Memento Research Funding

04SEP

15NOV

CODEV Seed Money call for projects

CODEV Seed Money program aims at financially support the launch of cooperation projects by researchers in all scientific disciplines at EPFL, in partnership with academic institutions in the Global South. Main objectives of the Seed Money programme Enable and foster the establishment of collaborative EPFL research projects with partners from the Global South with a ... Read more about "CODEV Seed Money call for projects"

22OCT

[ Innosuisse Innovation projects – with or without implementation partners | Research funding ]

Innosuisse (ex-CTI) supports science-based research projects between research institutions and companies that meet a market need and promise to be an economic success or generate social value. Deadlines: Energy & Environment: 27.08.2018, 24.09.2018, 22.10.2018, 12.11.2018 Engineering: 27.08.2018, 24.09.2018, 22.10.2018, 12.11.2018 ICT: 13.08.2018, 17.09.2018, 22.10.2018, 12.11.2018 Life Sciences: 27.08.2018, 24.09.2018, 22.10.2018, 12.11.2018 Social Sciences: 27.08.2018, 24.09.2018, ... Read more about "[ Innosuisse Innovation projects – with or without implementation partners | Research funding ]"

25OCT

[ The Cure Parkinson’s Trust | Research funding ]

The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) supports laboratory and clinical research projects with the potential to delay, slow, stop, reverse or prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease. CPT only accepts research applications that meet the following criteria: Disease modifying (slow, stop, reverse) Translate into clinic (Phase 2b trial) within 5 years CPT does NOT accept symptomatic ... Read more about "[ The Cure Parkinson’s Trust | Research funding ]"

26OCT

[Foundation for Technology Assessment - “New applications of DNA testing” | Research funding]

La Fondation pour l’évaluation des choix technologiques lance un appel d’offre pour réaliser un étude interdisciplinaire finalisé à évaluera les chances et les risques de nouvelles applications de l’analyse ADN. Éligibilité: l’étude doit Être interdisciplinaire (tests génétiques, juridique et éthique). Illustrer la problématique au moyen d’exemples. Indiquer les domaines d’application futurs prévisibles. Répondre aux questions ... Read more about "[Foundation for Technology Assessment - “New applications of DNA testing” | Research funding]"

28OCT

[Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Research | Research funding]

Rising Tide supports innovative and unique patient-centered clinical trials that have the potential to immediately impact the lives of cancer patients. The foundation supports early stages clinical studies focused on prevention, detection, treatments and aftercare, and translational research. does NOT support basic research or phase IV trials. Who can apply: new and established clinical investigators. ... Read more about "[Rising Tide Foundation for Clinical Research | Research funding]"

29OCT

[ SIMONS FOUNDATION | SFARI Explorer Award ]

Aim: The mission of the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance. This award program is designed to enhance our existing support of autism research by providing timely resources to enable high-risk/high-impact, exploratory ... Read more about "[ SIMONS FOUNDATION | SFARI Explorer Award ]"

29OCT

[MERCATOR STIFTUNG - Rolling Call for Scientific Projects & Doctoral Fellowships - Research Funding]

The Mercator Stiftung supports: Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scientific research Doctoral fellowships Knowledge transfer The Foundations supports projects in Switzerland that deal with complex social problems related to the areas of interest of the foundation: environmental issues, youth education and participation, and youth international exchange. The Foundation encourages the collaboration between natural, social sciences and the ... Read more about "[MERCATOR STIFTUNG - Rolling Call for Scientific Projects & Doctoral Fellowships - Research Funding]"

29OCT

[FONDATION GELBERT | Research Funding]

La Fondation Gelbert a pour but de soutenir des projets novateurs et de qualité dans les domaines de: La protection de l’environnement La protection des animaux Le développement d’énergies nouvelles et non polluantes La recherche universitaire dans le domaine de la vue Qui peut postuler : des acteurs genevois et romands dans le cadre de ... Read more about "[FONDATION GELBERT | Research Funding]"

29OCT

[Swiss RE Foundation - Funding Requests | Research Funding]

The Swiss Re Foundation accepts unsolicited funding requests within Swiss Re (a Zurich-based reinsurance company)’s focus areas (see description below) in Switzerland, in developing countries and in regions where Swiss Re has offices. Focus areas: Climate: help people adapt to climate change and adopt climate-friendly practices. Natural Hazards: help poor communities prepare for, prevent and ... Read more about "[Swiss RE Foundation - Funding Requests | Research Funding]"

29OCT

[ Société Suisse d'hydrologie et de limnologie | Research funding for MA, PhD AND Postdoc ]

La Société suisse d'hydrologie et de limnologie (SSHL) s’engage pour rassembler et utiliser les connaissances pluridisciplinaires en vue de la protection et de la gestion durable des eaux. A cette fin, la SSHL entretient un fonds pour la promotion de jeunes scientifiques (bachelor, master, PhD, post-Doc). Ce fonds est affecté au soutien à des missions ... Read more about "[ Société Suisse d'hydrologie et de limnologie | Research funding for MA, PhD AND Postdoc ]"

