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quinta-feira, 31 de julho de 2014
PhD, PhD in Industry e Pós-Doctoral - 2014 FCT grants are open for application from 31 July until 30 September 2014.
http://www.fct.pt/apoios/
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PhD, PhD in Industry e Pós-Doctoral - 2014 FCT grants are open for application from 31 July until 30 September 2014.
Please circulate. I apologise for taking your time.
Thanks in advance
PMoniz
Studentships and Fellowships
2014 Call for PhD Studentships, PhD Studentships in Industry and Post-Doctoral fellowships
Purpose and Overview
DOCUMENTS
- Notice of the Call(in Portuguese)
- Application Guide(in Portuguese)
- Evaluation Guide(in Portuguese)
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Application deadline: 30 september 2014
With this call, FCT aims to support the best graduate researchers who wish to pursue research leading to a PhD degree, in any scientific domain, and the most creative post-doctoral researchers in pursuing cutting-edge projects, in Portuguese or foreign research centres.
Post-doctoral Fellowships are available for PhD holders. Fellowships have a maximum duration of six years, upon mid-term approval and budget availability.
PhD Studentships support research projects of graduates who comply with the requirements to apply for PhD studies. Studentships have a maximum duration of four years, and minimum of six consecutive months.
PhD Studentships in Industry support graduates who wish to carry out research projects in an industry setting, leading to a PhD. Studentships have a maximum duration of four years, and minimum of six consecutive months.
Who can apply
Portuguese citizens, and citizens of EU member states may apply, as well as citizens of other countries, as long as they are resident in Portugal or are citizens of countries with which Portugal has exchange agreements.
Applicants to PhD Studentships, including those in an industry setting need to:
- hold either a pre-Bologna degree, or a pre- or post-Bologna Masters degree by 31 December 2014;
- have a first degree grade of 14 or higher, or, for grades below 14, be first author on an original, peer-review paper (published or accepted for publication by the application deadline), or an equivalent indicator of scientific output;
- not have been selected for a PhD studentship in an FCT PhD Programme.
Applicants to post-doctoral fellowships are required to:
- have completed their PhD by 31 December 2014;
- be an author on an original, peer-review paper (published or accepted for publication by the application deadline), or an equivalent indicator of scientific output;
- have at least one scientific output indicator for every three years post-PhD.
What’s included
Selected applicants will be awarded monthly stipends and supplementary support which may include tuition fees, relocation costs, travel awards and health insurance, when applicable, as detailed in the Regulations.
This call is supported by the national budget of the Ministry of Education and Science and, when applicable, by the European Social Fund within the 2014-2020 EU Strategic Framework.
How and when to apply
The call for applications is open from 31 July to 17h00 (Lisbon time) on 30 September 2014.
Applications should be submitted online, via the dedicated platform. Only one proposal per applicant is allowed.
For further information on how to apply and detailed guidance notes, applicants are advised to download the Notice of the Call, the Application Guide, the Evaluation Guide and the Regulations (in Portuguese).
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated by evaluation panels, that will be specifically set up for this call, based on the Fields of Science (FOS) areas defined in the Frascati Manual. Applicants will be awarded grades from 1 to 5, for each of the following two, equally weighted criteria: merit of the applicant and quality and achievability of the work programme. Applicants will be ranked according to the weighted average of the scores for each criterium.
The information on this page does not replace or override any requirements set forth in the Regulations or the Notice of Call.
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terça-feira, 29 de julho de 2014
European Commission - EASME - Horizon 2020 SME Instrument
European Commission - EASME - Horizon 2020 SME Instrument:
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The first applications are in, and the first results for the European Commission's Horizon 2020 SME Instrument have surpassed expectations! The first cut-off date has just passed on 18 June 2014, and 2 666 proposals have been submitted.
The open disruptive innovation scheme attracted the most proposals (885), followed by low carbon energy systems (372), nanotechnologies (305) and eco-innovation/raw materials (241). The general expected success rate for applications in this cut-off date is of 6.2%.
Italy led the number of applications (436), with Spain as a close second (420), followed by the United Kingdom (232), Germany (188), France (167) and Hungary (166).
The majority of SMEs applied individually, and most consortia were of two SMEs.
The EASME plans to have evaluated the proposals by the end of July 2014.
After our first exciting results, we are looking forward to working together with SMEs to promote disruptive innovation in Europe.
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ANICT propõe uma reestruturação nos projetos I&D da FCT
ANICT propõe uma reestruturação nos projetos I&D da FCT
https://anict.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/anict-fct-novos-projetos-e-bolsas.pdf
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segunda-feira, 28 de julho de 2014
EUROPA - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - EU and industry join forces to invest €22 billion in research and innovation
EUROPA - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - EU and industry join forces to invest €22 billion in research and innovation:
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The five Public-Private Partnerships, called 'Joint Technology Initiatives' (JTIs), are:
- Innovative Medicines 2 (IMI2): to develop next generation vaccines, medicines and treatments, such as new antibiotics (Link to factsheet)
- Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 (FCH2): to expand the use of clean and efficient technologies in transport, industry and energy (Link to factsheet)
- Clean Sky 2 (CS2): to develop cleaner, quieter aircraft with significantly less CO2 emissions (Link to factsheet)
- Bio-based Industries (BBI): to use renewable natural resources and innovative technologies for greener everyday products (Link to factsheet)
- Electronic Components and Systems (ECSEL): to boost Europe’s electronics manufacturing capabilities (Link to factsheet and MEMO/13/673)
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EU-industry partnerships
EUROPA - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - EU-industry partnerships seek innovation boost with first €1 billion for projects:
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These partnerships work in a number of key fields:
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Horizon 2020 – the EU's new research and innovation programme
EUROPA - PRESS RELEASES - Press release - Horizon 2020 – the EU's new research and innovation programme:
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seven broad challenges:
1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing
2. Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy
3. Secure, clean and efficient energy
4. Smart, green and integrated transport
5. Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials
6. Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies
7. Secure & innovative societies
What's in it for small businesses?
Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate across the whole Horizon 2020 programme. They can engage in collaborative projects as part of a consortium, or seek support through a new dedicated SME instrument for highly innovative smaller companies. The integrated approach and simplification efforts should lead to a minimum of 20%, or about €8.65 billion, of the total combined budgets of the specific objective 'Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies' (LEITs) and the 'Societal Challenges' going to SMEs. The SME instrument will be crucial in achieving this target. Over the course of Horizon 2020, at least €3 billion will be allocated to the SME instrument.
What is the Fast Track for Innovation?
Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) is a new element of Horizon 2020 added during the legislative process. It will be launched as a pilot action in 2015. It will support innovation actions under the specific objective "Leadership enabling and industrial technologies" and under the "societal challenges", relating to any technology field, on the basis of a continuously open call, and time to grant not exceeding six months. Proposals may be submitted at any time. The Commission shall issue three cut-off dates per year to evaluate proposals. Any legal entity may apply, with a minimum of three up to a maximum of five participants in any action. Up to 100 proposals are foreseen to be funded under the pilot action.
What is happening to the Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) that existed under FP7?
Horizon 2020 includes provisions to continue supporting public-private partnerships.
The Commission has proposed (IP/13/668) an investment of €17.5 billion, with just under €10 billion coming from industry, under the €22 billion Innovation Investment Package into the following Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs):
- Innovative Medicines 2 (IMI2): to develop next generation vaccines, medicines and treatments, such as new antibiotics;
- Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 (FCH2): to expand the use of clean and efficient technologies in transport, industry and energy;
- Clean Sky 2 (CS2): to develop cleaner, quieter aircraft with significantly less CO2 emissions;
- Bio-based Industries (BBI): to use renewable natural resources and innovative technologies for greener everyday products;
- Electronic Components and Systems for European Leadership (ECSEL): to boost Europe’s electronics manufacturing capabilities.
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Gap Year: Licenciatura, mestrado ou emprego? Ano sabático pode ser opção
Portal de Comunicação da Universidade do Minho:
http://umonline.uminho.pt/uploads/clipping/NOT_126393/5502871155028711.pdf
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http://umonline.uminho.pt/uploads/clipping/NOT_126393/5502871155028711.pdf
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Missas em latim e com padre de costas para fiéis atraem jovens católicos conservadores - Jornal O Globo
Missas em latim e com padre de costas para fiéis atraem jovens católicos conservadores - Jornal O Globo: "In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. A resposta vem em uníssono: Introibo ad altare Dei, ad Deum qui lætificat juventutem meam "
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IOP Conferences: Cultural Heritage Science
IOP Conferences:
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Organised by the IOP Materials and Characterisation Group
Sponsored by the XMaS mid-range facility
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"You have to know the past to understand the present." Dr Carl Sagan
"Study the past if you would define the future...." Confucius
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Following on from the very successful inaugural event of 2011, the IOP Materials and Characterisation group are pleased to announce another one day Cultural Heritage Science event. The objective is to introduce and discuss both cutting edge and traditional science behind the preservation of our heritage, and the ethical framework which shapes its experiments. For this event we have a select number of invited speakers who are experts in their respective field (the list of invited speakers can be found here). The topics under discussion will embrace a diverse range such as ethics in heritage science, heritage materials, museum artefacts and their conservation, and different scientific techniques and their applicability.
The event offers a fantastic occasion for new and experienced colleagues along with those with a curious interest to share best practice and build relationships for future collaborative research. The meeting will take place in the newly opened Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard and will conclude with a guided tour of the new museum and excellent conservation facilities. Places are limited due to the venue size and so early registration is advised.
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Everything you need to know: Delta Aquarid meteor shower | Astronomy Essentials | EarthSky
Everything you need to know: Delta Aquarid meteor shower | Astronomy Essentials | EarthSky: "Everything you need to know: Delta Aquarid meteor shower"
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This year, 2014, is particularly favorable for watching this shower in late July, thanks to the new moon on July 26.
In years when the moon is out of the way, the broad maximum of this shower can be expected to produce 15 to 20 meteors per hour in the predawn hours around July 29. The downside is that a new moon coinciding with the peak of the Delta Aquarids means it’s pretty much a full moon that accompanies the peak mornings of the 2014 Perseid shower (August 11, 12 and 13).
