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Conferences - Seminars

22AUG

13:15-17:30 Bern

National Information Event on the ERC Synergy Grant

ERC Synergy Grants enable 2-4 top researchers with complimentary skills and knowledge to jointly address a research problem of their choice in unconventional ways. After a pilot in 2012 and 2013, the ERC decided to re-introduce the Synergy Grant to its portfolio, with the next Synergy Call expected to close on 14 November 2017. Consider ... Read more about "National Information Event on the ERC Synergy Grant"

28AUG

CM4

Workshop on SNSF reforms and DMP

As of October 2017, researchers will have to submit a data management plan (DMP) as an integral part of their SNSF research proposals. The aim of this workshop is to guide researchers in the preparation of this document and to give an update on all SNSF new funding opportunities. When: August 28, 2017 Time: 12:00 ... Read more about "Workshop on SNSF reforms and DMP"

06SEP

08SEP

SG1

CISBAT 2017 - Future Buildings & Districts - Energy Efficiency from Nano to Urban Scale

Created to further energy efficiency in the built environment, the international CISBAT conference offers a dynamic scientific exchange platform in fields ranging from nanostructured materials for renewable energy applications to urban energy systems. Read more about "CISBAT 2017 - Future Buildings & Districts - Energy Efficiency from Nano to Urban Scale"

11SEP

12SEP

Crans-Montana

High Altitudes meet High Latitudes: Globalizing Polar Issues

Climate change has global causes and effects. This conference addresses growing challenges and their consequences for fragile environments both in the high latitudes and high altitudes, focusing on the polar regions and the Alps. It brings together researches from natural and social sciences to facilitate dialogue among experts with the aim of comparing observations from ... Read more about "High Altitudes meet High Latitudes: Globalizing Polar Issues"

By The list of speakers is available on the conference website.

19SEP

12:15-13:15 GR C0 01

EESS talk on "Sediment Supply: The Underrated Ruler in Bedload Transport"

Abstract: High-elevation catchments are highly dynamic systems which are undergoing rapid hydrological changes. Seasonally, headwaters are responsible for the transport of large volumes of runoff and sediment (fine and coarse) to the downstream channel network, which tend to adjust to the upstream-imposed liquid and solid fluxes. Predicting how mountain rivers will change under different future ... Read more about "EESS talk on "Sediment Supply: The Underrated Ruler in Bedload Transport""

By Dr Francesco Comiti, Associate professor, River Basin Group, Faculty of ...

19SEP

12:15-13:15

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20SEP

20:00-21:30 Pavillon en bois du Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne, Av. J-E. Dalcroze 5, 1007 Lausanne

Masterclass d'Yves Weinand

Le Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne invite régulièrement artistes et chercheurs à intervenir sur des questions liées à l’art, à la société ou à la recherche aujourd’hui, en prolongement de la programmation théâtrale. La première conférence de la saison sera proposée par le professeur Yves Weinand, directeur du laboratoire IBOIS de l’EPFL et architecte du nouveau Pavillon en ... Read more about "Masterclass d'Yves Weinand"

By Yves Weinand, professeur ordinaire et directeur du Laboratoire IBOIS, EPFL

25SEP

EPFL Rolex Learning Center, Forum Rolex

Erna Hamburger Prize - September 25th, 2017

Laureate: Prof. Mary O’Kane, O’Kane Associates (Australia) A computer engineer, pioneering research in artificial intelligence, a former Dean and university vice-chancellor, and member or chair of many public and private sector boards and committees, Mary O’Kane has acquired an extraordinary breadth and depth of experience in the innovation, research, higher education, energy, ICT, public policy ... Read more about "Erna Hamburger Prize - September 25th, 2017"

By Prof. Mary O’Kane

03OCT

12:15-13:15 GR C0 01

EESS talk on

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By Dr Marie-Elodie Perga, associate professor, Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics ...

10OCT

12:15-13:15 GR C0 01

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By Dr Fabrice Martin-Laurent, Biologie et fonctions écosystémiques des sols, UMR ...

17OCT

12:15-13:15 GR C0 01

EESS talk on "ACE, an interdisciplinary expedition around Antarctica"

Abstract: The Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition (ACE) was organised by the new Swiss Polar Institute. It circled the Antarctic continent and most of its sub-antarctic islands over a period of 3 months from December 2016 to March 2017 supporting 22 projects and almost 150 scientists from 18 countries. Conceived as an opportunity to better characterise the ... Read more about "EESS talk on "ACE, an interdisciplinary expedition around Antarctica""

By Dr Danièle Rod, Swiss Polar Institute @EPFL, ACE expedition 2017 ...

