What is an International Incoming Fellowship?
The International Incoming Fellowship (IIF) aims to attract topclass experienced researchers active in countries outside Europe to undertake research projects in Europe, with a view to developing mutually-beneficial research cooperation. The IIF consists of a financial support for projects of a period of two years max. For researchers coming from a country outside Europe the possibility of a return phase to their country of origin is  possible.
Researchers can be of any nationality. To be eligible, the researcher must have been active in research in a country outside Europe and must have resided in a European country of the
host organization for less than 12 months during the last three years prior to the deadline for submission.
As for the other Marie Curie Actions, the IIF follows a bottomup approach, e.g. the research topic is freely chosen by the researcher in collaboration with the host organization.

How does an IIF work?
The researcher and the host institution submit jointly a proposal for a research project. Applications are evaluated and selected oncea year. If the proposal is ranked for funding, the European Commission will sign a grant agreement (contract) with the host institution. The host institution must then provide the researcher with an employment contract for the duration of the IIF.

What is funded in an IIF?
The financial support for an IIF takes the form of a grant covering up to 100% of the budget. It includes in particular a yearly gross living allowance of €58’500 + a mobility allowance for an experienced researcher. Experienced researcher: either in possession of a PhD or with at least 4 years of full time research experience.

What is the duration of an IIF?
An IIF has the duration of up to 24 months in the incoming period (the stay in Europe) and an additional 12 months in the last phase for researchers from ICP countries.

What is the "life cycle" of an IIF?
Count roughly 12-14 months before starting your project:
Stage 1: After the Call for an IIF has been published, the researcher and the host organization have about 5 months to prepare and submit a proposal until the deadline.
Stage 2 : A panel of experts will evaluate the proposals (2-3 months)
Stage 3: Applicants whose proposals have been successfully evaluated in Stage 2 will be invited by the EC to negotiate (2-3 months)
Stage 4 : If the negotiation with the EC has been successful, it will take another 2-3 months to prepare the contract
Stage 5: Incoming phase of the project at the partner institution of a duration of 24 months 
Stage 6: Possible return for researchers from ICPC for a period of 12 months.

What are the evaluation criteria of an IIF?
S&T Quality: 25%
Transfer of Knowledge: 15%
Researcher: 25%
Implementation: 15%
Impact: 20%