The Greek EURAXESS Services NetworkThe Greek EURAXESS Services Network

Dimitris SanopoulosCoordinator of the Greek

EURAXESS Network

Greek Mobility Centres NetworkThe Greek Mobility Centres Network is a part of the European Network of Mobility Centres (EURAXESS) since 2003

Main Objectives

To offer global and integrated services of information and proximity assistance to mobile researchers in matters such as: • entry conditions • visas• work permits • recognition of diplomas• job opportunities• salaries• taxation • pension rights • health care• social security• accommodation• day care, • schooling, • language courses • access to the culture of the host country, etc.

Target Groups

• Researchers and their families• Universities, Research Organizations• Private Sector – Industry• Ministries, Policy Makers

12 EURAXESS Service Centres•Democritus University of Thrace•CERTH (BHO)•Aristotle University of Thessaloniki•International Hellenic University•University of Ioannina•University of Thessaly•University of the Aegean•National Hellenic Research Foundation•Industrial Property Organisation•University of Patras•Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas•University of Crete

Geographical CoverageGeographical Coverage

StatisticsStatistics

From 1/9/2006 to 31/12/2010, the Greek EURAXESS Services Network has assisted (source EURAXESS Extranet):

• More than 3000 researchers in…• More than 5600 questions• The average speed of answering is: 2 days• Most popular topics are:

Entry Conditions / VisaResearchers Funding Opportunities Job OpportunitiesAccommodation

1. Charter & Code

Signing of Charter & Code from the members of the Greek Mobility Centres Network

Charter & Code already signed by CERTH, NHRF, Univ. of Crete, Univ. of Thessaly, Univ. of Ioannina and Univ. of Partras

The procedure is in development also in Aristotle University and Univ. of Aegean

Conference of Rectors of Greek Universities

Telephone contacts related to C&C with other Research Organizations and Universities in Greece

Other ActivitiesOther Activities

2. Publication of jobs in EURAXESS Jobs Portal

Increase of jobs postings from 60 in 2009 to 279 in 2010. (target 30% increase, achieved over 400%)

Activation of inactive organizations that has published up to 1 job

Other ActivitiesOther Activities

3. Promotion of Network and Services

Promotion in related events (eg Marie Curie events)

Presentations in events with relevant content (eg Congress of New Researchers from South-Eastern Europe - Thessaloniki September 2010)

Promotion via National and European programs (eg ReN2010, EURAXESS TOP: Training session in Zagreb)

Other ActivitiesOther Activities

4. Active participation in the activities of European Network and GSRT

Steering Group Human Resources and Mobility

Working Groups (WG Promotion, WG Quality, WG Network Management)

HR Strategy Group

National Working Group for the Action Plan related to the Partnership

Educational seminars (eg Brussels, Zagreb)

Other ActivitiesOther Activities

7. Collaboration with other National Networks, especially with the ones of South-Eastern Europe (eg participation in the regional meeting SEE 2010 in Kotor, Montenegro)

Other ActivitiesOther Activities

6. Collaboration with other networks (NCP-PEOPLE, NCP-SME, EUROPE ENTERPRISE NETWORK)

5. Collection of Good / Bad Practices

Implementation of «Scientific VISA»

8. Implementation of FP-7 projects relative to researchers career and Mobility in Europe

•E-CARE

•I-SEEMob

•EURAXESS TOP

•ReN 2010

Other ActivitiesOther Activities

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EURAXESS.GR – Detailed information for VISA, Work & Residence permit

Detailed information for the procedures and documents that are needed for all stages (VISA application, Work & Residence Permit, Family reunification, Renewal of permit) may be found in the Greek EURAXESS Portal

EURAXESS.GR – Detailed information for Charter & Code

Detailed information for the procedures and documents about Charter & Code in the Greek EURAXESS Portal

EURAXESS.GR – Detailed information for E-Library

Important documents can be found in the E-Library of the Greek EURAXESS Portal

EURAXESS.GR – Researchers Help-Desk

Researchers can submit their requests through researchers Help-Desk in the Greek EURAXESS Portal

EURAXESS.GR – Researchers Help-Desk Form

Form for the submission of the researchers requests in Help-Desk of the Greek EURAXESS Portal

Thank youThank you

Dimitrios SanopoulosCoordinator of the Greek EURAXESS Network

Head of Liaison Office of CERTHTel: +30 2310 498155Fax: +30 2310 498410

E-Mail: sanopoul@certh.gr