24OCT

12:15-13:15 GR C0 01

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By Prof. Lorenz Hilty, Head of Group, Department of Informatics, University ...

07NOV

12:15-13:15 GR C0 01

EESS talk on "Environmental Transmission of Enteric Bacteria: Lessons from Bangladesh, Tanzania, Vietnam, U.S.A, and Zimbabwe"

Abstract: Every year, more than half a million children die due to diarrheal diseases. Recent studies have identified the most important etiologies of diarrheal disease are enterotoxigenic and enteropathogenic E. coli, Shigella spp., rotavirus, norovirus and Cryptosporidium spp. These etiologies are characterized by a combination of high shedding, high infectivity, and transmissibility through multiple environmental ... Read more about "EESS talk on "Environmental Transmission of Enteric Bacteria: Lessons from Bangladesh, Tanzania, Vietnam, U.S.A, and Zimbabwe""

By Dr Tim Julian, Group Leader, Pathogens and Human Health, Dpt ...

14NOV

12:15-13:15 GR C0 01

EESS talk on

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By Dr Pietro de Anna, associate professor, Institute of Earth Sciences ...

21NOV

12:15-13:15 GR C0 01

EESS talk on

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By Dr Nina Buchmann, professor, Dept. Environmental System Science, ETHZ

05DEC

12:15-13:15 GR C0 01

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By Dr Leo R. Maas, associate professor, Ocean Wave Dynamics, Utrecht ...

Cultural events

01SEP

03SEP

Campus EPFL

EPFL Drone Days 2017

Come and be amazed by the spectacle of drones flying at 150 km/h, discover the most amazing technological developments and explore the crucial trends and challenges of this fast-growing field. The EPFL Drone Days are a one-of-a-kind event, open to the general public and combining drone racing, robotics showcase and conferences, allowing you to learn ... Read more about "EPFL Drone Days 2017"

Exhibitions

29JUN

24SEP

11:00-18:00 Bâtiment ArtLab - pavillon Art/Science

ArtLab Summer exhibition - Come Chat With Me

EPFL ArtLab dedicates its second temporary exhibition to the work of !Mediengruppe Bitnik, whose acidic yet playful take on our digital everyday will occupy ArtLab’s central exhibition space all summer long. Building on a project which the Zurich-via-Berlin duo Carmen Weisskopf and Domagoj Smoljo initially developed for Kunsthaus Langenthal, Come Chat With Me follows up ... Read more about "ArtLab Summer exhibition - Come Chat With Me"

By !Mediengruppe Bitnik

17JUL

28JUL

08:00-20:00 SG

Architecture - Projet De Master - Exposition

Exposition de tous les Projets De Master de la section architecture, PDM_2017, ouverte au public. Read more about "Architecture - Projet De Master - Exposition"

23SEP

14:00-23:59 Campus EPFL

Museum Night of Lausanne at EPFL

Shows, animations and performances take place on the EPFL campus during the Museum Night of Lausanne : exhibitions between art and science in the ArtLab, performance and outside artistic installation, architecture exhibitions, showing of old computers… Exhibitions and animations places on campus: ARTLAB BUILDING COSANDEY SQUARE ROLEX LEARNING CENTER - Outdoor patio ARCHIZOOM - SG ... Read more about "Museum Night of Lausanne at EPFL"

By Geneviève Favre Petroff, ArtLab, Archizoom, Musée Bolo

05DEC

20DEC

07:00-21:00 Hall MED

CREApoly 2017 - EPFL staff art exhibition

CREApoly is an exhibition of artworks made by EPFL staff, from its different antenna as well as the EPFL Innovation Park. All visual art techniques are welcome. After two editions in 2013 and 2015, the Cultural and Art Affairs again give to the EPFL staff the possibility to showcase their artworks (professional or amateur) in ... Read more about "CREApoly 2017 - EPFL staff art exhibition"

By Collaborateurs EPFL

Thesis defenses

08SEP

17:00 Room GC C3 30

Structural performance of permanent post-tensioned CFRP ground anchors with strap ends

Thesis Directors: Prof. T. Keller - Dr A. Vassilopoulos Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral program Thesis Nr. 7923 Read more about "Structural performance of permanent post-tensioned CFRP ground anchors with strap ends"