30OCT

[ SERI | OPPORTUNITY GRANTS WITH CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASEAN REGION ]

The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) mandated the ETH Zurich for bilateral collaboration with partner institutions in Asia. In 2018, ETH Zurich opened a call for proposals for opportunity grants with China, Japan, South Korea and the ASEAN countries. Applications are accepted on a rolling base until 2020. Who can apply: senior ... Read more about "[ SERI | OPPORTUNITY GRANTS WITH CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA AND THE ASEAN REGION ]"

30OCT

[Volkswagen Stiftung - Global Issues | Research funding]

This initiative supports collaboration between researchers based in high as well as low and middle income countries and addressing the development and reproduction of social inequality, especially in relation to one of the following aspects: Institutions and Networks Resource Distribution and Inheritance Technological Change and Digitalization Socio-Ecological Processes of Inequality “Global Issues” is the first ... Read more about "[Volkswagen Stiftung - Global Issues | Research funding]"

31OCT

[International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia | Research Grants - Postdoctoral Fellowship - Research Prize]

The International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia allocates funds to support basic and clinical research in the field of neurosciences and the regeneration of the spinal cord all over the world. Deadline: 31 October 2018 (for all IRP calls) IRP RESEARCH GRANTS support: Research projects on every aspect of CNS and spinal cord lesions, nerve ... Read more about "[International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia | Research Grants - Postdoctoral Fellowship - Research Prize]"

31OCT

[WELLCOME TRUST - INNOVATOR AWARDS | Research Funding]

The UK-based charity, Wellcome Trust, launched the Innovator Awards to support researchers who are transforming great ideas into healthcare innovations that could have a significant and measurable impact on human health. You can work in any discipline on any type of technology. Please, find below: Priority focus areas: diagnostics, drug repurposing, mental health, but also ... Read more about "[WELLCOME TRUST - INNOVATOR AWARDS | Research Funding]"

31OCT

[ Globalstars Call Brazil 2018 | Research funding ]

The GlobalStars Call between Brazil and Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland is addressing industrial and academic partners from participating countries to implement R&D projects together. Setting up a GlobalStars-project requires at least two companies – one from Brazil and one from the EUREKA countries listed above - and an ambitious market-oriented ... Read more about "[ Globalstars Call Brazil 2018 | Research funding ]"

31OCT

[REPIC | Research funding with developing and transitioning countries]

The goal of the REPIC platform (Renewable Energy, Energy & Resource Efficiency, Promotion in International Cooperation) is to strengthen and coordinate Swiss federal activities (by SECO, SDC, FOEN, SFOE) on renewable energies, energy and resource efficiency within developing and transitioning countries. Projects must facilitate the transfer of Swiss technology and know-how to meet local needs. ... Read more about "[REPIC | Research funding with developing and transitioning countries]"

31OCT

[ Fondation Botnar | Research and implementation funding ]

Fondation Botnar was established in Switzerland in 2003 with the core purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people in growing urban environments around the world. The foundation offers research and implementation funding on the following topics: Child and adolescent wellbeing in the areas of health, nutrition and education at the ... Read more about "[ Fondation Botnar | Research and implementation funding ]"

01NOV

[ LS2 "PIs of Tomorrow - The Future of Swiss Research" - Call for Applications ]

Life Sciences Switzerland (LS2) is pleased to announce the call for applications to the “PIs of Tomorrow: The Future of Swiss Research” session at the next LS2 Annual Meeting 2019, taking place in Zurich, February 14-15, 2019. This session offers postdocs interested in an academic career an opportunity to present a plenary talk similar in ... Read more about "[ LS2 "PIs of Tomorrow - The Future of Swiss Research" - Call for Applications ]"

01NOV

[U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE | Breast Cancer Breakthrough Award Levels 1-2]

Aim: Through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), the Department of Defense is announcing the Breast Cancer Breakthrough Awards. The intent of these Awards is to support promising research that has high potential to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer. Scope: Research proposed under this award mechanism may be small- to large-scale ... Read more about "[U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE | Breast Cancer Breakthrough Award Levels 1-2]"

01NOV

[SNSF Ambizione - Research Funding]

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) awards Ambizione grants to young outstanding postdoctoral researchers in all disciplines who intend to pursue an academic career at a Swiss research institution. The purpose of the Ambizione grant is to enhance researchers' scientific profile and to help them to become scientifically independent at an early stage in their ... Read more about "[SNSF Ambizione - Research Funding]"

01NOV

[SNSF PRIMA - Research Funding]

The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) awards PRIMA grants to outstanding women researchers in all disciplines at postdoctoral level who aim to pursue an academic career as a professor in Switzerland. PRIMA grants promote the scientific independence and autonomy of highly qualified women researchers with excellent research ideas, thereby increasing their chances of obtaining a ... Read more about "[SNSF PRIMA - Research Funding]"

