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The Research and Development Authority Weekly 28.03.2017 
For additional funding opportunities and more calls for proposals
go to "Approaching deadlines" table. 

 

Passover Vacation: The RDA offices, along with the entire University, will be closed during the Passover holiday Between April 10 to April 17, 2017
 
 
 
Strategic Research Program -  Development of scientific and technological infrastructures - 2017 in the field of:  The preparedness of the Israeli population for earthquakes
For a list of topics, please see here.

RDA  Deadline: June 4, 2017
 
MOST on-line submissions are complex and you are requested to inform RDA ASAP if you are planning to submit a proposal.  
 
RDA  Contact:Eti Hechet-Vazana   Tel: 64 72437
 

 

 
 
 
Strategic Research Program - Development of scientific and technological infrastructures - 2017 in the field of: Space

Topics include:
  • Observations from space to the Earth
  • Development of equipment, components, sub-assemblies and systems for spacecraft platforms and ground segments supporters in Space
  • Observations from space into the depths of the universe
RDA  Deadline: June 14, 2017
 
MOST on-line submissions are complex and you are requested to inform RDA ASAP if you are planning to submit a proposal. 

RDA  Contact:Eti Hechet-Vazana   Tel: 64 72437

 

 
 
 
Update - Please note new deadlines for NSF-BSF Calls for Proposals in Earth Sciences.

BSF- NSF joint funding program with the Division of Earth Sciences (EAR), in the Directorate for Geo-sciences (GEO), Earth Sciences core programs.
 
Applications may be submitted from July 24, 2017:
  • Geophysics 
  • Petrology and Geochemistry 
  • Tectonics
Applications are welcome at any time:
  • Geobiology and Low-Temperature Geochemistry –. 
  • Geomorphology and Land Use Dynamics Hydrologic Sciences 
  • Sedimentary Geology  
 
RDA Contact: Galia Chelets Tel: 64 72436  

 

 
 
NIH - Integration and Validation of Emerging Technologies to Accelerate Cancer Research

The goal is to support research projects offering new technical capabilities for cancer research and clinical oncology. Proposals must address one of the following:
  •  Enhanced experimental and analytical capabilities addressing complexities of cancer development
  • New capabilities advancing precise clinical diagnosis of cancer patients
  •  Novel predictive ex vivo and/or in silico modeling approaches
  •  New technologies/approaches to improve biospecimen and data quality
Call Details
 
Early consultation with RDA staff is essential - If you consider yourself a candidate or if you have collaborators, please update us at least one month prior to the cycle's deadline. Interested parties must register – with the assistance of RDA– era commons.

RDA Deadline: April 30, 2017
RDA Contact: Danna Rapaport Tel: 64 77748

 

 
 
US Department of Defense/DARPA – Strategic Technologies Office (STO)
 
DARPA is seeking the unique use and/or development of technologies that will give American forces an advantage in battlefield situations.
Proposers are strongly encouraged to submit a one page executive summary (via the DARPA website) prior to formal proposal abstracts or full proposals.
  
Call details - STO 2017-18 Call 
 
Deadline: Open for 1 year until 21 March 2018
RDA Contact: Danna Rapaport  Tel: 64 77748

 

 
 
Keren Manof has issued a call for proposals aimed at improving the safety, hygiene, and health of the worker in the workplace
 
Through Keren Manof, the National Insurance Institute finances activities to increase safety and health in the workplace.  Funding may be requested for the development or the design of a comprehensive solution that reduces risks to employees, in any branch of employment
 
For those interested in submitting a proposal:
  • Please notify Tal Rafaely of the RDA as soon as possible of your intentions, as specific documents are required to submit the proposal
  • The RDA is in discussion with the Foundation regarding the  Research Agreement. In the event of a final agreement between the sides,  approved proposals will be activated.
 
RDA Deadline:  April 06, 2017 (Actual deadline after Passover holiday vacation)
RDA Contact:Tal Refaely  Tel: 64 77709

 

 
 
March of Dimes Research Grants 2018 - Letter of Intent

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. This encompasses basic biological processes governing differentiation and development involving both human and animal model systems, genetics and genomics of these processes, clinical studies, reproductive health and environmental toxicology.

