Deadline- 24 April 2013
The Swedish Research Links Program is pleased to accept applications for International Collaborative Research Grants. The goal of this program is to support research cooperation between Swedish scientists and scientists within selected low-income to middle-income countries. The program is open to researchers in basic and applied research within all academic disciplines.
Objectives-
- To support establishment of new research ties
- To support collaborative research of high quality and mutual concern
- To support research which addresses global challenges that disproportionally affect low-and middle-income countries and their most vulnerable people
- To support research of relevance for an equitable and sustainable development
Thematic areas-
Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine and Health, Natural and Engineering Sciences, Educational Sciences, Artistic Research and Development
Documents required-
- All principal applicants must submit a CV of not more than two A4 pages. Co-workers may submit a CV of not more than one A4 page.
- Higher education degree(s)
- Doctoral degree
- Postdoctoral positions
- Docent level
- Specialist certification or equivalent
- Present position
- Previous positions and periods of appointment
- Interruptions in research
- Supervision
Eligibility & Criteria-
- The applicants must be citizens or have permanent residence in an eligible country. If more than one program country outside Sweden is involved, each must be represented by a principal researcher.
- Applicants must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. The doctoral degree must have been awarded no later than the closing date for applications in this call.
- The Swedish Research Council promotes equal opportunities for men and women. Proposals embracing this policy, both in the proposed collaboration as well as in the research programme, are encouraged.
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