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Agentschap voor Innovatie door Wetenschap en technologie

Agentschap voor Innovatie door Wetenschap en technologie Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology. Doctoraatsbeurzen voor strategisch basisonderzoek (SB). Doctoral (PhD) Grants for Strategic Basic Research. July 1st, 2013. Dr. Michele Oleo. IWT: Mission.

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Agentschap voor Innovatie door Wetenschap en technologie

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  1. Agentschap voor Innovatie door Wetenschap en technologie Agency for Innovation by Science and Technology

  2. Doctoraatsbeurzen voor strategisch basisonderzoek (SB) Doctoral (PhD) Grants for Strategic Basic Research July 1st, 2013 Dr. Michele Oleo

  3. IWT: Mission • IWT is the government agency for Innovation by Science and Technology. We help Flemish companies and research centres in realizing their research and development projects. We offer them financial funding, advice and a network of potential partners in Flanders and abroad. We also support the Flemish Government in its innovation policy. • Budget : approx. 300 mln € • PhD Grants (2012): 29 mln € ~ 800 fellowships • 200/year

  4. Overview • How to get a PhD in Flanders? • What is an IWT PhD Grant? • Who can apply? • How to apply? • Evaluationand selection • Suggestions

  5. How to get a PhD at a Flemish University? • Research projects – ca. 47% • A.A.P. (assistants) – ca. 21.1% • IWT (Phd) – 8.9% • FWO mandats – 8.4% • University Scholarships– 3.5% • Other– 11.1% • IWT Baekeland-program website: http://www.doctorereninvlaanderen.be/

  6. How to get a PhD at a Flemisch University?Bron: steunpunt ECOOM

  7. IWT applicants: success rates

  8. Success rates IWT Why these high success rates?

  9. Who is successful:success rates per diploma in %

  10. Who is successful:succesrates of reapplications First application: candidate-score = 13/20-14/20 Reapplication: succesrate = very low 15-20% First application: candidate-score= 15/20-15,5/20 Reapplication: succesrate = or > average

  11. Success rates per university over the years. 2004–2012

  12. What is an IWT PhD Grant?See reglement en handleiding, rules and handbook (www.iwt.be) Strategic Basic Research = research with a goal/application! • high quality, innovative research with enough challenges for the PhD-student • scientific or technological capacity as a base for future application Economic purpose … in the long-term! • potential for applications for companies • potential for applications for a(n) (industrial) sector • in line with one of 6 strategic VRWI-clusters

  13. What is an IWT Phd Grant?(the VRWI-clusters) • Transport – Logistics – Services – Supply Chain Management • ICT and services for Healthcare • Healthcare: Prevention and Treatment – Food • New Materials – Nanotechnology – Processing Industry • ICT for Socio-Economic Innovation • Energy and Environment for Service and Processing Industry

  14. What is an IWT Phd Grant? 100% subsidised University= owner of the scientific results (IPR) We require freedom to operate

  15. Evaluation- and selection procedure • Jury=panels of experts (ad-hoc and mixed) • Language: of the defence • Timing: november-december • Duration : • min. 30 min./candidate • 1 minute introduction • Score based on 3 criteria • Candidate /20 • Project /5 • Application /5 (score grid on website)

  16. Evaluation- and selection procedurecandidate /20 Unacceptable; < 14/20 Poor; 14/20 Fair; 15/20 Good; 16/20 Very good; 17/20 Excellent; 18/20

  17. Evaluation- and selection procedurecandidate 16 /20 Good scientific and literature knowledge, good expertise in the research field (no mistakes no gaps) Necessary research skills Good motivation Masters the research proposal, critical scientific mindset Is able to explain the application potential

  18. Evaluation- and selection procedure Project 3/5 Good scientific quality, scientific and intellectual challenges Innovative and inventive Good planning, approach is well thought out to achieve the targeted objectives feasible

  19. Evaluation- and selection procedure Application Strategy 2/5 The project has a strategic dimension The chosen research approach is alligned with and will (in case of success) contribute to the intended application The targeted application is relevant The support is aimed at developing application oriented thinking

  20. What is an IWT PhD Grant?See reglement en handleiding, rules and handbook (www.iwt.be) • Duration • 4 years, mid term evaluationafter 24 months • Fulltime • Principles • Grantholder • Promotor • IWT is employer • University is host (In co-operationhighereducationinstitute, research institute…) • Finance • Scholarship: € +2000 netto/month (inclholidaypay, end-of-year bonus, allowanceforcommuting) • Benchfee: € 3000/year • Doctoral bonus: € 1189,92 after 4 yearswhenPhD is obtained • Start date • between 1st october and 1st january(desicionmid december)

  21. What is an IWT PhD Grant?See reglement en handleiding, rules and handbook (www.iwt.be) • Tax • equal to a studygrant • SocialSecurity • equal to anemployer • leaves/sick-leaves • Maternity- and breastfeedingleave • illness/accidents > 1 month • Child’sallowance and birth premium

  22. Applicants eligible for fundingWho can apply See: reglement en handleiding, rules and handbook (www.iwt.be) • Diploma: • Master from a Flemish University (ManaBa) • Master from a higher education institution[+ agreement university] • Foreign Masterdiploma [+ attestation university] • Study results • "age requirement" • Nationality • <18 months scientific experience

  23. Processing of the applicationCall for proposals :www.iwt.be Call : +25/06/2013- 13/09/2013 (12 noon, online tool 10 am) How to apply: • Online registration tool (IWT.be) • Personalia • Diploma’s • Summary of PhD project • Promotor’s recommendation • PhD project (not via online tool) • Annexes In hard-copy

  24. How to prepare ?(practical suggestions) • Be convinced for 100% that a PhD is the right start for your career • Be motivated • Check the score grid (http://www.iwt.be/sb) • Good planning, right methodology • IMPORTANT: Incomplete = ineligible ! • Start in time (online module) • Keep in mind the final date for submission

  25. How to prepare ?(practical suggestions) • Refresh your knowledge! • “Live” your project, know it inside out • Consult relevant literature • Be the devil’s advocate! • Exercise your 1 minute introduction and the interactive discussion with colleagues /promotor(s)! • Be on time, but not too early!

  26. How to prepare ?(practical suggestions) • your introduction: keep to the time limit, give only the essentials • Anticipate to the questions, give yourself enough time for reflection, be precise. • Be enthusiastic, • Defend your project, • Do not get discouraged because of difficult questions

  27. Contact persons Doctoral (PhD) Grants for Strategic Basic Research Program: Michèle Oleo (sb-support@iwt.be) Secretariat: Ann Joris (aj@iwt.be) Database en information processing: Kristof Fostier Info: general info: Michèle Oleo • Life Sciences: Mia Callens • ICT-mechatronica: Carine Lucas • Materials-chemistry-procestechnology: Veerle Cauwenberg • Humane sciences: Michèle Oleo Management: Maarten Sileghem Website:http://www.iwt.be/subsidies/sb Alsoread the “reglement en handleiding” and the “score grids”.

  28. ThankYou Ellipsgebouw, Koning Albertl II-laan 35 bus 16 B-1030 Brussel Tel.: +32 (0)2 432 42 00 Fax.: +32 (0)2 432 43 99 E-mailadres i.v.m. beursaanvragen: sb-support@iwt.be www.iwt.be

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