory return period to a single beneficiary in a MS or AC.

What is funded? The grant provides an allowance to cover the fellows living, travel

What is funded? The grant provides an allowance to cover the fellows living, travel and family costs. The grant is awarded to the host organisation, usually a university, research centre or company in Europe. The research costs and overheads of the host organisation(s) are also supported. Fixed funding rates 2016 period Researcher unit cost in EUR person/month Institutional unit cost in EUR person/month Living allowance* Individual € 4650 fellowships Mobility allowance Family allowance Research, training and networking costs Management and indirect costs € 600 € 500 € 800 € 650 * A country correction coefficient applies to the living allowance, applicable to the country of the beneficiary (list on website)

Proposal writing

Proposal writing

Application form Part A – completed on the Participant Portal Section 1: General information

Application form Part A – completed on the Participant Portal Section 1: General information about the proposal (including the abstract); Section 2: Administrative Data on participants and contacts; • Information on the main supervisor and host institution (Beneficiary) • Information about the supervisor in the Third Country and any partner organisation. Section 3: Budget; • Requests duration of fellowship to calculate EU contribution Section 4: Ethics issues table; • Confirm ethical issues (even if there are no issues, you need to confirm this) Section 5: Information on Partner organisations. Scientific Areas and Descriptors – 1) Scheme, 2) Chemistry (CHE), Social Sciences and Humanities (SOC), Economic Sciences (ECO), Information Science and Engineering (ENG), Environment and Geosciences (ENV), Life Sciences (LIF), Mathematics (MAT) and Physics (PHY).

Part B This year must be submitted as two separate documents (follow the templates,

Part B This year must be submitted as two separate documents (follow the templates, guidance and evaluation criteria!) Document 1 – start page, table of contents, participating organisations and sections 1 -3 (13 pages) 1. Excellence 2. Impact 10 pages max 3. Implementation Document 2 – sections 4 -7 (see guidance for page limits and structure) 4. Researcher CV 5. Capacities of the participating organisations 6. Ethical Aspects 7. Letter of Commitment of Partner Organisations (GF only!)

What are the evaluators looking for?

What are the evaluators looking for?

Excellence (50% of your mark) • • • State-of-the-art’ for the field – how

Excellence (50% of your mark) • • • State-of-the-art’ for the field – how it relates to the top research in the field, why it is original and how it will move the field forward? Need to define research objectives. Present methodology clearly (provide sufficient detail) and identify expected outcomes. Clear training and development plan – both generic and specific training (name specific courses where possible), personalise to your needs Demonstrate two way transfer of knowledge – be specific! Quality supervision and mentorship – level of experience, track record (research and supervision) Capacity of the researcher – track record, demonstrate leadership, independent thinking

Impact (30% of the mark) • • What new skills will the researcher gain?

Impact (30% of the mark) • • What new skills will the researcher gain? How will it improve their career prospects? What is the benefit of working in a different country - Linguistic skills, specialisation, facilities? How will the host/country/EU benefit from the researchers stay? Provide details of any lasting collaborations – how will these be maintained? What are the societal, economic, academic impacts of the research? Does the project address European policy? Aim to increase knowledge within Europe. Exploitation and dissemination strategy – identify targets (academics, users, public)? Events – be specific!

Implementation (20% of the mark) • • • Coherent work plan – Gantt chart,

Implementation (20% of the mark) • • • Coherent work plan – Gantt chart, clear work package structure with tasks/deliverables and milestones. Practical arrangements Appropriate management structure Risks – What are they? Monitoring and mitigation Institutional environment – Commitments of the beneficiary, infrastructure, logistics and facilities – why is the proposed host the best place for you and your project?

How to Apply? Closing Date for all applications: 14 September 2016 at 17: 00

How to Apply? Closing Date for all applications: 14 September 2016 at 17: 00 (UK 4 pm) Decision after max of 5 months after deadline and Signature of Grant Agreement: max of 8 months after deadline RIS contacts http: //www 2. warwick. ac. uk/services/ris/people National Contact Point (UKRO) https: //www. ukro. ac. uk/mariecurie Read the Guide for Applicants and FAQ document! http: //ec. europa. eu/research/mariecurieactions/aboutmsca/actions/if/index_en. htm Online application http: //ec. europa. eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h 202 0/topics/2226 -msca-if-2016. html