Topics covered
1. Funding opportunities – Structural Funds and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, notably the revised COFUND
2. Doctoral training and networking across the borders and disciplines (results of study More2 and ERA Researcher careers) 
3. Careers (results of ERA Researcher Careers and Vitae experience)

Programme

November 14, 2013 (Thursday)

11:30 Arrivals, registration, coffee

13:00 Opening/lead-in
Aidis Stukas (Eurodoc and Lithuanian League of Young Scientists)
Valdemaras Razumas, President of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences
Dainius Pavalkis, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania

13:15 Plenary session
Introductory presentations with a broad overview of the new EC initiatives regarding funding of the research and innovation sector
Moderator Rolandas Maskoliūnas (Lithuanian Academy of Sciences) tbc

14:00 Coffee break

14:30 Sub-plenary sessions

Sub-plenary session 1
Principles of innovative doctoral training (PIDT) and new data on current doctoral training situation in Europe, including MORE2 study

Sub-plenary session 2
The researcher career development support practice
Moderator Conor O'Carroll (Chair of ERA Steering Group for Human Resources and Mobility) tbc

16:00 Coffee break

16:30 Sub-plenary sessions, continued

17:30 Summing-up: How to achieve better training and careers for researchers using new funding opportunities 

18:00 Concert for the guests (30 min)

19:30 Conference dinner, the Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square

November 15, 2013 (Friday)

9:00 Topical workshops (venues A–E). Part I

A. Supporting independence of researchers
Moderator Liudvika Leišytė (University of Twente, NL) tbc

B. Fostering the networks in research
Moderator Angeles Rodríguez-Peña (President of COST Committee of Senior Officials) tbc

C. Implementing the Charter and the Code in funding programs

D. Seeking for flexible ways of mobility and career structures

E. Achieving innovation and job creation

10:00 Coffee break, LAS

10:30 Topical workshops (venues A–E). Part II

A. Enhancing lifelong professional development

B. Promoting interdisciplinarity for researchers
Moderator Eugenijus Butkus (Vice President of the Governing Council of European Science Foundation) tbc

C. Ensuring equality and diversity

D. Nourishing the passion for research

E. Achieving innovation and job creation, continued

11.30 Coffee break, LAS

12:00 Plenary session
Presentation of the workshop experiences by the moderators / rapporteurs
Moderator Rolandas Maskoliūnas tbc

12:30 Closing session
Discussion and approval of the conclusions and recommendations. Closing remarks
Moderator Valdemaras Razumas 

13:30 Lunch (buffet), the Old Arsenal of Vilnius Castle

Contact the organiser:

Lithuanian Academy of Sciences
State budgetary institution
Tel. +370 5 261 3651, fax. +370 5 261 8464
E-mail. info@investinresearchers2013.lt