SMARTFELLOWS

Attracting International Visiting Fellows to the Basque Country in any Research Field

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'The aim of this project is to reinforce the System of Science of the Basque Country, attracting excellence scientists from any country, in order to consolidate the Basque Region as a European Reference Point for excellence in research. Ikerbasque is a Foundation fostered by the Basque Government to strengthen the Basque Science System by means of attracting senior researchers. If the Basque Country Regional programme is supported by the correspondent Marie Curie Action the number of fellowships will be increased from 36 to 102. The Ikerbasque Fellowship 2011, the new call to be launched by Ikerbasque, will host incoming (non resident) experienced researchers who wish to spend a sabbatical period in one of the institutions of the Basque science system. The researchers must demonstrate their experience in at least one of the following research areas: Experimental Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Biophysics); Engineering and Technology (Chemical, Telecommunication, Civil, Industrial, Electrical Engineering); Life Sciences (Medicine); Social Sciences (Economics, Law, Social Psychology); Human Sciences (Psychology, Linguistics, History). As in previous years, the 2011 call has programmed a selection round for experienced researchers based on an open competition, with transparent international peer review and selection of candidates based on their scientific excellence. The selection process assures no discrimination of researchers for any reason. The selected researchers will have a temporary sabbatical-type one year contract with the freedom to implement their own research programme amongst a variety of universities, research centres and different laboratories that have an agreement with Ikerbasque. This research programme will fit his/her individual needs, providing the best conditions for his/her personal objectives and for the development of a valid research project. Special regard is given to working conditions and career development.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

An EU-funded project is sponsoring fellowships for international researchers in Basque Country.

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The Ikerbasque Foundation was established in 2011 to encourage the nascent Basque Science System by attracting senior researchers. Through this foundation, the Basque Government hopes to consolidate Basque Country as a European Reference Point for research excellence.

The 'Attracting international visiting fellows to the Basque Country in any research field' (SMARTFELLOWS) project provides funding for international researchers to spend a one-year research fellowship in a Basque Country institution.

SMARTFELLOWS has called for applications once per year since 2011. Applicants are expected to demonstrate experience in experimental sciences, engineering and technology, life sciences, social sciences or human sciences.

Thus far, the project has funded 37 fellowships through two different calls, with an overall work period of 266 fellow months at Basque institutions. SMARTFELLOWS estimates that the entire project will fund 66 fellows for 684 fellow months over the 4-year period.

The research funded by Ikerbasque Foundation and SMARTFELLOWS will improve visiting researchers' skills and careers, and boost the general research standard of Basque Country.