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Introduction to the Mid-Term Review Meeting
Giuliana Donini
Research Executive Agency (REA)Unit P4, Marie Curie Host-Driven Actions
STRONGnet MTR meeting3 October 2011, Trento, Italy
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Outline
What is the REA? What is a MTR? Why a MTR? Grant Agreement Obligations of the Network Marie Curie allowances Success Story? Resources
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1. What is the REA?
Funding body created by the European Commission to foster excellence in research and innovation
Set up in 2007, gained autonomy in June 2009
Manages large parts of the FP7, including the Marie Curie Actions
Manages almost 5,000 research projects. Over the FP7 lifetime, the REA is to manage projects for a value of €6.4 billion (12% of FP7 budget)
Located in Brussels, Belgium (Covent Garden building, Place Rogier)
http://ec.europa.eu/research/rea/index.cfm
Research Executive Agency (REA)
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Consortium
REA
the structure
the work the thought
Fellows
MTR =
Consortium
Fellows
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ITN
2. What is a Mid-Term Review ?
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2. Why a Mid-Term Review (MTR)?
A contractual obligation
Objectives Meet with the project team Update on the project progress Discuss any questions, concerns, difficulties Find solutions
Not just a scientific evaluation, but a unique opportunity to exchange views
Useful ? Consortium and fellows on spot help in case of problems REA future planning of MCA
Mid-Term Review:
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2. Why a Mid-Term Review (MTR)?
Mid-Term Review - conclusions:
The REA project officer will send a letter to conclude the Mid-Term Review process:
• Everything is proceeding as planned. No specific recommendations
• Some corrective measures should be taken. Specific recommendations are given
• Serious problems. Eventually suspend the contract after an audit
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3. Grant Agreement
Grant Agreement Structure
Core Grant Agreement
AnnexesI. Technical Annex - Description of work
II. General conditions applicable to MC Actions
III. Specific provisions for ITN (funding scheme)
IV. Form A: accession to the grant
V. Form B: accession request for a new beneficiary
VI. Form C: Financial statement
VII. Form D and E: Terms of Reference for the CFS and CoM
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4. Obligations of the Network
Some consortium obligations
Carry out the work as identified in Annex I (efficiently and timely)
Select fellows according to eligibility criteria, conclude employment contracts, and establish a Career Development Plan
Execute, by due dates, all payments to the researcher (respecting Marie Curie rates)
Provide all needed infrastructures & conditions for the successful completion of the project
Provide reasonable assistance to the fellows in all administrative procedures
Provide information to REA and Court of Auditors (up to 5 years after the project completion)
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ECO budget
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5. Marie Curie Allowances
Paid to the fellows
For the activities carried out by the institutions
managed by the
institutions for the fellows
A B C D FE G H
Paid to the fellows
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5. Marie Curie Allowances
Category A: Living & Mobility Allowance- €34,500 gross salary per ESR /year x country coefficient- €53,000 gross salary per ER /year x country coefficient- Plus €500 or €800 /month, depending on family status x country coefficient
Category B: Travel Allowance- Fixed-amount multiple of €250/year (depending on the distance)
Category C: Contribution to Training & Research Costs- Fixed-amount of €2,000 for each recruitment of more than 1 year
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Success Story?
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6. Success Story
Positive impact on the citizen or society
Interest to the public at large
Very high scientific quality
Product being developed or brought to market
Generated lasting collaborations
Developed an entrepreneurial culture
Significant outreach activities
Positive impact on a researcher’s career
Fellow’s award or publication in a very high quality journal
Promoted rights of researchers (e.g. gender balance, equal opportunities, family friendly)
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7. Resources
http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/
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7. Resources
http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/
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Thank you for your attention
Questions?