By Haifeng FAN

22SEP

17:00 SG 2 9422 (Foyer SG Sud)

Local structural effects in fiber-reinforced polymer web-core sandwich structures

Thesis Directors: Prof. T. Keller - Dr J. de Castro San Roman Civil and Environmental Engineering doctoral program Thesis Nr. 7932 Read more about "Local structural effects in fiber-reinforced polymer web-core sandwich structures"

By Sonia YANES ARMAS

Management Board meetings

26SEP

12:00-14:00 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

31OCT

12:00-14:00 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

28NOV

12:00-14:00 GR A1 402

IIE / SIE Faculty Meeting

Miscellaneous

04SEP

06SEP

"The Economics of Innovation 2017: from Basic research to the Market"

An interdisciplinary and international conference to challenge your way of thinking about Economics, Innovation, Research and Market. The conference will be held from Sept. 04 to Sept.06, 2017 in Geneva at the Brocher Foundation, interdisciplinary center. The conference aims to determine the state of the art in the field of economic theory of innovation and ... Read more about ""The Economics of Innovation 2017: from Basic research to the Market""

By Sir Venki Ramakrishnan, Prof. Maria Leptin, Prof. Dietmar Harhoff, Prof ...

02OCT

04OCT

Coimbra, Portugal

Active and Assisted Living (AAL) Forum 2017

Active and Assisted Living (AAL) Forum 2017 The AAL Forum is an annual showcase and the largest event in the Active and Assisted Living field, which aims to bring together all the stakeholders in Active and Assisted Living domain. The Forum brings together policy makers, ICT developers, manufacturers, healthcare professionals, commissioners, companies, venture companies, technologists, ... Read more about "Active and Assisted Living (AAL) Forum 2017"

03OCT

04OCT

Brussels

Industrial Innovation Info Days 2017

SAVE THE DATE: Industrial Innovation Information Days 2017 in Brussels The European Commission is organising the "Industrial Innovation" Info Days 2017, with the support of external stakeholders. The event will take place in Brussels on 3-4 October 2017. The aim is to: • Build the basis for the future of Industrial Research in Europe, • ... Read more about "Industrial Innovation Info Days 2017"

15JAN

[CONGRESSI STEFANO FRANSCINI I CONFERENCE

The Congressi Stefano Franscini, conference platform of the ETH Zurich, offers scientists the possibility of organising research conferences at Monte Verità. A conference should last between 3 and 5 days and attract an international audience of between 50 and 100 participants. International collaboration are welcome. Congressi Stefano Franscini now also funds workshops. Proposals can be ... Read more about "[CONGRESSI STEFANO FRANSCINI I CONFERENCE"

Internal trainings

17AUG

13:00-17:00 BS190

FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »

This 4 hours course is compulsory for all the collaborators, visitors or master students at EPFL accessing a P2 or P3 laboratory. Content: Risk assessment – Functioning of the various Biosafety cabinets – donning and doffing equipment – Treating a biological spill – Inactivation and disinfection - Waste Registrations : formations.dsps@epfl.ch Read more about "FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »"

By Stéphane Karlen, Camille Freyssenet

25AUG

Presentation of the Vice Presidency for Research

Come and meet the Vice Presidency for Research! The Vice Presidency for Research (VPR) is organising a half day meeting to give new professors at EPFL the opportunity to meet all the services of the VPR. The VPR determines and implements the research strategy of EPFL. It is responsible for research contracts, technology transfer, scientific ... Read more about "Presentation of the Vice Presidency for Research"

06SEP

09:00-17:00 Université de Lausanne

REGARD Workshop: Gérer son équipe, de la collaboration à la motivation (atelier mixte)

Cet atelier est ouvert aux femmes et hommes. Description et objectifs Motiver une équipe à travailler dans un sens commun est un défi pour toute personne qui en a la charge. Dans le domaine de la recherche, la difficulté peut être particulière: si les membres d’une équipe ont tendance à être intéressés et motivés par ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Gérer son équipe, de la collaboration à la motivation (atelier mixte)"

By Dr Samuel Bendahan, maître d’enseignement et de recherche, Faculté ...

