Without open and competitive funding systems for research, universities will not be able to attract international talent and create mobility in the market for potential research talent, argues Katrien Maes from the League of European Research Universities.
Researchers gathered in Brussels this week to hear details of the Framework Programme 7 Marie Curie scheme which will provide €400 million between now and 2013 to fund staff exchanges between businesses and universities.
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