Research Directorate-General
European Commission
“People” Programme :The Marie Curie Actions in FP7
The People Programme in FP7
People programme = Marie Curie Actions
From pure mobility actions to a dedicated programme forstructuring training, mobility and career development
Objectives:
Human ressources potential in R&D in Europe
Stimulate people to enter into the profession of researcher
Encouraging researchers to stay in Europe
Attracting researchers from around the world
Addressed to researchers at all stages of their careers
Continuity of FP6
with focus on structuring impact
increased private sector participation
Strengthened international dimension
Balanced gender objective
€ 4 750 million over 7 years
FP6 human resources and mobility: € 1580 million over 5 years
FP7 vs FP6
Marie Curie Actions
Open to all domains of research (bottom-up approach) Application through calls for proposals Selection criteria: S&T quality Training/Tranfer of Knowledge Quality of researcher Impact Implementation Trans-national and intersector mobility Budget covers mainly salaries of researchers
Main characteristics
Marie Curie Actions
1. Initial training of researchers
Initial training Networks (ITN)
2. Life-long training and career development Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development (IEF)
European Reintegration Grant (ERG)
Co-funding of Regional, National and International Programmes (COFUND)
3. Industry-academia pathways and partnerships (IAPP)
4. International dimension
International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development (OIF)
International Incoming Fellowships (IIF)
International Reintegration Grant (IRG)
International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES)
Some acronyms
Marie Curie Actions
Pro
file
of
rese
arch
ers
Post-graduates
< 4 years
Post-docs
> 4 years
Senior researchers
> 10 years
Applicants
Individualresearchers
Industry/ResearchInstitutions
Researchfunding bodies
Marie Curie Actions
Pro
file
of
rese
arch
ers
Post-graduates
< 4 years
Post-docs
> 4 years
Senior researchers
> 10 years
Applicants
Individualresearchers
Industry/ResearchInstitutions
Researchfunding bodies
IEF
OIF
IIF
ERG
IRG
Marie Curie Actions
Pro
file
of
rese
arch
ers
Post-graduates
< 4 years
Post-docs
> 4 years
Senior researchers
> 10 years
Applicants
Individualresearchers
Industry/ResearchInstitutions
Researchfunding bodies
IAPP
IRSES
ITN
Marie Curie Actions
Pro
file
of
rese
arch
ers
Post-graduates
< 4 years
Post-docs
> 4 years
Senior researchers
> 10 years
Applicants
Individualresearchers
Industry/ResearchInstitutions
Researchfunding bodies
COFUND
Marie Curie Actions
Pro
file
of
rese
arch
ers
Post-graduates
< 4 years
Post-docs
> 4 years
Senior researchers
> 10 years
Applicants
Individualresearchers
Industry/ResearchInstitutions
Researchfunding bodies
Marie Curie Actions
IEF
OIF
IIF
ERG
IRG
IAPP
IRSES
ITN
COFUND
Individual-driven actions:
Applicants are individual researchers in liaison with host institution
Marie Curie Actions
Complementing or acquiring new skills and competencies
Enhancing inter/multidisciplinary and intersectoral mobility
Resuming research career after a break and re-integration into longer term researchposition in Europe
Actions:
Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development (IEF)
International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development (IOF)
International Incoming Fellowships (IIF)
European Reintegration Grants (ERG)
International Reintegration Grants (IRG)
12 to 24 months (full-time) period
Personal Career development plan
Nationals of MS/AS in an institution within MS/AS
Geographical mobility requirement
Intra-European Fellowshipsfor career development (IEF)
To support the career development of experiencedresearchers at different stages of their careers
International Outgoing Fellowshipsfor career development (IOF)
To reinforce the international dimension of the career of European researchers
12-24 months period in a TC plus 12 months of compulsory return phase Personal Career development plan
International Incoming Fellowships (IIF)
To reinforce the scientific excellence of MS/AS with incoming to Europe top-classresearchers from TC
12-24 months period in MS/AC Third country nationals Possible return phase to country of origin (12 months)
European Reintegration Grants (ERG)
Researchers returning from third countries to a MS/AC
