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National regional regulations Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants
and pathogens present in water resources
Joint Call 2020 Publication Date 17 February 2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Table of Content
BELGIUM 1
BRAZIL 6
CYPRUS 8
CZECH REPUBLIC 9
DENMARK 12
ESTONIA 14
FINLAND 15
FRANCE 17
GERMANY 19
GREECE 21
IRELAND 23
ISRAEL 25
ITALY 26
LATVIA 31
MOLDOVA 33
NORWAY 34
POLAND 35
PORTUGAL 38
ROMANIA 39
SCOTLAND 41
SOUTH AFRICA 42
SPAIN 44
SWEDEN 49
TAIWAN 55
TUNESIA 56
TURKEY 58
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Koen Lefever koenlefeverbelspobe
Eligible Institutions
The eligible partners are the Belgian university institutions university colleges public
scientific institutions and non-profit research centres belonging to the list below
httpwwwbelspobebelspofiscwi_list_nlstm (Dutch)
httpwwwbelspobebelspofiscwi_list_frstm ( French)
The private sector and international research organisations based in Belgium are not eligible
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Eligible personnel costs (permanenttemporary)
Pre-tax wages associated with increases in the cost of living employersrsquo social security
and statutory insurance contributions as well as any other compensation or allowance
due by law and secondary to the salary itself and tax-free scholarships Tax-free
scholarships refer to a grant subject to a tax exemption under the tax laws
The staff costs are limited to a maximum amount of
bull 66000 euroyear for a scientist with a Masters degree (regardless of years of
experience)
bull 90000 euroyear for a scientist with a PhD (regardless of years of experience)
bull 50000 euroyear for a technician (regardless of years of experience)
Those amounts are not applicable to persons that are identified by name in the proposal
Operating cost (Travel and consumables)
General operating costs (flat rate) this includes all current expenditures related to the
projectrsquos implementation such as usual supplies and products for the laboratory
workshop and office documentation travel and accommodation use of IT facilities
software organisation of meetings workshops and events etc The total amount of these
operational costs is set at a flat rate of 10 of the personnel budget or 15 of the
personnel budget if the Belgian partner is the coordinator of the project
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Specific operating costs (invoices will be required) this includes specific operating costs
not covered by the general operating costs such as costs for analysis maintenance and
repair of specific equipment purchased by the project surveys
Equipement
Purchase and installation of scientific and technical apparatus and instruments including
computer hardware Equipment needs to be purchased in the first half of the project
Overheads
Institutionsrsquo general overheads that cover in one lump sum administration telephone
postal maintenance heating lighting electricity rent machine depreciation and
insurance costs The total amount of this item may not exceed 5 of the total personnel
and operating costs
Subcontracting
Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide services that require
special scientific or technical competences outside the institutionrsquos normal area of activity
The amount may not exceed 25 of the total budget allocated to the Belgian partner
concerned
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500 000 EURO 250 000 EURO
Other Funding Criteria
The maximum amount that a Belgian partner can request is 250 000 EURO In case there is more than one Belgian partner in a consortium than this amount should be shared among the Belgian partners
Relevant documents
Additional Info
Useful Links wwwbelspobe
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique
(FNRS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Joeumll Groeneveld joelgroeneveldfrs-fnrsbe
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants All eligibility rules and criteria can be found in the PINT-MULTI regulations This call is
co-funded by the European Commission (see article III3)
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 200000 euro 200000
Other Funding Criteria
ldquoOverheadrdquo is not an eligible cost If the project is selected for funding these costs will
be subject to a separate agreement between the institution of the beneficiary and the
FRS-FNRS
Relevant documents PINT-MULTI regulations
Additional Info
Applicants must provide basic administrative data by submitting an administrative
application on e-space for the same deadline as the consortium application is submitted
Please select the ldquoPINT-MULTIrdquo funding instrument when creating the administrative
application Proposals invited to the second stage will be able to complete the pre-
proposal form and provide information for the full proposal upon validation by the FRS-
FNRS
Useful Links httpwwwncpfnrsbeindexphpappelsera-nets
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
The Research Foundation ndash Flanders
(FWO)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Toon Monbaliu eranetfwobe
+32 2 550 15 70
Eligible Institutions See lsquoEligible applicantsrsquo section
Eligible Applicants
The FWO participates with its (juniorsenior) lsquoresearch projectsrsquo funding channel which
implies that these specific regulations apply
See articles 10-12 (in essence this comes down to holding an eligible lsquoZAP-positionrsquo at a
Flemish eligible main host institution)
Eligible Costs
FWO (sub)projects are capped at max 350000 EUR per projectconsortium (incl 6
overhead) In total the FWO foresees a budget of 700000 EUR which allows funding 2-
3 projects For the overhead calculation the following method has to be respected a 6
structural overhead should be calculated on the direct costs Eg the sum of all costs
(personnel consumables travel etc) amount to 300000 EUR then the overhead will
amount to 18000 EUR (6 of 300000 EUR) and the total requested cost 318000 EUR
This total requested cost may never exceed 350000 EUR
Admitted costs
Only temporary personnel can be remunerated
For the cost categories see chapters 7 and 8 of the regulations
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
700000 EUR 350000 EUR (incl 6 structural
overhead)
Other Funding Criteria
One and the same researcher can participate in 2 different research projectsconsortia
at maximum when applying for FWO funding within the same call
Researchers are asked to inform their central coordination unit at their host institution
about their participation
Projects may last up to 36 months which implies the funding has to be budgeted and
spent accordingly Extensions are not allowed
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Relevant documents Make sure that all consortium partners go thoroughly through the call documents
and national regulations
Additional Info
It is advised to contact the FWO before submission (see contact point
above) in order to avoid ineligible projects and consortia
ERA-NET participation does not interfere with the lsquoregularrsquo project submission
framework and is consequently not taken into account for calculating the max available
number of new applications and running projects combined
Useful Links Call page for European programmes (ERA-NET)
httpswwwfwobeenfellowships-fundingeuropean-programmesera-net
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BRAZIL
Funding Organisation
Conselho Nacional das Fundaccedilotildees Estaduais
de Amparo agrave Pesquisa (CONFAP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
elisaconfapgmailcom
Eligible Institutions
Public or private (non-profit) Higher Education and Research Institutions Scientific
