NSERC and NSC in Taiwan - concurrent calls for proposals for joint research projects

Call for proposals. Applications must include an OR-5 Form and are to be submitted to Annette in the Office of Research by April 8, 2010. NSERC and the National Science Council (NSC) in Taiwan have issued concurrent calls for proposals to support joint research projects in priority areas conducted by teams from Canada and Taiwan.Research proposals must include the participation of a Canadian industrial partner or government organization, and will be evaluated on their scientific quality and relevance. Canadian scientists will apply through NSERC’s Strategic Project Grants Program while their Taiwanese counterparts will apply to NSC’s Global Partnership Programs– National Priority S&T .In 2010, the agencies are inviting joint project proposals in the following areas: Advanced Communications and Management of Information; Biomedical Technologies; and Sustainable Energy Systems (Production, Distribution and Utilization).These priority areas include specific research topics outlined in the Strategic Project Grants Target Area Descriptions.NSERC has not reserved funds for applications related to international Concurrent Calls. However, funding is available on a competitive basis within the regular budget of the Strategic Project Grants program. The number of joint projects selected for funding and the total amount awarded will strongly depend on the number and quality of projects submitted. The agencies expect balanced scientific contributions and cooperation in joint projects.For more information please refer to the Strategic Project Grants Program Description and the Detailed Application Instructions. Annette Clarke,Grants Officer,Office of Vice-President (Research),University of Guelph.519-824-4120 x56927