Funding Opportunities (16-31 July 2008)

[MM - this is an excerpt from an internal QMUL bulletin. Do not rely
to John Driscoll!]

*** RESEARCH COUNCIL OPPORTUNITIES ***

+++ EPSRC +++

<<< INTERACT - BUILDING LINKS WITH INDIA>>>  	 
	
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council invites
proposals from UK eligible researchers to form networks with academic
researchers in India in all areas within EPSRC=E2=80=99s remit. The
network must contain at least three UK research institutions and at
least one research group in India.

The programme will support travel and more substantial follow-on
funding for building an international network as part of a single
award. This will lead to strong collaborative research partnerships
and promote UK research interests in India. It is expected that the
networks will be relevant to the needs to business and may have some
industrial interaction.

The international research networks formed through this call will be
expected to operate for no longer than two years with EPSRC funding,
after which time they should aim to become self-supporting.

The total budget for this round of Interact is =C2=A3500,000 and up to
four awards will be made in 2008.

Deadline: 4pm, 30 July 2008

Link: http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/CallsForProposals/INTERACT6.htm


*** EUROPEAN FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ***

+++ COST +++

<<< COST OPEN CALL >>>

COST invites researchers throughout Europe to submit proposals for
research networks and use this unique opportunity to exchange
knowledge and to embark on new European perspectives.

COST=E2=80=99s main objective is to stimulate new, innovative and
interdisciplinary scientific networks in Europe. COST activities
(Actions) are carried out by research teams to strengthen the
foundations for building scientific excellence in Europe. This
continuous call is thematically open.

COST invites proposals for new COST Actions contributing to the
scientific, economic, cultural or societal development of
Europe. Proposals playing a precursor role for other European
programmes involving young groups=E2=80=99 ideas are especially
welcome.

Since 1971 COST brings together research teams in different countries
working on specific topics. It finances networking of nationally
funded activities in supporting meetings, conferences, short term
scientific exchanges and outreach activities. COST supports the
networking of specific research themes (COST does NOT fund research
projects themselves). Currently more than 200 Actions are
supported. Every year approximately 50 new Actions will be
approved. On average financial support of some =E2=82=AC 100.000
p.a. as grant for normally 4 years can be expected.

A two stage process will be followed to assess proposals. Preliminary
Proposals should provide a brief overview of the proposal and its
impact. A pre-selection will rank the remaining Preliminary Proposals
of which some 75 per collection date will be invited to submit a Full
Proposal.

Deadline: 26 September 2008, 17:00 (Brussels time).

Link: http://www.cost.esf.org/index.php?id=3Dopencall