Individual Fellowships Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions MSCA IF 2016 Call

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1 Individual Fellowships Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions MSCA IF 2016 Call Cristina Gómez - NCP MSCA Webinar, April 26th 2016

2 CONTENT I. MSCA General Aspects Horizon 2020, Excellent Science, Budget Different Calls II. Individual Fellowships (MSCA IF 2015) Objectives Implementation modes (EF and GF) and main characteristics Main results 2014/2015 Financing Evaluation Criteria Some Tips III. MSCA Spanish NCP Support activities and useful links 2

3 II. Convocatoria MSCA IF 2015 I. General Aspects MSCA

4 I. MSCA in Horizon

5 I. MSCA Objectives Ensure the optimum development and dynamic use of Europe s intellectual capital in order to generate new skills, knowledge and information Support of the researchers career path at all stages Mobility is a key requirement: triple i dimension Adquisition of new and complementary skills Strong industry participation Excellent working conditions, gender balance and open recruitment Emphasis on communication and public engagement activities Bottom-up approach CHE Chemistry SOC Social Sciences and Humanities ECO Economic Sciences ENG Information Science and Engineering ENV Environmental and Geosciences LIF Life Sciences MAT Mathematics PHY Physics 5

6 I. MSCA 2016 Calls: 1.600M (2016/2017)/ 6.162M H2020 Closed Opens 09/2016 Open until 14/09/2016 Open until 28/04/2016 Open until 29/09/2016 European Researchers Night (NIGHT) 6

7 II. Convocatoria MSCA IF 2015 II. Individual Fellowships IF 2016

8 II. MSCA IF 2016: Objectives and modes Enhance the creative and innovative potential of experienced researchers by providing them with opportunities to acquire new knowledge, work on research projects in a European context or outside Europe For fellows from Europe going to Third countries and returning (Duration: months) For fellows coming to or moving within Europe (Duration: months) 8

9 II. MSCA - IF 2016: Key Concepts Research Experience Mobility Rule Experienced Researchers (ER): in possession of a doctoral degree or have at least 4 years of full-time equivalent research experience. Criteria to be fulfilled at the deadline of submission: 14/09/2016 Must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity in the country of the host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years prior to 14/09/2016 Specific Rule for 3 multidisciplinary panels: CAR, RI, SE Who and How Country Participation Beneficiaries (recruit, based in MS or AC) / Partner Organisations (secondments + GF outgoing phase) Academic Sector / Non-Academic Sector Member States: 28 + ultraperiferic territories Associated Countries to H2020 (Switzerland included again since the 2015 Call) Third Countries 9

10 II. MSCA - IF 2016: Research Experience IF Call finances Experienced researchers (ER) that are in possession of a doctoral degree or have at least 4 years of full-time equivalent research experience. To be fulfilled at the deadline for the submission of proposals: 14/09/2016 MSCA IF covers 100% salary costs: 100% dedication time No upper age or experience limit. Full time equivalent research (FT): is measured from the date when a researcher obtained the degree which would formally entitle him / her to embark on a doctorate, etiher in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the researcher is recruited. 10

11 II. MSCA IF 2016: EF - ST 11

12 II. MSCA IF 2016: EF CAR - RI 12

13 II. MSCA IF 2016: EF CAR - SE 13

14 II. MSCA IF 2016: EF CAR - SE 14

15 II. MSCA IF 2016: GF Duration: months, outgoing phase in a TC + 12 months returning phase in Europe. ER elegible: nationals and long-term residents in MS / AC Mobility from any country to the TC of the outgoing phase Mobility rule to be fulfilled in the TC of the outoing phase Minimum participation: 1 beneficiary in MS / AC (host institution) + 1 Partner Organisation in TC Letter of Commitment from Partner Organisation in TC compulsory 15

16 II. How does it work? Joint preparation: ER and the Host Institution A researcher (ER) can only submit one proposal Bottom-up: 8 scientific panels + 3 Multidisciplinary Panels (CAR + RI + SE). Researcher applies with European host Researcher applies with European host Supported by non- European host (Partner Organisation: P.O) Host signs contract with EC European host signs contract with EC P. O. signs agreement with European host Host employs researcher European Host employs researcher Researcher seconded to P.O outside Europe

17 II. MSCA IF 2016: some characteristics Individual research project: training-through-research under the direct supervision of the supervisor / key staff of the institution. Hands on training: for developing scientific skills (new techniques, instruments, etc. ) For developing and acquiring transferable skills: Proposal preparation to request funding Patent applications, management of IPR, take up and exploitation of results, entrepreneurship Action management, task coordination, how to properly communicate Intersectoral or interdisciplinary transfer of knowledge (secondments ) Organization of scientific / Training / dissemination events Communication, outreach activities, public engagement Ethical Aspects 17

