Humboldt Foundation Information Session

Oct. 23, 2008
2:00 - 3:35 pm
Galbraith Building, Room 405

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants research fellowships and research awards to highly qualified scholars and scientists from all countries and from all fields of research. The programs of the Humboldt Foundation fall into two categories: programs for scholars and scientists who reside outside of Germany when they apply and programs for scholars and scientists who reside in Germany at the time of application.

This interactive information session organized by the University of Toronto, the Humboldt Foundation Liaison Office in Canada, and the Humboldt Association of Canada introduces the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to potential researchers and gives them insight into what kind of research and funding opportunities are available for talented researchers. 

For more information about the program, please visit the Foundation’s website. For details about the event, please contact Jagdish Yadav at: jagdish.yadav@utoronto.ca or (416) 978-5109.

To register for the Information Session, please click here.

Canada-India Scientific and Technological Cooperation Joint Call for Proposals

This call for proposals is open to all projects in the area of biotechnology including but not limited to:

• Convergent medical technologies
• Application to clean technologies
• Bio-pharma and health

Two types of projects:

• Collaborative R&D projects
• Partnership development activities

Collaborative R&D Projects

Key Requirements

• The proposed project must include participants from Canada and India
• At least one industry participant from each of the countries
• The project should be innovative with clear commercial potential

Funding

In Canada: Limited to 50% of the eligible national cost with a limit of $600,000 CDN.
 
In India: May be more than $600,000; publicly funded academic and research organization applicants may receive grants up to 100%.

Application process

A two-stage application process is followed; an Expression of Interest (EOI) followed by a full application.

Timelines

Expression of Interest (EOI): Oct. 24, 2008
Full Application: Nov. 28, 2008

For detailed information about the program, please visit the ISTP website.

Partnership Development Activities

Key Requirements

• The proposed project must include participants from Canada and India
• Applications will be strengthened by including industry and academia
• Activities provide opportunities to young researchers

Funding

Up to 50% of the eligible costs to a maximum of $25,000, or equivalent in Indian Rupees per activity.

Application process

Applications must be submitted simultaneously in each country.

Timeline

Nov. 28, 2008

For detailed information about the program, please visit the ISTP website.

For application support and other information, please contact Jagdish Yadav at: jagdish.yadav@utoronto.ca or (416) 978-5109.

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