MSCA Networks - Training the next generation through collaborative programmes

Wednesday 29 Sep 2021, 14:00 → 17:00 Europe/London

Online event

Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool)

Aim of the event

The event aims to provide participants with an in-depth overview of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks scheme. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the proposal format for each scheme and the key issues relating to planning, writing and submitting proposals. There will also be ample opportunity to ask questions. 

Background - Aim of MSCA Networks

MSCA networks support joint doctoral programmes, implemented by European partnerships of universities, research institutions, industry (incl. SMEs) and other non-academic organisations. The research training programmes are intended to provide doctoral students with excellent research skills, coupled with experience outside academia to develop their innovative capacities and employment prospects.

The QUASAR Group based at the University of Liverpool has an exceptional track record in the coordination of MSCA networks through leadership in the DITANET, oPAC, LA3NET, OMA and AVA projects. In combination, the Group has been in charge of the training of almost 100 Fellows and has coordinated the research and training at more than 100 partner organizations.

This event will share best practice and provide participants with a detailed understanding of the opportunities (and challenges) that the scheme offers.

Who should attend?

The event is aimed at staff at academic and non-academic organisations in the UK and abroad, including industry, who are planning to participate in one of the next MSCA Doctoral Networks call.

Programme outline

The virtual event is free of charge and will be hosted by the University of Liverpool. 
Sessions start at 14:00 and finish by 17:00. 

Advance registration is required.

Registration deadline: 26 September 2021

      

MSCA-training-event-poster.pdf

MSCA-Workshop-Agenda.pdf

14:00 → 14:30 Overview of Doctoral Networks under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in Horizon Europe

Speaker: Jonathan Brookes (UKRI)

MSCA workshop 2021_jb_ukro.pptx

14:30 → 15:00 Collaborative R&D in a pan-European network – boosting science and innovation

Part one:
MSCA and CERN, mission, facts, statistics - Ingrid Haug
Part two:
Testimonial ITN project LISA - Bruce Marsh
Part three:
Testimonial ITN project RADSAGA – Ruben Garcia Alia

Speakers: Bruce Marsh (CERN) , Ingrid Haug (CERN) , Ruben Garcia Alia (CERN)

MCSA workshop LISA.pdf

MSCA workshop 2021 - Ingrid Haug.pptx

RADSAGA_MSCA_workshop.pdf

15:00 → 15:30 Researcher training – benefits from a cohort approach

Speaker: Theun van Veen

MSCAWorkshop_Researcher-training_Final.pptx

15:30 → 15:45 Coffee break

15:45 → 16:15 Award criteria, understanding the application and evaluation process

Speaker: Constantinos Astreos (University of Liverpool)

MSCA-presentation-CA.pptx

16:15 → 16:45 ITN case studies – best practice in ITN coordination

Speaker: Carsten Welsch (University of Liverpool)

MSCA workshop 2021.pdf

16:45 → 17:00 Q&A session