European Science Foundation
Jump to: main navigation, sub navigation, service navigation, search, content.
Subscribe
RSS
Text:
Print this page
Send via e-mail
Bookmark this page
Member pagesMain navigation
Framework
Format |
The ESF Research Conferences Scheme provides the opportunity for leading scientists and younger researchers to meet for discussions on the most recent developments in their fields of research. It acts as a catalyst for creating new synergistic contacts throughout Europe and the rest of the world. ESF Research Conferences are open to scientists world-wide, whether from academia or industry.
Format:
- 90-150 participants (including up to 25 speakers and convenors)
- A duration of 4 full conference days (3 full conference days for conferences in social sciences and humanities)
- Core activities:
- lectures by invited speakers
- short talks by young scientists
- poster sessions and extensive discussion periods
- Forward Look Plenary Discussion about future developments in the field
- no parallel sessions
- Joint meals and social activities to encourage further contact and networking
Eligibility |
Applicants should be scientists/researchers based at European universities/research institutes (in the broad sense) in ESF Member Organisation countries.
The conference should fit within the ESF Research Conferences Scheme.
Scientific Domains covered by the Call |
In 2011 (and 2012 for Mathematics), the ESF - together with its respective partner organisations - will fund Research Conferences in the following domains:
Scientific Domain | Number of Events in 2011 | Duration | Location | Further Information |
Molecular Biology+: Molecular Biology at the Interface with other Science Disciplines The topics should be at the forefront of scientific research and should be interdisciplinary. Conferences will concentrate on those topics that are at the interface between Life Sciences (ensuring that ‘molecular aspects’ are covered) and other related science disciplines, such as: Molecular Biology + Chemistry, Physics, Computer Sciences, Mathematical Modelling, Space Science, Clinical Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, Humanities and Social Sciences. | up to 5 | 4 full conference days | Hotel Eden Roc, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain | |
Brain, Technology and Cognition The 2011 conference will focus on "Action". This complex topic is related to perception, motivation, control, decision making, planning, intention, and a wide range of other cognitive abilities and phenomena like imitation. | 1 | 4 full conference days | To be selected by ESF | |
Mathematics For conferences in 2011 and 2012. | up to 6 | 4 full conference days | Participating ERCOM Institutions only (see Conference Guidelines) | |
Physics/Biophysics and Environmental Sciences The topics should be at the forefront of scientific research and may be interdisciplinary when appropriate. Conferences will concentrate on topics in the areas of Physics/Biophysics, and Environmental Sciences | up to 5 | 4 full conference days | Universitäts- | |
Social Sciences and Humanities The topics should be at the forefront of scientific research and may be interdisciplinary when appropriate. Conferences will concentrate on topics in the Humanities and Social Sciences. | up to 4 | 3 full conference days | Linköping, Sweden |
Assessment Process and Criteria |
Proposals are evaluated through international peer review and selected by review panels composed of members of the ESF Scientific Committees and scientists nominated by the Partner Organisations.
Assessment Criteria are:
- Scientific scope and interdisciplinarity of the proposal
- Scientific relevance in terms of novelty, originality and timeliness
- European dimension and added value
- Scientific quality of the draft programme
Conditions of the Award |
- Likely interest in participation (number of potential participants)
- Conferences must comply with the profile of ESF Research Conferences as defined under the framework.
- Successful applicants must comply with the "Guidelines for Chairs"
Next Step: Submission Procedures |
Jump to: main navigation, sub navigation, service navigation, search, content.