Financial contribution of 25 000 €/year during 3-4 years
Research costs, including salary of researchers or assistants
International Reintegration Grants (IRG)
Host institution within MS/AS, including country of origin
After a Marie Curie fellowship of at least 18 months duration
Financial contribution of 15 000 €/year during 2-3 years
Research costs, including salary of researchers or assistants
Host-driven actions:
1. Initial Training Networks (ITN)
2. Industry–Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP)
3. International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES)
4. Co-funding of Regional, National and International Programmes (COFUND)
Marie Curie Actions
Applicants are institutions/organisations
Participant rules: Generally at least 3 participants: Universities, research centres, companies, SMEs Typically located in at least 3 different MS or AS Involvement of private sector
Eligible researchers: Nationals from any country early-stage researchers (funding: 3-36 months) experienced researchers (funding: max 24 months) visiting scientists (experienced researchers) : for short stays
Community Contribution: Salaries of recruited researchers/visiting scientists Research and networking costs Organization of training events open to external researchers
Initial Training Networks (ITN)
Aims to improve career perspectives of early stageresearchers in both public & private sector
Structuring the Initial Training of Researchers at EU level : International Networks of Participants Mutual recognition of Training/Degrees Opening training events to external researchers Complementary skills: entrepreneurship, management, IPR, grant writing,
communication
Participant rules: At least 1 research organization from public sector & 1 from private sector Located in at least 2 different European countries Additional partners from any sector and from any other country welcome
Eligible researchers: Staff exchange - secondments
Any level of experience, incl. technical & managerial staffExchange always between sectors (and countries)Between 2 months and 2 years (obligatory return for at least 1 year)
Recruitment (optional) :Only experienced researchers (post-docs)Nationals of any country other than the country where host is locatedFrom 1 to 2 years
Community contribution: Staff secondments and recruitment of experienced researchers (optional) Research and networking costs Specific small equipment for SMEs: <10% total contribution for the SME
Industry–AcademiaPartnerships and Pathways (IAPP)
Aims to open and foster dynamic pathways between publicresearch organisations and private commercial enterprises
Intersector mobility and skills exchange - Staff secondments
Community contributions
Living allowance*:
€ 34 500 per year for early stage researchers (post-graduates)
€ 53 000 per year for experienced researchers (4-10 years)
€ 79 500 per year for senior experienced researchers (> 10 years)
Mobility allowance*: € 500 or 800 per month
Travel allowance: € 250 to 2500 per year
Career exploratory allowance : € 2000 (for IEF, ITN, IAPP)
Research/training/networking costs : € 600 (ITN only) or 800 per month
Contribution to organisation of events: € 300 per researcher/day (ITN and IAPP)
Small equipment expenses for SMEs : max. 10 % of the SME contribution (IAPP)
Overheads :10% of direct costs
Management costs : max. 3% of total contribution (7% for ITN)
For ITN, IAPP, EIF, OIF and IIFGross amounts (rates for 2008)
*Correction Coefficients apply
Overview of FP7 2007MCA evaluations
Marie CurieAction
TotalBudget (M€)
Total # prop./# prop. in negot.
Success rate
ITN Stage 1
240
905/197 22%
Stage 2 196/68 35%
(overall : 7.5%)IAPP 38.4 103/41 40%
IEF 72 1701/423 25%
IOF 24 341/100 29%
IIF 24 571/131 23%
ERG 1st cut off9.5
49/43 88%
2nd cut off 68/58 85%
IRG 1st cut off14.5
136/106 78%
2nd cut off 180/75 42%
Call Calendar 2008
Marie CurieAction
2008 Budget(M€)
Call Open Call Closure/cut off dates
NIGHT 3 30 NOV 2007 5 MAR 2008
COFUND 65 16 NOV 2007 13 MAR 2008
IAPP 45 30 NOV 2007 25 MAR 2008
IRSES 25 30 NOV 2007 28 MAR 2008
ERG – 1st cut off 7 30 NOV 2007 3 APR 2008
IRG – 1st cut off 17 30 NOV 2007 3 APR 2008
IEF 75 19 MAR 2008 19 AUG 2008
IIF 25 19 MAR 2008 19 AUG 2008
IOF 25 19 MAR 2008 19 AUG 2008
ITN 185 4 APR 2008 2 SEP 2008
ERG – 2nd cut off 7 30 NOV 2007 8 OCT 2008
IRG – 2nd cut off 17 30 NOV 2007 8 OCT 2008
COFUND 65 19 NOV 2008 19 FEB 2009