Institutions Technology and Innovation Institutions based in Brazilian States
corresponding to the Brazilian State Funding Agencies (FAPs) which participate in the call
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree and be linked to a Research
Institution located in Brazilian States participating in the call through their Respective
State Funding Agencies have scientific or technological production evaluated by
Curriculum (Suacutemula Curricular)
Eligible Costs
As a general rule Brazilian State Funding Agencies finance scholarships mobility and
grants related to scientific technological and innovation projects
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Applicants must verify the specific eligibility rules and financing modalities which shall
be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the participating FAPs
(Guidelines for the call)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
EUROS 85300000
Total TBC after final
confirmation from possible
other FAPs
Detailed for each participating FAP in item below
Additional Info which indicates within the maximum
budget the maximum number of projects which may
be supported
Applicants must verify with their respective FAPs
the maximum amount also in local currency
Other Funding Criteria
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Relevant documents Specific guidelines and orientations may be published by the participating FAPs
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Additional Info
Brazilian State Funding Agencies supporting the call and details on funding
maximum number of projects contacts
Please note that the list of supporting FAP is yet to be finalized
FAP
State Budget
Euros
Max
number of
projects
within the
max
allocated
budget
FAPs contacts
1 FACEPE Pernambuco TBC TBC marcelocordeirofacepebr
2 FAPDF Federal
District
200000 3 cootecfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL Alagoas 50000 2 antoniocarvalhofapealbr
4 FAPEAM Amazonas TBC TBC gabinetefapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG Goiaacutes 50000 1 comunicacaofapeggoiasgovbr
6 FAPEMA Maranhatildeo 43000 2 mauriciosafapemabr
7 FAPEMIG Minas
Gerais
100000 2 dpifapemigbr
8 FAPERGS Rio Grande
do Sul
60000 3 gabinetefapergsgmailcom
9 FAPERJ Rio de
Janeiro
100000 5 assessoriainternacionalfaperjbr
10 FAPES Espiacuterito
Santo
100000 2 parceriasfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC Santa
Catarina
50000 2 internacionalfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP Cearaacute 100000 2 viviannobrefuncapcegovbr
Useful Links
Links to FAPs websites ndash for more details on eligibility rules
1 FACEPE ndash httpwwwfacepebr
2 FAPDF ndash wwwfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL ndash httpfapealbr
4 FAPEAM ndash httpwwwfapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG ndash wwwfapeggogovbr
6 FAPEMA - httpswwwfapemabr
7 FAPEMIG - httpsfapemigbrpt
8 FAPERGS - httpsfapergsrsgovbr
9 FAPERJ ndash httpwwwfaperjbr
10 FAPES - wwwfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC - wwwfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP - httpswwwfuncapcegovbr
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
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42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Table of Content
BELGIUM 1
BRAZIL 6
CYPRUS 8
CZECH REPUBLIC 9
DENMARK 12
ESTONIA 14
FINLAND 15
FRANCE 17
GERMANY 19
GREECE 21
IRELAND 23
ISRAEL 25
ITALY 26
LATVIA 31
MOLDOVA 33
NORWAY 34
POLAND 35
PORTUGAL 38
ROMANIA 39
SCOTLAND 41
SOUTH AFRICA 42
SPAIN 44
SWEDEN 49
TAIWAN 55
TUNESIA 56
TURKEY 58
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
1
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Koen Lefever koenlefeverbelspobe
Eligible Institutions
The eligible partners are the Belgian university institutions university colleges public
scientific institutions and non-profit research centres belonging to the list below
httpwwwbelspobebelspofiscwi_list_nlstm (Dutch)
httpwwwbelspobebelspofiscwi_list_frstm ( French)
The private sector and international research organisations based in Belgium are not eligible
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Eligible personnel costs (permanenttemporary)
Pre-tax wages associated with increases in the cost of living employersrsquo social security
and statutory insurance contributions as well as any other compensation or allowance
due by law and secondary to the salary itself and tax-free scholarships Tax-free
scholarships refer to a grant subject to a tax exemption under the tax laws
The staff costs are limited to a maximum amount of
bull 66000 euroyear for a scientist with a Masters degree (regardless of years of
experience)
bull 90000 euroyear for a scientist with a PhD (regardless of years of experience)
bull 50000 euroyear for a technician (regardless of years of experience)
Those amounts are not applicable to persons that are identified by name in the proposal
Operating cost (Travel and consumables)
General operating costs (flat rate) this includes all current expenditures related to the
projectrsquos implementation such as usual supplies and products for the laboratory
workshop and office documentation travel and accommodation use of IT facilities
software organisation of meetings workshops and events etc The total amount of these
operational costs is set at a flat rate of 10 of the personnel budget or 15 of the
personnel budget if the Belgian partner is the coordinator of the project
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
2
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Specific operating costs (invoices will be required) this includes specific operating costs
not covered by the general operating costs such as costs for analysis maintenance and
repair of specific equipment purchased by the project surveys
Equipement
Purchase and installation of scientific and technical apparatus and instruments including
computer hardware Equipment needs to be purchased in the first half of the project
Overheads
Institutionsrsquo general overheads that cover in one lump sum administration telephone
postal maintenance heating lighting electricity rent machine depreciation and
insurance costs The total amount of this item may not exceed 5 of the total personnel
and operating costs
Subcontracting
Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide services that require
special scientific or technical competences outside the institutionrsquos normal area of activity
The amount may not exceed 25 of the total budget allocated to the Belgian partner
concerned
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500 000 EURO 250 000 EURO
Other Funding Criteria
The maximum amount that a Belgian partner can request is 250 000 EURO In case there is more than one Belgian partner in a consortium than this amount should be shared among the Belgian partners
Relevant documents
Additional Info
Useful Links wwwbelspobe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
3
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique
(FNRS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Joeumll Groeneveld joelgroeneveldfrs-fnrsbe
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants All eligibility rules and criteria can be found in the PINT-MULTI regulations This call is
co-funded by the European Commission (see article III3)
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 200000 euro 200000
Other Funding Criteria
ldquoOverheadrdquo is not an eligible cost If the project is selected for funding these costs will
be subject to a separate agreement between the institution of the beneficiary and the
FRS-FNRS
Relevant documents PINT-MULTI regulations
Additional Info