01NOV

[ CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE - Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) | Research funding ]

Aim: The Cancer Research Institute is requesting letters of intent for its Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP). CRI offers CLIP grants to qualified scientists who are working to explore clinically relevant questions aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies. The development of new and effective cancer treatment requires the translation of basic laboratory ... Read more about "[ CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE - Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) | Research funding ]"

01NOV

[ CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE - Technology Impact Award | Research funding ]

Aim: The Cancer Research Institute Technology Impact Award aims to address the gap between technology development and clinical application of cancer immunotherapies. These grants aim to encourage collaboration between technology developers and clinical cancer immunologists and to generate the proof-of-principle of a novel platform technology in bioinformatics, ex vivo or in silico modeling systems, immunological ... Read more about "[ CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE - Technology Impact Award | Research funding ]"

01NOV

[ EPFL-Stanford Exchange Program funded by Firmenich | Fellowship funding ]

EPFL and Stanford University seek applicants for short-term (approximately 3 months in duration with a minimum of 10 weeks ) research exchanges between these two prestigious universities. Faculty, Postdocs and PhD students of all levels are eligible to apply. The program seeks to foster meaningful long-term collaborations between researchers at Stanford and EPFL in a ... Read more about "[ EPFL-Stanford Exchange Program funded by Firmenich | Fellowship funding ]"

02NOV

[ Wings for Life - Research funding related to spinal cord injury | Research funding ]

The Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation performs and promotes basic, pre-clinical and clinical research related to spinal cord injury worldwide. Examples of eligible research and clinical projects are available at this link. Preference is given to projects with the potential to provide real benefits to human patients and which focus on chronic spinal ... Read more about "[ Wings for Life - Research funding related to spinal cord injury | Research funding ]"

09NOV

[ BRIGHT FOCUS FOUNDATION - National Glaucoma research Program Standard Awards | Research funding ]

Aim: Since the National Glaucoma Research (NGR) program began in 1978, BrightFocus has awarded nearly $33 million to support research projects on the causes and potential prevention and treatment of this disease. The standard award provides significant funding for researchers who have already generated some amount of preliminary data, but are often required to demonstrate ... Read more about "[ BRIGHT FOCUS FOUNDATION - National Glaucoma research Program Standard Awards | Research funding ]"

09NOV

[ BRIGHT FOCUS FOUNDATION - Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards | Fellowship funding ]

Aim: Since the National Glaucoma Research (NGR) program began in 1978, BrightFocus has awarded nearly $33 million to support research projects on the causes and potential prevention and treatment of this disease. Postdoctoral fellowship awards are intended for young researchers in their final stages of mentored training. These awards fund projects in an established laboratory ... Read more about "[ BRIGHT FOCUS FOUNDATION - Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards | Fellowship funding ]"

12NOV

[Swiss Industry Science Fund | Support to Scientific Events ]

The Swiss Industry Science Fund (SISF), the former Kontaktgruppe für Forschungsfragen – KGF, promotes scientific excellence in research and education in Switzerland, within the scope of its member companies: BASF, Novartis, Roche and Syngenta. SISF supports: Scientific conferences, organizations, awards and special events in basic and applied research, for education and further development of students ... Read more about "[Swiss Industry Science Fund | Support to Scientific Events ]"

12NOV

[Swiss Industry Science Fund | Support to Scientific Events]

The Swiss Industry Science Fund (SISF), the former Kontaktgruppe für Forschungsfragen – KGF, promotes scientific excellence in research and education in Switzerland, within the scope of its member companies: BASF, Novartis, Roche and Syngenta. SISF supports: Scientific conferences, organizations, awards and special events in basic and applied research, for education and further development of students ... Read more about "[Swiss Industry Science Fund | Support to Scientific Events]"

14NOV

[ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Career Development Award | Research Funding ]

Aim: Through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), the Department of Defense is announcing the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program (DMDRP) for 2018. The DMDRP Career Development Award mechanism supports early-career investigators in conducting impactful Duchenne research under the mentorship of an experienced muscular dystrophy researcher as an opportunity to obtain the funding, mentoring, ... Read more about "[ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Career Development Award | Research Funding ]"

14NOV

[ BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION - Grand Challenges Explorations Round 22 | Research funding ]

Aim: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is inviting proposals for the latest round of Grand Challenges Explorations, which foster early-stage discovery research to expand the pipeline of ideas for solving our greatest global health and development challenges. Six main challenges are presented this call: Increasing Demand for Vaccination Services New Approaches for Manufacturing Gut ... Read more about "[ BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION - Grand Challenges Explorations Round 22 | Research funding ]"

15NOV

[ Call for projects NRP 76 “Welfare and Coercion” | Research funding ]

