Marie Curie Individual Fellowships IEF, IOF, IIF

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Marie Curie Individual Fellowships (IEF, IOF,
IIF)

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Focus How to Apply

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FAQ 1

• I am interested in Fellowships, What do I need to
  do to apply?

• Download all the necessary documentation.
• Do your homework background reading! (Rules of
  the programme but also some policy background).
• Establish contacts with your chosen host
  institution / supervisor well ahead of time
  (financial support (travel grants) for
  preparatory meetings etc. available from
  Enterprise Ireland).
• Jointly develop a realistic research and training
  / transfer of knowledge project.
• - Arrange for up to three referees assessments

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FAQ 2

• How do I apply?

- Can only use electronic submission using EPSS
(Electronic Proposal Submission Service) Proposal
has two parts Part A administrative information
about proposal, coordinator and partner
institutions (prepared forms) Part B free text
covering a number of predefined aspects of the
project, limited number of pages (prescribed font
size and margins), limited size of pdf-file (for
this call 30 pages, 11pt, 15mm margins) Deadline
is STRICTLY enforced - Support for application
process from FP7 team in NCSR
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FAQ 3

• What happens during evaluation process?

- All proposals undergo initial eligibility
check - Evaluation by at least three experts from
an international pool (not all experts are
exactly from your field of speciality!!) -
Proposals that miss a threshold are rejected -
Remaining proposals are ranked within each
panel - Distribution of funding to different
panels in proportion to proposals submitted -
All applicants receive evaluation summary report
(very useful for re-submission!!) - Reserve lists
in case of late withdrawal etc.
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FAQ 4

• What are the Fellowships evaluation criteria?

- Evaluation according to criteria provided in
the Guide for Applicants Different criteria carry
different weights Thresholds for some evaluation
criteria Overall threshold is 70 All issues
need to be addressed! Dont waste your
chances. Always keep in mind the objectives of
the activity!
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FAQ 5

• What do evaluators look for in Science
  Technology Quality review?

• Scientific/technological quality, including any
  interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary aspects
  of the proposal.
• Research methodology.
• Originality and innovative nature of project, and
  relationship to the state of the art of
  research.
• Timeliness and relevance of project.
• Host scientific expertise in the field.
• - Quality of the group/supervisors Weight
  25, Threshold 3/5

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FAQ 6

• What do evaluators look for in Training review
  (IEF/IOF)?

• Clarity and quality of the research training
  objectives for the researcher.
• Relevance and quality of additional scientific
  training as well as of complementary skills
  offered.
• Host expertise in training experienced
  researchers in the field and capacity to provide
  mentoring / tutoring
• Weight 15, Threshold 3/5

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FAQ 7

• What do evaluators look for in Transfer of
  Knowledge review (IIF)?

• Potential for transferring knowledge to European
  host and/or bring knowledge to Europe.
• - Clarity and quality of the transfer of
  knowledge objectives
• Weight 15, Threshold none

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FAQ 8

• What do evaluators look for in a researcher
  review?

• Research experience.
• Results including patents/publications/teaching
  etc. taking into account the level of experience.
• Independent thinking and leadership qualities.
• Match between the fellows profile and project.
• Potential for reaching a position of professional
  maturity .
• - Potential to acquire new knowledge
• Weight 25, Threshold 4/5

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FAQ 9

• What do evaluators look for in an implementation
  review?

• Quality of infrastructure/facilities and
  international collaborations of host.
• Practical arrangements for the implementation and
  management of the scientific project.
• Feasibility and credibility of the project,
  including work plan.
• Practical and administrative arrangements, and
  support for the hosting of the fellow.
• Weight 15, Threshold none

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FAQ10

• What do evaluators look for in an impact review
  (IEF/IOF)?

• Potential of acquiring competences during
  fellowship to improve the prospects of reaching
  and/or reinforcing a position of professional
  maturity, diversity and independence, in
  particular through exposure to complementary
  skills training.
• Contribution to the career development, or
  re-establishment, where relevant.
• Contribution to European excellence and
  competitiveness.
• Benefit of the mobility to the European Research
  Area
• IOF Potential for creating long-term
  collaborations and mutually beneficial
  co-operation between Europe and the third country
• Weight 20, Threshold none

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FAQ 11

• What do evaluators look for in an impact review
  (IIF)?

• Potential for creating long-term collaborations
  and mutually beneficial co-operation between
  Europe and the third country.
• Contribution to European excellence and
  competitiveness.
• Contribution to the socio-economic development of
  the Developing Countries or emerging and
  transition economies by transfer of knowledge and
  human capacity building (where relevant).
• Benefit of the mobility to the European Research
  Area
• Weight 20, Threshold none

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FAQ 12

• Is there a list of tips for applicants? Yes!

• Work closely with your chosen supervisor /
  scientist in charge this is a JOINT
  application.
• Follow the guide for applicants and address all
  issues mentioned in the explanatory notes.
• Plan your writing - focus on one section at a
  time, but keep the overall picture in mind.
• Dont be repetitive the same issue may appear
  in various sections, but from different
  perspectives, so dont simply cut-and-paste!
• - Be concise and observe the page limit

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FAQ 12

• Is there a list of tips for applicants? Yes!

• Stick to the structure suggested in the guide for
  applicants keep the evaluators happy!
• The evaluators may not all be world experts in
  exactly the area of your proposal avoid using
  very specific jargon and acronyms.
• Provide the evaluators with evidence for your
  claims, but avoid external resources (no links to
  websites etc.)
• - Graphics and charts can be very helpful, but
  dont overdo it! Make sure they are readable in
  black white.

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FAQ 12

• Is there a list of tips for applicants? Yes!

• - Get a colleague to read through your proposal
  and do a mock evaluation
• If in doubt, ask your National Contact Point for
  clarification!
• If you want to avail of IUA-NCP pre-submission
  proposal check, allow enough time for feedback.
• Regularly upload preliminary versions of your
  proposal, and dont forget to hit submit!
• Keep the deadline - 5pm Brussels time means 4pm
  Irish time!!

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FAQ 13

• Is there funding available to network and develop
  a work package? Yes!

• Enterprise Ireland travel support
• for researchers in higher education / publicly
  funded institutions.
• for researchers in Ireland to go abroad and meet
  potential partners or attend EU information
  days/workshops relating to FP7.
• covers least-cost travel plus subsistence rates
  up to 150 per day (typical length of visits
  three days).
• for details see the Irish FP7 portal at
  http//www.fp7ireland.com/Page.aspx?SP225

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FAQ 14

• Who do I contact to find out more?
• DCU Declan Moran (declan.moran_at_dcu.ie), Joan
  Kelly(joan.kelly_at_dcu.ie), Mary Comiskey(mary.comis
  key_at_dcu.ie)
• IUA Dagmar Meyer(dagmar.meyer_at_iua.ie), Conor
  OCarroll(conor.ocarroll_at_iua.ie)
• EI- Bill Kee - Focus on Industry(bill.kee_at_enterpri
  se-ireland.com)

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FAQ 15

• Where can I get a copy of the Guide for
  Applicants/
• Contact Joan Kelly (joan.kelly_at_dcu.ie) / cordis
  website www.cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ people

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• Thank you Questions?