Deadline: 21 September 2016
The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT) is seeking project proposals to support research and development activities and other forms of scientific and technical cooperation between South African and Swedish universities and research institutions. The cooperation between the parties is to foster scientific and technological cooperation by facilitating brain circulation between the two countries.
The cooperative programmes, projects, and research and development activities will be aimed at the implementation of joint research projects, human capital development, and student and staff exchanges.
Aims
- To collaborate on research projects selected within joint calls for proposals;
- To exchange scientific and technical information and personnel;
- To have joint seminars, workshops and networking events;
- To contribute to scientific advancement in both countries through the funding of joint research activities in specified research fields;
- To contribute meaningfully to research capacity development.
Areas of Cooperation
- Joint research proposals can be submitted in all academic disciplines.
- In terms of human capital development, South African applications from historically disadvantaged researchers are encouraged, as is the involvement of historically disadvantaged higher education institutions.
Duration
The projects will be supported for a period of three years
Eligibility Criteria
- This call is open to working researchers residing in South Africa and affiliated with a recognized higher education or research institution such as a university, university of technology or science council.
- Commercial institutions and private education institutions are not eligible to apply under this programme.
- An application must designate two principal investigators, one in South Africa and one in Sweden, who will bear the main responsibility for the project, including its technical and administrative coordination as well as scientific and financial reporting.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via the given website.
Eligible Country: South Africa
For more information, please visit 2016 Joint Call for Project Proposals.