The National Research Programme “Welfare and Coercion” studies the legal and social dimensions of welfare and coercion, covering their history up to the present and looking ahead into the future. The second call for projects of the NRP 76 focuses on the following topics: Interactions between non-state actors and the state Rights, proceedings, legal remedies ... Read more about "[ Call for projects NRP 76 “Welfare and Coercion” | Research funding ]"

15NOV

[ CODEV Seed Money call for 2019 | Research funding ]

Through the Seed Money Program, the Cooperation and Development Centre (CODEV) seeks to encourage transdisciplinary research and scientific cooperation for advancing world development challenges. With this in mind, CODEV set up the Seed Money program, which aims to financially support the launch of cooperation projects by researchers in all scientific disciplines at EPFL, in partnership ... Read more about "[ CODEV Seed Money call for 2019 | Research funding ]"

16NOV

[ BiodivERsA 2018-2019 Call: Biodiversity and its influence on animal, human and plant health | Research funding ]

Submission deadline (pre-proposals): 16 November 2018 (16:00 CET local time in Brussels) Scope of the Call: This call aims at supporting transnational research projects jointly addressing issues at the nexus of biodiversity and animal, human and/ or plant health across the different relevant spatial and temporal scales in an effort to support evidence-based decision-making. Projects ... Read more about "[ BiodivERsA 2018-2019 Call: Biodiversity and its influence on animal, human and plant health | Research funding ]"

19NOV

[ EUREKA SMART | Research funding ]

SMART is a flexible, industry-driven EUREKA Cluster program in Advanced Manufacturing. Its aim is to promote collaborative, international & close-to-market R&D&I projects. SMART organises a Call to submit R&D&I project proposals in the area of Advanced Manufacturing applications and technologies. Submission deadline: SMART 2nd Call deadline 19.11.2018 Who can apply: Consortium comprised of at least ... Read more about "[ EUREKA SMART | Research funding ]"

19NOV

[ Wellcome Trust - Collaborative Awards in Science | Research funding ]

The Wellcome Trust “Collaborative Awards in Science” support Basic and clinical research in any disciplines carried out by a team of researchers, working together on the most important scientific problems to improve health for everyone. Interdisciplinary projects across Science, Humanities and Social Science and Innovations teams are encouraged. Who can apply The PI must be ... Read more about "[ Wellcome Trust - Collaborative Awards in Science | Research funding ]"

23NOV

[ Brazilian-Swiss Joint Research Programme | Research funding ]

The Brazilian-Swiss Joint Research Programme (BSJRP) is aimed at researchers in Switzerland who wish to address specific research questions together with partners in Brazil. Submission deadline (pre-proposals): 23 November 2018 (5 pm Swiss local time; midnight Brasilia local time) Projects: Projects are thematically restricted as follows: a) Information and communications technology* b) Water related to ... Read more about "[ Brazilian-Swiss Joint Research Programme | Research funding ]"

29NOV

[British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy | Research Funding]

To improve the prevention and treatment of infectious disease, and to promote the appropriate and effective use of antimicrobial agents, the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) awards research grants and doctoral fellowships worldwide in the following areas of interest, as well as grants for short-term visits to the UK to institutions and individuals. RESEARCH ... Read more about "[British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy | Research Funding]"

29NOV

[ COST - European Cooperation in Science and Technology | Research funding ]

COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is an intergovernmental framework supporting transnational cooperation among researchers, engineers and scholars across Europe. COST Actions allow European researchers to jointly develop their own ideas in any science and technology field but do not fund the research itself. Multi- and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged. Deadline: the next collection ... Read more about "[ COST - European Cooperation in Science and Technology | Research funding ]"

30NOV

[ NWO | Scientific Exchange with the Netherlands ]

The Incidental Financial Support of the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) enables the invitation of foreign top-experts who make a substantive contribution to a scientific meeting in the Netherlands in the following disciplines: astronomy, computer science and mathematics. Funding: EUR 2’250 (should not exceed 25% of the total estimated budget). Eligible costs: travel and ... Read more about "[ NWO | Scientific Exchange with the Netherlands ]"

30NOV

[Government of Israel | Doctoral and Postdoctoral Scholarships 2019-2020]

The government of Israel offers scholarships to several countries including Switzerland to carry out doctoral and postdoctoral research at an Israeli university for up to 8 months (non renewable). Restrictions: Scholarships are not available for veterinary and medicine studies. Candidates should hold a BA or BSc degree or higher and be under the age of ... Read more about "[Government of Israel | Doctoral and Postdoctoral Scholarships 2019-2020]"

30NOV

[ THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS ]

Are you applying to one of the Company of Biologists’ journals – Development, Journal of Cell Science, Journal of Experimental Biology and Disease Models & Mechanisms? Are you an excellent graduate student or post-doctoral researcher of any nationality, working in the field of the journal to which you apply? Do you wish to make collaborative ... Read more about "[ THE COMPANY OF BIOLOGISTS | TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS ]"

