There is a month left for this exciting opportunity. This a second, and informal reminder, that the Carleton University-São Paolo Public Science Funding Foundation (FAPESP) opportunity closes 31 October. This is an exciting opportunity made possible by Carleton University’s OVPRI agreeing to sponsor 4 collaboration projects (each worth $10,000 and FAPESP will sponsor their project recipients with the same amount). The competition is internal to Carleton University and FAPESP.
It is important to note that FAPESP provides supplemental funds to ongoing projects to support internationalization of the research. Browse the database of funded projects to find eligible counterparts. There is an expectation that the exchange will be reciprocal, i.e. peers of equal status. Also, that this initial collaboration will lead to further larger consortium proposals. As the forms need several signatures from the FAPESP PIs and or co-PIs, please start this process early.
Opportunity
The SPRINT program aims to promote the advancement of scientific research in all disciplines through the engagement of researchers affiliated with research institutions in the State of São Paulo of existing funded research with researcher partners abroad. The mobility grants are to encourage the internationalization of FAPESP’s funded projects. Proposals need to be in partnership with researchers whose institutions have a current agreement with FAPESP.
Deadline
- October 31, 2016
Eligibility Requirements from CARLETON
- All full-time faculty of any professorial rank (Assistant, Associate, Full). Applications from Adjunct Research Professor will be considered in exceptional cases.
- Proposals must aim to respect the principle of reciprocity with regard to academic qualifications of those who will take part in the exchange activities.
Eligibility of research partners in the State of São Paulo
- Research partners in the state of São Paulo should observe the requirements of items 3.1 and 7.1 of FAPESP call namely
- Principal Investigators of ongoing research projects funded by FAPESP within the following FAPESP funding lines: Regular Research Awards, Thematic Projects, Young Investigators, Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers (CEPIDs/RIDCs), Public Education Research Program, Research in Public Policies, and Research Partnership for Technological Innovation (PITE). Co-Principal Investigators of ongoing Thematic Projects, CEPIDs/RIDCs and PITEs are also eligible to apply.
- Eligibility for the exchange activities within the scope of this Call: Eligible team members of the related ongoing research award described above in item 3, when previously defined in the ongoing research project as:
- Principal or Co-Principal Investigators;
- Associated Researchers affiliated to Higher Education and Research Institutions in the State of São Paulo.
- Associated Researchers who are Post-doctoral fellows must have an ongoing FAPESP fellowship during the planned exchange mission.
Funding Available
- A total of four grants will be funded up to $10,000 in Canada with a further $10,000 awarded to the Brazilian partner for 24-month projects. The grants are intended to fund research to be conducted during 2017 and 2018.
How to Apply
Submissions require a Research Proposal with a maximum of five (5) pages of scientific content, written jointly by the Principal Investigator at Carleton University and the Principal Investigator of the Host Institution in the State of São Paulo and the. The research proposal must be submitted in English, however the abstract will be translated in the cover-form. One copy of the Research Project must be sent to FAPESP and another (identical) copy to Carleton University.
Downloadable forms:
See links at end of the annoucement for a) Proposal form, b) researcher registration form, c) budget and d) worksheet and for guidance on developing a 4 page CV
Furthermore, a Letter of Agreement, which may be delivered after the notification of results of this Call for Proposals and before the grant agreement signature, between the Partner Institution and the Higher Education and Research Institution in the State of São Paulo to which the PI from São Paulo is affiliated establishing how Intellectual Property rights, confidentiality, and publications will be treated jointly, in observance of the policies of each funding Party, considering SPRINT item 8
Note: All proposals sent to FAPESP and to Carleton University that are not accompanied by the mandatory document for analysis will be returned.
- The Research Project Proposal must include the following:
- A substantive description of the exchange activities, emphasizing their relevance. The proposal must state clearly how the exchange activities to be carried out will contribute to the ongoing research project funded by FAPESP and to the research being carried by the partner researcher abroad;
- A timeline for each specific exchange mission, considering the limit of missions and funding established in this Call;
- Performance indicators for the planned activities;
- A description of each candidate’s contribution to the mission, explaining their expertise to carry out the foreseen activities;
- Foreseen actions that will add to the impact of the exchange for the Partner Institution and for the Host Institution in the State of São Paulo, e.g. by means of seminars, short courses and visits to other institutions that carry out research activities in cognate areas;
All questions from Carleton University researchers regarding this Call for Proposals should be directed to Heloise Emdon, Manager, International Projects, x8358, or email: heloise.emdon@carleton.ca. As the forms need to have several signatures from the FAPESP PIs and or co-PIs, please start this process early.
Carleton University submissions can only be accepted via email to Gabriela Moreno. To be considered valid, application documents must be submitted to both Carleton University and FAPESP by their respective researchers. FAPESP applicants must adhere to the FAPESP guidelines and submit all required documents to FAPESP. Applications submitted to only one of the institutions will be excluded from consideration.
Final results will be announced on the FAPESP website. Carleton International will communicate the results to Carleton researchers.
Useful links
- CURO’s original announcement on July 26, 2016
- Submission package will consist of the following
(Downloadable application form and attachments) - Template research Proposal Form (3rd Edition/2016)
- Research proposal narrative (guidance for the proposal in 2 above)
- Researcher Registration Forms
- CV Summaries (maximum of 4 pages each)
- Budget Form (for Carleton Researchers)
- Budget Form (for partner)
- Worksheets listing the candidates for the exchange mission
- Letter of agreement – may be delivered after the notification of results of this Call for Proposals and before the grant agreement signature
Carleton-specific requirements:
- SPRINT – Sprint Call for Proposals – 3rd Edition/2016
- Specific requests for proposals submissions from researchers of CARLETON UNIVERSITY
- A list of all FAPESP funded projects and research partners
- SPRINT – Carleton agreement
Disclaimer
This 2nd notice is abbreviated and contains links (call it a cheat sheet) to complete the application. If you are applying make sure you follow the complete instructions that are posted here and here).