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Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair Objectives promote scientific excellence encourage (interdisciplinary) scientific collaboration create a clear and visible identity for Marie Curie fellows foster a sense of European identity among its members promote the dialogue between science and society
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Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004
Dagmar M. MeyerMCFA Chair
The Marie Curie Fellowship Association
Dagmar M. MeyerChair of the Association
Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004
Dagmar M. MeyerMCFA Chair
Marie Curie Fellowship Association• alumni organization of Marie Curie fellows
• highly interdisciplinary network of (young) scientists
• created 1996 at the initiative of the European Commission
• international non-profit organization under Belgian law
• more than 3,000 fellows from all over Europe
• represented in most EU member states, associated states as well as Australia & US
Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004
Dagmar M. MeyerMCFA Chair
Objectives• promote scientific excellence
• encourage (interdisciplinary) scientific collaboration
• create a clear and visible identity for Marie Curie fellows
• foster a sense of European identity among its members
• promote the dialogue between science and society
Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004
Dagmar M. MeyerMCFA Chair
Activities• practical assistance to (future) fellows
– information on the application procedure– assistance with respect to the
implementation of the fellowships– country specific “welcome packs”
• how to find accommodation,• the social security system, taxation issues,• questions related to family life, ...
• social network for mobile researchers and their families
Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004
Dagmar M. MeyerMCFA Chair
Activities• interdisciplinary workshops and conferences
• multidisciplinary publication (“Annals”)
• help regarding the individual career development
– constantly updated “open jobs database”
– publication of (Marie Curie) research opportunities on our website
– “career mailing list” – collaboration with ABG– working group “Industrial Research”
Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004
Dagmar M. MeyerMCFA Chair
Activities• working group “Science Policy”
– (member) surveys
– promotion of best practice
– active participation in relevant conferences
– collaboration with other organizations (Euroscience, Eurodoc, EUA, KoWi, EARMA, ...)
– feedback to the European Commission, and other national and international entities
Greek Mobility Centres Network Launch Event, 5 November 2004
Dagmar M. MeyerMCFA Chair
www.mariecurie.org
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