Applicants must provide basic administrative data by submitting an administrative
application on e-space for the same deadline as the consortium application is submitted
Please select the ldquoPINT-MULTIrdquo funding instrument when creating the administrative
application Proposals invited to the second stage will be able to complete the pre-
proposal form and provide information for the full proposal upon validation by the FRS-
FNRS
Useful Links httpwwwncpfnrsbeindexphpappelsera-nets
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
4
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
The Research Foundation ndash Flanders
(FWO)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Toon Monbaliu eranetfwobe
+32 2 550 15 70
Eligible Institutions See lsquoEligible applicantsrsquo section
Eligible Applicants
The FWO participates with its (juniorsenior) lsquoresearch projectsrsquo funding channel which
implies that these specific regulations apply
See articles 10-12 (in essence this comes down to holding an eligible lsquoZAP-positionrsquo at a
Flemish eligible main host institution)
Eligible Costs
FWO (sub)projects are capped at max 350000 EUR per projectconsortium (incl 6
overhead) In total the FWO foresees a budget of 700000 EUR which allows funding 2-
3 projects For the overhead calculation the following method has to be respected a 6
structural overhead should be calculated on the direct costs Eg the sum of all costs
(personnel consumables travel etc) amount to 300000 EUR then the overhead will
amount to 18000 EUR (6 of 300000 EUR) and the total requested cost 318000 EUR
This total requested cost may never exceed 350000 EUR
Admitted costs
Only temporary personnel can be remunerated
For the cost categories see chapters 7 and 8 of the regulations
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
700000 EUR 350000 EUR (incl 6 structural
overhead)
Other Funding Criteria
One and the same researcher can participate in 2 different research projectsconsortia
at maximum when applying for FWO funding within the same call
Researchers are asked to inform their central coordination unit at their host institution
about their participation
Projects may last up to 36 months which implies the funding has to be budgeted and
spent accordingly Extensions are not allowed
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
5
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Relevant documents Make sure that all consortium partners go thoroughly through the call documents
and national regulations
Additional Info
It is advised to contact the FWO before submission (see contact point
above) in order to avoid ineligible projects and consortia
ERA-NET participation does not interfere with the lsquoregularrsquo project submission
framework and is consequently not taken into account for calculating the max available
number of new applications and running projects combined
Useful Links Call page for European programmes (ERA-NET)
httpswwwfwobeenfellowships-fundingeuropean-programmesera-net
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
6
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BRAZIL
Funding Organisation
Conselho Nacional das Fundaccedilotildees Estaduais
de Amparo agrave Pesquisa (CONFAP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
elisaconfapgmailcom
Eligible Institutions
Public or private (non-profit) Higher Education and Research Institutions Scientific
Institutions Technology and Innovation Institutions based in Brazilian States
corresponding to the Brazilian State Funding Agencies (FAPs) which participate in the call
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree and be linked to a Research
Institution located in Brazilian States participating in the call through their Respective
State Funding Agencies have scientific or technological production evaluated by
Curriculum (Suacutemula Curricular)
Eligible Costs
As a general rule Brazilian State Funding Agencies finance scholarships mobility and
grants related to scientific technological and innovation projects
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Applicants must verify the specific eligibility rules and financing modalities which shall
be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the participating FAPs
(Guidelines for the call)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
EUROS 85300000
Total TBC after final
confirmation from possible
other FAPs
Detailed for each participating FAP in item below
Additional Info which indicates within the maximum
budget the maximum number of projects which may
be supported
Applicants must verify with their respective FAPs
the maximum amount also in local currency
Other Funding Criteria
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Relevant documents Specific guidelines and orientations may be published by the participating FAPs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
7
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Additional Info
Brazilian State Funding Agencies supporting the call and details on funding
maximum number of projects contacts
Please note that the list of supporting FAP is yet to be finalized
FAP
State Budget
Euros
Max
number of
projects
within the
max
allocated
budget
FAPs contacts
1 FACEPE Pernambuco TBC TBC marcelocordeirofacepebr
2 FAPDF Federal
District
200000 3 cootecfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL Alagoas 50000 2 antoniocarvalhofapealbr
4 FAPEAM Amazonas TBC TBC gabinetefapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG Goiaacutes 50000 1 comunicacaofapeggoiasgovbr
6 FAPEMA Maranhatildeo 43000 2 mauriciosafapemabr
7 FAPEMIG Minas
Gerais
100000 2 dpifapemigbr
8 FAPERGS Rio Grande
do Sul
60000 3 gabinetefapergsgmailcom
9 FAPERJ Rio de
Janeiro
100000 5 assessoriainternacionalfaperjbr
10 FAPES Espiacuterito
Santo
100000 2 parceriasfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC Santa
Catarina
50000 2 internacionalfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP Cearaacute 100000 2 viviannobrefuncapcegovbr
Useful Links
Links to FAPs websites ndash for more details on eligibility rules
1 FACEPE ndash httpwwwfacepebr
2 FAPDF ndash wwwfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL ndash httpfapealbr
4 FAPEAM ndash httpwwwfapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG ndash wwwfapeggogovbr
6 FAPEMA - httpswwwfapemabr
7 FAPEMIG - httpsfapemigbrpt
8 FAPERGS - httpsfapergsrsgovbr
9 FAPERJ ndash httpwwwfaperjbr
10 FAPES - wwwfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC - wwwfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP - httpswwwfuncapcegovbr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
8
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
9
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
10
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
1
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Koen Lefever koenlefeverbelspobe
Eligible Institutions
The eligible partners are the Belgian university institutions university colleges public
scientific institutions and non-profit research centres belonging to the list below
httpwwwbelspobebelspofiscwi_list_nlstm (Dutch)
httpwwwbelspobebelspofiscwi_list_frstm ( French)
The private sector and international research organisations based in Belgium are not eligible
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Eligible personnel costs (permanenttemporary)
Pre-tax wages associated with increases in the cost of living employersrsquo social security
and statutory insurance contributions as well as any other compensation or allowance
due by law and secondary to the salary itself and tax-free scholarships Tax-free
scholarships refer to a grant subject to a tax exemption under the tax laws