18 II. MSCA IF 2016: secondments Have to take place in a Partner Organisation in a MS / AC Meaningful and appropriate to the type of fellowship and research field Importance of the involvement of the non-academic sector Partner Organisations: no need to include a letter of commitment Clearly justified in Part B (just 1 P.O in Part A) IF Duration 18 months Duration max. secondment 3 months > 18 months 6 months 18

19 II. How to communicate and disseminate your results Outreach Reaching a big audience (presentations at schools, seminars, visits to labs ). Looking for interactive activities. Inform the general public of the benefits / results of the research carried out (Night, EU Open Days, MSCA Ambassadors ) Communication activites Articles in newspapers, journals, TV and radio programmes. Needs a clear language and an attractive scientific topic with results in order to attract the public interest Dissemination and Exploitation results Scientific Papers / Open Access/Industry/ Final Users Have a RRI (responsible research and innovation) approach in your project 19

20 II. Ethical Aspects All proposals will undergo an ethics review Human Embryos / Foetuses Humans Human Cells / Tissues Protection of Personal Data Animals Third Countries Environmental Protection and safety Dual Use Misuse Other Ethics Issues Participants have to: Identify all potential ethical aspects Explain their future management Give a detailed explanation at proposal stage Description on Ethics: Ethic Issues Table en part A Ethics Self-Assessment en part B RTD-ETHICS-REVIEW-HELPDESK@ec.europa.eu 20

21 II. Participation IF 2014/

22 II. IF EF 2014: Eligible and A-list proposals by panel 22

23 II. IF EF 2015: Eligible and A-list proposals by panel 23

24 II. Participation IF - EF 2014/

25 II. Cut off Notes IF EF CAR - RI 2014 / 2015 Chemistry (CHE) 89,6 Physics (PHY) 90,4 Mathematics (MAT) 90,2 Life Sciences (LIF) 90,6 Economic Sciences (ECO) 86,6 ICT and Engineering (ENG) 88,6 SSciences & Humanities (SOC) 92,8 Earth & Environmental Sc (ENV) 90,4 CAR 87,2 RI 90,8 CHE 90,8 PHY 91,2 MAT 91 LIF 92,4 ECO 89,8 ENG 90,8 SOC 92,2 ENV 92,2 CAR 91,2 RI 92,2 25

26 II. Cut off Notes IF - GF 2014 / 2015 Chemistry (CHE) 93,6 Physics (PHY) 93 Mathematics (MAT) 92,2 Life Sciences (LIF) 91,8 Economic Sciences (ECO) 92,4 ICT and Engineering (ENG) 93,8 SSciences & Humanities (SOC) 92,8 Earth & Environmental Sc (ENV) 93,4 CHE 94 PHY 93,4 MAT 91,6 LIF 93,8 ECO 94 ENG 93,8 SOC 93,6 ENV 93,6 26

27 II. Timing MSCA IF 2016 Call IF 2016 Call ID Opens Closes Budget H2020-MSCA-IF APRIL SEPTEMBER-2016 EF: M SE: 10 M GF: 27 M Expected Schedule 2020-MSCA-IF-2016 Publication of the Call: 12 april 2016 Closing of the Call: 14 september 2016 Evaluation of the proposals: october november 2016 Results of the evaluation: February 2017 Signing of the Grant Agreements: May

28 II. Financing MSCA IF 2016 MSCA Researcher Unit Cost (person/month) Institutional Unit Cost (person/month) Living Allowance * Mobility Allowance Family Allowance Research, training and networking Management and overheads IF RESEARCHER UNIT COST Living Allowance: CCC: country correction factor applies (host country) Gross EU contribution: / year (- cuota patronal, - taxes, - S.S ) before taxes! Family Allowance: determined at the submission deadline INSTITUCIONAL UNIT COST Research, training and networking costs: Purchase of material, organisation and travel to events, payment of conferences fees, etc. Management and overheads: Indirect costs for institutions Budget pre-calculated by EC, base on unit costs 100% financing 28

29 II. Example: IF GF budget oficina europea 29

30 II. MSCA IF 2016: Evaluation criteria FORM B TECHNICAL PROPOSAL PART B DOCUMENT 1 Evaluation Criteria Criteria Weight Priority (ex.aequo) Excellence 50% 1 1. Excellence 2. Impact 3. Implementation Page limit: 10 No limit per section Impact 30% 2 Implementation 20% 3 DOCUMENT 2 Threshold: 70% No individual thresholds 4. CV of the experienced researcher 5. Capacities of the participating organisations 6. Ethical aspects 7. Letters of Commitment of Partner Organisations (GF) 30

