researchers on the move: international mobility for a successful career march 7th, 2013 an jansen,...
TRANSCRIPT
Researchers on the move:international mobility for a
successful career
March 7th, 2013An Jansen, Research Coordination Office
Researchers on the moveExploring new horizons benefits …
… the university• Fresh blood• Fresh insights in sciences• Complementary expertises• International network
… the researcher• Independence• Exploring new research
domains, technologies and cultures
• Enlarging your network
Where?
The science should lead you o Search a professor/research group with a good reputation
and track recordo Make sure to visit the research group before making your
final decision
Researchers on the moveWhere?
Where?
The science should lead you o Search a professor/research group with a good reputation
and track recordo Make sure to visit the research group before making your
final decision
How long?
It’s not about time, but about independenceo Reflection: “minimum 1 year, preferably 2 years” o Academic career: >6 months
Researchers on the moveHow long?
Funding for mobility to the US• BAEF and Fulbright
Funding for mobility to the US• BAEF and Fulbright
• Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad
e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships
Funding for mobility to the US• BAEF and Fulbright
• Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad
e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships
• Mobility allowances: Junior Mobility Programme (JuMo), FWO travel grants
Junior Mobility Programme (JuMo)Mobility allowances for long research stays abroad.International and potentially also intersectoral mobility
Eligibility criteria
• PhD’s, postdocs and tenure track professors• Min. 6 months abroad• Apply min. 3 months and max. 9 months in advance
Selection criteria
• The added value of the outgoing mobility phase and the quality of the research performed at the outgoing host for the researcher's career;
• The scientific esteem of the candidate• The quality of the submitted project and the hosting unit
Duration: min. 6 months, support for max. 12 months
Budget: travel expenses + monthly allowance
Mobility: mandatory
Preparation (effort)
Application, CV, invitation letter
Next deadline: March 2013 Success rate: currently very high
Contact: [email protected] More information: https://www.kuleuven.be/gedocumenteerd/k/s/oproep/35524.html
FWO Travel Grant (long stay abroad)Travel grants for long stays abroad
Eligibility criteria
• max. 1 grant per person per year• application at least 3 months in advance• specific conditions for young researchers (e.g. min. 1 publication)
Selection criteria
• Intrinsic need for the proposed visit in relation to the research • Position of the researcher in his research field• Preference for young researchers and FWO fellows.
Duration: min. 5 weeks, max. 12 months
Budget: travel expenses + €1650/month
Mobility: mandatory
Preparation (effort)
• Submit an application• Agreement of both sending and receiving head of research unit
Next deadline: continuous applications, 3 months in advance
Success rate:+/- 65%
Contact: [email protected] information: www.fwo.be
Funding for mobility to the US• BAEF and Fulbright
• Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad
e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships
• Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants
• Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships
Marie Curie FellowshipsIntra-European fellowships (IEF): mobility within EuropeInternational Outgoing fellowships (IOF): mobility from Europe to a country outside of EuropeInternational Incoming fellowships (IIF): mobility from a country outside of Europe to EuropeCareer Integration grants (CIG): for establishing at an institution after a mobility period
Eligibility criteria
• PhD or min. 4 years of research experience • Stronger track records, on average at least 1 year postdoc• Comply with mobility rule (your host institution should located in a country where you have not worked more than 12 months in the last 3 years)
Selection criteria
• Scientific & Technical Quality – Training – Implementation – Impact • Candidate
Duration: min. 12 months, max. 36 months depending on fellowship
Budget: living + mobility + travel + career allowance
Mobility: mandatory
Preparation (effort) • On average 4 weeks needed (but start earlier !)
Next deadline: IEF/IOF/IIF: August 14th 2013; CIG: March 7th & Sept 18th 2013
Success rate: 25-34% (CIG >80%)
Contact: [email protected]; More information: http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about-mca/actions/index_en.htm
Funding for mobility to the US• BAEF and Fulbright
• Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad
e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships
• Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants
• Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships
• KU Leuven bilateral agreements:
- University of Pennsylvania (USA)
- University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign (USA)
Exchange of academic staff for min. 3 weeks and max. 3 monthsDeadlines: March 15th and October 15th
http://www.kuleuven.be/international/agreements/index.html
Funding for mobility to the US• BAEF and Fulbright
• Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad
e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships
• Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants
• Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships
• KU Leuven bilateral agreements
• Research-domain specific funding channels
e.g. American Heart Association, Human Frontiers Science Program, EMBO fellowships, …
Funding for mobility to the US• BAEF and Fulbright
• Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad,
e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships
• Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants
• Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships
• KU Leuven bilateral agreements
• Research-domain specific funding channels
• Local host: they might be aware of local and national funding opportunities or provide their own funding!
Funding for mobility to the US• BAEF and Fulbright
• Many (post)doctoral fellowships allow research stays abroad,
e.g. FWO and IWT fellowships, KU Leuven BOF PDM and IOF fellowships
• Mobility allowances: JuMo, FWO travel grants
• Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowships
• KU Leuven bilateral agreements
• Research-domain specific funding channels
• Local host: they might be aware of local and national funding opportunities or provide their own funding!
Questions? [email protected]
PhD and postdoc opportunities in and with France
March 27th 2013
http://www.kuleuven.be/research/phd_event/