Based on the results of the mapping process and the feedback from participants of an Information Day on 19 February 2014 the Leading House Basel has further developed its outlines for 2013 – 16 entailing:
1) to give preference to a regional approach and to include by that the following geographical areas:
- French Speaking countries in Western Africa with
Senegal and Cameroun and linking to the RESCIF engineering network - Ghana and its developed higher education system
- Eastern Africa with Kenya and Uganda
- South Eastern African region with Zambia and Mozambique
2) To focus on institutional hotspots in the designated partner countries
Call for kick-starting projects – OPEN
The funding line to finance kick-start activities with partners in Africa intends to incentivize and further collaboration between Swiss and African researchers by focusing on the following kick-starting instruments
1) Exchange visits 2) Joint seminars 3) Joint Workshops
Financial volume:
Financial Volume:
For the period of 2013 – 16, a total of CHF 480’000 is available for kick-start projects. Individual applications shall not exceed the amount of CHF 10’000.
Swiss researchers can apply for travel grants (flight costs up to CHF 1’500) as well as for daily allowances for incoming researchers on the basis of current SNSF rates.
The Swiss – African kick-start funding is complimentary to all other funding sources in Switzerland.
Timeline:
Researchers are invited to submit project ideas by 30 April 2014 by using the application form [DOC/90 KB] (Please send your application in electronic form to dorina.kuehner-at-unibas.ch). Project proposals will be evaluated by external experts, selection based on scientific merit. Depending on visa requirements, first projects may start any time after May 2014. When sending your project ideas please share with us your institutional contacts in the region of your choice.
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