12SEP

13:30-17:00 BI A0 397

Formation Gestion des absences

Ce cours s’adresse aux personnes occupant un rôle d’administratice/teur ou de gestionnaire d’équipe pour la gestion des absences au sein d’une unité de l’EPFL. Il est recommandé de le suivre au début de votre activité à l’EPFL. Il a pour but de vous familiariser avec le logiciel de la gestion des absences, en présentant notamment ... Read more about "Formation Gestion des absences"

By Service de gestion des absences

13SEP

09:00-17:00 HES-SO Master, Lausanne

REGARD Workshop: Perception de soi et évolution de carrière

Description et objectifs Vous avez déjà participé à l’atelier « Question de regard ? Perception de soi et choix de carrière ». Vous êtes reparties avec des pistes à suivre, avec des engagements de passer à l’action selon vos choix. Quel regard portez-vous aujourd’hui sur votre degré de satisfaction dans l’évolution de votre carrière ? ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Perception de soi et évolution de carrière"

By Ana María Vidal, formatrice, coach ICF, conférencière et écrivaine

26SEP

13:00-17:00 BS190

FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »

By Stéphane Karlen, Camille Freyssenet

26SEP

13:00-17:00 Université de Genève

REGARD Workshop: Se préparer à la leçon d’épreuve

Description et objectifs Devoir préparer une leçon d’épreuve est le signal que votre dossier de candidature a passé les premières phases de sélection et que votre profil a émergé par rapport à l’ensemble des dossiers. La commission de nomination souhaite vous voir à l’oeuvre et s’entretenir avec vous pour attester de votre adéquation avec le ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Se préparer à la leçon d’épreuve"

By Dre Mallory Schaub, responsable du Secteur formation et évaluation, UniGE

05OCT

09:00-17:00 University of Fribourg

REGARD Workshop: Team management-from supporting collaboration to conflict resolution

Description and objectives Do you think that “collaboration” is way more than a buzzword or a to-do list item? How do you promote and support innovation and joint effort in your team? As academia supposes collaboration among various players who see the world in different ways, this workshop specially designed for post-docs, MER, and professors ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Team management-from supporting collaboration to conflict resolution"

By Marie-Paule Haefliger, psychologist, business and executive coach, and trainer mph-development ...

06OCT

09:00-17:00 EPFL

REGARD Workshop: Academic mobility and dual career planning (mixed-gender group)

This workshop is open to female and male PhD students and postdocs. Description and objectives Academic mobility comes in two main flavours: accepting a research position abroad, and short-term travelling for collaborations, meetings or fieldwork. Both can provide great opportunities as well as challenges, especially with children involved. Mobility can be an important factor for ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Academic mobility and dual career planning (mixed-gender group)"

By Sarah Blackford, academic careers specialist

17OCT

13:00-17:00 BS190

FOBS 3 – BIOLOGICAL RISKS « Working in a P2 & P3 environment »

By Stéphane Karlen, Camille Freyssenet

03NOV

09:00-17:00 Université de Genève

REGARD Workshop: Budgets de recherche (Construction et compréhension)

Description et objectifs L’atelier s’organisera autour des questions suivantes : De quoi se compose un budget : quelles sont les dépenses et revenus d’un budget de recherche? A quel organisme demandons-nous ce financement ? Quelle est son influence sur la nature des sommes qu’on peut demander ? Comment construire ce budget : quels paramètres devons-nous ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Budgets de recherche (Construction et compréhension)"

By Dr Luc Gauthier, sociologue, Grants Office Manager, Université de Neuchâtel

07NOV

10:00-18:00 University of Neuchatel

REGARD Workshop: Developing and harnessing professional networks

Description and objectives Professional careers are partially based on technical, scientific, and professional skills (“what you know”) and partially on social networks and professional networks (“who you know”). However, many young professionals are surprised to discover that “who you know” is often much more important than “what you know” in determining interesting job offers and ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Developing and harnessing professional networks"

By Dr. Tanja Wranik, work and organizational psychologist FSP, business and ...

10NOV

09:00-17:00 Université de Genève

REGARD Workshop: Devenir professeure, mettre toutes les chances de son côté !

Description et objectifs La matinée de cet atelier est organisée en table-ronde avec des représentant-e-s de la délégation à l’égalité et le Bureau de l’égalité de l’Université de Genève. L’après-midi sera dispensé un atelier pratique (animé par FormEv). L’atelier cherchera à répondre aux questions suivantes : Comment se déroule une procédure de nomination ? Comment ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Devenir professeure, mettre toutes les chances de son côté !"

