Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Junior researchers in Europe will benefit from a seed fund of 40 million euros in 2011

The Marie Curie fund these scholarships are intended to encourage European scientists to return to Europe and to encourage the best junior researchers of other nationalities to come and work in EuropeIf the European Commission wants to advance science and underpin innovation, it must make Europe an attractive place to work for European researchers and also attract the best talent from abroad said Vassiliou, Member of the European Commission responsible for education and Marie Curie.

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 2010 working paper on employment and mobility among doctorate holders, up to 30% of European doctorate holders have worked outside Europe in the past ten years, with significant flows towards the United States. Among the reasons cited for this "brain drain" are better financial support for research and a better climate for innovation.

Other countries offer similar incentives, such as the Faculty Early Career Development Program of the National Science Foundation in the United States.

Who can apply?

In order to achieve an innovative Union, Europe needs world-class researchers who can tackle current and future challenges. The European Union is committed to inspiring, motivating, training and retaining highly-skilled researchers.

The EU career integration grants are available to researchers of any nationality. The funding is targeted at the post-doctoral level and there is no restriction on the area of research. The deadline for applications is 8 March 2011. An independent panel of top-level European and international experts evaluate and select the best researchers to receive the grants.

7000 new jobs forecast

The Marie Curie Actions are part of the People programme within the EU's 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. In 2011, the Marie Curie Actions will have a budget of €772 million and are expected to create 7 000 new jobs.

In addition to individual fellowships, the Marie Curie Actions also support doctoral candidates, partnerships between academia and industry and short-term exchanges.

Source Press Room - European Commission

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