The Greek EURAXESS Services Network

1. The Greek EURAXESS Services Network Dimitris Sanopoulos Coordinator of the GreekEURAXESSNetwork

2. Greek Mobility Centres Network The Greek Mobility Centres Network is a part of the European Network of Mobility Centres (EURAXESS) since 2003 Main Objectives To offer global and integrated services of information and proximity assistance to mobile researchers in matters such as: • entry conditions • visas • work permits • recognition of diplomas • job opportunities • salaries • taxation • pension rights • health care • social security • accommodation • day care, • schooling, • language courses • access to the culture of the host country, etc.

3. Target Groups • Researchers and their families • Universities, Research Organizations • Private Sector – Industry • Ministries, Policy Makers

4. Geographical Coverage • 12 EURAXESS Service Centres • Democritus University of Thrace • CERTH (BHO) • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki • International Hellenic University • University of Ioannina • University of Thessaly • University of the Aegean • National Hellenic Research Foundation • Industrial Property Organisation • University of Patras • Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas • University of Crete

5. Statistics From 1/9/2006 to 31/12/2010, the Greek EURAXESS Services Network has assisted (source EURAXESS Extranet): • More than 3000 researchers in… • More than 5600 questions • The average speed of answering is: 2 days • Most popular topics are: • Entry Conditions / Visa • Researchers Funding Opportunities • Job Opportunities • Accommodation

6. Other Activities • Charter & Code • Signing of Charter & Code from the members of the Greek Mobility Centres Network • Charter & Code already signed by CERTH, NHRF, Univ. of Crete, Univ. of Thessaly, Univ. of Ioannina and Univ. of Partras • The procedure is in development also in Aristotle Universityand Univ. of Aegean • Conference of Rectors of Greek Universities • Telephone contacts related to C&C with other Research Organizationsand Universities in Greece

7. Other Activities • 2. Publication of jobs inEURAXESS Jobs Portal • Increase of jobs postings from60in 2009 to 279 in 2010. (target 30% increase, achieved over 400%) • Activation of inactive organizations that has published up to 1 job

8. Other Activities • 3. Promotion of Network and Services • Promotion in related events (egMarie Curie events) • Presentations in events with relevant content (eg Congress of New Researchers from South-Eastern Europe - Thessaloniki September 2010) • Promotion via National and European programs (egReN2010, EURAXESS TOP: Training session inZagreb)

9. Other Activities • 4.Active participation in the activities of European Network and GSRT • Steering Group Human Resources and Mobility • Working Groups (WG Promotion, WG Quality, WG Network Management) • HR Strategy Group • National Working Group for the Action Plan related to the Partnership • Educational seminars (egBrussels, Zagreb)

10. Other Activities • 5. Collection of Good / Bad Practices • Implementation of «ScientificVISA» • 6. Collaboration with other networks (NCP-PEOPLE, NCP-SME, EUROPE ENTERPRISE NETWORK) 7. Collaboration with other National Networks, especially with the ones of South-Eastern Europe (egparticipation in the regional meeting SEE 2010 inKotor, Montenegro)

11. Other Activities • 8. Implementation of FP-7 projects relative to researchers career and Mobility in Europe • E-CARE • I-SEEMob • EURAXESS TOP • ReN 2010

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16. Greek EURAXESS Services Centres Network Landscape

17. EURAXESS.GR – Detailed information for VISA, Work & Residence permit Detailed information for the procedures and documents that are needed for all stages (VISA application, Work & Residence Permit, Family reunification, Renewal of permit) may be found in the Greek EURAXESS Portal

18. EURAXESS.GR – Detailed information for Charter & Code Detailed information for the procedures and documents about Charter & Code in the Greek EURAXESS Portal

19. EURAXESS.GR – Detailed information for E-Library Important documents can be found in the E-Library of the Greek EURAXESS Portal

20. EURAXESS.GR – Researchers Help-Desk Researchers can submit their requests through researchers Help-Desk in the Greek EURAXESS Portal

21. EURAXESS.GR – Researchers Help-Desk Form Form for the submission of the researchers requests in Help-Desk of the Greek EURAXESS Portal

22. Thank you Dimitrios Sanopoulos Coordinator of the Greek EURAXESS Network Head of Liaison Office of CERTH Tel: +30 2310 498155 Fax: +30 2310 498410 E-Mail:sanopoul@certh.gr