By Table ronde et inputs : Présidence de la Délégation à l ...

17NOV

Presentation of the Vice Presidency for Research

23NOV

24NOV

09:00-17:00 University of Fribourg

REGARD Workshop: Project management for successful researchers

Description and objectives After this workshop, participants will have methods and tools to successfully develop, manage and supervise research projects. They will be able to: set project objectives structure and plan a project define roles and responsibilities in projects create the project budget manage risks establish a communication plan guide and control projects in a ... Read more about "REGARD Workshop: Project management for successful researchers"

By Dr. Carine Galli Marxer, physicist, project manager and trainer, Cubisma ...

Call for proposal

07JUN

07SEP

[BIO-BASED INDUSTRIES I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Bio-Based Industries Call 2017 Open The Joint Undertaking on Bio-based Industries (BBI) is a public-private partnership aiming at increasing investment in the development of a sustainable bio-based industry sector in Europe. Submission Deadline: 07.09.2017, 17:00 CET Funding: May vary Duration: May vary Subject: The 2017 call shows 4 strategic orientations: Feedstock Process Products Market uptake ... Read more about "[BIO-BASED INDUSTRIES I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

17JUL

01AUG

Calls for projects in Metabolism and Nutrition proposals

Funding through the current call aims to attract scientists form other fields into metabolism. The 2nd Kristian Gerhard Jebsen call for proposals will favor collaborative projects that cross boundaries between metabolism/nutrition and engineering or medicine, or projects that develop or apply a systems approach to the study of nutrition and metabolism. Funding will encourage projects ... Read more about "Calls for projects in Metabolism and Nutrition proposals"

17JUL

30AUG

[SV iPhD FUNDING PROGRAM I RESEARCH FUNDING]

With the aim of creating new synergies between the different EPFL Faculties, the Faculty of Life Sciences is launching a SV iPhD funding program. Deadline: from today to August 30, 2017 Duration : This program is initially planned for 4 years. It will support up to 4 projects per year. Submission Criteria : The idea ... Read more about "[SV iPhD FUNDING PROGRAM I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

28JUL

[GEBERT RUF STIFTUNG I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Call Microbials 2017 With its initiative, Gebert Rüf Stiftung seeks to generate a significant impact by exploiting the potential and widespread use microbial resources in health and technology. The focus is on applications in human and veterinary medicine, the environment, energy production, water treatment, food science and other areas. Submission deadlines: 28.07.2017 Funding: CHF 300'000 ... Read more about "[GEBERT RUF STIFTUNG I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

31JUL

[OPEN INNOVATION CHALLENGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]

The Swiss Leading Houses (University of Basel and Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute) and the South African Leading House (NRF National Research Foundation) are interested in identifying and supporting sustainable social innovations aiming to improve health in human settlements across South Africa. The following social innovations in housing are targeted: Innovations in renewable, clean ... Read more about "[OPEN INNOVATION CHALLENGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

01AUG

[ADVANCED POSTDOC MOBILITY I FELLOWSHIP]

Advanced Postdoc.Mobility fellowships are designed for postdocs who wish to enhance their scientific profile by working at a research institution abroad. In addition to the fellowship, applicants can request a grant for a research period upon returning to Switzerland. Deadlines: 1st of February and 1st of August 2017 (17.00h Swiss local time) Funding : Living ... Read more about "[ADVANCED POSTDOC MOBILITY I FELLOWSHIP]"

10AUG

[HFSP I FELLOWSHIP]

HFSP postdoctoral fellowships encourage early career scientists to broaden their research skills by moving into new areas of study while working in a new country. Submission deadlines: Initiation deadline: 10.08.2017 / Submission deadline: 24.08.2017 Funding: Depends on the hosting country, please check the application guidelines Duration: up to 36 months For more information and application ... Read more about "[HFSP I FELLOWSHIP]"

11AUG

[EMBO I FELLOWSHIP]

EMBO Long-Term Fellowships are intended to promote international exchange. As a consequence all applications must involve a change of country. Submission deadlines: 11.08.2017 2 pm CEST Funding: From 12 months to up to 24 months Duration: The stipend is a subsistence allowance and is intended to cover the cost of living in the host country. ... Read more about "[EMBO I FELLOWSHIP]"

