Sponsor
France Canada Research fund (FCRF)For More Information
The FCRF guidelines and application form
Note: The application form contains a “pre-screening” survey to help applicants assess if their project is appropriate for a FCRF funding.
Description
FCRF aims to accomplish the following objectives:
- Support developing new expert partnerships between France and Canada;
- Promote the advancement of research and innovation;
- Prepare and structure scientific cooperation between the two countries;
- Promote researcher mobility, particularly for young researchers; and
- Provide research training for young researchers.
This program provides financing for new scientific projects jointly developed by French and Canadian teams that have never worked together before.
Eligibility
Joint projects between a French establishment (all universities, Grandes Ecoles and research organizations are eligible) and Canadian Member universities.
Funding Availability
The financing is awarded to two-year projects in amounts ranging from $8,000 to $15,000, according to the needs expressed by lead researchers. Financing is primarily intended to support the mobility of researchers and their students.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | Applicant submits the application form along with signed OR-5 to: research.services@uoguelph.ca | |
External Deadline | Applicant submits the application electronically to: Embassy of France’s office for Science & Technology, Attention: Mrs. Armelle Chataigner-Guidez assistant.science@ambafrance-ca and copy to: lbeaupre@uoguelph.ca (FCRF correspondent – Univ. of Guelph). Note: File names must begin with the surname of the lead French researcher, followed by the surname of the lead Canadian Researcher (ex:name_name.pdf) Pre-Selection DeadlineDecember 18, 2015 4:30 p.m. |