Funding opportunities for international collaborations NEF 2018 18 April 2018

What levels of funding are out there? PRACTICAL INFORMATIVE What levels of funding are out there? Where to find funding? What to keep in mind? Four potential funding opportunities Two at Cardiff University Two at Royal Academy of Engineering Applications practice in groups

Country to Country European UK Levels of funding Country to Country European UK

Specific calls or grants for projects in developing countries Levels of funding Country to Country Specific calls or grants for projects in developing countries

Levels of funding 6 types of funding strategies European funding 6 types of funding strategies Aim to bring an improvement for EU citizens and businesses regional & urban development, employment & social inclusion, agriculture & rural development, maritime & fisheries policies, research & innovation and humanitarian aid. https://europa.eu/

Levels of funding European funding http://ec.europa.eu

Levels of funding UK https://www.ukri.org/

UK funding- Energy Programme Levels of funding UK funding- Energy Programme https://epsrc.ukri.org/

Where to search for funding?

Where to search for funding? Country to country EU UK http://newtonslist.crdfglobal.org/funding-organizations http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/h2020-sections www.researchprofessional.com and http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/International/funding-and-opportunities/Pages/default.aspx

What to keep in mind?

What to keep in mind? EU funding- Horizon 2020 Excellent Science ERC MSCA FET Research Infrastructures Leadership in Enabling & Industrial Technologies (LEIT) ICT Space NMP (Nanotechnology, Materials & Processes) Factories of the Future, Energy Efficient Buildings Biotechnology, Sustainable Industry Processes Societal Challenges Climate Challenge Food Challenge Energy Challenge Transport Challenge Health Challenge Security Challenge Society Challenge High-risk, high gain, fundamental science Individual training fellowships Occasional Country specific calls

Any nationality can apply but project must be hosted in an EU country What to keep in mind? EU funding- Horizon 2020 Any nationality can apply but project must be hosted in an EU country Opp for all levels, can apply for ERC at new inst

EU funding- Horizon 2020 - Fellowships What to keep in mind? EU funding- Horizon 2020 - Fellowships Any nationality PhD holder or 4 years of full-time research work Excellent researcher Cannot be living in a host country for longer than 12 months in the last three years before a submission deadline European Fellowship (EF) KEY FEATURES 1 Host Institution Duration: 12-24 months Global Fellowship (GF) KEY FEATURES 1 Host Institution in Europe & 1 Partner Institution outside Europe Outgoing phase of 12-24 months & Mandatory 12 month return phase

What to keep in mind? UK funding The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) is a £1.5 billion fund announced by the UK Government in late 2015 to support cutting-edge research that addresses the challenges faced by developing countries. 

What to keep in mind? UK funding www.Universities.UK

Newton Fund Work with partner countries (India, Latin America, Brazil) strengthening partner country science and innovation capacity and unlocking further funding to support this work. Part of the UK’s official development assistance (ODA). http://www.newtonfund.ac.uk/

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4 upcoming funding applications to work on Part 2 4 upcoming funding applications to work on

Practical Global Challenge Research Fellowship Africa Prize GCRF Small Projects GCRF top-up Awards Africa Prize Frontiers of Engineering for Development

GCRF via Cardiff University Scholarship to visit Cardiff University. Between 2 and 6 months – up to £25,000. Focused workshop funds, to build relationships and formulate shared research agendas – up to £10,000. Small project funds up to £50,000. Money to be spent by 31st of July 2018. Deadline – asap.

GCRF via Cardiff University Eligibility Does the project address the economic development and welfare of the country in question?  Is there a development need that this project or activity will address?   How would this project or activity be applied in the country? What would the impact of my project or activity be, and who would benefit?  How does my project or activity contribute to sustainable development?  Would this lead to a reduction in poverty in a developing country? Money to be spent by 31st of July 2018. Deadline – asap.

Africa Prize RAE Encourages talented sub- Saharan African engineers, from all disciplines, to develop local solutions to challenges in their communities.

Africa Prize RAE The winner will receive £25,000, and three runners-up with receive £10,000 each. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must have developed (or co-developed), or be in the process of developing (or co-developing) a new technological innovation. Applicants should have the ambition to take a leading role in creating a new business to commercialise this innovation. The submission deadline is 4pm GMT on 23 July 2018.

Frontiers of Engineering for Development RAE Seed cord funding – up to £20,000 Eligibility Criteria The two primary applicants must have been participants from the most recent Frontiers of Engineering for Development Symposium. The project must be interdisciplinary The lead applicant must be hosted in a UK university The Circular Economy, London, UK, 30 April - 2 May 2018 Nominate yourself online and check eligibility https://www.raeng.org.uk/policy/international-policy-and-development/gcrf-international-development/frontiers-of-engineering-for-development/getting-invited Symposium: Be 5-20 years post-doctorate, or have equivalent experience in industry Have an established interest in engineering for international development purposes, or be keen to apply existing work to combat global challenges Have the potential to be a future leader of the engineering community The project must comply with the ODA requirements The project must be interdisciplinary Pre-existing collaborations are NOT eligible The lead applicant must be hosted in a UK university

Split in 4 groups According to funding opportunity that interest you the most 1.Global Challenge Research Fellowship 2. GCRF Small Projects & GCRF top-up Awards 3. Frontiers of Engineering for Development symposium & Seed Corn funding 4. Africa Awards

RAE funding 1. https://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes/international-research-and- collaborations/africa-prize/how-to-apply https://www.raeng.org.uk/publications/other/africa-prize-guidance-notes- (1) & 2. https://www.raeng.org.uk/policy/international-policy-and- development/gcrf-international-development/frontiers-of-engineering-for- development/upcoming-symposia & https://www.raeng.org.uk/policy/international-policy-and-development/gcrf- international-development/frontiers-of-engineering-for-development/seed- funding

Help European Commission Participant Portal UK Research Office Brexit information https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/home.html www.ukro.ac.uk/ ERC website – past and current projects CORDIS – past and current MSCA IFs https://cordis.europa.eu/home_en.html https://erc.europa.eu/ EURAXESS (support for international researchers) https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/