30AUG

[H2020 SCIENCE WITH & FOR SOCIETY I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Horizontal Activities - Horizon 2020 Please find below a list of H2020 Science with & for Society calls with a deadline on the 30th of August 2017: SwafS-03-2016-2017 Support to research organisations to implement gender equality plans SwafS-05-2017 New constellations of Changing Institutions and Actors SwafS-06-2017 Engaging industry – Champions for RRI in Industrial Sectors ... Read more about "[H2020 SCIENCE WITH & FOR SOCIETY I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

30AUG

[SERI I RESEARCH FUNDING]

The University of St.Gallen, through its Centro Latinoamericano-Suizo (CLS-HSG), has been mandated by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), to act as Leading House granting incentives and developing joint research cooperation programs with the Latin American region. The goal of the Seed Money Grants is to strengthen or initiate scientific exchanges between ... Read more about "[SERI I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

30AUG

[CLS-HSG I RESEARCH FUNDING]

The University of St.Gallen, through its Centro Latinoamericano-Suizo (CLS-HSG), has been mandated by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), to act as Leading House granting incentives and developing joint research cooperation programs with the Latin American region. The goal of the Seed Money Grants is to strengthen or initiate scientific exchange between ... Read more about "[CLS-HSG I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

31AUG

[ERC ADVANCED GRANT I RESEARCH FUNDING]

ERC Advanced Grants are designed to support excellent Principal Investigators at the career stage at which they are already established research leaders with a recognised track record of research achievements. Applicant Principal Investigators must demonstrate the ground-breaking nature, ambition and feasibility of their scientific proposal. Submission deadline: 31.08.2017 Funding: up to EUR 2'500'000 Duration: up ... Read more about "[ERC ADVANCED GRANT I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

31AUG

[MATSUMAE I FELLOWSHIP]

Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF has started the Research Fellowship Program in 1980 to encourage short-term research exchanges of 3-6 months in Japan. Next Call Deadline: August 31st, 2017 Eligibility Requirements: Applicants of non-Japanese nationality; a ... Read more about "[MATSUMAE I FELLOWSHIP]"

01SEP

[DOC MOBILITY I FELLOWSHIP]

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) awards fellowships to doctoral students who wish to gain further scientific education abroad during their doctoral studies. Doc.Mobility fellowships enable doctoral students to make a research stay abroad in order to acquire more in-depth scientific knowledge and make progress with their dissertation within the scope of the awarded mobility. ... Read more about "[DOC MOBILITY I FELLOWSHIP]"

01SEP

[EARLY POSTDOC MOBILITY I FELLOWSHIP]

Early Postdoc.Mobility fellowships awarded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and are designed for postdocs at the beginning of their career who wish to enhance their scientific profile by working at a research institution abroad. Deadlines: 1st of March and 1st of September 2017 (17.00h Swiss local time) Funding : Living costs, higher amount ... Read more about "[EARLY POSTDOC MOBILITY I FELLOWSHIP]"

01SEP

[SNSF AGORA I RESEARCH FUNDING]

The Agora scheme aims to foster dialogue between scientists and society. It encourages researchers to communicate their current research to a non-specialist audience. Agora projects have to initiate a dialogue between researchers and the target audience in which they interact and listen to each other. Submission deadline : 01.09.2017, 5 p.m. Funding : between CHF ... Read more about "[SNSF AGORA I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

05SEP

[ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANT I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Frontier research often generates unexpected or new opportunities for commercial or societal application. The ERC Proof of Concept Grants aim to maximise the value of the excellent research that the ERC funds, by funding further work (i.e. activities which were not scheduled to be funded by the original ERC frontier research grant) to verify the ... Read more about "[ERC PROOF OF CONCEPT GRANT I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

07SEP

[H2020 SC ENERGY I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Societal Challenges - Horizon 2020 Please find below a list of the Societal Challenges Energy calls with a deadline on the 7th of September 2017: LCE-10-2017 Reducing the cost of PV electricity LCE-11-2017 Near-to-market solutions for reducing the water consumption of CSP Plants LCE-12-2017 Near-to-market solutions for the use of solar heat in industrial processes ... Read more about "[H2020 SC ENERGY I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

11SEP

[SNSF DOC.CH I FELLOWSHIP]

Doc.CH fellowships are aimed at promising researchers, who graduated from a Swiss university or who hold Swiss nationality. It allows grantees to write a doctoral thesis in Switzerland, on a topic of their own choice in the humanities and social sciences, by covering their salary and an eventual contribution towards costs directly related to project ... Read more about "[SNSF DOC.CH I FELLOWSHIP]"