30NOV

[ The Journal of European Ceramic Society | Mobility funding & Funding for Scientific Workshops ]

The Journal of European Ceramic Society (JECS) Trust supports: A: Scientific workshops or events for students/early stage researchers/high school teachers. Eligible costs: hire/use of facilities, consumables/admin costs, travel/subsistence costs for attendees, other. The sum requested can be up to 50% of the total budget. B: Visits by individual researchers to other laboratories within Europe for ... Read more about "[ The Journal of European Ceramic Society | Mobility funding & Funding for Scientific Workshops ]"

01DEC

[GEBERT RÜF STIFTUNG | VARIOUS PROGRAMMES]

The Gebert Rüf Stiftung (GRS) supports pre-competitive, applied research (at Swiss institutions of higher education) that seems too application-oriented for institutions of higher learning, and too far from the market for institutions that promote the transfer from research to application. GRS does NOT support purely fundamental research projects, the optimization of the already known, business-oriented ... Read more about "[GEBERT RÜF STIFTUNG | VARIOUS PROGRAMMES]"

01DEC

[ The Tom Wahlig Foundation - Funding for research on hereditary spastic paraplegias | Research funding]

The Tom Wahlig Foundation supports research projects on hereditary spastic paraplegias. Topics to be covered may be clinical, genetic or functional in nature. The primary focus does not have to be HSP, but a conceptual connection to the disease should be evident. Projects may represent self-contained small studies, or be intended to generate preliminary data ... Read more about "[ The Tom Wahlig Foundation - Funding for research on hereditary spastic paraplegias | Research funding]"

01DEC

[GEBERT RÜF STIFTUNG VARIOUS PROGRAMMES | Research Funding]

The Gebert Rüf Stiftung (GRS) supports pre-competitive, applied research (at Swiss institutions of higher education) that seems too application-oriented for institutions of higher learning, and too far from the market for institutions that promote the transfer from research to application. GRS does NOT support purely fundamental research projects, the optimization of the already known, business-oriented ... Read more about "[GEBERT RÜF STIFTUNG VARIOUS PROGRAMMES | Research Funding]"

01DEC

[ Osteology Foundation | Research Grants ]

Established in 2003 in Luzern, the Osteology Foundation promotes research, education and collaboration between universities and industry in the field of oral and maxillofacial tissue regeneration all over the world. The objective is to make new techniques and products available to practitioners quicker and with greater goal orientation. The Osteology Foundation funds clinical, pre-clinical and ... Read more about "[ Osteology Foundation | Research Grants ]"

01DEC

[ Fondation Pierre Mercier pour la Science | Research Funding ]

Fondation Pierre Mercier pour la Science supports: Original scientific basic, applied or clinical biomedical research; Projects aiming at remedying the imbalance caused by industrialization on ecology and health. Preference is given to projects with applications in the short and medium term. Research must be conducted for the most part in Switzerland. Who can apply: researchers ... Read more about "[ Fondation Pierre Mercier pour la Science | Research Funding ]"

01DEC

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]

What: Support to university-based, high-potential business cases from the Venture Kick programme with the aim of substantially accelerating their market entry. Support to proposals where a R&D or design boost can speed up the success of the deep tech business case. Your project MUST be: Already in the Venture Kick process Already approved by a ... Read more about "[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]"

01DEC

[ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - MDA Venture Philanthropy | Research funding ]

Aim: MDA Venture Philanthropy (MVP) is the Muscular Dystrophy Association's drug development program, which operates within MDA's Translational Research program. MVP is exclusively focused on funding the discovery and clinical application of treatments and cures for neuromuscular diseases. Adapting elements of the venture capital model, the MVP business plan is characterized by an emphasis on ... Read more about "[ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - MDA Venture Philanthropy | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[FIFTH NCCR CALL – DEADLINE FOR FULL PROPOSALS]

Aim: The National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR) programme seeks to promote innovative, top-tier research initiatives with a long-term perspective. NCCR research projects must be of national significance and promote the sustainable development of competence centres and structural capacities at higher education institutions. To this end, NCCR leaders, in collaboration with their Home Institutions ... Read more about "[FIFTH NCCR CALL – DEADLINE FOR FULL PROPOSALS]"

03DEC

[ 5th NCCR CALL – DEADLINE FOR FULL PROPOSALS ]

Aim: The National Centres of Competence in Research (NCCR) programme seeks to promote innovative, top-tier research initiatives with a long-term perspective. NCCR research projects must be of national significance and promote the sustainable development of competence centres and structural capacities at higher education institutions. To this end, NCCR leaders, in collaboration with their Home Institutions ... Read more about "[ 5th NCCR CALL – DEADLINE FOR FULL PROPOSALS ]"

03DEC

[ Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance | Research funding ]

