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

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