European Research Council to re-launch Synergy Grants in 2018

The ERC Scientific Council decided to reinstate the Synergy Grant funding scheme in 2018.   The objective of the Synergy Grant is to enable a small group of principal investigators and their teams to bring together complementary skills, knowledge and resources in new ways, in order to jointly address research problems. In 2012 and 2013, […]


Call for Projects 2017

The Swiss Network for International Studies currently launches the call for projects 2017. Project grants are offered for pluri-disciplinary research projects in the field of international studies and range from CHF 100’00 to 300’000 over a two-year period. Collaborations with international and non-governmental organisations are considered as a clear asset. Thematically, project proposals can be […]


Research and innovation as drivers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Research and innovation are important factors in reducing poverty and global risks. In collaboration with KFPE the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), held a second research fair on 9 November in Bern.   The 2016 Research Fair was an opportunity for exchange between science, policy, and practice on the implementation of the 2030 […]


BioWin Day 2016

On occasion of the BioWin Day, an international networking event, the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) organises a matchmaking event. This matchmaking event offers you the chance to meet potential partners in pre-arranged face-to-face meetings and to establish new cooperation in research, technology transfer and business. More Information & Registration Schlagwörter: BioWin Day, EEN


Working on an ERC Consolidator Grant Proposal?

Register for our Applicants Trainining!   During this training, you will get information and tips on the different parts of the application. Participants are expected to work on a submission to the open Consolidator Grant call (deadline 9 February 2017) and be familiar with the information contained in the Work Programme and Information for Applicants. […]



How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Horizon 2020

28-03-2017, 08:30–12:30 in Bern The aim of this half-day course is to train researchers, research managers and research support services in writing professional and competitive proposals for Horizon 2020. The course describes the relevance of Horizon 2020 to EU policies, the common problems in proposal writing and the success criteria for proposals. The course provides […]


EuroNanoForum 2017- Save the Date

Meet the researchers, entrepeneurs and investors who are shaping the future of nanotechnologies and advanced materials.   EuroNanoForum 2017 will focus on how nano and materials technologies can strengthen competitiveness across all European industries. The discussion will also extend to framework conditions such as standards, regulations, and safety issues. The programme will include sessions on […]



Call for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions „Research and Innovation Staff Exchange“ (RISE) now Open

The RISE funding scheme fosters staff exchange between the academic and the non-academic sectors and between European and non-European countries. The RISE funding scheme is bottom-up, meaning there are no topics predefined by the European Commission. RISE projects are carried out within the framework of a consortium involving 3 or more partners. Organisations actively involved […]