The staff costs are limited to a maximum amount of
bull 66000 euroyear for a scientist with a Masters degree (regardless of years of
experience)
bull 90000 euroyear for a scientist with a PhD (regardless of years of experience)
bull 50000 euroyear for a technician (regardless of years of experience)
Those amounts are not applicable to persons that are identified by name in the proposal
Operating cost (Travel and consumables)
General operating costs (flat rate) this includes all current expenditures related to the
projectrsquos implementation such as usual supplies and products for the laboratory
workshop and office documentation travel and accommodation use of IT facilities
software organisation of meetings workshops and events etc The total amount of these
operational costs is set at a flat rate of 10 of the personnel budget or 15 of the
personnel budget if the Belgian partner is the coordinator of the project
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Specific operating costs (invoices will be required) this includes specific operating costs
not covered by the general operating costs such as costs for analysis maintenance and
repair of specific equipment purchased by the project surveys
Equipement
Purchase and installation of scientific and technical apparatus and instruments including
computer hardware Equipment needs to be purchased in the first half of the project
Overheads
Institutionsrsquo general overheads that cover in one lump sum administration telephone
postal maintenance heating lighting electricity rent machine depreciation and
insurance costs The total amount of this item may not exceed 5 of the total personnel
and operating costs
Subcontracting
Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide services that require
special scientific or technical competences outside the institutionrsquos normal area of activity
The amount may not exceed 25 of the total budget allocated to the Belgian partner
concerned
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500 000 EURO 250 000 EURO
Other Funding Criteria
The maximum amount that a Belgian partner can request is 250 000 EURO In case there is more than one Belgian partner in a consortium than this amount should be shared among the Belgian partners
Relevant documents
Additional Info
Useful Links wwwbelspobe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
3
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique
(FNRS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Joeumll Groeneveld joelgroeneveldfrs-fnrsbe
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants All eligibility rules and criteria can be found in the PINT-MULTI regulations This call is
co-funded by the European Commission (see article III3)
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 200000 euro 200000
Other Funding Criteria
ldquoOverheadrdquo is not an eligible cost If the project is selected for funding these costs will
be subject to a separate agreement between the institution of the beneficiary and the
FRS-FNRS
Relevant documents PINT-MULTI regulations
Additional Info
Applicants must provide basic administrative data by submitting an administrative
application on e-space for the same deadline as the consortium application is submitted
Please select the ldquoPINT-MULTIrdquo funding instrument when creating the administrative
application Proposals invited to the second stage will be able to complete the pre-
proposal form and provide information for the full proposal upon validation by the FRS-
FNRS
Useful Links httpwwwncpfnrsbeindexphpappelsera-nets
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
4
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
The Research Foundation ndash Flanders
(FWO)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Toon Monbaliu eranetfwobe
+32 2 550 15 70
Eligible Institutions See lsquoEligible applicantsrsquo section
Eligible Applicants
The FWO participates with its (juniorsenior) lsquoresearch projectsrsquo funding channel which
implies that these specific regulations apply
See articles 10-12 (in essence this comes down to holding an eligible lsquoZAP-positionrsquo at a
Flemish eligible main host institution)
Eligible Costs
FWO (sub)projects are capped at max 350000 EUR per projectconsortium (incl 6
overhead) In total the FWO foresees a budget of 700000 EUR which allows funding 2-
3 projects For the overhead calculation the following method has to be respected a 6
structural overhead should be calculated on the direct costs Eg the sum of all costs
(personnel consumables travel etc) amount to 300000 EUR then the overhead will
amount to 18000 EUR (6 of 300000 EUR) and the total requested cost 318000 EUR
This total requested cost may never exceed 350000 EUR
Admitted costs
Only temporary personnel can be remunerated
For the cost categories see chapters 7 and 8 of the regulations
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
700000 EUR 350000 EUR (incl 6 structural
overhead)
Other Funding Criteria
One and the same researcher can participate in 2 different research projectsconsortia
at maximum when applying for FWO funding within the same call
Researchers are asked to inform their central coordination unit at their host institution
about their participation
Projects may last up to 36 months which implies the funding has to be budgeted and
spent accordingly Extensions are not allowed
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
5
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Relevant documents Make sure that all consortium partners go thoroughly through the call documents
and national regulations
Additional Info
It is advised to contact the FWO before submission (see contact point
above) in order to avoid ineligible projects and consortia
ERA-NET participation does not interfere with the lsquoregularrsquo project submission
framework and is consequently not taken into account for calculating the max available
number of new applications and running projects combined
Useful Links Call page for European programmes (ERA-NET)
httpswwwfwobeenfellowships-fundingeuropean-programmesera-net
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
6
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BRAZIL
Funding Organisation
Conselho Nacional das Fundaccedilotildees Estaduais
de Amparo agrave Pesquisa (CONFAP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
elisaconfapgmailcom
Eligible Institutions
Public or private (non-profit) Higher Education and Research Institutions Scientific
Institutions Technology and Innovation Institutions based in Brazilian States
corresponding to the Brazilian State Funding Agencies (FAPs) which participate in the call
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree and be linked to a Research
Institution located in Brazilian States participating in the call through their Respective
State Funding Agencies have scientific or technological production evaluated by
Curriculum (Suacutemula Curricular)
Eligible Costs
As a general rule Brazilian State Funding Agencies finance scholarships mobility and
grants related to scientific technological and innovation projects
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Applicants must verify the specific eligibility rules and financing modalities which shall
be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the participating FAPs
(Guidelines for the call)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
EUROS 85300000
Total TBC after final
confirmation from possible
other FAPs
Detailed for each participating FAP in item below
Additional Info which indicates within the maximum
budget the maximum number of projects which may
be supported
Applicants must verify with their respective FAPs
