Twinning - open call for proposals
Twinning aims to enhance networking activities between the research institutions of the Widening countries acting as coordinators and top-class leading counterparts at European Union level by linking it with at least two research institutions from two different Member States or Associated Countries. Therefore, building on the huge potential of networking for excellence through knowledge transfer and exchange of best practice between research institutions and partners. Twinning actions intend to help raise the research profile of the institution from the Widening country as well as the research profile of its staff including a special focus on strengthening the research management and administrative skills of the coordination institution from the Widening country.
Who can apply?
Researcher of any career stage and any research field. The research institution of the Widening coutry (i.e. Czech Republic) must participate as coordinator, and the consortium must be joined by at least two other advanced research institutions from two different Member States or Associated Countries.
Budget per project: 0,8-1,5 million €
Up to 100 projects are expected to be funded.
Reimbursement rate: 100%
Supported activities: knowledge exchange, mobility (fellowships), organization of seminars, workshops, conferences, development of joint R&I strategies, actions to improve project/support offices at the Widening institution, dissemination and exploitation, max. 30% of budget can be dedicated to research activities.
Duration of the project: Up to 3 years
Deadline: September 28, 2023
More information:
The Work Programme with details of this call is to be found here, relevant are pages 6-12 and 19-28.
Info day in the Technology Centre Prague (please register) - May 24, 2023, 10:00-14:00
Preparation of project proposal step by step (UCT Prague) - date to be announced
The Project Centre provides support during proposal preparation. Learn more on intranet.
Contact person Miroslava.Grunwaldt@vscht.cz.