Brain & Cognition: an Integrated Approach

General aims of the programme ‘Brain & cognition: an integrated approach’

The overall and most important aim of the programme ‘Brain & Cognition: an integrated approach’ is to promote research that uses an integrative approach. Within this framework, four specific goals are set:

1. Stimulation of excellent research;
2. Formation of (inter)national interdisciplinary networks;
3. Interdisciplinary education of high-potential junior investigators;
4. Contribution to new insights into neural substrates of human cognition.

Call for Interdisciplinary Education

To ensure high-quality research potential for the future, one needs to invest in talent at an early stage. The present Call for Interdisciplinary Education offers scientists the possibility to apply for a subsidy up to 20 k€, which allows the organization of interdisciplinary education activities, for instance, high-level summer schools. This is a very effective instrument to supply an inspiring scientific environment to young people but also to offer an opportunity for scientific staff to interact with distinguished researchers from abroad.

Who can apply

Senior scientists holding a doctor’s degree and employed by a Dutch university or other research institute recognized by NWO (as specified in the Regeling subsidieverlening NWO (2011) may apply.

What can be applied for

Applicants can apply for small grants which allow the organization of interdisciplinary education for master and PhD students, for instance high-level summer schools. Costs covered by the grant include actual costs of the organisation of the courses, travelling expenses for invited foreign (scientific) experts, and/or other activities that contribute to a good educational activity. You may apply for a budget with a maximum of € 20,000.

When can be applied

From 11 November 2008, applications can be submitted continuously until the end of the programme; there are no deadlines. The Call will be closed at an earlier stage if the available budget is exhausted.

To prevent disappointment, you are advised to contact us before submitting an application.

Extra Information

The educational activity is a one to two weeks lasting event which has to take place in the Netherlands.

Criteria

In evaluating the proposals, the programme committee will use the following criteria:

• Interdisciplinarity of the proposal and organizing research teams;
• Innovative potential;
• Scientific quality;
• Active participation of young researchers;
• Accessibility; the open character of the interdisciplinary education activity.

Procedure

This Call is published on 11 November 2008. After submission, applications are tested on technical admissibility. If necessary, applicants will be offered a chance to comply with these requirements on short notice. The programme committee will assess the proposals and take the decision on funding.

Committees

The composition of the programme committee, is published on the programme website www.nwo.nl/bcia.

Budget

A total budget of up to Euro 200,000 is available for this Call for Interdisciplinary Education. The budget for the entire programme ‘Brain & Cognition: an integrated approach’ amounts to M€ 7.5.

Financiers

The programme is funded by the NWO Divisions Earth and Life Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and ZonMw.

Contacts

• Dr. F.N. van Hasselt
  phone: +31 (0)70 344 09 03, e-mail: f.vanhasselt@nwo.nl
• Ms C. Modder
  phone: +31 (0)70 344 08 34, e-mail: c.modder@nwo.nl

Documentation for applying electronically