irg sample

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What are IRGs?

Research funds for researchers returning to anEU nation after having spent at least threeyears in a third country.

Grant duration is 2 4 years. Fixed 25,000 Euro / year funding level.

Eligibility: Experience: at least 4-years full-time postgraduate

Nationality: Citizen of EU member or assoc. state

Mobility: at time of cutoff date, no more than 12months in a member state or assoc. state in theprevious 3 years

Note: Program replaced with Career Integration Grant.


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Types of Projects Desired

Beyond the state-of-the art

Cutting edge

Key contribution to European excellence

Collaborative

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researchers in a third country

Contributes to education of younger researchers

Well-matched to researchers background and hostsexpertise

Facilitate career development and re-integration ofresearcher


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Before you start writing

Research topics of current EU interest:

Look at FP7 calls

Research main groups/organizations conducting

research in your proposed area

at w your pro ect contr ute Possibilities for finding EU collaborators

Help you establish definition of state of the art

Look at examples of successful IRG proposals


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Evaluation Criteria

Weights:

Scientific and Technological Quality 30%

Researcher 30%

Implementation 20%

Impact 20%

Each section graded between 0 - 5 points

Threshold:

70/100 overall, and each section > 3.0/50

Ethics:

Be sure to address any issues in proposal (humantesting, defense apps, etc.)


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IRG Proposal Part B.1

B1. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL QUALITY

B.1. Scientific and technological quality, including any

interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary aspects of proposal

Outline research objects against state-of-the-art Describe state-of-the-art in your research area

Give scientific, technological, or socio-economic reasons for why

Highlight interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary aspects of proposal

B.2 Research methodology

Describe your research approach Mention any novel techniques, advantages and disadvantages


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IRG Proposal Part B.1 (cont)

B.1.3 Originality and innovative nature of the project,

and relationship to the state of the art of research in thefield

Explain key contribution, novel concepts, expected advancement

B.1.4 Timeliness and relevance of the project

ut ne ene t to t e commun ty Advances relative to state-of-the-art

How project will contribute to EU excellence and importance ofreintegration of researcher


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IRG Proposal Part B.1 STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES

Mark: 4.10 / 5.00

Lessons Learned:- More detail on technical approach

- Include references when describing state of the art- Project should be well-focused, with relationships emphasized


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B.2. RESEARCHER

B.2.1 Research experience

Dont just list your jobs or summarize CV

Emphasize projects / experience relevant to proposal topic Highlight key publications, accomplishments, collaborators

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from to . My educational background similarly reflectsmultidisciplinaryexperiences, as I .During that time I publishedmy first conference paper

During this time I gainedvitalexperience inproject managementvia

my oversight of several university projects

I had the opportunity to work hand-in-hand withworld classresearchersin this area

This represented abreak-throughin detector designs


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B.2.2 Scientific and technological quality of previous

research

Major achievements (awards, projects, pubs, patents, etc)

Advisable to write a description of three major accomplishments

B.2.3 Independent thinking and leadership qualities

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and leadership

Outline potential for future development of the applicant

The way you write, tone, and word selection should reflect self-confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm. Dont just describeactivities, write so as to make the reader believe it!


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Example of action sentences:

I have maintained an active interest in a variety of engineeringtopics, driven by a curiosity to learn new techniques.

I found that the key to my success was my persistence in findinga solution

This attitude enabled me to quickly learn new topics and achievea leadership position within my research group.

I have also demonstrated leadership in areas other than research.

I volunteered to organize and orientation program for leadingto my earning a . award.

Another example is my establishment of the first engineeringinternship program at

This organizational experience was augmented by my experienceas a program manager.

Typically passive voice is recommended, however, in THISSECTION ONLY, I used active voice.


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B.2.4 Match between the fellows profile and project

Re-summarize experience relevant to project:

Coursework

Work, internship, project experience Relevant professional education (seminars, short courses)

Contacts / potential collaborators

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period of integration

You can state that a motivating factor for returning to Europewas opportunities such as the Marie Curie IRG

State your aspirations, ideals, vision

Include how you intend to contribute to your community

State how this grant can help you achieve those goals

State administrative advantages: job security, employment,

earning docent status, support of collaborationetc


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Mark: 4.30 / 5.00


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B.3.1 Quality of host organization, including adequacy of

infrastructures/facilities

Host experience in relevant areas

Any past international collaborations Capability to provide support to project (labs, personnel,

equipment, facilities)

Dont just provide raw

statistics, mention qualitative

advantages

.3.2 ract ca arrangements or t e mp ementat onand management of the project

Details on how collaborations will be pursued

Contribution to any European professional networks

Attendance of key European conferences Details about host support to project (including financial)

Academic qualifications of host personnel who can providesupport [I provided short CVs, and support letter from supervisor]

Dont forget to explicitly state who your supervisor(s) are!


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B.3.3 Feasability and credibility of project


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Example Budget:


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Mark: 4.10 / 5.00


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B.4 IMPACT

B.4.1 Potential of transferring knowledge to host

Describe contacts with researchers in country and in EU

Ties to variety of types of institutions (universities, labs, etc) Positive impact on research at host institution

B.4.2 Capacity to develop last co-operation with thethird country

Describe personal and professional ties to third country andthese are important in ensuring long relationship

Describe collaborative research visits and how IRG is critical tofund such collaboration


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B.4.3 Contribution to scientific excellence by attracting afirst class researcher

State benefits of IRG to employment status of applicant

State benefits to EU research excellence

IRG played a pivotal role in decision to return to Europe

Dr. Gurbuz is a valuable asset to European research in general

B.4.4 Contribution to European excellence and

European competitiveness You can use the results of research on EU opens calls here

Describe your contribution above current state in Europe

You can emphasize European collaborators and mechanisms fortechnology transfer


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B.4.5 Potential and quality of lasting professionalintegration

Prospects for professional integration and long-term stability forthe researcher

The funding provided will replace support left behind in the USA,result in the employment of personnel, and hence ensure the

continuation of the primary researchers productivity withoutinterruption.

Without the support from this grant, the primary researcher would

lack the personnel needed for executing parts of her researchagenda and have limited funds for reaching out and establishingnew collaborations within Europe.


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Mark: 4.30 / 5.00

Overall Proposal Mark: 84.00 / 100.00


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Some final thoughts and tips

When writing, remember that you are like asalesman

You must sell the project idea, host institution, and

yourself!

You must convince the judges that the project isworth funding.

SO: Dont just give facts, write enthusiastic, with self-confidence and be convincing!

Include support letters from your collaborators,both in-country, in-Europe, in third country andat host institution These support letters are optional and in addition to the

required 3 recommendations letters from colleagues overseas


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Some final thoughts and tips(cont)

Do not emphasize Turkey, but EUROPE

Check your English, have someone else read /double check it

Clearly indicate objectives, deliverables, andproject structure via work packages

Remember that all recommendations must beuploaded by the cutoff date (giving names not

enough)


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GOOD LUCK!

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