the maximum amount also in local currency
Other Funding Criteria
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Relevant documents Specific guidelines and orientations may be published by the participating FAPs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
7
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Additional Info
Brazilian State Funding Agencies supporting the call and details on funding
maximum number of projects contacts
Please note that the list of supporting FAP is yet to be finalized
FAP
State Budget
Euros
Max
number of
projects
within the
max
allocated
budget
FAPs contacts
1 FACEPE Pernambuco TBC TBC marcelocordeirofacepebr
2 FAPDF Federal
District
200000 3 cootecfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL Alagoas 50000 2 antoniocarvalhofapealbr
4 FAPEAM Amazonas TBC TBC gabinetefapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG Goiaacutes 50000 1 comunicacaofapeggoiasgovbr
6 FAPEMA Maranhatildeo 43000 2 mauriciosafapemabr
7 FAPEMIG Minas
Gerais
100000 2 dpifapemigbr
8 FAPERGS Rio Grande
do Sul
60000 3 gabinetefapergsgmailcom
9 FAPERJ Rio de
Janeiro
100000 5 assessoriainternacionalfaperjbr
10 FAPES Espiacuterito
Santo
100000 2 parceriasfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC Santa
Catarina
50000 2 internacionalfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP Cearaacute 100000 2 viviannobrefuncapcegovbr
Useful Links
Links to FAPs websites ndash for more details on eligibility rules
1 FACEPE ndash httpwwwfacepebr
2 FAPDF ndash wwwfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL ndash httpfapealbr
4 FAPEAM ndash httpwwwfapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG ndash wwwfapeggogovbr
6 FAPEMA - httpswwwfapemabr
7 FAPEMIG - httpsfapemigbrpt
8 FAPERGS - httpsfapergsrsgovbr
9 FAPERJ ndash httpwwwfaperjbr
10 FAPES - wwwfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC - wwwfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP - httpswwwfuncapcegovbr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
8
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
9
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
10
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
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59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Specific operating costs (invoices will be required) this includes specific operating costs
not covered by the general operating costs such as costs for analysis maintenance and
repair of specific equipment purchased by the project surveys
Equipement
Purchase and installation of scientific and technical apparatus and instruments including
computer hardware Equipment needs to be purchased in the first half of the project
Overheads
Institutionsrsquo general overheads that cover in one lump sum administration telephone
postal maintenance heating lighting electricity rent machine depreciation and
insurance costs The total amount of this item may not exceed 5 of the total personnel
and operating costs
Subcontracting
Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide services that require
special scientific or technical competences outside the institutionrsquos normal area of activity
The amount may not exceed 25 of the total budget allocated to the Belgian partner
concerned
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500 000 EURO 250 000 EURO
Other Funding Criteria
The maximum amount that a Belgian partner can request is 250 000 EURO In case there is more than one Belgian partner in a consortium than this amount should be shared among the Belgian partners
Relevant documents
Additional Info
Useful Links wwwbelspobe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
3
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique
(FNRS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Joeumll Groeneveld joelgroeneveldfrs-fnrsbe
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants All eligibility rules and criteria can be found in the PINT-MULTI regulations This call is
co-funded by the European Commission (see article III3)
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 200000 euro 200000
Other Funding Criteria
ldquoOverheadrdquo is not an eligible cost If the project is selected for funding these costs will
be subject to a separate agreement between the institution of the beneficiary and the
FRS-FNRS
Relevant documents PINT-MULTI regulations
Additional Info
Applicants must provide basic administrative data by submitting an administrative
application on e-space for the same deadline as the consortium application is submitted
Please select the ldquoPINT-MULTIrdquo funding instrument when creating the administrative
application Proposals invited to the second stage will be able to complete the pre-
proposal form and provide information for the full proposal upon validation by the FRS-
FNRS
Useful Links httpwwwncpfnrsbeindexphpappelsera-nets
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
4
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
The Research Foundation ndash Flanders
(FWO)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Toon Monbaliu eranetfwobe
+32 2 550 15 70
Eligible Institutions See lsquoEligible applicantsrsquo section
Eligible Applicants
The FWO participates with its (juniorsenior) lsquoresearch projectsrsquo funding channel which
implies that these specific regulations apply
See articles 10-12 (in essence this comes down to holding an eligible lsquoZAP-positionrsquo at a
Flemish eligible main host institution)
Eligible Costs
FWO (sub)projects are capped at max 350000 EUR per projectconsortium (incl 6
overhead) In total the FWO foresees a budget of 700000 EUR which allows funding 2-
3 projects For the overhead calculation the following method has to be respected a 6
structural overhead should be calculated on the direct costs Eg the sum of all costs
(personnel consumables travel etc) amount to 300000 EUR then the overhead will
amount to 18000 EUR (6 of 300000 EUR) and the total requested cost 318000 EUR
This total requested cost may never exceed 350000 EUR
Admitted costs
Only temporary personnel can be remunerated
For the cost categories see chapters 7 and 8 of the regulations
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
700000 EUR 350000 EUR (incl 6 structural
overhead)
Other Funding Criteria
One and the same researcher can participate in 2 different research projectsconsortia
at maximum when applying for FWO funding within the same call
Researchers are asked to inform their central coordination unit at their host institution
about their participation
Projects may last up to 36 months which implies the funding has to be budgeted and
spent accordingly Extensions are not allowed
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
5
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Relevant documents Make sure that all consortium partners go thoroughly through the call documents
and national regulations
Additional Info
It is advised to contact the FWO before submission (see contact point
above) in order to avoid ineligible projects and consortia
ERA-NET participation does not interfere with the lsquoregularrsquo project submission
framework and is consequently not taken into account for calculating the max available
number of new applications and running projects combined
Useful Links Call page for European programmes (ERA-NET)
httpswwwfwobeenfellowships-fundingeuropean-programmesera-net
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
6
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BRAZIL
Funding Organisation
Conselho Nacional das Fundaccedilotildees Estaduais
de Amparo agrave Pesquisa (CONFAP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
elisaconfapgmailcom
Eligible Institutions