11SEP

[BRIDGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]

BRIDGE is a joint programme conducted by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and the Commission for Technology and Innovation (CTI). It offers new funding opportunities at the intersection of basic research and science-based innovation, thereby supplementing the funding activities of the two organisations. Bridge Proof of Concept projects support young researchers (see eligibility criteria ... Read more about "[BRIDGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

14SEP

[EUROSTARS / RESEARCH FUNDING]

The Eurostars initiative concentrates on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which devote over 10% of their turnover to R&D activities. Eurostars supports the development of rapidly marketable innovative products, processes and services. Projects, which must be led by a SME, generally involve several international partners, including Research institutions. The maximum duration is 36 months. Swiss ... Read more about "[EUROSTARS / RESEARCH FUNDING]"

14SEP

[MARIE SKOLODOSWKA CURIE I FELLOWSHIP]

The goal of the MSCA Individual Fellowships is to enhance the creative and innovative potential of experienced researchers, wishing to diversify their individual competence in terms of skill acquisition through advanced training, international and intersectoral mobility. Deadline: 14th of September 2017 Funding : May vary Duration : up to 2 years abroad Some of the ... Read more about "[MARIE SKOLODOSWKA CURIE I FELLOWSHIP]"

20SEP

[BANTING I FELLOWSHIP]

COMPETITION FOR THE 2017-18 BANTING POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research-based growth. The program is open to both Canadian and international researchers who have recently completed a PhD, PhD- equivalent, or ... Read more about "[BANTING I FELLOWSHIP]"

22SEP

[EUROGIA2020 I RESEARCH FUNDING]

EUROGIA2020 goal is to support and promote international partnerships developing innovative projects in low-carbon energy technologies. Submission deadlines: 22.09.2017 (in 2 phases) Funding: May vary Duration: May vary For more information and application : Please have a look at the EUROGIA's website. Read more about "[EUROGIA2020 I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

26SEP

[H2020 FUTURE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Excellent Science - Horizon 2020 Please find below a list of H2020 Future and Emerging Technologies calls with a deadline on the 26th of September 2017: FETHPC-02-2017 High Performance Computing: Transition to Exascale Computing FETHPC-03-2017 High Performance Computing: Exascale HPC ecosystem development For more information on the H2020 expected calls, please have a look at ... Read more about "[H2020 FUTURE & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

02OCT

[SNSF PROJECT FUNDING I RESEARCH FUNDING]

The SNSF Project Funding is aimed at experienced researchers working in Switzerland who wish to obtain funding for a project of their own. The research topic can be chosen freely. Submission deadlines: 02.10.2017 Funding: Unlimited amount Duration: Up to 4 years For more information and application : Please have a look at the SNSF's website. ... Read more about "[SNSF PROJECT FUNDING I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

02OCT

[CRI I FELLOWSHIP]

The Cancer Research Institute Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports qualified young scientists at leading universities and research centers around the world who wish to receive training in cancer immunology. Submission deadlines: 02.10.2017 (5 p.m. Eastern Time) Funding: Newly awarded fellowships provide a stipend of $55,000 for the first year, $57,000 for the second year, and ... Read more about "[CRI I FELLOWSHIP]"

12OCT

[Volkswagen Foundation I Fellowships]

The ‘Freigeist’ scheme is open to all disciplines and topics. The main focus is on junior researchers (up to 5 years of postdoctoral experience) working at the borders of neighbouring fields or disciplines. The ‘Freigeist’ initiative offers freedom for creative thinking, whilst at the same time providing security for at least 5 years and in ... Read more about "[Volkswagen Foundation I Fellowships]"

12OCT

[VOLKSWAGER STIFTUNG I FELLOWSHIPS]

For postdoctoral researchers of any nationalities wishing to embark on visionary, risk-taking research projects at the intersections between established fields of research in Germany. The flexible funding scheme help develop an entirely independent research profile. Deadlines: 12 October 2017 Funding: up to Eur 1'000'000 The Fellow’s position Positions for scientific personnel (doctoral students, PostDocs) Non-personnel ... Read more about "[VOLKSWAGER STIFTUNG I FELLOWSHIPS]"

01NOV

[SNSF I PRIMA]

