In
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The programme provides Lower Saxonian and Scottish higher education institutions and their researchers with a unique opportunity to conduct joint research to lay the foundation for successful third-party funding bids, in particular Horizon Europe.
The programme "Lower Saxony – Scotland Research and Innovation Scheme" is jointly run by the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE, Stream I – Development Track) in partnership with the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony (MWK) and the Volkswagen Foundation (Stream II – Excellence Track) and is supported by the European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS).
The programme funds joint research projects between partners in Lower Saxony and Scotland. The proposed project shall build on existing projects and specifically planned collaborations (for example, those supported by a MoU). The proposal should address the following criteria:
- Feasibility and Soundness of the Collaboration Plan
- Quality of the Project
- Commitment and Sustainability of the Partnership
More information on Stream I - Development Track you find on the website of RSE.
Online Q&A for questions
There will be two online Q&A regarding funding opportunities, application procedures and support in finding partners (the link will be provided here shortly before):
- 6 March 2025 – 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET
- 18 March 2025 – 9:00 GMT / 10:00 CET
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