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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

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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?