31 II. Evaluation Criteria 31

32 II. MSCA IF 2016: Excelencia EXCELLENCE Quality and credibility of the research/innovation project; level of novelty, appropriate consideration of inter/multidisciplinary and gender aspects Quality and appropriateness of the training and of the two way transfer of knowledge between the researcher and the host Quality of the supervision and of the integration in the team/institution Capacity of the researcher to reach or reenforce a position of professional maturity/independence Estado del Arte bien planteado, objetivos claros, metodología excelente Originalidad y aspectos innovadores: avances en el campo científico Doble transferencia de conocimiento, Caso GF: no hay que olvidar el retorno a Europa Experiencia supervisor (publicaciones, visibilidad internacional...) Integración ER en la institución (carrera investigadora ) Investigación puntera, Plan de formación que permitirá reforzar la posición profesional / madurez del investigador 32

33 II. MSCA IF 2016: Impacto IMPACT Enhancing the potential and future career prospects of the researcher Quality of the proposed measures to exploit and disseminate the project results Quality of the proposed measures to communicate the project activities to different target audiences Impacto mejora conocimiento del ER / institución de acogida. Beneficios a nivel EU Contribuir a perspectivas de Carrera a medio y largo plazo. Acciones de comunicación hacia el publico general, compromiso púbico. Estrategia de diseminación de los resultados, publicación en Open Access IPR: estado de la Técnica, prever generación de patentes 33

34 II. MSCA IF 2016: Implementación IMPLEMENTATION Coherence and effectiveness of the work plan Appropriateness of the allocation of tasks and resources Appropriateness of the management structure and procedures, including risk management Appropriateness of the institutional environment (infrastructure) WPs, tareas y recursos asignados Deliverables / Milestones Gantt Visual y comprensible Estructura de gestión (mecanismo de seguimiento, apoyo RRHH OPEs ) Planes de contingencia (visual: tabla ) Adecuación de las infraestructuras, acceso a recursos / instalaciones / Complementariedad de instituciones con el proyecto / ER 34

35 II. When preparing a proposal Read the Call Documents: Work Programme, Guide for Applicants, Horizontal Issues: Gender / Ethic Issues, etc, FAQ Use the official template: Include the information where requested, evaluators will look at all headings and sub-headings Una imagen vale más que mil palabras : use visuals to provide global information at a glance. Be aware of all criteria weight, it is not all about Excellence! Ask for support: Own institution: European Projects Offices / Transfer of Technology Offices / HR Departments National Contact Points Do not leave it for the last minute! Get familiar with the Participants Portal Upload a version, you will be able to rewrite it. 35

36 II. Convocatoria MSCA IF 2015 III. MSCA Support in Spain and some useful links

37 III. The European Office of MINECO/FECYT Objective Promote the participation and leadership of the Spanish R&I system in H2020. Areas EXCELLENT SCIENCE: ERC, MSCA, FET SWAFS Challenge 6 COST Target group OPIs, Universities, public R&I centres 37

38 III. The Spanish MSCA NCP Team 4 metro stops 38

39 III. MSCA Events 2014/2015: events and workshops WEBINARS promotional events / trainings throughout 11 Autonomous Regions in Spains participants attended the sessions + online impact (webstreaming, youtube channel) promotional events / trainings throughout 11 Autonomous Regions in Spain, + 2,000 participants attended the sessions + online impact (webstreaming, youtube channel) 39

40 III. MSCA questions answered and pre-screening questions answered jan- feb- mar apr- may jun- jul- aug sep- oct- nov dec QUESTIONS pre-screened proposals Calls 2% 14% 1% ITN 2014 (18) RISE 2014 (2) IF 2014 (105) 83% COFUND 2014 (2) questions answered 89 pre-screened proposals 2015 Calls jan- feb- mar apr- may jun- jul- aug- sep- oct- nov- dec QUESTIONS % 4% 42% 0% ITN 2015 (37) RISE 2015 (0) IF 2015 (48) COFUND 2015 (4) Proposals from ITN 2015 pre-screened in 2014 ITN 2016 started in Oct 15 Jan.16.: 25 40

41 III. Overview of eligibility criteria 41

42 BLOG MSCA madri+d MSCA Projects, results, publications users / suscriptors Notiweb madri+d BLOG MSCA NCPs NCPs initiative since FP7 Q & A: FP7 People / MSCA / Management, preparation of proposals, etc. complements the Participant s Portal

43 Looking for a MSCA IF in Spain? II. Convocatoria MSCA IF

44 Muchas gracias! Thank you! SPANISH NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS MSCA Cristina Gómez Oficina Europea MINECO / FECYT Jesús Rojo Jesus.rojo@madrimasd.org Fundación para el Conocimiento Madri+d USEFUL LINKS Research and Innovation Participants Portal : Web and Blog Marie Curie Sklodowska-Curie Actions: European Charter & Code: EURAXESS Spain: (noelia.romero@fecyt.es) Oficina Europea MINECO/FECYT: