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Dr. Riitta Mustonen
Academy of Finland, Vice President (Research)Strategic Forum for International S&T Cooperation, Chair
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Globalization creates opportunities for increasing scientific excellence
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The Strategic Forum for International S&T Cooperation (SFIC)
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European Research Area
Research Infrastructures
Knowledge Transfer
Human resources and Mobility
Joint programming
International Cooperation
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Strategic Forum for International S&T Cooperation (SFIC)
The Strategic Forum for International Scientific and Technological Cooperation (SFIC) is a partnership platform in the field of S&T cooperation with the aim to facilitate the further development, implementation and monitoring of the international dimension of European Research Area (ERA) by sharing of information and consultation between the partners.
The basis of this cooperation is the identification of common priorities which could lead to coordinated or joint initiatives and the coordination of activities and positions vis-à-vis third countries and within international fora.
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SFIC MEMBERS
SFIC OBSERVERS
SFIC is a strategic and advisory body in MS/EU international STI cooperation.
SFIC activities are implemented on a voluntary basis following the principle of variable geometry
SFIC takes an active role in the realization of ERA and its international dimension, especially by building up synergies with the existing and future EU-level funding instruments.
The added value of SFIC is created by optimizing the use of national, European and global resources and avoiding duplication of activities.
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The United States and SFIC
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The USA is by far the most important partner for European researchers outside the European Research Area (ERA) and vice versa.
Cooperation of the EU and Member States with US partners can build on strong existing links, rich experience and well-established relations.
SFIC is formulating a joint European roadmap towards a coherent and lively cooperation between the United States and Europe.
The aim of the SFIC activities is to create opportunities for thematic and mobility cooperation between the United States and Europe
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More information
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WWW-site of the Council of Europehttp://www.consilium.europa.eu/policies/era/sfic.aspx?lang=en
To contact the SFIC Secretariat, please send an e-mail [email protected]
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Success in international cooperation is based on cooperation among the best of the best.
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FiDiProFinland Distinguished Professor Programme
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Funding programme for top researchers in science and technology
Led and financed by the Academy of Finland & Tekes (the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation)
87 FiDiPro Professors and Fellows have been funded (November 2011)
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What does FiDiPro offer?
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Funding for long-term cooperation linking FiDiPro researchers and Finnish research groups and companies.
Funding is awarded to research projects for a fixed term with a funding period of 2 to 5 years.
Funding may cover expenses such as:• salary and travel of the visiting top researcher• costs of a possible research team to be set up• expenses of accompanying family members • FiDiPro researchers may bring along a key member or key members of their own research team, whose expenses may also be partially covered.
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”Finland has an extremely high scientific level, high innovation potential, and reliable, hard-working, and pleasant people.
Professor Willem M. de Vos Wageningen University NetherlandsAcademy Professor 2011-2015University of Helsinki
FiDiPro - Finland DistinguishedProfessor Programme
NWO/Spinoza Prize 2008
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”The achievements in mobile communications are direct results of the great synergy between Finnish industry and academia.
Professor Behnaam AazhangRice UniversityHouston, Texas
FiDiPro - Finland DistinguishedProfessor Programme
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More information
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Finland Distinguished Professor Programmehttp://www.fidipro.fi/
Academy of Finlandhttp://www.aka.fi
Tekes, Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovationhttp://www.tekes.fi
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Thank you for your attention!