SEAS FELLOWS - OUTGOING
STATEMENT FROM EXTERNAL SUPERVISOR/HOST 
Please fill in and send this attachment with the file format: surname_name_att7

This Declaration form is a mandatory element of the application for an OUTGOING SEAS postdoctoral research fellow position – APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THIS FORM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Notes for OUTGOING Applicants
Be aware that the outgoing phase includes a continuous stay in the host country of 18 – 24 months and a return period at UiB for a minimum of 12 months – see further information in the Guide for Applicants.
This form documents an agreement regarding external hosting for the outgoing phase of the fellowship with the external host supervisor.
This relates to the evaluation criterion Implementation and ensures that there is a documented:
•	match between proposed project and host infrastructure/facilities
•	match between proposed project and host expertise
It is essential that you discuss external supervision with your potential UiB supervisor at a very early stage in the application process.
It is your responsibility to contact the external supervisor to confirm their interest and ability to supervise you. The final research proposal should be developed with advisory input from both the UiB and the external supervisor.
By signing this agreement, the external supervisor/host unit confirms their willingness and capacity to supervise you.
It is your responsibility to ask the proposed external supervisor to complete and sign this form before the application deadline. 

Notes for potential external supervisor
SEAS is a career and mobility fellowship programme for 37 postdoctoral research fellows within marine sustainability. 
I understand and am committed to the SEAS Programme, which aims to provide supervision and training in an interdisciplinary, world-class research environment, allowing the SEAS fellows independence and academic freedom to explore their future research interests.
I understand that being a supervisor will involve collaboration with the main UiB supervisor. 
I understand that SEAS fellows must be free to attend training, events and courses developed by the SEAS programme and that there is a mandatory 12 - 18 month return period at UiB at the end of the fellowship.
I understand that the University of Bergen adheres to the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. In accordance with the EU grant agreement recommendations, I understand that UiB will retain ownership of all project results except where joint ownership is justified and discussed prior to the initiation of any contracts.
Should you have any questions, please discuss with the UiB supervisor who is in direct contact with the SEAS Office.  

To be completed by the external supervisor
By signing this form, I confirm that:

1.	I [external supervisor’s name] have been in dialogue with [applicant’s name] and [UiB supervisor’s name] and I have read the research proposal that the applicant will submit.

2.	The applicant’s PhD and research expertise within [subject/field] are relevant and appropriate for the proposed project.

3.	There is a good match between the proposed project and external host expertise, infrastructure, and facilities, and I am willing and able to act in a supervisory capacity for the applicant. 

4.	If appointed, I confirm that the SEAS fellow will be integrated into the external host research environment, and that the necessary conditions for the development of the proposed project (e.g., infrastructure and facilities) will be made available for the duration of the outgoing phase.

5.	Should it be the case that the research plan or its implementation, in agreement with me and the UiB supervisor, exceeds the budget provided by the SEAS programme I am willing to support the applicant in applying for, and/or I will likely to be able to provide, additional funding. 

6.	My potential role of being an external host supervisor is approved by the head of my unit (signature required below). 

Please provide any further details regarding external hosting: 
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External Supervisor	External Host Department/Institution	

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Sign and print name & position

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