Public or private (non-profit) Higher Education and Research Institutions Scientific
Institutions Technology and Innovation Institutions based in Brazilian States
corresponding to the Brazilian State Funding Agencies (FAPs) which participate in the call
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree and be linked to a Research
Institution located in Brazilian States participating in the call through their Respective
State Funding Agencies have scientific or technological production evaluated by
Curriculum (Suacutemula Curricular)
Eligible Costs
As a general rule Brazilian State Funding Agencies finance scholarships mobility and
grants related to scientific technological and innovation projects
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Applicants must verify the specific eligibility rules and financing modalities which shall
be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the participating FAPs
(Guidelines for the call)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
EUROS 85300000
Total TBC after final
confirmation from possible
other FAPs
Detailed for each participating FAP in item below
Additional Info which indicates within the maximum
budget the maximum number of projects which may
be supported
Applicants must verify with their respective FAPs
the maximum amount also in local currency
Other Funding Criteria
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Relevant documents Specific guidelines and orientations may be published by the participating FAPs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Brazilian State Funding Agencies supporting the call and details on funding
maximum number of projects contacts
Please note that the list of supporting FAP is yet to be finalized
FAP
State Budget
Euros
Max
number of
projects
within the
max
allocated
budget
FAPs contacts
1 FACEPE Pernambuco TBC TBC marcelocordeirofacepebr
2 FAPDF Federal
District
200000 3 cootecfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL Alagoas 50000 2 antoniocarvalhofapealbr
4 FAPEAM Amazonas TBC TBC gabinetefapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG Goiaacutes 50000 1 comunicacaofapeggoiasgovbr
6 FAPEMA Maranhatildeo 43000 2 mauriciosafapemabr
7 FAPEMIG Minas
Gerais
100000 2 dpifapemigbr
8 FAPERGS Rio Grande
do Sul
60000 3 gabinetefapergsgmailcom
9 FAPERJ Rio de
Janeiro
100000 5 assessoriainternacionalfaperjbr
10 FAPES Espiacuterito
Santo
100000 2 parceriasfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC Santa
Catarina
50000 2 internacionalfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP Cearaacute 100000 2 viviannobrefuncapcegovbr
Useful Links
Links to FAPs websites ndash for more details on eligibility rules
1 FACEPE ndash httpwwwfacepebr
2 FAPDF ndash wwwfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL ndash httpfapealbr
4 FAPEAM ndash httpwwwfapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG ndash wwwfapeggogovbr
6 FAPEMA - httpswwwfapemabr
7 FAPEMIG - httpsfapemigbrpt
8 FAPERGS - httpsfapergsrsgovbr
9 FAPERJ ndash httpwwwfaperjbr
10 FAPES - wwwfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC - wwwfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP - httpswwwfuncapcegovbr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
9
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
10
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
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26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
3
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
Fonds de la Recherche Scientifique
(FNRS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Joeumll Groeneveld joelgroeneveldfrs-fnrsbe
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants All eligibility rules and criteria can be found in the PINT-MULTI regulations This call is
co-funded by the European Commission (see article III3)
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 200000 euro 200000
Other Funding Criteria
ldquoOverheadrdquo is not an eligible cost If the project is selected for funding these costs will
be subject to a separate agreement between the institution of the beneficiary and the
FRS-FNRS
Relevant documents PINT-MULTI regulations
Additional Info
Applicants must provide basic administrative data by submitting an administrative
application on e-space for the same deadline as the consortium application is submitted
Please select the ldquoPINT-MULTIrdquo funding instrument when creating the administrative
application Proposals invited to the second stage will be able to complete the pre-
proposal form and provide information for the full proposal upon validation by the FRS-
FNRS
Useful Links httpwwwncpfnrsbeindexphpappelsera-nets
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
4
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
The Research Foundation ndash Flanders
(FWO)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Toon Monbaliu eranetfwobe
+32 2 550 15 70
Eligible Institutions See lsquoEligible applicantsrsquo section
Eligible Applicants
The FWO participates with its (juniorsenior) lsquoresearch projectsrsquo funding channel which
implies that these specific regulations apply
See articles 10-12 (in essence this comes down to holding an eligible lsquoZAP-positionrsquo at a
Flemish eligible main host institution)
Eligible Costs
FWO (sub)projects are capped at max 350000 EUR per projectconsortium (incl 6
overhead) In total the FWO foresees a budget of 700000 EUR which allows funding 2-
3 projects For the overhead calculation the following method has to be respected a 6
structural overhead should be calculated on the direct costs Eg the sum of all costs
(personnel consumables travel etc) amount to 300000 EUR then the overhead will
amount to 18000 EUR (6 of 300000 EUR) and the total requested cost 318000 EUR
This total requested cost may never exceed 350000 EUR
Admitted costs
Only temporary personnel can be remunerated
For the cost categories see chapters 7 and 8 of the regulations
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
700000 EUR 350000 EUR (incl 6 structural
overhead)
Other Funding Criteria
One and the same researcher can participate in 2 different research projectsconsortia
at maximum when applying for FWO funding within the same call
Researchers are asked to inform their central coordination unit at their host institution
about their participation
Projects may last up to 36 months which implies the funding has to be budgeted and
spent accordingly Extensions are not allowed
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
5
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Relevant documents Make sure that all consortium partners go thoroughly through the call documents
and national regulations
Additional Info
It is advised to contact the FWO before submission (see contact point
above) in order to avoid ineligible projects and consortia
ERA-NET participation does not interfere with the lsquoregularrsquo project submission
framework and is consequently not taken into account for calculating the max available
number of new applications and running projects combined
Useful Links Call page for European programmes (ERA-NET)
httpswwwfwobeenfellowships-fundingeuropean-programmesera-net
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
6
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BRAZIL
Funding Organisation
Conselho Nacional das Fundaccedilotildees Estaduais
de Amparo agrave Pesquisa (CONFAP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
elisaconfapgmailcom
Eligible Institutions
Public or private (non-profit) Higher Education and Research Institutions Scientific
Institutions Technology and Innovation Institutions based in Brazilian States