The Elrha’s Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises Programme (R2HC) supports research projects that improve public health in humanitarian crises by strengthening the evidence base through data and evidence gathering. Proposals must aim at influencing the humanitarian policy and practice using the research findings. Secondary data collection projects will be considered. Clinical trials and the ... Read more about "[ Enhancing Learning and Research for Humanitarian Assistance | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[Cancer Aid Foundation | Research funding]

The Cancer Aid Foundation supports basic research, clinical research and proof of concepts leading to a clear clinical benefit for cancer patients. Supported research aims at finding innovative ways of improving prognosis, cure and therapy and focuses on treatments with minimal side effects and a high quality of life. Who can apply: scientists from universities ... Read more about "[Cancer Aid Foundation | Research funding]"

03DEC

[Fondation pour la lutte contre le cancer | Research funding]

Fondation pour la lutte contre le cancer aims at promoting and supporting projects, works or organizations in Switzerland related to the combat, prevention, research, treatment or alleviation of cancer diseases in general and leukæmia in particular. Who can apply: companies and individuals. Funding: the foundation has an annual budget of approximately CHF 280'000 for donations. ... Read more about "[Fondation pour la lutte contre le cancer | Research funding]"

03DEC

[Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering | Research funding]

The Wyss Center is a translational research center that accelerates the development of neurotechnology research into clinical solutions for human benefit. The Wyss Center welcomes informal inquiries, from anywhere in the world, about projects that could complement its existing programs and make full use of the Wyss center’s research platforms and human resources (e.g. neuroscientists, ... Read more about "[Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering | Research funding]"

03DEC

[ RIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER - Scientific Scholar Awards | Research funding ]

Aim: The Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer is announcing funds for approximately two Scientific Scholar awards to be allocated based on scientific merit. Two-year grants at $120,000 each, Scientific Scholar Awards are intended to assist promising laboratory and clinical scientists in pursuing a career as an independent investigator in ovarian cancer research. Duration: 2 years ... Read more about "[ RIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER - Scientific Scholar Awards | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[ RIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER - Pilot Study Awards | Research funding ]

Aim: The Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer is announcing funds for approximately twelve Pilot Study Program awards to be allocated based on scientific merit. One-year awards at $75,000 each, Pilot Study Program awards will support investigator-initiated projects in all areas of ovarian cancer research. In addition, projects designed to analyze data from already funded clinical ... Read more about "[ RIVKIN CENTER FOR OVARIAN CANCER - Pilot Study Awards | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - Discovery Research Grants | Research funding ]

Aim: Discovery Research Grants are awarded to independent, established investigators to accelerate progress toward understanding and treating neuromuscular disease. Discovery research includes the search for understanding the causes of disease, unraveling pathways involved in disease, identifying novel drug targets, and testing new strategies to treat disease. The goal for discovery research is to form a ... Read more about "[ MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION - Discovery Research Grants | Research funding ]"

03DEC

[ Muscular Dystrophy Association - Development Grants | Research funding ]

Aim: MDA Development Grants are awarded to senior postdoctoral researchers on the brink of becoming independent investigators and are intended as seed money to help launch the scientific programs of promising new neuromuscular disease researchers. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit hypothesis-driven applications on innovative research. Applications should directly relate to a disease in MDA’s ... Read more about "[ Muscular Dystrophy Association - Development Grants | Research funding ]"

07DEC

[ EUROGIA 2020 | Research funding ]

EUROGIA2020 is launching a new project call in collaboration with the European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan to encourage companies to participate in transnational collaborations to develop innovative industrial RD&D projects for low carbon energy technologies. The first call will be launched in September 2018 in five low carbon sector areas of common interest to ... Read more about "[ EUROGIA 2020 | Research funding ]"

10DEC

[BRIDGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]

Aim: 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 ... Read more about "[BRIDGE I RESEARCH FUNDING]"

15DEC

[ SAMS - National MD-PhD Program | Research Funding]

The SAMS and the Swiss National Science Foundation, with the support of private foundations and in collaboration with the Swiss School of Public Health, award each year a limited number of competitive MD-PhD scholarships. MD-PhD scholarships enable young physicians to complete a doctoral research training in natural sciences, public health sciences, clinical research or biomedical ... Read more about "[ SAMS - National MD-PhD Program | Research Funding]"

15JAN

[ BRANCO WEISS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ]

The Branco Weiss Fellowship (Society in Science) is a postdoctoral program for exceptionally qualified young researchers. The fellowship consists of a personal research grant that enables the fellows to work on their projects in all disciplines, at an academic institution of their choice anywhere in the world, for up to 5 years. The fellowship is ... Read more about "[ BRANCO WEISS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ]"

15JAN

[Congressi Stefano Franscini | Funding for conference, workshop, short courses]

