Call for Proposals: Collaborative Research Grants Programme 2024

Deadline: 30 April 2024

The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) is accepting proposals for the Collaborative Research Programme (CRP), a dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest.

Aims

The programme aims to:
- stimulate collaborative research between ICGEB Member States and with the ICGEB Component laboratories
- promote the training of young scientists
- facilitate the creation of appropriate research facilities
The programme provides support for original research projects in basic life sciences, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology, and bioenergy.

Funding Information

The maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is Euro 25,000.
An important element of successful applications is the feasibility of the proposed project within the designated time-frame (maximum 36 months)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for CRP – ICGEB Research Grant proposals should hold positions at Universities or Research Institutes in any of the Member States.
International collaboration is an essential feature of all ICGEB grants and must be fully integrated into the project. Active collaboration with ICGEB Research Groups is welcome.
Investigating groups are not eligible to submit applications:
- if previously awarded projects have not been evaluated and satisfactorily concluded;
- if the University or Research Institute of the Principal Investigator is based in Italy.
A proposal can only be re-submitted once.

For more information, visit ICGEB.