Deadline: 20 October 2016
Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR) is seeking applications for its Promoting Science to the Public (PSP)-Classic Programme to strengthen the exchange between science and society. The programme co-funds projects that allow lay audiences (general public, school children, educational personnel etc.) to come into contact with science and research in an interactive way.
Projects must communicate research results or general knowledge about science and research (the career of a researcher, scientific methods, the complexity of research etc.).The choice of scientific themes is free and the funding programme is open to all disciplines.
Objective
The aim of the funding programme “Promoting Science to the Public” is to bring science closer to society. The scheme funds projects that allow the target audience to come into contact with science and research interactively. PSP-Classic helps
- researchers and scientists share their knowledge with school children, students and the wider public and engage in dialogue with them;
- teachers, private individuals as well as non-profit organizations and foundations to lead interactive projects for school children, students and the wider public, giving them an overview of science and research and/or scientists’ research methods.
Funding Information
Contributions from EUR 1,000 min. up to EUR 50,000 per application may be approved – in general, EUR 50,000 is the maximum contribution that can be approved per year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications may be submitted by public entities and state authorities with a research assignment in Luxembourg or by teachers, researchers, scientists, students, private individuals as well as non-profit organizations and foundations engaged in scientific activities.
- Applicants may apply as private individuals or on behalf of their institution. If applicants apply on behalf of an institution, an authorized person must sign the application.
- The target audience may be freely chosen but must be clearly defined. Projects may be aimed for example at adults, young people, children or schools. Projects for both small and large groups are supported but the costs should reflect the number of participants.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: Luxembourg
For more information, please visit PSP-Classic Programme.