PRIMA (Promoting Women in Academia) grants are aimed at excellent female researchers from Switzerland and abroad who aspire to a professorship in Switzerland. PRIMA grantees lead their own research project at a Swiss higher education institution. Submission deadline: 1st of November 2017 (launch on the 1st of August 2017) Funding: up to CHF 750'000 Duration: ... Read more about "[SNSF I PRIMA]"

01NOV

[AMBIZIONE I FELLOWSHIP]

Ambizione grants are aimed at young researchers who wish to conduct, manage and lead an independent project at a Swiss higher education institution. The funding scheme would like to promote researchers from Switzerland as well from abroad. In addition, researchers working as non-professorial teaching staff at higher education institutions are entitled to apply for project ... Read more about "[AMBIZIONE I FELLOWSHIP]"

06NOV

[EPFL-STANFORD I EXCHANGE]

The EPFL-Stanford Exchange Program seeks to foster long-term collaborations between researchers at EPFL and at Stanford in a variety of life science fields, with a particular emphasis on chemical biology and neuroscience. The EPFL-Stanford Exchange Program is made possible through the generous support of Firmenich, the world's largest privately-owned company in the fragrance and flavour ... Read more about "[EPFL-STANFORD I EXCHANGE]"

14NOV

[SYNERGY GRANT I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Synergy Grants’ ambition is to bring together top researchers with complementary skills and knowledge to enable them to jointly address a commonly chosen challenging research problem in unconventional ways, potentially leading to major breakthroughs that scientists would not be able to achieve working alone. Submission deadline: 14.11.2017 (the deadline might change depending on the actual ... Read more about "[SYNERGY GRANT I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

15NOV

[H2020 WIDESPREAD I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Horizontal Activities - Horizon 2020 - Spreading Excellence & Widening Participation Please find below a list of H2020 Horizontal Activities calls with a deadline on the 15th of November 2017: WIDESPREAD-03-2017 ERA Chairs WIDESPREAD-05-2017 Twinning For more information on the H2020 expected calls, please have a look at the Euresearch's website. Read more about "[H2020 WIDESPREAD I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

01DEC

[SNSF SINERGIA I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Sinergia promotes the interdisciplinary collaboration of two to four research groups that propose breakthrough research. Submission deadlines: 01.12.2017 Funding: Up to CHF 3.2 million Duration: 1 to 4 years For more information and application : Please have a look at the SNSF's website. For Sinergia EPFL instructions and toolkit: Please have a look at the ... Read more about "[SNSF SINERGIA I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

01DEC

[FONDATION PIERRE MERCIER I RESEARCH FUNDING]

La Fondation Pierre Mercier pour la Science a pour but de soutenir des projets scientifiques originaux, essentiellement en recherche fondamentale, appliquée ou clinique dans le domaine biomédical, ainsi que de s'intéresser aux divers moyens de remédier au déséquilibre provoqué par l'industrialisation sur l'écologie et la santé. Submission deadline: 1st December 2017 Funding: N/A Duration: 2 ... Read more about "[FONDATION PIERRE MERCIER I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

15JAN

[EPFLinnovators I FELLOWSHIP]

EPFLinnovators co-funded by Marie Skłodowska-Curie: A doctoral programme for tomorrow’s entrepreneurs EPFLinnovators is a four-year doctoral programme based in the dynamic environment of the EPFL campus, Switzerland. To develop the innovation potential of PhD students, the EPFLinnovators programme integrates a six-month to two-year secondment in the non-academic sector into the doctoral programme. Furthermore, the programme ... Read more about "[EPFLinnovators I FELLOWSHIP]"

15JAN

[BRANCO WEISS I FELLOWSHIP]

Society in Science – The Branco Weiss Fellowship provides a platform for exceptionally qualified researchers, demonstrating a willingness to engage in a dialogue on relevant social, cultural, political or economic issues across the frontiers of their particular discipline. Submission deadlines: 15.01.2018 Funding: CHF 100'000/year Duration: Up to 5 years For more information and application : ... Read more about "[BRANCO WEISS I FELLOWSHIP]"

Deadline

28JUL

IMAGINE IF! early-stage startup accelerator deadline

Join the global IMAGINE IF! network of Innovators across 16 branches world wide, competing for the non-dilutive funding. The participation is free, don’t miss this opportunity and apply now ! The global application deadline is 28th of July 2017. The IMAGINE IF! is the first truly global competition and accelerator program for science-based ventures*. The ... Read more about "IMAGINE IF! early-stage startup accelerator deadline"