User Support Space Research

Line of action : Science for society
Secretariat : ALW
Apply : Yes, but at a later stage

Objective
NWO Division for the Earth and Life Sciences (ALW) is cooperating with the Netherlands Space Office (NSO) in the programme User Support Space Research. The aim of this programme is to provide support to researchers working in the Netherlands during the (preparation for) use of scientific infrastructure in space for the purpose of high quality research. The programme is open to excellent research in the areas of earth observation and planetary research. Possible research themes for earth observation are atmospheric research, water, solid earth and land processes, as well as interaction between all parts of the Earth system. The research theme for planetary research during the period 2012- 2016 is: planetary evolution and habitability.

Application

Who can apply

Researchers employed at: a) Dutch universities, NWO or KNAW institutes and NKI; or b) research institutes located in the Netherlands with an independent research aim without a profit motive, who cooperate in the proposed project with a partner stated under a). The main applicant should have a guaranteed appointment for the duration of the project.

A maximum of 1 application per researcher per year can be submitted.

Applications must comply with the criteria as stated in the guidelines for applying in this programme.

What can be applied for

Personnel costs (one position per research project; 1 PhD for 4 years or 1 postdoc for a
maximum of 3 years) and a maximum of k€ 50 for additional costs (material and/or
travel costs).

When can be applied

  • Closing date for the submission of preliminary proposals was 26 October 2011.
  • Closing date for the submission of full proposals was 7 December 2011, 11:59 hrs.

Extra Information

The Programme User Support Space Research 2012-2016 is being realised under the management of the Division for the Earth and Life Sciences (ALW).

Selection

Criteria

The assessment procedure is under the responsibility of the assessment committee appointed by the General Board of the Division for the Earth and Life Sciences (GBALW).

Procedure

See call for proposals.

Committees

See call for proposals.

Additional information

Budget

A total budget of 9.5 million euros is available for the period 2012-2016. For each annual a maximum of 1.9 million euros is available.

Financiers

Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW).

Contacts

Documentation

User Support Space Research | call for proposals
This document (PDF, 14 pages, in Dutch) contains the call for proposals for the User Support Programme Space Research.
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ALW User Support Space Research | programme document
This document (PDF, 7 pages, in Dutch) contains the programme document for the User Support Programme Space Research.
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last modified on 7 December 2011