Research Partnership Grants support the deepening of an existing partnership through a joint research project or activities in the field of education.
The Research Partnership Grants support research projects with collaborating institutions in China (incl. Hong Kong and Taiwan), Japan, South Korea and ASEAN member states, which have to be based on an existing partnership.
A goal of this instrument is to allow researchers to conduct feasibility studies or pilot projects in order to apply for grants from larger funding agencies. A Research Partnership Grant builds on existing collaborations projects between researchers and scientists affiliated to a Swiss institution and researchers from the partner country.
Research Partnership Grants can fund the preparation of a joint project proposal for submission to large funding agencies or research projects to develop a long-term partnerships between two institutions or chairs. Activities to intensify joint teaching or curriculum development are also covered by the grant.
Eligibility
The call is open to all scientific disciplines and fields of research, including social sciences and humanities. Scientists based in Switzerland, affiliated to a university, a university of applied sciences, a university of teacher education or a research institute are eligible to apply.
Funding
Max. CHF 25,000, up to 12 months.