ERERA-MORE & ERA CAREERSA-MORE & ERA CAREERS

Two keys to enhancing Two keys to enhancing researcher’s mobilityresearcher’s mobility

Kitty Fehringer-Kitty Fehringer-

DG RESEARCH – Dir C „Universities and ResearchersDG RESEARCH – Dir C „Universities and Researchers““

IntroductionIntroduction

Policy Background

ERA MORE. The European network of mobility centres

ERA CAREERS. The European Researcher’s mobility Portal

„Charter and Code“

Policy Background (I)Policy Background (I)

Europe needsresearchers

“Towards a European Research Area” (1/2000)(1/2000)- Need for more abundant and more mobile researchersNeed for more abundant and more mobile researchers- Mobility as an instrument for the transfer of scientific Mobility as an instrument for the transfer of scientific

knowledge for science and societyknowledge for science and society

“High Level Expert Group” on Improving Mobility to Researchers (6/2000 – 4/2001)

Policy Background (II)Policy Background (II)

June 2001 – March 2004

• A Mobility Strategy for the European Research Area (COM(2001) 331 final)

• Resolution from the Council• Decision to create a “Steering Group” in

February 2002• First Implementation Report 2/2003• Second implementation report 3/2004

Policy Background (III)Policy Background (III)

Policy Background (IV)Policy Background (IV)

The EU’s integrated strategy:

Increase EU funding for the training, mobility and career development of researchers; the Marie Curie Actions

Improve the environment for researchers in Europe by enhancing mobility and removing obstacles

Foster the career development of researchers

A researcher needs to find information and assistance about:• available opportunities for researchers (grants, fellowships, vacancies)• questions related to admission to the country• access to employment, social security

rights and fiscal issues • aspects related to daily life (cultural

issues, languages, housing, schooling….

Policy Background (V)Policy Background (V)

Policy Background (VI)Policy Background (VI)

Following from this strategy:

ERAMORE: The European network of mobility centres. Launched June 2004

ERACAREERS: The European Research Mobility Portal. launched July 2003

Categories of Obstacles to mobility:

Legal and Administrative Aspects (Visa, Social Security, Taxes, Recognition of Diploma, etc)

Social and Cultural Aspects The Career of a Researcher Intersectorial Mobility Academia/Industry

ERA MORE: The European ERA MORE: The European Network of Mobility CentresNetwork of Mobility Centres

What is ERA MORE? The aim of ERA MORE What ERA MORE offers

The European Network of The European Network of mobility centresmobility centres

The European Network of mobility centres:

Launched June 2004 Network operational in 2005 Around 200 mobility centres in Europe and

numerous contact points National mobility centres are set up by the

national bridgehead organisation(s) appointed by the Research Ministry.

The aim of ERA MORE (II)The aim of ERA MORE (II)

The European Network of mobility centres: Offers customized assistance to researchers

and their families before, during and after their move abroad

The aim of ERA MORE (II)The aim of ERA MORE (II)

Each Mobility Centre:

Acts as a point of entry for researchers looking for practical information and guidance

Fulfils its information and assistance task either by direct proximity assistance or by directing the person(s) concerned to the appropriate specialised centre

ERA MORE offers youERA MORE offers you::

Visas Work permits Accommodation Legal issues Social security, health

and taxes Everyday life Family support And MORE…

The European Researcher’s The European Researcher’s Mobility Portal (I)Mobility Portal (I)

http://ec.europa.eu/eracareers

Launched July 2003 Single Entry Point for:

– Researchers looking to advance their career in another European country

– Organisations wishing to recruit the most talented European and non-European researchers

The European Researcher’s The European Researcher’s Mobility Portal (II)Mobility Portal (II)

The European Researcher’s The European Researcher’s Mobility Portal (III)Mobility Portal (III)

Virtual job market: vacancy and CV database Funding and job opportunities in 32 European

countries Job vacancies funded by the Marie Curie Actions Access to 32 national Researcher’s Mobility

Portals Links to international research careers Link to the electronic newsletter

« Europe4Researchers » Personalised assistance through ERA-MORE

Charter and Code (I)Charter and Code (I)

Recommendation on the « European Researchers’ Charter and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers » adopted by the Commission on 11 March 2005http://europa.eu.int/eracareers/europeancharter

Huge differences in career structures in European countries

Fragmentation at local/regional/national level Protected, if not closed, non-transparent recruitment

procedures Lack of career development prospects

« Charter » as reference point for the career management of researchers as professionals, addressing both researchers and employers/funders on minimum rights and obligations

« Code of Conduct » as reference point for transparency and merit based recruitment, fair recognition of qualifications and mobility experiences

Implemented by MS and other actors on a voluntary basis

Charter and Code (II)Charter and Code (II)

““Scientific visa“ package visa“ package

Directive and two Recommendations aiming at the improvement of condition of admission of third Country Researchers in Europe (adopted by Council October 2005)

• Fast track procedure for researchers• Involvement of research organisations

(“hosting agreement”)

Transposition in national law ongoing

ERA-LinkERA-Link

Networking tool for European researchers in the US 3.000 registered researchers from 24 Member States Types of activity:

• networking of researchers, • information dissemination,• career fairs,• helping expatriate researchers to collaborate with colleagues

in Europe or to return to Europe.

ERA-Link website informs about:• sources of research funding in Europe, • research career opportunities in Europe, • conferences and training courses.

http://cordis.europa.eu/eralink

FP7 « People »FP7 « People »

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Ideas – Frontier Research

Capacities – Research Capacity

People – Marie Curie Actions

Cooperation – Collaborative research

JRC (non-nuclear)

JRC (nuclear)

Euratom

FP7 « People »FP7 « People »

Specific Programme « People » budget of € 4,75 billion over 7 years (€ 0.68 billion/year ) = almost 50% budget rise on average annual basis (FP 6 budget was € 0.45 billion /year)

From pure « mobility actions » to a dedicated programme for structuring training, mobility and career development

Initial trainingInitial Training Networks**

Initial trainingInitial Training Networks**

Life-long training and career developmentIntra-European Fellowships / European Reintegration GrantsCo-funding of regional/national/international programmes

Life-long training and career developmentIntra-European Fellowships / European Reintegration GrantsCo-funding of regional/national/international programmes

Industry dimensionIndustry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways**

Industry dimensionIndustry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways**

International dimensionOutgoing & Incoming* International Fellowships; International Cooperation

Scheme; International Reintegration grants; Support to researchers’ ‘diasporas’**

International dimensionOutgoing & Incoming* International Fellowships; International Cooperation

Scheme; International Reintegration grants; Support to researchers’ ‘diasporas’**

Specific actionsMobility and career enhancement actions; Excellence awards

Specific actionsMobility and career enhancement actions; Excellence awards

** Open to third-country nationals Open to third-country nationals

FP7 « People »FP7 « People »

More informationMore information

The European Researcher’s Mobility Portal The European Researcher’s Mobility Portal http://ec.europa.eu/eracareers

The ERA-MORE networkThe ERA-MORE networkhttp://ec.europa.eu/eracareers/era-more

ERA-link (European Researchers Abroad- link):ERA-link (European Researchers Abroad- link):http://cordis.europa.eu/eralink/

FP7:FP7: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/research/future/index_en.cfm

EU DG ResearchEU DG Research: http://ec.europa.eu/research