MSCA individual fellowships

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1 MSCA individual fellowships The dos and don ts from the reviewers perspective Frauke Christ, Innovation & Research Manager

2 The evaluation process in a nutshell First invitation to the panel safe the date (Spring 2015) Second invitation (Fall 2015) each retained reviewer is asked to select +/-100 proposals final selection of reviewers (+/-20 proposals each, +/-6 as rapporteur) remote evaluation of proposals by 3 reviewers In case the 3 scores match the rapporteur writes a remote consensus report In case the scores do not match: central evaluation meeting in Brussels Consensus approved by 3 evaluators Mediation in case of conflict Ranking of all proposals in Brussels

3 The evaluation process in a nutshell First invitation to the panel safe the date (Spring 2015) Second invitation (Fall 2015) each retained reviewer is asked to select +/-100 proposals final selection of reviewers (+/-20proposals each, +/-6 as rapporteur) KEEP remote IN MIND: evaluation of proposals by 3 reviewers The reviewer is most likely not an expert in your area or has partial expertise Choose good keywords that your best expert will find your proposal Provide an informative title Provide a consice to the point abstract Tick In case boxes the 3 scores match In case the scores do not Make the it raporteur easy for writes the expert a to find your proposal match: within central evaluation remote consensus report meeting in Brussels Consensus approved by 3 evaluators Mediation in case of conflict Ranking of all proposals in Brussels

4 To be kept in mind while preparing your proposal... You should prepare your poposal for both expert and non-expert evaluators. Therefore finding a good balance between sufficient detail and making your point clear to the educated non-expert, being comprehensive is essential. Structure your proposal well, do not provide blocks of of text, make headlines that evaluators can easily find back the essential information Before starting to draft your proposal have a very close look to the guide for applicants and address all criteria & subcriteria (the reviewers check whether you have done that) Write all parts with your own words and do not copy paste from others. Changes in style are easy to spot and give a very negative impression. Do not write a H2020 proposal but also not a masterthesis project. The workbalance of the project is important. Do not strech the page limit, staying below is appreciated.

5 The criteria for evaluation Do not focus on this weighting. Do your best in all three criteria

6 The criteria for evaluation If you score below your chances are very low

7 The criteria for evaluation: excellence MSCA is all about excellence. You need to score here and have a CV and project which demonstrate excellence. Quality, innovative aspects and credibility of the research: Present your project in a simple and clear manner (remember the non-expert evaluator) Stress innovation, state-of-the-art, cutting edge, multidisciplinary. A simple mee-too project will not have a chance. Prepare well with your host institution how you can integrate yourself and aquire new knowledge

8 The criteria for evaluation: excellence MSCA is all about excellence. You need to score here and have a CV and project which demonstrate excellence. Clarity and quality of transfer of knowledge/training: Reflect well how the training at the host lab will influence your career, stress the hands on training, new techniques etc Describe complementary skills training (project management, supervision, proposal writing...) Do not just list courses such as project manangement of the TTO but explain why are they of importance, how this will help you to become an independent researcher

9 The criteria for evaluation: excellence MSCA is all about excellence. You need to score here and have a CV and project which demonstrate excellence. Quality of supervision: Provide information on the hosting PI (h-index, previous training) Is it the place-to-be for your research project? Why?

10 The criteria for evaluation: excellence MSCA is all about excellence. You need to score here and have a CV and project which demonstrate excellence. Capacity of the researcher: Describe your major achievements and link them to the project. How will this contribute to becoming a high potential? Mention mobility during PhD, publications highlighting first author publications (impact factor, citations). For the most important ones provide 2-3 sentence explaining why they are of importance in your field. Demonstrate independent thinking and describe your match with the project Demonstrate your potential to reach a position of professional maturity

11 The criteria for evaluation: impact Impact is of high importance for the EU. You need to make clear that you understood the true meaning of MSCA for your career and for the European research environment. Enhancing research and innovation-related human resources...: The support you receive for leveraging your career. In case you collaborate, highlight the network you are going to establish (impact on your future career). Communication and dissemination: Do more than publishing your results. Mention the appropriate conferences you will be attending (workshops, major meetings etc.) Provide an original dissemination plan (do not copy-paste form the TTO).

12 The criteria for evaluation: implementation Your workplan is very important. Provide a feasible and credible plan, which is ambitious but also can be executed by you. Overall coherence and effectiveness of the workplan: Relevance and state-of-the-art of the project. Gantt chart (based on quaterly or monthly) with clear allocation of tasks and milestones. Include conferences, likely moments of publications. Appropriateness of the management structures and procedures: IMPORTANT: Do not forget the mitigation strategy Are you aware of risks? Do you have a plan what to do if you encounter these risks? Do not draft a project with a go/non-go milestone in the early phase.

13 The criteria for evaluation: implementation Your workplan is very important. Provide a feasible and credible plan, which is ambitious but also can be executed by you. Competences, experience and complementary...institutional commitment: Describe well why you are the best match for the host lab and why the host lab is the best match for you. What do you learn from each other (complementarity)? What does the institution provide (training etc.)

14 Thank you and good luck! She was: the first woman to win a Nobel prize the first to win twice the only person to win twice in multiple sciences the first woman to become a professor at the University of Paris