RDA Deadline: April 24, 2017
RDA Contact: Danna Rapaport Tel: 64 77748

 

 
 Gerda Henkel Foundation Regular Programs

Support is primarily provided for the historical humanities, in particular to support research projects in the fields of Archaeology, Art History, Historical Islamic Studies, History of Law, History of Science, Prehistory and Early History.

RDA deadline: June 11, 2017
RDA contact: Lori Liss Tel: 64 72435

 

      
 
EuroNanoForum 2017
 
EuroNanoForum is the main EC organized event in the realm of nano materials and production (NMP) and the strucuture of the  program is parallel to the structure of the calls for proposals.
This year’s event will be held in Valletta, Malta, June 21 – 23. When the draft of the next calls is available, RDA will be in touch with BGU's NMP community to evaluate the potential of participating.
 
 
If you are interested in hearing more about the event, please contact:
 
Contact: Arnie Schlissel Tel: 64 77756 or Lori Liss Tel: 64 72435 

 

 
 
Invitation for nominations for the competition Falling Walls Lab World 2017
 
Please note change in date of selection of candidates to represent Israel - 22 June, 2017
 
Researchers in all fields of science and research are invited to apply to the science and innovation competition Falling Walls Lab World 2017, taking place, this year, in Berlin, between 8-9 November 2017, in cooperation with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Space, the National Academy of Sciences and the World Organization Falling Walls. 
For more information, please see here Falling Walls Lab World 2017
 
Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2017 until 12:00.
RDA Contact: Eti Hechet-Vazana  Tel: 64 72437

 

 
  
The United States-Israel Educational Foundation - scholarship program for post-doctoral American researchers. Exchange Program between Israel and the United States.
 
The Foundation plans to grant eight postdoctoral fellowships to American researchers who will study in Israel during the academic years 2018-2019 or 2019-2020. The selected researchers will receive Fulbright scholarships of $40,000 ($20,000 per year), in addition to a grant from the host institution.
 
You  are encouraged to alert your American researcher partners in the United
States that they may bring this program to the attention of young researchers
in their institution .
 
Deadline: August 1, 2017            
 
Information on the program and instructions for submitting applications can be found on the Foundation's website.
 
For further information, please contact the program manager, Mr. Imri Greenberg- 
Phone: 03-5172131  Email: [email protected]

 

For more information regarding financial guidelines and points of contact, click the following link:  

 

 
The Chief of Science at the Ministry of Health is organizing an event on Systems Medicine Awareness

The event is part of MOH activity in the CASyM European network.

When: April 23, 2017 , 09:00-15:00
Where: David Lupati conference room, Weizmann Institute

Save the date announcement (attached the file
Registration (participation is free)

More details – Dr. Ayelet Zamir

 

 
E-Rare Workshop on Data Sharing & Harmonization 
 
E-Rare is organizing a workshop on data sharing and harmonization in order to better foster the process of sharing and harmonization as well as to allow open discussion on further needs. E-Rare has gathered top specialists in the field who will present not only the latest update on the state-of-the-art but also available tools, including hands-on practical session. This workshop will be organized back to back to the RD-Connect, NeurOmics and EURenOmics meeting.

The conference sessions will be composed of plenary sessions, round table discussions, and hands-on-sessions to discuss the following topics:
  •  Application of the data sharing policies and recommendations by the researchers 
  •  Data sharing and harmonization tools and platforms 
  • Integrating, tools, platforms and patients participation: what is desirable and how to get there? 
  • "Hands on" experience
When: 3-4, May 2017
Where: Berlin, Germany (Ramada hotel )

For more information, have a look at the program.
 

The number of places is limited. You can register until the 7 of April 2017 and in addition submit an abstract for a poster here: https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/2XQZ7SL

 

 
The 5th Israeli Smart Energy Conference and the adjacent 3rd Global Power Utility Business Innovation Forum will take place in Tel Aviv
May 22 - 23rd 2017, with an  Academic Conference and  Smart Energy Hackathon immediately following.

For more details: www.isea.org.il  

 

Fritz Thyssen- International conferences
Dr. Ephraim Shoham Steiner - Department of Jewish History.
 
NIHP-The Israel National Institute for Health Policy and Health Services Research
Prof. Joseph Pliskin  - Department of Industrial Engineering and Management and Department of Health Systems Management,
Prof. Tuvia Horev - Department of Health Systems Management.

 

Departmental email & Feedback: [email protected]
 
RDA website: www.bgu.ac.il/research

 

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