FinCEAL Project Preparatory Funding Second Call Open now!

June 3, 2014

FinCEAL launches the second call for project preparatory funding, 3rd June - 15th August 2014.

FinCEAL has launched the second round of project preparatory funding for research institutions in Finland applying for European Union research funding. The purpose of the preparatory funding is to offer support to applicants based in Finnish institutions who are in the mid or late stage in the process of preparing an application for research funding from Horizon 2020, ERA-NET or the EuropeAid funding schemes. Other EU funding instruments can also be considered applicable if the applicant is able to clearly demonstrate the relevance of the project in relation to FinCEAL thematic areas and regions. FinCEAL does not support application preparation for national funding instruments. The maximum granted amount is 5000€.

The funds are targeting applications relevant to FinCEAL regional and thematic areas, which are:

•Africa: Food Security, Health, Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Information Society;

•LAC: Bioeconomy, Health, Biodiversity and Climate Change, Renewable Energy and ICT for Societal Challenges.

The Call is open from 3rd June to 15th August 2014. More information on the Call and Application Form.

Interested applicants are invited to join a Virtual Info Session held via Adobe Connect Pro on Tuesday 17th June from 2PM to 3PM. Please register for the Info Session by 16th June here.