FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

EU Funding for International Exchanges

Three of the World Fellowships of the 7th Framework Program of the European Union that promote student and researcher exchanges are open to Canadian applicants. A summary of the programs is provided below.

To arrange an exchange with researchers in Catalunya – Europe, you may contact the Catalan Tech Delegate in Ontario, Ms Angels Orduna Cao, canada@bdigital.org, Ontario Centres of Excellence, telephone: 416-861-1092, extension 1057.

IRSES, International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Deadline: March 27, 2009

The program promotes long-term research cooperation through a coordinated joint program of exchange of researchers and networking. It requires at least two EU countries plus one country with which the Community has an S&T agreement (Canada is one of them). The exchanges can be for research, technical or management staff (from EU countries to third countries or vice versa) for a maximum duration of 12 months. The researchers will be considered in a seconded position. Financial support will be provided for 24 to 48 months.

IOF, International Outgoing Fellowships: FP7 People 2009 IOF
Deadline: August 18, 2009

The program sends researchers to high level research organizations in third countries to train and acquire new knowledge. During the first phase, the researchers will be in a seconded position in the third country, and they are expected to go back to their hosting institutions. This program is addressed to senior researchers.

IIF, International Incoming Fellowships
Deadline: August 18, 2009

The program is for incoming top-class researchers from third countries to Europe. Applicants can be of any nationality. This program is addressed to experienced researchers.

NSERC CRD Program

The NSERC CRD program encourages industry collaborations by matching cash and in-kind contributions from the private sector.

CRD projects can be at any point in the R&D spectrum. Eligible collaborations include focused projects with short- to medium-term objectives, as well as discrete phases in a program of longer-range research.

While CRD applications may be submitted at any time, they are evaluated by an Advisory Committee that meets four times a year. In 2009, the committee is scheduled to meet on the following dates.

March 4, June 10, September 16, December 2.

Applications should be submitted at least one week prior to the meeting date of the committee to ensure that they will be evaluated at that meeting.

Detailed information about this program is available at:
www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Partners-Partenaires/programs-programmes/CRDProfile-RDCProfile_eng.asp

Canada-California Strategic Innovation Partnership (CCSIP) Letters of Intent

Deadline: February 27, 2009

Funding is available for two types of bilateral initiatives.

Focused round tables, workshops and/or symposia that lead to novel methods or approaches of research collaboration. Proposals can request from $15,000 to $50,000.

Development and delivery of detailed R&D business plan for early stage bilateral initiatives that take the concept to the next stage of development. Proposal of up to $100,000 can be submitted.

More information about this program is available at: www.research.utoronto.ca/ird/CCSIP%20LOI%20Instructions%20Final.pdf

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