Dear heads of departments, research group leaders and research supporters
This is a long news mail. You will find amongst others EU Researchers' Night, Gavin schedule, VTU network funding, Gates Foundation and Lundbeck Foundation.
EU
Call for Researchers' Night 2012 - The EU's 7th Framework
The European Commission has just published a bulletin on the Researchers' Night in 2012 with a budget of 30 million dollars. Researchers' Night traditionally takes place across Europe on the fourth Friday in September each year. In 2012, the event takes place on 28 September.
The purpose of this Researchers’ Night is to demonstrate the relevance of the research community to the general public and to bring researchers and audiences closer together. Researchers must therefore be actively involved in and in direct contact with the audience
Application deadline is 10 January 2012, 17:00.
For more information go here: http://www.fi.dk/tilskud/opslag-stoettemuligheder/2012/opslag-om-researchers-night-eu-s-7-rammeprogram/opslag-om-researchers-night-er-nu-offentliggjort-eus-7-rammeprogram or here http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/people?callIdentifier=FP7-PEOPLE-2012-NIGHT
Lets get it started! EUopSTART funds from FI
The funds from FI have run out for 2011 but there will be a new call available from 1 January 2012. So, for you FP7 ITN and 2. round of FP7 HEALTH proposal writers, remember to apply as soon as possible since the funds are on a first come, first serve basis.
The maximum amount for application writing is 220.000 DKK incl OH and 65.000 DKK for contract negotiations and other EU calls.
It is a running deadline and they aim at replying within 25 days.
More info can be found here: http://www.fi.dk/tilskud/opslag-stoettemuligheder/2011/opslag-til-euopstart-2011
Contact Theresa Larriba Harboe, 32044, for questions or assistance with an application
Learn to negotiate and manage an FP7 contract - course in English 27 October 2011
The purpose of this course is to teach researchers and administrators how to negotiate and administer contracts in the EU's 7th Framework Programme. The course takes place in Eigtveds Pakhus, Copenhagen. Course fee is 3.000 DKK.
Sign up before 14 October 2011.
For more information, go here: http://www.fi.dk/nyheder/arrangementer/2011/kursus-111027/kursus-laer-at-forhandle-og-administrere-en-fp7-kontrakt
Write a competitive application to FP7 – course in English 26 October 2011
The purpose of this course is to teach researchers and administrators, how to write a professional and competitive application to the EU's 7th Framework Programme (FP7). The course takes place in Eigtveds Pakhus, Copenhagen. Course fee is 3.000 DKK.
Sign up before 14 October 2011.
For more information, go here: http://www.fi.dk/nyheder/arrangementer/2011/kursus-111026/kursus-skriv-en-konkurrencedygtig-ansoegning-til-fp7
Contracts and intellectual rights in an FP7 project – course in Danish 3 November
Learn to understand and shape the agreements reached in the implementation of an FP7 project. And learn more about contracts and intellectual property. The course will take place in FI, Bredgade, Copenhagen. Course fee is 3.000 DKK.
Sign up before 27 October 2011.
For more information, go here: http://www.fi.dk/nyheder/arrangementer/2011/kursus-111103/kursus-skriv-en-konkurrencedygtig-ansoegning-til-fp7
EU-consultant Gavin Thomson at LIFE
For the next Gavin appearance at LIFE, 17 October, he is fully booked. But Gavin is back at LIFE on 14 November and 12 December with time available.
If you want to book a meeting with Gavin to discuss an application or EU funding in general, please contact Jan Andersen, 32378,
Coordinator of an EU-project
Those of you who consider being the coordinator of an EU proposal must contact the central EU office, http://eu.ku.dk/. They will help with the application and financial management of the project. Contact Poul Petersen, for more information on services and fees.
National funding
VTU International Network Programme 2011
With the aim of supporting collaboration on science, technology and education with China, India, Israel, Japan, USA, Brazil and The Republic of Korea, The Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education the third call on The International Network Programme.
Applications for the following grant types are invited:
- Exploratory scientific workshops and conferences with participation of researchers, scientists and Ph.D.-students from Denmark and from one or more of the countries in question.
- Exploratory Visiting Scientist Grants aimed at researchers, scientists and Ph.D.-students from both Danish and foreign institutions or companies from one or more of the countries in question
Deadline for applications is 15 November 2011 at 1 pm.
Find more information here: http://en.fi.dk/funding/calls/calls_2011/international-network-programme-third-call-2011/international-network-programme-third-call-2011/
If you have questions about this call, please contact Mette Christiansen, 32106,
Danida – Development Research – call for Phase 1 Applications 2012 (some may already have received this through UFAG)
Grants will be awarded to strategic research cooperation which generates new knowledge relevant to the needs and strategies of developing countries and to Denmark’s development cooperation, and contributes to strengthening research capacity in developing countries. Research projects should be carried out as collaborative research between Danish and South-based research institutions with a priority on institutions in Africa.
Research themes:
- Health issues relevant to primary health care
- Inclusive economic growth, employment, and youth
- Good governance, human rights, conflict and fragility
- Climate change, energy, sustainable management of natural resources and urban areas
Applications for strategic research cooperation projects (between 5 and 10 million DKK per project) should be submitted within the 4 themes.
Deadline for application is 12 December 2011.
