1-2 Authors- Feasibility Study for a Sustainable NCP (National Contact Point) System in the US- Horizon 2020 BILAT USA 4.0

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Signup Deadline: 04-07-2017
Starts: 04-19-2017
Ends: 08-14-2017
Location: Online Opportunity

Description:

The Feasibility Study for a Sustainable NCP (National Contact Point) System in the US is one of the main outputs for the BILAT USA 4.0, a project to enhance and develop science, technology, and innovation cooperation between the European Union and the U.S. As the co-coordinator of the project and the US NCP for Horizon 2020, one of NCURA’s tasks is to support the EU-US science, technology, and innovation policy dialogue, and this study will serve as one of the outputs of this task. Author/editors are responsible for researching, compiling, and finalizing this study on establishing a NCP system in the US.

DURATION: 4 Months

  1. Function of Position - To deliver a finalized study on Feasibility Study for a Sustainable NCP (National Contact Point) System in the US. This includes:  (1) Researching and identifying other NCP systems and potential U.S. NCPs; (2) Compiling all information in the required report format;
  2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities & Time Commitment – The authors will research and compile a feasibility study, and participate in telephone conference calls with NCURA Global on an as-needed basis. In addition, much of the work will be accomplished through e-mail and other electronic means.  Approximately 8 hours per month, averaged across 4 months, can be anticipated. 
  3. Scope of the Work- The study should follow this outline
  1. Executive Summary
  2. Introduction
  3. Current System
  4. Objectives of NCP in the US
  5. Implementations and Recommendations
Qualifications/Requirements
  1. Knowledge and/or Skills – Stellar writing and research skills, familiar with EU/US policy, and a strong commitment to enhance NCURA’s leadership role in the global research management community.
  2. Experience - Prior experience with Horizobn2020 or global/ transnational collaboration, especially with Europeans is preferred.
Training and Support

 NCURA Global will provide the outline, background information, and some supervision.

Additional Information (Benefits, Cost Reimbursement, Travel Requirements, etc) –

The final version of the study will be submitted to the European Commission as one of the main outputs of BILAT USA 4.0. This publication will be published in both hard copy and digital format, and will be distributed widely to research managers and administrators, researchers, research institutions, and funding agencies in both US and Europe.

If you have additional questions about the position please contact:

 Jesse Szeto, Director, NCURA Global (szeto@ncura.edu / +1-202-466-3894)

 Claire Chen, Staff Associate, NCURA Global (chen@ncura.edu / +1-202-466-3894)  



Qualifications:

Other Topics/Responsibilities: International Collaborations
Other Topics/Responsibilities: Policy Development

Volunteers Needed:

2 (2 open slots)

Experience Required:

No Experience Necessary

Contact:

Claire Chen