corresponding to the Brazilian State Funding Agencies (FAPs) which participate in the call
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree and be linked to a Research
Institution located in Brazilian States participating in the call through their Respective
State Funding Agencies have scientific or technological production evaluated by
Curriculum (Suacutemula Curricular)
Eligible Costs
As a general rule Brazilian State Funding Agencies finance scholarships mobility and
grants related to scientific technological and innovation projects
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Applicants must verify the specific eligibility rules and financing modalities which shall
be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the participating FAPs
(Guidelines for the call)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
EUROS 85300000
Total TBC after final
confirmation from possible
other FAPs
Detailed for each participating FAP in item below
Additional Info which indicates within the maximum
budget the maximum number of projects which may
be supported
Applicants must verify with their respective FAPs
the maximum amount also in local currency
Other Funding Criteria
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Relevant documents Specific guidelines and orientations may be published by the participating FAPs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
7
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Additional Info
Brazilian State Funding Agencies supporting the call and details on funding
maximum number of projects contacts
Please note that the list of supporting FAP is yet to be finalized
FAP
State Budget
Euros
Max
number of
projects
within the
max
allocated
budget
FAPs contacts
1 FACEPE Pernambuco TBC TBC marcelocordeirofacepebr
2 FAPDF Federal
District
200000 3 cootecfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL Alagoas 50000 2 antoniocarvalhofapealbr
4 FAPEAM Amazonas TBC TBC gabinetefapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG Goiaacutes 50000 1 comunicacaofapeggoiasgovbr
6 FAPEMA Maranhatildeo 43000 2 mauriciosafapemabr
7 FAPEMIG Minas
Gerais
100000 2 dpifapemigbr
8 FAPERGS Rio Grande
do Sul
60000 3 gabinetefapergsgmailcom
9 FAPERJ Rio de
Janeiro
100000 5 assessoriainternacionalfaperjbr
10 FAPES Espiacuterito
Santo
100000 2 parceriasfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC Santa
Catarina
50000 2 internacionalfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP Cearaacute 100000 2 viviannobrefuncapcegovbr
Useful Links
Links to FAPs websites ndash for more details on eligibility rules
1 FACEPE ndash httpwwwfacepebr
2 FAPDF ndash wwwfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL ndash httpfapealbr
4 FAPEAM ndash httpwwwfapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG ndash wwwfapeggogovbr
6 FAPEMA - httpswwwfapemabr
7 FAPEMIG - httpsfapemigbrpt
8 FAPERGS - httpsfapergsrsgovbr
9 FAPERJ ndash httpwwwfaperjbr
10 FAPES - wwwfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC - wwwfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP - httpswwwfuncapcegovbr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
8
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
9
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
10
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
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36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
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40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
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44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
4
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BELGIUM
Funding Organisation
The Research Foundation ndash Flanders
(FWO)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Toon Monbaliu eranetfwobe
+32 2 550 15 70
Eligible Institutions See lsquoEligible applicantsrsquo section
Eligible Applicants
The FWO participates with its (juniorsenior) lsquoresearch projectsrsquo funding channel which
implies that these specific regulations apply
See articles 10-12 (in essence this comes down to holding an eligible lsquoZAP-positionrsquo at a
Flemish eligible main host institution)
Eligible Costs
FWO (sub)projects are capped at max 350000 EUR per projectconsortium (incl 6
overhead) In total the FWO foresees a budget of 700000 EUR which allows funding 2-
3 projects For the overhead calculation the following method has to be respected a 6
structural overhead should be calculated on the direct costs Eg the sum of all costs
(personnel consumables travel etc) amount to 300000 EUR then the overhead will
amount to 18000 EUR (6 of 300000 EUR) and the total requested cost 318000 EUR
This total requested cost may never exceed 350000 EUR
Admitted costs
Only temporary personnel can be remunerated
For the cost categories see chapters 7 and 8 of the regulations
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
700000 EUR 350000 EUR (incl 6 structural
overhead)
Other Funding Criteria
One and the same researcher can participate in 2 different research projectsconsortia
at maximum when applying for FWO funding within the same call
Researchers are asked to inform their central coordination unit at their host institution
about their participation
Projects may last up to 36 months which implies the funding has to be budgeted and
spent accordingly Extensions are not allowed
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
5
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Relevant documents Make sure that all consortium partners go thoroughly through the call documents
and national regulations
Additional Info
It is advised to contact the FWO before submission (see contact point
above) in order to avoid ineligible projects and consortia
ERA-NET participation does not interfere with the lsquoregularrsquo project submission
framework and is consequently not taken into account for calculating the max available
number of new applications and running projects combined
Useful Links Call page for European programmes (ERA-NET)
httpswwwfwobeenfellowships-fundingeuropean-programmesera-net
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
6
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BRAZIL
Funding Organisation
Conselho Nacional das Fundaccedilotildees Estaduais
de Amparo agrave Pesquisa (CONFAP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
elisaconfapgmailcom
Eligible Institutions
Public or private (non-profit) Higher Education and Research Institutions Scientific
Institutions Technology and Innovation Institutions based in Brazilian States
corresponding to the Brazilian State Funding Agencies (FAPs) which participate in the call
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree and be linked to a Research
Institution located in Brazilian States participating in the call through their Respective
State Funding Agencies have scientific or technological production evaluated by
Curriculum (Suacutemula Curricular)
Eligible Costs
As a general rule Brazilian State Funding Agencies finance scholarships mobility and
grants related to scientific technological and innovation projects
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Applicants must verify the specific eligibility rules and financing modalities which shall
be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the participating FAPs
(Guidelines for the call)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
EUROS 85300000
Total TBC after final
confirmation from possible
other FAPs
Detailed for each participating FAP in item below
Additional Info which indicates within the maximum
budget the maximum number of projects which may
be supported
