Short Visit and Exchange Grants - Call for Applications
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The ESF Scientific Programme ”Behavioural Ecology of Insect Parasitoids – from theoretical approaches to field applications (BEPAR)” will implement, support and coordinate a series of research activities in order to advance the theory for predicting adaptive behaviour of parasitoids and to integrate the predictions of behavioural ecology theory with knowledge on the proximate mechanisms of behaviour. In particular, BEPAR wishes to contribute to the development of field tests of the theories of parasitoid behavioural ecology and to promote the use of behavioural-ecological approach in applied research on the use of parasitoids in biological control programmes.
BEPAR is offering funding for a number of Short Visits (up to 15 days, for young* and senior# scientists) and Exchange Grants (from 15 days to 12 weeks, for young scientists) related to the scientific objectives of the Programme.
Please note that Exchange Grant applications for a duration longer than 12 weeks will not be considered.
* registered as PhD students or have obtained a PhD
# at least 10 years of experience in research
Eligibility
a) Undertake work of high scientific quality which is applicable to BEPAR
b) Apply to stay in a European country other than the country of origin
c) Return to the institute of origin upon termination, so that the applicant’s institute may also benefit from the broadened knowledge of the scientist (a statement on the ‘added value’ for the institute of origin should be included in the application)
d) Acknowledge ESF in publications resulting from the grantee’s work in relation to the Short Visit or Exchange Grant
Priority will be given to applicants who come from and intend to visit countries that financially support the programme (Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and Turkey). With regard to applications from Senior Scientists priority will be given where knowledge from ‘leading’ laboratories is disseminated to ‘emerging’ laboratories in the field.
Application Procedure
Applications for Short Visit and Exchange Grants should be submitted online.
Short Visit Grants: Application Form [OPEN]
Short Visit Grant Applications should include the following information:
- A short description of the proposed project work (about 250 words) and the aim of the visit
- A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages
- A letter of acceptance from the host at the receiving institute
- Full address details of the prospective host(s)
- Proposed starting date
- Estimated travel costs
- Applications from senior scientists should include a description of proposed teaching activity/seminars to be given during the visit
Exchange Grants: Application Form [OPEN]
Exchange Grant Applications should include the following information:
- A short description of the proposed project work (about 1000 words) and the aim of the visit
- A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages
- A list of all publications in international scientific journals
- A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant’s work
- A letter of acceptance from the host at the receiving institute
- Full address details of the prospective host(s)
- Proposed starting date
- Estimated travel costs
Further information on payment procedures, reporting, ESF financial rules for the reimbursement of travel costs etc. can be found in the Guidelines for Grants (PDF 15.8 KB)
Allowance
Short Visit Grants are reimbursed on a per diem basis of 85 EUR plus actual travel expenses up to a maximum of 500 EUR. Exchange Grants are reimbursed on the basis of an allowance of 400 EUR per week plus actual travel expenses up to a maximum of 500 EUR. The grants do not cover health insurance, taxes, or retirement scheme contributions.
Deadline
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All applications should be submitted online. The relevant application form can be accessed directly from the BEPAR web site. There is no fixed deadline for the submission of applications. When submitting applications please ensure that there is at least 3 months between the date of submission and the proposed starting date of the visit, to ensure that the Committee has sufficient time to evaluate the application. Decision will be made every 2 months. For further information contact:
- CélineSeewaldE-Mail
- Administrator
