Grants for Joint Research Projects are meant to promote collaborative projects with clearly defined goals involving at least one Swiss and one Indian partner. Applications should describe ambitious research and propose innovative approaches.
Curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research will be evenly supported. In case of goal-oriented proposals, applications should include a detailed dissemination plan specifying how project findings will be used for the benefits of the community, e.g.,
through incorporation into products and services.
Depending on the complexity of the projects, the designation of a project coordinator ensuring coherence, consistency in the consortium, management of the project budget and responsibility for the timely delivery of reports may be required.
The forming of inter- and multidisciplinary research teams is highly encouraged.
Applications will be accepted only from Swiss and Indian citizens or permanent residents of Switzerland and India. Applicants should have a stable/regular appointment as a faculty member at an eligible Swiss/Indian university or research institute.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2011
