Deadline: 15 October 2018
Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Academy of Finland have launched a call for application to support mobility of researchers between the two countries in fields of natural sciences and engineering.
The aim of this call is to support long-term and systematic research collaboration with a view to promoting the mobility of researchers between India and Finland.
Mobility from India to Finland:
- Indian researchers in fields of natural sciences and engineering can apply for DST funding to visit Finland. The Indian applicant must have a doctoral degree and a regular position in university / research institute or a research center in India. The application must include invitation by the Finnish host and research plan. A visit may be applied for 2 weeks to 3 months. The visit must be realized during March – December 2019.
- DST will forward the shortlisted applications to the Academy of Finland for final selection and award of mobility grant. DST will provide round-trip economy-class airfare to the relevant entry city of the Finland as well as medical insurance. The Academy of Finland contributes to the costs of the visit with a grant covering accommodation and living costs in Finland. Max. 10 Indian researchers may be funded in 2019.
Mobility from Finland to India:
- DST grants are intended for joint research at universities and research institutes in India. The Academy of Finland covers the applicant’s travel costs and DST covers accommodation and living costs in India. The recommended grant duration is 2 weeks to 3 months. The visit must be realized during March – December 2019.
- The Finnish applicant seeking for travel grant should be a researcher with a doctoral degree working in Finnish University / research institute. Academy of Finland funding is awarded as a personal grant. Applicants must take out health insurance for the grant period. The applications are drafted in the online services.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Call for Applications.