Russian-Swiss scientific exchanges

The University of Geneva (Switzerland), responsible for the dissemination of Swiss programs in the field of science and technology in Russia, announces a competition for projects in the field of mobility with the participation of Russian scientists of any specialties.

The competition was announced in the following areas: exchange of teachers / scientists and exchange of students.
The maximum budget for one project is 15,000 Swiss francs.

The grant can be used to cover the transportation costs of Swiss scientists/students visiting institutes or laboratories in Russia, or for accommodation of Russian scientists/students wishing to visit an institute or laboratory in Switzerland, for salaries and insurance, etc. The duration of the project is from several weeks to several months.

Applications are accepted only from Swiss citizens or employees of Swiss universities and research institutes residing in Switzerland.

The applications must be completed jointly by the Russian and Swiss parties. The original of the jointly completed form (as well as their electronic version) must be sent to the Swiss Programs Office of the University of Geneva:
Mrs Irina Niggli
Rectorat, Uni-Dufour
Universite de Geneve
1211 Geneve 4
Switzerland
irina.niggli@unige.chThe deadline for submitting applications is January 15, 2010.

Detailed information is available on the website of the University of Geneva.

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