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

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

2 Agentschap voor Innovatie door Wetenschap en Technologie Doctoraatsbeurzen voor strategisch basisonderzoek (SB) Doctoral (PhD) Grants for Strategic Basic Research Call June 2014 Dr. Michele Oleo

3 IWT: Mission IWT is the government agency for Innovation by Science and Technology. We help Flemish companies and research centers 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 (2014): approx. 350 mln PhD Grants (2014): 32 mln ~ 800 fellowships 200/year 3

4 Overview 1. How to get a PhD in Flanders? 2. What is an IWT PhD Grant? 3. Who can apply? 4. How to apply? 5. Evaluation and selection 6. Suggestions 4

5 How to get a PhD at a Flemish University? Vlaams indicatorenboek 2013 In doctorandi in Flanders - 65% Scholars (IWT, University, FWO, VLIR, research project ) IWT-SB= 9.2% - 18% Scientist under Contract (IWT-Baekeland, research project ) - 17% AAP (University) Bron: ECOOM 5

6 How to get a PhD at a Flemisch University? Bron: steunpunt ECOOM 90 What is the PhD success rate (N)FWO IWT Totaal alle statuten

7 IWT applicants: success rates Success rates % N fellows N applicants

8 Success rates IWT Why these high success rates? 8

9 Who is successful: succesrates of reapplications First application: candidate-score = 13/20-14/20 Reapplication: succesrate = very low <15% First application: candidate-score= 15/20-15,5/20 Reapplication: succesrate = or > average 9

10 Success rates per university over the years VUB UHasselt UGent KULeuven UA Average success rate % N Fellows N Applicants

11 What is an IWT PhD Grant? See reglement en handleiding, rules and handbook ( Strategic Basic Research = research with a goal/application! high quality, innovative research with enough challenges for the PhDstudent 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 11

12 What is an IWT Phd Grant? (the VRWI-clusters) 1. Transport Logistics Services Supply Chain Management 2. ICT and services for Healthcare 3. Healthcare: Prevention and Treatment Food 4. New Materials Nanotechnology Processing Industry 5. ICT for Socio-Economic Innovation 6. Energy and Environment for Service and Processing Industry 12

13 What is an IWT Phd Grant? 100% subsidised University= owner of the scientific results (IPR) We require freedom to operate 13

14 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) 14

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

16 Evaluation- and selection procedure candidate 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 16

17 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 17

18 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 18

19 What is an IWT PhD Grant? See reglement en handleiding, rules and handbook ( Duration 4 years, mid term evaluation after 24 months Fulltime Principles Grantholder Promoter IWT is employer University is host (In co-operation higher education institute, research institute ) Finance Scholarship: netto/month (incl holiday pay, end-of-year bonus, allowance for commuting) Benchfee: 3000/year Doctoral bonus: 1189,92 after 4 years when PhD is obtained Start date between 1st october and 1st january (decision 17th december) 19

20 What is an IWT PhD Grant? See reglement en handleiding, rules and handbook ( Tax equal to a study grant Social Security equal to an employer leaves/sick-leaves Maternity- and breastfeeding leave illness/accidents > 1 month Child s allowance and birth premium 20

21 Applicants eligible for funding Who can apply See: reglement en handleiding, rules and handbook ( Diploma: Master from a Flemish University (ManaBa) Master from a higher education institution Foreign Masterdiploma [+ certification of university] Study results "age requirement" Nationality <18 months scientific experience 21

22 Processing of the application Call for proposals : - Call : 25/06/ /09/2014 (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 22

23 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 ( Good planning, right methodology IMPORTANT: Incomplete = ineligible! Start in time (online module) Keep in mind the final date for submission 23

24 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! 24

25 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 25

26 Contact persons Doctoral (PhD) Grants for Strategic Basic Research Program: Michèle Oleo Secretariat: Ann Joris Database en information processing: Kristof Fostier Management: Maarten Sileghem Website: Also read: - reglement en handleiding = Rules and handbook - scorerooster = score grids - aandachtspunten voor de opmaak = issues for the composition of the application 26

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