Application for Grants and Activities

!!! NEW !!! – GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

Please note that as of 1st September 2015, applications for Science Meetings, Short Visits and Exchange Grants shall be sent through the following contact :

Timothy H.DruittE-Mail
CNRS -OPGCUniversité Blaise PascalObservatoire de Physique du Globe de Clermont-FerrandLaboratoire Magmas et VolcansClermont-FerrandFrance

The guidelines for each type of grant remain valid, please refer to these for the content of your application. The Programme Steering Committee (or a subgroup) will decide on your application and will be responsible for all financial and reporting matters. You will be contacted directly in due course concerning the outcome of your application.

Science Meetings

Applications should be submitted online at least 3 months before the planned starting date of the event.

For further detailed information about eligibility, assessment, participation and recording, funding, ESF visibility, procedure, administration and reporting, please see the Guidelines for proposers and awarded organisers.

Short Visit Grants (up to 15 days)

Short Visit Grant applications should include the following information:

- A short description of the proposed project work, or practical course to be attended (up to 250 words) with the aims of the visit
- A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages maximum
- Full address details of the prospective host(s) or full details of the practical course.
- Proposed starting date and duration
- Estimated travel costs

Further information on payment procedures, reporting, ESF financial rules for the reimbursement of travel costs etc. can be found in the Guidelines for Grants

Exchange Grants (from 2 weeks to 6 months)

 

Exchange Grant applications should include the following information:

- A description of the proposed project work (up to 1000 words) with the aims and justification of the visit
- A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages maximum, including a resume of research experience and a list of five most recent publications
- A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's work
- A letter of acceptance from the host at the receiving institute
- Full address details of the prospective host(s)
- Details of the host's research facilities
- Proposed starting date and duration
- Estimated travel costs

Further information on payment procedures, reporting, ESF financial rules for the reimbursement of travel costs etc. can be found in the Guidelines for Grants