The Congressi Stefano Franscini (CSF) is ETH Zurich’s conference platform located at Monte Verità, a beautiful hilltop overlooking Ascona and Lake Maggiore in Southern Switzerland (Ticino). The CSF gives researchers and university professors the opportunity to organize a 3-5 day international conference for 50-100 senior and junior researchers or a 3-day workshop for 25-30 participants ... Read more about "[Congressi Stefano Franscini | Funding for conference, workshop, short courses]"

01FEB

[BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FONDS | PHD FELLOWSHIPS & PHD/POSTDOC TRAVEL GRANTS]

PHD FELLOWSHIPS The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) awards PhD fellowships to outstanding junior scientists who wish to pursue an ambitious PhD project in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory in Europe (please read What we do and do not fund). Who can apply: Natural scientists who have obtained their diploma, MSc, BSc, or ... Read more about "[BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FONDS | PHD FELLOWSHIPS & PHD/POSTDOC TRAVEL GRANTS]"

01FEB

[ Ikea Foundation Switzerland - funding for prototypes, product development and events | Research funding ]

The Ikea Foundation Switzerland supports: Prototypes and product developments anywhere in the world Product and collection presentations at public exhibitions anywhere in the world Competitions (only if its programme is arranged by specialists and its results are judged by experts) Workshops and lectures (only if targeting students or treating topics relevant to students) Supported projects ... Read more about "[ Ikea Foundation Switzerland - funding for prototypes, product development and events | Research funding ]"

01FEB

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]

What: Support to university-based, high-potential business cases from the Venture Kick programme with the aim of substantially accelerating their market entry. Support to proposals where a R&D or design boost can speed up the success of the deep tech business case. Your project MUST be: Already in the Venture Kick process Already approved by a ... Read more about "[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]"

01FEB

[ Novartis Foundation | Research Projects ]

The purpose of the Novartis Foundation for Medical-Biological Research is to foster medical-biological science by means of financial support for research projects conducted at Swiss universities or research institutions in the field of medicine and medically oriented biology/biochemistry. Applicants must be senior researchers responsible for the research project (PI). Applicants must not have received a ... Read more about "[ Novartis Foundation | Research Projects ]"

04FEB

[ Julius Baer Foundation - Call for Proposals Recycling PLUS | Research Funding ]

The Julius Baer Foundation is interested in supporting the development of projects and programmes that present an innovative approach to recycling materials that makes good business sense. The Foundation sees its role not only as a donor but also as a partner that can offer the knowledge and experience of its employees, both at the ... Read more about "[ Julius Baer Foundation - Call for Proposals Recycling PLUS | Research Funding ]"

14FEB

[ Fondation Leducq | Collaborative research funding in cardiovascular and neurovascular disease ]

Fondation Leducq is a private charitable foundation, based in Paris, dedicated to improving human health through international efforts to combat cardiovascular and neurovascular disease. In support of this mission, Fondation Leducq has created the Transatlantic Networks of Excellence in Cardiovascular and Neurovascular Research Program, which promotes internationally collaborative basic, translational, and clinical research in cardiovascular ... Read more about "[ Fondation Leducq | Collaborative research funding in cardiovascular and neurovascular disease ]"

15FEB

[ Fritz Thyssen Foundation - Support of Projects | Research Funding ]

The Foundation supports projects at universities or non-profit research institutions in the following areas of support: History, Language & Culture The interdisciplinary field “Image–Sound–Language” State, Economy and Society Medicine and the Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary projects are also welcomed. Applications must have a clear connection to the German research system: German scientists working on the project, ... Read more about "[ Fritz Thyssen Foundation - Support of Projects | Research Funding ]"

28FEB

[British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy | Research Funding]

To improve the prevention and treatment of infectious disease, and to promote the appropriate and effective use of antimicrobial agents, the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) awards research grants and doctoral fellowships worldwide in the following areas of interest, as well as grants for short-term visits to the UK to institutions and individuals. PROJECT ... Read more about "[British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy | Research Funding]"

28FEB

[ Eurostars 2 | Research funding ]

The mission of Eurostars is the support of R&D-performing entrepreneurs, by initiating pan-european projects and co-funding their research activities, enabling them to compete interna-tionally and become leaders in their sector. Deadlines: 13.09.2018 28.02.2019 12.09.2019 Duration: the duration of the project may not exceed 36 months. Who can apply: To be eligible, the partnership must include ... Read more about "[ Eurostars 2 | Research funding ]"

28FEB

[ Fondation Botnar | Research and implementation funding ]

Fondation Botnar was established in Switzerland in 2003 with the core purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people in growing urban environments around the world. The foundation offers research and implementation funding on the following topics: Child and adolescent wellbeing in the areas of health, nutrition and education at the ... Read more about "[ Fondation Botnar | Research and implementation funding ]"

01MAR

[ EURIPIDES² - Research funding ]

