Funding for the preparation of major research projects

The call is addressed to scientists requiring temporary support for preparing a major grant application within a strategic field of the university. A maximum of CHF 50,000 can be applied for as a grant.

Who can apply?

• Members of groups I and II of the University of Basel who are preparing a major grant proposal as responsible PI or coordinator (NCCR, ERC, Horizon 2020 coordination).
• Researchers who need support to realize a promising interdisciplinary project idea, e.g. for a SNSF Sinergia application.

Purpose of support

• Salary for a collaborator
• Means for an exemption
• Project-relevant material resources

Deadlines for applications

• 1 February 2021 and 1 September 2021
• in well-founded cases (e.g. short-term calls) applications can be submitted at any time upon contacting the Research Office

Relevant documents for applications

• Call for applications
• Information sheet strategic research projects
• Guidelines
• Policies

Funding of activities of university research networks

Recognized university research networks can apply for contributions to carry out specific scientific activities at any time.