- The CC shall be the intermediary between the Parties and the Funding Authority and shall perform all tasks assigned to him as described in the Grant Agreement and in the Consortium Agreement.
- The CC shall be responsible for the overall management of the Programme at the central level.
The Consortium Coordinator is Prof. Nicola Vittorio (University of Rome “Tor Vergata”)
The EB is:
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the governing body of the MASS consortium;
composed of:
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the CC (or his deputy)-Chair;
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one representative (or a deputy) for each of the Full Partners.
The EB is in charge of the general management, overseeing all the aspects related to the delivery of the Programme. In particular,
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it makes/takes decisions on all organizational and financial issues (e.g. financial and other reports required under the terms of contract with EACEA);
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it makes/takes decisions about the inclusion of new partners;
- it defines the Consortium policies and takes strategic long-term decisions;
- it resolves disputes, deals with controversies between Consortium Members and Programme students.
The decisions of the EB are taken during the plenary meetings, video-conferences, or by email. The EB shall not decide validly unless 100% of its Members are present or represented (quorum).
Current composition of the EB
Prof. Nicola Vittorio, Consortium Coordinator, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Dario Del Moro, EB Member, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Francesco Berrilli, EB Deputy, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Dragana Ilić, EB Member, University of Belgrade
Prof. Luka C. Popović, EB Deputy, Astronomical Observatory Belgrade
Prof. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer, EB Member, University of Bremen
Prof. Claus Lämmerzahl, EB Deputy, University of Bremen
Prof. Frédéric Thévenin, EB Member, Université Côte d’Azur
Prof. Orlagh Creevey, EB Deputy, Université Côte d’Azur
The SC shall be composed of:
- one representative (and/or a deputy) for each of the Full Partners.
The SC is in charge of the selection process:
- evaluating the files of applicants;
- selecting candidate participants;
- ranking them according to quality for the award of scholarships and for participation in the programme.
Current composition of the SC
Prof. Giuseppe Bono, SC Chair, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Francesco Tombesi, SC Deputy, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Luka Popović, SC Member, University of Belgrade
Prof. Dragana Ilić, SC Deputy, University of Belgrade
Prof. Volker Perlick, SC Member, University of Bremen
Prof. Claus Lämmerzahl, SC Deputy, University of Bremen
Prof. Sylvie Robbe-Dubois, SC Member, Université Côte d’Azur
Prof. Frédéric Thévenin, SC Deputy, Université Côte d’Azur
The TC takes decisions on the main academic aspects of the programme (e.g. changes in the compulsory courses and optional courses, consistency of mobility paths, etc.).
The TC is composed of:
- one representative (and/or a deputy) for each of the Full Partners;
- one representative of the Third Bodies / Associated Partners;
- two student representatives (one per ongoing course edition).
The TC is in charge for:
- evaluating the study programmes of the students and validating their mobility paths, taking account for balance among the Full Partners;
- supporting students in the selection of the projects for the Master thesis;
- organizing the mobility of Full and Associated Partners staff.
Additionally, the TC:
- evaluates the application of candidate visiting scholars and decides about their participation in the MASS programme;
- monitors any changes in Partner Institutions’ educational offer and validates syllabuses of new courses to be included in the Programme.
Current composition of the TC
Prof. Francesco Berrilli, TC Chair, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Luigi Mancini, TC Deputy, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Dušan Marčeta, TC Member, University of Belgrade
Prof. Dejan Urošević, TC Deputy, University of Belgrade
Prof. Marco Scharringhausen, TC Member, University of Bremen
Prof. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer, TC Deputy, University of Bremen
Prof. Eric Aristidi, TC Member, Université Côte d’Azur
Prof. Patrice Martinez, TC Deputy, Université Côte d’Azur
Sagarika Paul, MASS Ed. 1, TC Student Representative
Thara Caba, MASS Ed. 2, TC Student Representative
Former members of the TC
Gauri Shankar Hari, MASS Ed. 1, TC Student Representative in the a.y. 2022-2023
Ridha Fathima Mohideen Malik, MASS Ed. 1, TC Student Representative in the a.y. 2022-2023
The QEC is composed of:
- one representative (and/or a deputy) for each of the Full Partners;
- one representative of Third Parties / Associated Partners;
- two student representatives (one per ongoing course edition).
The QEC is responsible for:
- monitoring the quality of the Programme, designing and implementing quality enhancements policies;
- reviewing Consortium policies;
- monitoring progress against targets;
- defining clear effectiveness and efficiency criteria;
- monitoring and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity in the project.
Current composition of the QEC
Prof. Viviana Fafone, QEC Chair, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Marina Migliaccio, QEC Deputy, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Prof. Bojan Arbutina, QEC Member, University of Belgrade
Prof. Andjelka Kovačević, QEC Deputy, University of Belgrade
Prof. Eva Hackmann, QEC Member, University of Bremen
Prof. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer, QEC Deputy, University of Bremen
Prof. Frédéric Thévenin, QEC Member, Université Côte d’Azur
Prof. Eric Slezak, QEC Deputy, Université Côte d’Azur
Aliza Mustafa, MASS Ed. 1, QEC Student Representative
Haider Khan, MASS Ed. 2, QEC Student Representative
Former members of the QEC
Brandon Rajkumar, MASS Ed. 1, QEC Student Representative in the a.y. 2022-2023
The EAP shall provide independent advice to the EB and to the QEC. The EAP is composed of international experts nominated by the EB.
The EAP shall make recommendations to the CC
- on crucial technical choices, taking into consideration the international context;
- on the distribution of resources to comply with priorities;
- on the planning of activities.
The PO shall provide support by dealing with all administrative questions.
The PO shall be in charge of practical issues related to student studies and mobility.
The PO is composed of the PO Head and the PO Secretary.
Current composition of the Project Office
Dr. Sonia Giovanna Temporin, Head of MASS PO, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
Dr. Adalia Caroli, Secretary of MASS PO, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
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University of Rome “Tor Vergata” (UNITOV), Rome, Italy Prof. Nicola Vittorio
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University of Belgrade (UBG), Belgrade, Serbia Prof. Dragana Ilić
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University of Bremen (UB), Bremen, Germany Prof. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer
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University of Côte d’Azur (UCA), Nice, France Prof. Frédéric Thévenin
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or granting authority European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.