Hi, this invitation for a grant may be interesting for arranging a fis
research team. It is from Ray' s newsletter... Would anyone be interested
in applying?
New Year Greetings to All. Karl
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From: Martin REDDINGTON <m.reddington@hfsp.org>
Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2002 16:41:56 +0100
Subject: Call for Letters of Intent, Human Frontier Science Program
CALL FOR LETTERS OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR A RESEARCH GRANT - Human Frontier
Science Program
The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) supports basic research with
emphasis placed on novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to
fundamental investigations in the life sciences, which involve scientific
exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries. Applications are
invited for grants to support projects on the theme of "complex mechanisms of
living organisms".
The HFSP research grant program places strong emphasis on the involvement of
other disciplines such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science
and engineering in projects within the general areas ranging from molecular
approaches to biological functions to systems and cognitive neuroscience.
Recent developments in the biological and physical sciences and new
disciplines such as bioinformatics and nanoscience open up new approaches to
understanding the mechanisms of living organisms. To stimulate novel, daring
ideas and innovative approaches, preliminary results are not required in
research grant applications. Applicants are expected to develop new lines of
research through the collaboration; projects must be distinct from
applicants^Ò other research funded by other sources. HFSP supports only
international, collaborative teams, with an emphasis on encouraging
scientists early in their careers.
International teams of scientists interested in submitting applications for
support must first submit a letter of intent online via the HFSP web site.
The guidelines for potential applicants and further instructions are
available on the HFSP web site (www.hfsp.org).
Research grants provide 3 years support for basic research carried out
jointly by research teams in different countries. The principal applicant
must be located in one of the member countries* but co-investigators may be
from any other country. Preference is given to intercontinental teams. The
size of the team should normally be 2 ^Ö 4 members with not more than one
member from any one country, unless this is essential for the
interdisciplinary nature of the project.
TWO TYPES OF GRANT ARE AVAILABLE:
Young Investigators^Ò Grants are for teams of scientists who are all within 5
years of establishing an independent laboratory and within 10 years of
obtaining their PhDs. Successful teams will receive a standard amount of
$250,000 per year for the whole team.
Program Grants are for teams of independent scientists at all stages of their
careers, although the participation of younger scientists is especially
encouraged. Program grants provide up to $450,000 per year for the whole
team.
The new guidelines for the next round of research grants are now available on
the HFSP web site at http://www.hfsp.org/how/appl_forms_RG.htm.
must first submit a letter of intent online. These will be subject to peer
review to decide which teams will be invited to submit full applications.
Full applications will be due mid-September for awards to be made in March
2004.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF LETTERS OF INTENT: 2 APRIL 2003
Received on Wed Jan 8 12:37:19 2003
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