Deadline: 21-Aug-23
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications for the Research Partnership Grants Program (RPG) 2023.
Goals and Objectives
- The RPGs aim at developing new joint project proposals or connecting already existing and independently funded projects in Switzerland and in the MENA partner countries into long-lasting cooperation.
- The goal of this instrument is to allow researchers to conduct desk work, field research or laboratory feasibility studies, in order to apply for grants from other funding agencies (e.g. national funding agencies or EU funding schemes), and/or to develop long-term partnerships between two institutions or research groups.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount for a research partnership grant is CHF 15,000. The grant will be disbursed in two instalments: 80% after signing the grant contract and 20% after approval of the final report.
- Duration:
- Latest project start date January 2024
- Project duration Up to 12 months
Eligible Countries
- The following countries of the MENA region are eligible for this call: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Occupied Palestinian territory, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
Eligibility Criteria
- The call is open to all scientific disciplines and fields of research. However, proposals planning developments for military application will be rejected.
- All scientists of Swiss federal and cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences and universities of teachers’ education, as well as public research institutions, are eligible to apply. The Swiss scientist is the main applicant. He or she must hold a position, either permanent or lasting until the end of the project, and have a research or practical experience of three years or more.
- The principal investigator/researcher in the MENA region must be affiliated to an accredited university or a public research institute and must hold a faculty or scientist position in addition to several years of research or practical experience.
For more information, visit HES-SO.