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Everything you need to know: Perseid meteor shower | Astronomy Essentials | EarthSky
Everything you need to know: Perseid meteor shower | Astronomy Essentials | EarthSky: "Everything you need to know: Perseid meteor shower"
No matter where you live worldwide, the 2014 Perseid meteor shower will probably peak on the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13. On a dark, moonless night, you can often see 50 or more meteors per hour from northerly latitudes, and from southerly latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere, perhaps about one-third that many meteors. Unfortunately, in 2014, full moon comes on August 10. And not just any full moon, but the closest supermoon of this year. Thus, on the Perseids’ peak mornings, a big and bright waning gibbous moon will obscure all but the brightest meteors. But all is not lost! It just means you need to start observing before the shower’s peak this year.
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No matter where you live worldwide, the 2014 Perseid meteor shower will probably peak on the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13. On a dark, moonless night, you can often see 50 or more meteors per hour from northerly latitudes, and from southerly latitudes in the Southern Hemisphere, perhaps about one-third that many meteors. Unfortunately, in 2014, full moon comes on August 10. And not just any full moon, but the closest supermoon of this year. Thus, on the Perseids’ peak mornings, a big and bright waning gibbous moon will obscure all but the brightest meteors. But all is not lost! It just means you need to start observing before the shower’s peak this year.
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H2020-PHC-2015-single-stage_RTD
H2020-PHC-2015-single-stage_RTD: "PERSONALISING HEALTH AND CARE"
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H2020-EUB-2015
H2020-EUB-2015: "EU-BRAZIL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION IN ADVANCED CYBER INFRASTRUCTURE"
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New EU publication helps you find your way in the European funding maze - EUREKA News - EUREKA
New EU publication helps you find your way in the European funding maze - EUREKA News - EUREKA: "New EU publication helps you find your way in the European funding maze"
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Multi-physics-the great unknown - Information Centre - Research & Innovation - European Commission
Multi-physics-the great unknown - Information Centre - Research & Innovation - European Commission: "A large number of engineering applications involve granular material or a particulate phase in combination with a gaseous or liquid phase. Applications for this kind of materials mix can be found in diverse domains such as the pharmaceutical industry, the food and processing industry, energy production or systems biology. Everyday products such as coffee, corn flakes, nuts or fertilizer all depend on this field of knowledge known as multi-physics."
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domingo, 27 de julho de 2014
Food safety. Societal. Research funds too...
Research Headlines - Building a surveillance system for food chemicals http://ec.europa.eu/research/infocentre/article_en.cfm?id=/research/headlines/news/article_14_07_22_en.html?infocentre&item=Infocentre&artid=32436
Big data...and being correct. or not...
According To Big Data, We Won The Vietnam War http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathansalembaskin/2014/07/25/according-to-big-data-we-won-the-vietnam-war/
There is indeed a dark side...
Excerto da entrevista do João Magueijo
saída no Expresso desta semana...
saída no Expresso desta semana...
E: Temos a ideia de que um físico deva ser um tipo disciplinado e bem-comportado, estudioso.
JM: Isso é uma ideia de Portugal, onde os físicos não fazem ponta de corno. Os físicos são pessoas obsessivas, com patologias. É um meio onde há de tudo e depois há uma camada de pessoas que são alcoólicas apostólicas. Drogas fracas, drogas fortes... É tudo necessário para fazer boa ciência. Não vou dizer nomes.
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The competitive pressure is high indeed.
Cf. Nash
, or the worst fate of eg Joel Scherk
who was really a few decades ahead of most, wrt
in any case,
meaning
But others I knew indeed, close colleagues and friends that are no more;
My age or so:
- true shades of colour none,
- real thing,
- 'ashy' & bash,
- no kodachrome at all, most times.
from Fuel Cells and Hydrogen initiative 2007-2013...
http://www.welcomeurope.com/european-funds/horizon-2020-jti-fuel-cells-hydrogen-2-2014-2020-853+753.html#tab=onglet_details
This JTI continues the former Fuel Cells and Hydrogen initiative 2007-2013. It aims to contribute to implementing an optimal research and innovation programme at EU level and to develop a strong, sustainable and globally competitive fuel cells and hydrogen sector in the Union.
This JTI continues the former Fuel Cells and Hydrogen initiative 2007-2013. It aims to contribute to implementing an optimal research and innovation programme at EU level and to develop a strong, sustainable and globally competitive fuel cells and hydrogen sector in the Union.
Afordable. Health. Healthy...
http://www.publico.pt/economia/noticia/a-facultatempo-quer-tornar-a-saude-mais-acessivel-a-todos-1664402
Paraty
http://www.publico.pt/culturaipsilon/noticia/paraty-a-festa-em-que-os-escritores-acontecem-1663278#/1
Really really tough...slim % of success. Think nordwand. Feasible, sure... better to prepare, focus.
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-876_en.htm?locale=en
...slim % of success.
Think nordwand.
Feasible, sure... better to prepare, focus.
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