Thursday, February 27, 2014

The European Council has made an announcement of the consequence of the Swiss vote on 'Against Mass Immigration'

Dear Madam, dear Sirs,
dear colleagues

As a consequence of the vote on the referendum „Against mass immigration“ the European Council has announced that Switzerland will be considered as a third country in respect of proposals to be submitted within Horizon 2020. What does this mean for your proposal?

The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation has published a information that can be found here: http://grantsaccess.ethz.ch/en/fundingopportunities/horizon-2020-proposals/

Please note: Positively evaluated and running FP7-projects are not affected by the outcome of the referendum.

Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards
Agatha Keller & Sofia Karakostas


Agatha Keller | Co-Head EU GrantsAccess

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EU Grants Access: Horizon 2020 Proposals

EU Grants Access: Horizon 2020 Proposals

Switzerland's 'Against Mass Immigration' has an Impact on Researchers as Individuals

Individual projects (namely under grants from the European Research Council or Marie Skłodowska Curie actions):

Only institutions in an EU member state or an associated country may take part in calls for project proposals for ERC grants. Therefore, as things currently stand, researchers from Swiss institutions may not apply for ERC grants.
Individual Marie Skłodowska Curie scholarships are open to researchers of all nationalities, including applicants from third countries.
Nevertheless, Swiss institutions now have limited rights to take part in Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions.
Researchers who are Swiss nationals and who work within an EU or associated country retain their participation rights.
SERI recommendation:
Since Switzerland is currently working towards a political solution, SERI recommends that any application for ERC grants or Marie Skłodowska Curie scholarships that researchers in Switzerland have either finished or have almost finished should be made ready in preparation for immediate submission.

Important: The participation and funding of Swiss entities in FP7 projects is not affected.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Research implications of Switzerland's 'Against Mass Immigration'

Dear Madam, dear Sir
The vote on the referendum "Against mass immigration" has to impact on the Negotiations Between The EU and Switzerland Concerning the association of Switzerland to the EU Framework Programme "Horizon 2020". What does this mean for proposal?
The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation Has published a information can be found here did: http://grantsaccess.ethz.ch/en/fundingopportunities/horizon-2020-projektantraege/
The main statement is: Until the matter HAS BEEN resolved the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation recommends Swiss Researchers to continue to respond to and Actively participate participation in open calls for Horizon 2020.
As soon as we have official and specific information, we will inform you accordingly.
Please note: Positively Evaluated and running FP7 projects are not affected by the outcome of the referendum.
Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards
Agatha Keller & Sofia Karakostas
Agatha Keller | Sofia Karakostas
Heads EU Grant Access
International Research Programmes
University of Zurich | ETH Zurich
Seilergraben 49 | 8001 Zurich | Switzerland
EU Grant Access your Euresearch Regional Office in Zurich.

Monday, February 17, 2014

Mobile Medical Applications


Apple Execs Met With FDA on Mobile Medical Apps - recode.net (e)

A team of Apple executives met with officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month to discuss "mobile medical applications," according to the agency's public calendar. The news adds more fuel to ongoing speculation that Apple is integrating medical sensors and health features into forthcoming devices or software upgrades, potentially including next-generation mobile phones or a much-rumored smart watch. The New York Times reported the news of the FDA meeting earlier today. Apple has been hiring medical experts in recent months, according to several earlier reports.

Friday, February 14, 2014