Frontiers of Functional Genomics (FFG)

Short Visit & Exchange Grants - Call for Applications [OPEN]

FFG will connect the most promising developments in functional genomics technologies with the expanding concept of systems biology, focusing particularly on applications in biomedicine, as well as the environment and implications for society at large.

FFG offers funding for a number of Short Visits (up to 15 days) and Exchange Grants (from 15 days to 6 months) related to the scientific objectives of the Programme to take place in 2009.

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Conditions of Eligibility

a) Undertake work of high scientific quality in the area of functional genomics
b) Apply to work in a European country other than the country of origin
c) Intend to return to the institute of origin upon termination, so that the applicant's institute may also benefit from the broadened knowledge of the scientist
d) Agree to acknowledge ESF in publications resulting from the grantee's work in relation to the Short Visit or Exchange Grant
e) Provide a report on the activity within one month of the visit
f) Applications from all scientists are welcome, but priority will be given to those early in their career

Priority will be given to applicants who come from and intend to visit countries that financially support the programme (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom).

Financial support of up to 25,000 Euro per meeting is available, although awards of 15,000 Euro are more usual.

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Application Procedure

Short Visit Grants:

All Short Visit Grants should be submitted online APPLICATION FORM [OPEN]

Short Visit Grant applications should include the following information:

- A short description of the proposed project work (up to 250 words) with the aims of the visit
- A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages maximum
- Full address details of the prospective host(s)
- Proposed starting date and duration
- Estimated travel costs

Exchange Grants:

All Exchange Grant applications should be submitted online APPLICATION FORM [OPEN]

Exchange Grant applications should include the following information:

- A description of the proposed project work (up to 1000 words) with the aims and justification of the visit
- A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages maximum, including a resume of research experience and a list of five most recent publications
- 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)
- Details of the host's research facilities
- Proposed starting date and duration
- 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 - 206 KB)

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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.

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Deadline

The deadline for submission of applications is 5pm CET, 17 April 2009. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

For further information, please contact:

MissEléonorePiémontE-Mail

Administrator

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