Short Visits
The purpose of short visits offered by NinE is to encourage networking between scientists with a focus on developing an integrated quantification of nitrogen fluxes in Europe. To be considered suitable for funding, applications should match one or more of the Programme’s objectives. Depending on the progress in NinE in integrating the science of nitrogen issues, later calls may also include focus on specific gaps in understanding.
Application procedure
The deadlines for submission of applications are 15 January, 15 May and 15 October each year.
Application forms should be submitted online Application Form
Applicants should be prepared to complete online:
- details of their own institute and of their host’s institute (address, contact details)
- the title of their planned project
- planned starting date of visit and duration (in weeks)
- estimated travel costs (maximum 500 EUR).
Please note that the online system will allow applications for a maximum of 15 days. If you wish to undertake a visit of more than 15 days, please use the Exchange Grant application form.
Applicants will also need to have ready to upload a document (.pdf or .doc format, not exceeding 5MB) with the following information:
- A short description (approx. 250 words) of the proposed project work and the aim of the visit
- the NinE objectives to which this visit is relevant
- A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Evaluation of applications
The evaluation of applications will be coordinated by the Grants sub-committee of the NinE Scientific Steering Committee, which will make recommendations for approval by the SSC. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:
a) Undertake work applicable to NinE
b) Apply to stay in a European country other than the country of origin
c) Return to the institute of origin upon termination, so that the applicant’s institute may also benefit from the broadened knowledge of the visiting scientist.
d) The scientific quality of the project and its relevance for achieving NinE aims
e) The CV of the applicant and the scientific quality of the hosting group
Priority will be given to applicants who come from or intend to visit countries that financially support the Programme (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom). Priority will be give to applications where both the origin and the host institute are located in countries supporting the programme.
Level of support
ESF Short Visit Grants are reimbursed on a per diem basis of 85 EUR plus actual travel expenses up to a maximum of 500 EUR. Payment of the grant is subject to the submission of a final scientific report, original travel tickets and a signed host statement form(s), and to approval of the report by the NinE Steering Committee. Reports should normally be submitted within one month of completion of the visit.
Acknowledgement of support
Grantees must acknowledge the support of the ESF NinE Research Networking Programme in publications resulting from their work in relation to Short Visit or Exchange Grants.
