External funding newsletter

Are you a foreign researcher at LIFE? Would you like 50,000-100,000 euros?
Marie Curie Career Integration Grants (CIG) can be applied for by a host organization and a researcher employed by the host organization. You must not have worked in Denmark for more than 12 months before the application deadline. The researcher may not be the recipient of a second type of Marie Curie Fellow. The money is given as a 'lump sum' and can therefore be used for any kind of research related expenses. Note that administrative demands for reporting are very light for this type of grant.

Application deadline is 6 September 2011 at 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)

Find more information here: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=UserSite.PeopleDetailsCallPage&call_id=379

Do you want to collaborate with 3. countries as part of your EU application?

In combination with the FP7 Health Information Meeting Access4EU held an information meeting presenting the possibilities of collaborations with USA, Australia and other non-EU countries. The presentations included funding opportunities and preferred areas of research.

To see the presentation: http://www.access4.eu/healthinfoday2011/

For more information about Access4EU: http://www.access4.eu

Stay updated on the Food theme under the EU's 7th Framework – 20 July 2011
European Commission organizes an information and networking event on the theme of Food, Fisheries, Agriculture and Biotechnology. The day has a special focus on SME participation in the theme. The information day takes place on 20 July 2011 in Brussels.
The purpose of the day is to bring together researchers, businesses and other stakeholders to talk about the priorities of the new work program on the Food Program, and provide future FP7 applicants the opportunity to discuss their project with potential partners.

Find more information here: http://www.b2match.eu/biobro2011/

Remember the FP7 Environment information meeting at LIFE 22 June 2011.

EuroCenter invites in cooperation with Forest & Landscape to a half day meeting on the Environment theme under the EU's 7th Framework Programme (FP7). Participate and learn more about the new calls with a total budget of more than DKK 2 billion.

Location: Forest & Landscape, Rolighedsvej 23, 1958 Frederiksberg C

Find more information and sign up here: http://www.fi.dk/nyheder/arrangementer/2011/informationsmoede-om-miljoetemaet-i-fp7

Gavin Thomson

Our EU consultant Gavin Thomson can be found at LIFE again on August 24. To set up an appointment with Gavin to discuss your future EU proposal, ERC candidate or how to approach lobbying for your research project contact Jan Andersen 32378

Those of you who consider being the coordinator of an EU proposal should be aware that KU has a central EU office (http://eu.ku.dk/) which can help. They can help with application and manage all administration of a project. Contact Poul Petersen () for more information on services and fees.

National Funding

Introducing 'VILLUM FOUNDATION Young Investigator Programme'.

The programme supports talented young Danish researchers in the natural sciences and engineering sciences with ambitions to create their own, independent research profiles.
Expected total budget for the programme per year is 50 million DKK.
The program is both aimed at young researchers ("senior" postdocs) without permanent employment, but with potential for permanent employment, and young, relatively newly tenured associate professors. For both groups, the relevant international experience will weigh heavily in the fund's rating.

Permanent lecturers can apply for up to 7 million DKK in a period of up to 5 years, non-tenured senior postdocs can apply for up to 4 million DKK in a period of up to 3 years.

Application deadline is 1 September 2011.

Find more information here: http://www.vkr-fondene.dk/C12576AB002B2660/0/BFD3068CE8903A35C12578A90020CFF0?OpenDocument

L'Oréal Denmark grants - Scholarships For Women in Science
Young female researchers in science can apply grants 'For Women in Science'.

The grants are given to encourage women to pursue their scientific careers after they have obtained their PhD The goal is to create a better balance between women and men in the world of research, because an equal distribution of sexes creates more diversified approaches, more dynamic and thus better research.

Up to 3 grants of DKK 100,000 will be awarded.

Application deadline is 14 July 2011.
More information here: http://www.royalacademy.dk/L’Oréal-for-kvinder-i-naturvidenskab.aspx?ID=62

Tryg fonden

Do you have an idea which can teach us to live better together? Then you can apply the Tryg fond for funding to projects with in the following areas:

Safety, Health or Welfare.

The deadlines for this year are 1 September and 1 December 2011

For more information: http://www.trygfonden.dk/Soeg%20stoette.aspx

You can contact Theresa, 32044 for questions about your application

New course for PhD students and Post docs in writing successful applications

As the first course was over booked, we have organised a new version – this time in English.

Write successful applications for external funding, 30 August 2011 at 9 - 14

Find more information here: http://coursecatalogue.ku.dk/internationalstaff/

Need some help with your post doc application to DFF this round?

FIK is hosting a workshop on 18 August 2011, 12-16.

Programme:

Application technique
Exercise to use the techniques
CV writing
Tips on the necessary budget comments
One page proposal exercise

For the exercises it is necessary that you send us, no later than 17 August, your application draft!

Sandwich and water will be provided to participants.

Contact Anni Carlsen to sign up. Sign up before 15 August 2011.

FIK attended the recent information meeting on the DFF post doc call

We picked up a few tips from the secretariat:

Mobility or change in environment are essential criterias
If you want to apply for the Sapere Aude post doc you make a mark in e-application section 15 and write "I would like to apply for DFF-Sapere Aude post doc"
Remember to describe all budget headings - add a salary slip if your salary varies from the standard
You have to prioritise the scientific codes
Do NOT use a link to your publication list. It has to be uploaded as a document otherwise the application will be administratively rejected
Follow the guide lines about size, font, length of chapter etc

They are changing the application dead lines from 2013. Therefore there will be three deadlines in 2012:

~ March 2012 Projects and post docs

~ September 2012 Post docs

~ November 2012 Projects and post docs

~ May 2013 Post docs

~ November 2013 Projects and post docs

If you would like some comments or sparring on your application contact Mette or Theresa

International funding

The Canon Foundation in Europe grants up to 15 Research Fellowships

The fellowships, granted annually goes to highly qualified European and Japanese researchers. Candidates should hold a doctorate or at least a Master’s degree. They are eligible during the ten-year period following the successful completion of their Ph.D or MA degree. Non-nationals have to have a permanent citizenship in either Europe or Japan.

The European Fellowship holders pursue a period of research in Japan whereas the Japanese Fellows do their research at host institutions in Europe. The Fellowships are awarded for periods of a minimum three months and maximum of one year. Applications for Research Fellowships in all fields of research are welcome.

The aim of the Foundation is to contribute to international understanding, in particular between Europe and Japan.

Application deadline for the year 2012 is 15 September 2011.

Find more information here: http://www.canonfoundation.org/_images/_bulletin/CFE_2011_bulletin.pdf

You are always welcome to contact us with any questions or for specific help on an application.

Best regards,

Theresa & Mette

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Kirsten Jenlev, editor, - last update:30 June 2011