Call for Applications: 2010 Short Visit & Exchange Grants
The European Neuroscience and Society Network is offering a number of Short Visits (up to 15 days) and Exchange Grants (from 15 days to 6 months). Projects must be related to the scientific objectives of the Programme and start during 2010. For more information about the ENSN please check the website or email ensn@lse.ac.uk.
Although we welcome applicants from all countries, priority will be given to applicants coming from and intending to visit laboratories in countries that financially support the Programme: Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Preference is given to short visit grant scholars or exchange grant scholars who co-fund or accept partial funding of their exchange stay.
Conditions of Eligibility a) Undertake work of high scientific quality on the ethical, legal and social implications of neuroscience and neurotechology. ***Please note that in most cases, general laboratory work in the neurosciences will not be eligible for funding.*** b) Apply to work in a European country other than the country of origin OR apply with a European country of origin. c) Intend to return to the institute of origin upon termination, so that the applicant's institute may also benefit from the broadened knowledge of the scientist d) Agree to acknowledge ESF in publications resulting from the grantee's work in relation to the Short Visit or Exchange Grant e) Provide a report on the activity within one month of the visit f) Applications from all scientists are welcome, but priority will be given to those early in their career.
Allowance Short Visit Grants are reimbursed on a per diem basis of 85 EUR plus actual travel expenses up to a travel expense maximum of 500 EUR. Exchange Grants are reimbursed on the basis of an allowance of 400 EUR per week plus actual travel expenses up to a maximum of 500 EUR. The grants do not cover health insurance, taxes, or retirement scheme contributions.
Application procedure Submissions must be made online to ensn@lse.ac.uk by January 12th, 2010 with all relevant materials attached. Please read theESF Guidelines for Grantsbefore submitting your application and ensure that your name and affiliation is present on all materials.
Short Visit Grant Applications should include the following information: - A cover sheet with your name, affiliation, and all contact information plus a list of materials attached. - A short description of the proposed project work (up to 250 words) with the aims of the visit - A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages maximum - Full address details of the prospective host(s) - Proposed starting date and duration - Estimated travel costs
Exchange Grant Applications should include the following information: - A cover sheet with your name, affiliation, and all contact information plus a list of materials attached. - A description of the proposed project work (up to 1000 words) with the aims and justification of the visit - A curriculum vitae of two A4 pages maximum, including a resume of research experience and a list of five most recent publications - A letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's work - A letter of acceptance from the host at the receiving institute - Full address details of the prospective host(s) - Details of the host's research facilities - Proposed starting date and duration - Estimated travel costs
Deadline Applications should be received by 17:00 Central European Time on 12 January 2010. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. It is expected that the outcome will be known by mid-February.