EURIPIDES² is the EUREKA Initiative for Packaging & Integration of µDevices & Smart Electronic Systems. Submission deadlines: Autumn Call 2018: Deadline for Project Outline 24.09.2018 Spring Call 2019 - Synchronised call with EUREKA PENTA: 01.03.2019 Who can apply: Large companies, SMEs, Research centers and Universities How: Two-stages submission: Project Outlines (PO) can be submitted at ... Read more about "[ EURIPIDES² - Research funding ]"

01MAR

[ EUREKA PENTA | Research funding ]

PENTA targets trans-national innovation supporting National priorities in micro and nanoelectronics enabled systems and applications. Each year, PENTA organises a Call to submit R&D&I project proposals in the area of micro and nanoelectronic applications and technologies. Submission deadline: PENTA Call 4 deadline: 01.03.2019 Who can apply: Project consortia can be composed of representatives from large ... Read more about "[ EUREKA PENTA | Research funding ]"

18MAR

[ Jacobs Foundation - Postdoctoral fellowships | Fellowship funding ]

This is a globally competitive three-year fellowship program for early and advanced postdoctoral researchers to conduct independent research of international relevance To improve the learning, development and living conditions of children and youth or To contribute to one of the foundation’s thematic priorities: science of learning, early childhood and rural livelihoods. In any discipline, e.g. ... Read more about "[ Jacobs Foundation - Postdoctoral fellowships | Fellowship funding ]"

15APR

[ Osteology Foundation Full Proposal Deadline | Research Grants ]

Established in 2003 in Luzern, the Osteology Foundation promotes research, education and collaboration between universities and industry in the field of oral and maxillofacial tissue regeneration all over the world. The objective is to make new techniques and products available to practitioners quicker and with greater goal orientation. The Osteology Foundation funds clinical, pre-clinical and ... Read more about "[ Osteology Foundation Full Proposal Deadline | Research Grants ]"

25APR

[ Volkswagen Stiftung - World Knowledge – Structural Support for "Rare Subjects" | Research & Teaching Funding ]

The so-called "rare subjects" often represent a comprehensive, significant and future oriented canon of knowledge of high relevance for interdisciplinarity, internationality, and innovation. At the same time, these knowledge domains are often characterized by precarious structures inside the universities. With the programme World Knowledge, the Volkswagen Stiftung: welcomes proposals to strengthen "rare subjects" with a ... Read more about "[ Volkswagen Stiftung - World Knowledge – Structural Support for "Rare Subjects" | Research & Teaching Funding ]"

01MAY

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]

What: Support to university-based, high-potential business cases from the Venture Kick programme with the aim of substantially accelerating their market entry. Support to proposals where a R&D or design boost can speed up the success of the deep tech business case. Your project MUST be: Already in the Venture Kick process Already approved by a ... Read more about "[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]"

01JUN

[BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FONDS | PHD FELLOWSHIPS & PHD/POSTDOC TRAVEL GRANTS]

PHD FELLOWSHIPS The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) awards PhD fellowships to outstanding junior scientists who wish to pursue an ambitious PhD project in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory in Europe (please read What we do and do not fund). Who can apply: Natural scientists who have obtained their diploma, MSc, BSc, or ... Read more about "[BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FONDS | PHD FELLOWSHIPS & PHD/POSTDOC TRAVEL GRANTS]"

01JUN

[ Ikea Foundation Switzerland - funding for prototypes, product development and events | Research funding ]

The Ikea Foundation Switzerland supports: Prototypes and product developments anywhere in the world Product and collection presentations at public exhibitions anywhere in the world Competitions (only if its programme is arranged by specialists and its results are judged by experts) Workshops and lectures (only if targeting students or treating topics relevant to students) Supported projects ... Read more about "[ Ikea Foundation Switzerland - funding for prototypes, product development and events | Research funding ]"

04JUL

[VOLKSWAGEN STIFTUNG | Artificial Intelligence and the Society of the Future]

Launched in November 2017, this new initiative by the Volkswagen Stiftung supports novel project constellations and interdisciplinary cooperations in the social sciences and the engineering sciences; the integration of the humanities is welcome. Against the background of the current and emerging developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence, the Foundation wishes to support projects dealing ... Read more about "[VOLKSWAGEN STIFTUNG | Artificial Intelligence and the Society of the Future]"

07AUG

[ Wellcome Trust - Open Research Fund | Research Funding]

The Open Research Fund of the Wellcome Trust supports researchers who want to develop, pilot and evaluate innovative approaches to make health research open, accessible and reusable. To be eligible, you must propose to trial innovative tools, resources or ways of working and to evaluate the impact, benefits and risks of your work. Both new ... Read more about "[ Wellcome Trust - Open Research Fund | Research Funding]"

01SEP

[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]

What: Support to university-based, high-potential business cases from the Venture Kick programme with the aim of substantially accelerating their market entry. Support to proposals where a R&D or design boost can speed up the success of the deep tech business case. Your project MUST be: Already in the Venture Kick process Already approved by a ... Read more about "[ Gebert Rüf Stiftung - InnoBooster | Research funding ]"

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