Find more information here: http://www.dfcentre.com/?Research_Projects:Call_for_Applications_2012
If you have questions about this call, please contact Anja Hansen, 32385 /
Danish Cancer Society
KBVU calls for applications: Longer research stays (no salary), Shorter research stays and Student Scholarships.
Deadline is 15 November 2011 at 16.00.
More information on the requirements for an application can be read here: http://www.cancer.dk/Forskning/Stotte+til+forskning/
Contact Theresa Larriba Harboe, 32044, for questions or assistance with an application
Lundbeck Fonden
Calls for applications for projects within biomedical sciences. The Medical Science panel divides health research at three levels: basic and applied (translational / clinical) research and prevention-research/epidemiology/ register research.
Deadline is 16 November 2011
See more information here: http://www.lundbeckfonden.dk/Rammer-for-uddelingsaktiviteterne.4.aspx
Contact Theresa Larriba Harboe, 32044, for questions or assistance with an application
Remember that Lundbeck Fonden has an open deadline for their Visiting Professorships: http://www.lundbeckfonden.dk/Visiting-Professorships.63.aspx, and their Travel Stipends: http://www.lundbeckfonden.dk/Rejsestipendier.34.aspx
BECKETT-FONDEN calls for applications
· Medicine
Aid to medicine may be given for research into and control of diseases, like the foundation may contribute to the purchase of medical or surgical appliances and other equipment to hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers and more.
The foundation's board has decided that from 1 February 2011 to 1 February 2012 only research into heart and lung diseases will be supported.
· Nature Conservation
The Foundation supports research and practical activities to promote conservation at home and abroad.
Deadline is 2 November 2011.
Find more information here: http://www.beckett-fonden.dk/stotte.html
TrygFonden – countrywide projects
Do you have an idea which can teach us to live better together? Then you can apply the Tryg foundation for funding to projects with in the following areas: Safety, Health or Welfare. TrygFonden can support projects - large and small - that can increase the safety of the people of Denmark.
Deadline is 1 December 2011.
Find more information here: http://www.trygfonden.dk/Her-ansoeger-du
Contact Theresa Larriba Harboe, 32044, for questions or assistance with an application
Novo Nordisk - Chinese Academy of Sciences Research Foundation, call for project proposals
The aim of NN-CAS Research Foundation is to fund or co-fund activities within Biopharmaceuticals & Diabetes including related disciplines and technologies such as protein chemistry, immunology, inflammation, endocrinology, diabetes, pharmacology and drug delivery.
Please use the below link to carefully read the terms for each type of funding – restrictions apply.
Applications can be submitted for:
- Joint research projects: up to 250.000 RMB per year for 2 years
- Exchange visits: up to 60.000 RMB
- Workshops and symposia: up to 120.000 RMB
- PhD fellowships: up to 120.000 RMB per year for 3 years
- PostDoc fellowships: up to 200.000 RMB per year for 2 years
Deadline for applications is 31 October 2011
Find more information here: http://www.novonordisk.com.cn/documents/article_page/document/04_03_01_04english.asp
Is it dangerous to take my research to China?
A seminar on university-related IPR in China, 1 December 2011 at DTU.
Knowledge about IPR in China and how to deal with IPR-issues when establishing and conducting research cooperation with Chinese partners is needed.
This seminar will present the participants with state-of-art knowledge about the IPR-situation in China including case examples and proposals for best practice.
Participation is free.
Deadline for signing up is 21 November 2011.
For more information about the seminar and registration, go here: http://techtrans.dk/da/nyheder/visning/article/is-it-dangerous-to-take-my-research-to-china-a-seminar-on-university-related-ipr-in-china/
International funding
Gates Foundation – Grand Challenges in Global Helath - Explorations Round 8
For each round of Grand Challenges Explorations, applicants are asked to focus their proposals on specific topics where creative, unorthodox thinking is most urgently needed. Topics for Grand Challenges Explorations Round 8 are:
- Protect Crop Plants from Biotic Stresses From Field to Market
- Design New Approaches to Optimize Immunization Systems
- Explore New Solutions for Global Health Priority Areas
- Explore Nutrition for Healthy Growth of Infants and Children
- Apply Synthetic Biology to Global Health Challenges
The grant program is open to anyone from any discipline, from student to tenured professor, and from any organization - colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies.
Deadline is 17 November 2011, 19.30 CET.
For more information, go here: http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations/Pages/Introduction.aspx
If you have questions about this call, please contact Theresa Larriba Harboe, 32044, or Mette Christiansen, 32106,
The healthymagination Challenge is focused on finding new ideas that accelerate innovation in early diagnosis, patient stratification, and the personalized treatment of breast cancer. Pots of up to 100.000 USD are given to support original and feasible research ideas.
The challenge runs from 15 September until 20 November.
To apply you must be in the final year of your PhD studies or have no more than one year of postdoctoral research experience from the date of your PhD viva to the full application submission deadline. Time spent outside the research environment will be taken into consideration.
If you have questions about this call, please contact Theresa Larriba Harboe, 32044,
EFSD funds European research covering all aspects of diabetes, e.g. epidemiology / genetics of pre-diabetes, diabetes and its micro- and macrovascular complications, pathophysiology and clinical aspects including vascular physiology and obesity.
The proposed investigation must be carried out in humans; although in vitro and ex vivo studies are acceptable, the in vivo component must clearly be the more relevant part of the project.
Research will be supported through the award of grants, each of up to Euro 400,000.