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Attention - On Thursday, February 16 The Research and Development Authority will not be open to the public due to a departmental day seminar.
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Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development- Joint
research in Japan and Israel
The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council Secretariat of Japan (AFFRCS) and the Israel Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, have issued a call for proposal in the area of:
Crop irrigation technologies and practices with water of different qualities and its environmental effects 2017.
Call Details
RDA Deadline:
March 19, 2017
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Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development- Date and Avocado crops 2017
The Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, in cooperation with the Plant Council, has issued a call for proposals in the area of:
Maintaining and Profitability of Date and of Avocado crops - 2017.
The goal of the research is to identify and deal with problems that may compromise the future profitability of the exports of dates and avocadoes from Israel and would jeopardize the continued existence and prosperity of the market.
RDA Deadline:
April 5, 2017
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ERA-NET: ERA COSYMED- Call for European Research Projects on Systems Medicine
The Israel Ministry of Health and ERA COSYMED have published a call, which addresses: "Important health-related societal challenges through effective transnational and interdisciplinary research collaborations."
Aim-the implementation of systematic medical approaches, in both clinical research and medical practice by funding a number of high quality research projects that will improve our current knowledge of human health and disease.
RDA Deadline for Pre-Proposals: March 13, 2017
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Alzheimer Association – letter of Intent for International Research Program
The Alzheimer Association seeks broadly defined research areas and and the examples cited below are not intended to preclude or constrain other projects or proposals.
Focus areas:
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Research in Diverse Populations: Closing the Gap
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Social/Behavioral and Cognitive/Functional Focus: Evaluating Interventions and Translating Knowledge into Practice
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Biological Focus: Causes, Early Detection, Treatment, Models, Prevention and Risk Factors
RDA Deadline for Letter of Intent: February 26, 2017
RDA Contact: Danna Rapaport, Tel: 64 77748
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The Max van Berchem Foundation- Grant Applications
The Max van Berchem Foundation, whose goal is to promote the study of Islamic and Arabic archaeology, history, geography, art history, epigraphy, religion and literature, awards grants for research carried out in these areas by scholars who have already received their doctorate.
RDA Deadline: March 26, 2017
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NEW- Alzheimer’s Research UK ("ARUK")
Alzheimer’s Research UK funds research into cause, diagnosis/detection, prevention and treatment (disease modifying and symptomatic). Of particular importance is research which has translational potential for patient benefit.
There are two tracks, where a lead applicant from the UK can include researchers or institutions outside the UK
RDA Deadline - Pilot project: March 16, 2017 (hopefully will lead to a Major Project)
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Prostate Cancer Foundation - Challenge Awards for Metastatic, Lethal Prostate Cancer
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) supports investigations of metastatic, lethal prostate cancer. These awards will be funded depending on the level of innovation in applications received. High risk, currently unfunded projects are most desired.
RDA Deadline:
April 18, 2017
RDA Contact:
Danna Rapaport
, Tel: 64 77748
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VolksWagen Stiftung "EXPERIMENT- In search for Bold Ideas"
'Experiment' supports daring new research concepts in science and engineering, and in the behavioral and life sciences (including behavioral biology and experimental psychology) through a fast and small grant scheme.
Proposals must be led by a German researcher
RDA Deadline: June 29, 2017
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Postponement of Deadline: The National Institute for Testing & Evaluation- Call for Proposals 2017
The National Institute for Testing & Evaluation (NITE) postpone the deadline of this call until March 28, 2017. The NITE places great emphasis on research in the fields of psychometrics, measurement, and assessment.
Call Details
RDA Deadline: March 23, 2017
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Pre-Announcement:
Develop platform technologies for pandemic preparedness
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on behalf of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will issue a request for proposals in the coming weeks. The goal of this program is to support platform development for the accelerated response to pandemics, and ideally to be able to have vaccines available for clinical trials during the first pandemic wave.
Future communications will be sent in the next few weeks.
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For more information regarding financial guidelines and points of contact, click the following link:
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Science with and for Society brokerage event
This event is organized by SiS.net2, the international network of National Contact Points (NCPs) in the field of Science with and for Society in Horizon 2020 in cooperation with the European Commission.
Why participate?
- Receive detailed information from the European Commission on the first Horizon 2020 calls of the Science with and for Society Programme.
- Be introduced to key R&D players including researchers, representatives from CSOs and NGOs, practitioners, research programme managers as well as policy makers and research leaders.
- Participate in short, sharp 15 minute one-to-one meetings to foster effective networking.
- Present, discuss and develop new project ideas at international level.
When: March 10, 2017Where: Brussels, Belgium Registration and further information
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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Event | | |
Date: 11-12 May 2017 Malta
MSCA provides grants to researchers at all stages of their careers in support of transnational, inter-sectoral (academia/industry) and interdisciplinary mobility. MSCA’s Innovative Training Networks provides funding so universities can host talented early stage foreign researchers in post-doc positions.
Event website:
http://msca2017.eu/
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Water Market Europe | | |
Date: March 28, 2017 Venue: Diamant Centre, Brussels
WssTP - The European Technology Platform for Water is organizing the event Water Market Europe where all the parties involved in the water sector (government, industry, academia) will meet to discuss challenges and opportunities.
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Announcement from The Chief Scientist Office of the Ministry of Education
The Chief Scientist Office of the Ministry of Education is currently considering the possibility of establishing a database of members/senior staff in academic institutions in the country, who would agree review research submitted by researchers and students who do not belong to academic institutions, and who wish to submit an application for permission to collect information for the purposes of research.
Request to join the data base
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