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The Marie Curie Fellowship Association

The Marie Curie Fellowship Association. Dagmar M. Meyer Chair of the Association. 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

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The Marie Curie Fellowship Association

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  1. The Marie Curie Fellowship Association Dagmar M. Meyer Chair of the Association Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair

  2. 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 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair

  3. 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 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair

  4. 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 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair

  5. 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” Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair

  6. 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 Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair

  7. www.mariecurie.org Dagmar M. Meyer MCFA Chair

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