East Kalimantan

East Kalimantan (EKP) aims to enhance and support long-term scientific cooperation in coastal zone research between research groups from Indonesia and the Netherlands. The geographical focus of the EKP is on the coastal areas of the Mahakam delta and the Berau region. In specific cases, if the research demands, the study of adjacent and related areas may be included as well. The scientific goals of the programme are outlined in the Programme Document.

The programme aims on research of interrelations between natural processes, variability, values and human induced environmental changes, institutions and management. For proper understanding of the dynamics of coastal systems and in search of modes for sustainable use of natural resources and services, a multi-disciplinary approach is needed, taking into account both the relationships between the different components of coastal systems, the socio-economical aspects which drive human activities and the role of governance.

The second call has been reopened for revised applications with a specific focus. See the full text of the Call and the Programme Document for details.

Who can apply

Proposals may be submitted by senior scientists of a Dutch university or research institute which is admitted by NWO, together with (an) Indonesian counterpart(s).

What can be applied for

• A proposal for a cluster may include two or three Netherlands’ positions (postdoc or PhD-student) and two or three Indonesian fellowships, divided over several projects.
• Research budget of max. € 12,500 per position.
• Budget for logistic facilities, ship rent.

See the Call for detailed information.

Criteria

• Relevant focus following the revised call
• Scientific quality and originality
• Added value of integration and multidisciplinarity of projects in clusters
• Feasibility
• International cooperation
• Relevance for development

Committees

EKP is supervised by a joint committee of the KNAW and WOTRO.

Budget

3,650,000 million Euro for five years.

Financiers

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), Foundation for the Advancement of Tropical Research (WOTRO), NWO Division Earth and Life Sciences (ALW), NWO Governing Board (AB).

Contacts

• Drs. B.J.H. Westerop (Bernard)
  phone: +31 (0)70 344 06 37, fax: +31 (0)70 381 90 33, e-mail: b.westerop@nwo.nl
• J. Stapel
  phone: +31 (0)20 551 08 69, email: johan.stapel@bureau.knaw.nl