A one-time only, special call focusing on applied research.
This Grants support applied research projects with collaborating institutions in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan and ASEAN member states. The collaboration can be based on a new partnership or an existing partnership.
The goal of this instrument is to allow researchers to conduct feasibility studies or pilot projects in order to apply for grants from other funding agencies. Applied Research Partnership Grants can fund the preparation of a joint project proposal for submission to other funding agencies (e.g. national funding agencies or EU funding schemes) or research projects to develop long-term partnerships between two institutions or research groups. Activities to intensify joint teaching or curriculum development are also eligible for this grant.
Scientists (professors, senior scientists, postdoctoral researchers) based in Switzerland, affiliated to a federal or cantonal university, a university of applied sciences, a university of teacher education or a research institute are eligible to apply. Research projects up to 12 months can be funded.
Note: UAS/UTE staff with research responsibility (group leaders, researchers with 5+ years of experience) and in equivalent functions are eligible to apply.
- Funding: max. 25,000 CHF
- Project Duration: max. 12 months
- Eligible Partner Countries: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, South Korea, Taiwan and ASEAN member states (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).