Applicants must verify with their respective FAPs
the maximum amount also in local currency
Other Funding Criteria
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Relevant documents Specific guidelines and orientations may be published by the participating FAPs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
7
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Additional Info
Brazilian State Funding Agencies supporting the call and details on funding
maximum number of projects contacts
Please note that the list of supporting FAP is yet to be finalized
FAP
State Budget
Euros
Max
number of
projects
within the
max
allocated
budget
FAPs contacts
1 FACEPE Pernambuco TBC TBC marcelocordeirofacepebr
2 FAPDF Federal
District
200000 3 cootecfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL Alagoas 50000 2 antoniocarvalhofapealbr
4 FAPEAM Amazonas TBC TBC gabinetefapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG Goiaacutes 50000 1 comunicacaofapeggoiasgovbr
6 FAPEMA Maranhatildeo 43000 2 mauriciosafapemabr
7 FAPEMIG Minas
Gerais
100000 2 dpifapemigbr
8 FAPERGS Rio Grande
do Sul
60000 3 gabinetefapergsgmailcom
9 FAPERJ Rio de
Janeiro
100000 5 assessoriainternacionalfaperjbr
10 FAPES Espiacuterito
Santo
100000 2 parceriasfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC Santa
Catarina
50000 2 internacionalfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP Cearaacute 100000 2 viviannobrefuncapcegovbr
Useful Links
Links to FAPs websites ndash for more details on eligibility rules
1 FACEPE ndash httpwwwfacepebr
2 FAPDF ndash wwwfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL ndash httpfapealbr
4 FAPEAM ndash httpwwwfapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG ndash wwwfapeggogovbr
6 FAPEMA - httpswwwfapemabr
7 FAPEMIG - httpsfapemigbrpt
8 FAPERGS - httpsfapergsrsgovbr
9 FAPERJ ndash httpwwwfaperjbr
10 FAPES - wwwfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC - wwwfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP - httpswwwfuncapcegovbr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
8
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
9
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
10
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
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36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Relevant documents Make sure that all consortium partners go thoroughly through the call documents
and national regulations
Additional Info
It is advised to contact the FWO before submission (see contact point
above) in order to avoid ineligible projects and consortia
ERA-NET participation does not interfere with the lsquoregularrsquo project submission
framework and is consequently not taken into account for calculating the max available
number of new applications and running projects combined
Useful Links Call page for European programmes (ERA-NET)
httpswwwfwobeenfellowships-fundingeuropean-programmesera-net
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
6
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BRAZIL
Funding Organisation
Conselho Nacional das Fundaccedilotildees Estaduais
de Amparo agrave Pesquisa (CONFAP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
elisaconfapgmailcom
Eligible Institutions
Public or private (non-profit) Higher Education and Research Institutions Scientific
Institutions Technology and Innovation Institutions based in Brazilian States
corresponding to the Brazilian State Funding Agencies (FAPs) which participate in the call
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree and be linked to a Research
Institution located in Brazilian States participating in the call through their Respective
State Funding Agencies have scientific or technological production evaluated by
Curriculum (Suacutemula Curricular)
Eligible Costs
As a general rule Brazilian State Funding Agencies finance scholarships mobility and
grants related to scientific technological and innovation projects
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Applicants must verify the specific eligibility rules and financing modalities which shall
be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the participating FAPs
(Guidelines for the call)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
EUROS 85300000
Total TBC after final
confirmation from possible
other FAPs
Detailed for each participating FAP in item below
Additional Info which indicates within the maximum
budget the maximum number of projects which may
be supported
Applicants must verify with their respective FAPs
the maximum amount also in local currency
Other Funding Criteria
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Relevant documents Specific guidelines and orientations may be published by the participating FAPs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Brazilian State Funding Agencies supporting the call and details on funding
maximum number of projects contacts
Please note that the list of supporting FAP is yet to be finalized
FAP
State Budget
Euros
Max
number of
projects
within the
max
allocated
budget
FAPs contacts
1 FACEPE Pernambuco TBC TBC marcelocordeirofacepebr
2 FAPDF Federal
District
200000 3 cootecfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL Alagoas 50000 2 antoniocarvalhofapealbr
4 FAPEAM Amazonas TBC TBC gabinetefapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG Goiaacutes 50000 1 comunicacaofapeggoiasgovbr
6 FAPEMA Maranhatildeo 43000 2 mauriciosafapemabr
7 FAPEMIG Minas
Gerais
100000 2 dpifapemigbr
8 FAPERGS Rio Grande
do Sul
60000 3 gabinetefapergsgmailcom
9 FAPERJ Rio de
Janeiro
100000 5 assessoriainternacionalfaperjbr
10 FAPES Espiacuterito
Santo
100000 2 parceriasfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC Santa
Catarina
50000 2 internacionalfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP Cearaacute 100000 2 viviannobrefuncapcegovbr
Useful Links
Links to FAPs websites ndash for more details on eligibility rules
1 FACEPE ndash httpwwwfacepebr
2 FAPDF ndash wwwfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL ndash httpfapealbr
4 FAPEAM ndash httpwwwfapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG ndash wwwfapeggogovbr
6 FAPEMA - httpswwwfapemabr
7 FAPEMIG - httpsfapemigbrpt
8 FAPERGS - httpsfapergsrsgovbr
9 FAPERJ ndash httpwwwfaperjbr
10 FAPES - wwwfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC - wwwfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP - httpswwwfuncapcegovbr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
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42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
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44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
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49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
6
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BRAZIL
Funding Organisation
Conselho Nacional das Fundaccedilotildees Estaduais
de Amparo agrave Pesquisa (CONFAP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
elisaconfapgmailcom
Eligible Institutions
Public or private (non-profit) Higher Education and Research Institutions Scientific
Institutions Technology and Innovation Institutions based in Brazilian States
corresponding to the Brazilian State Funding Agencies (FAPs) which participate in the call
Eligible Applicants
Applicants must have a doctoral or equivalent degree and be linked to a Research
Institution located in Brazilian States participating in the call through their Respective
State Funding Agencies have scientific or technological production evaluated by
Curriculum (Suacutemula Curricular)
Eligible Costs
As a general rule Brazilian State Funding Agencies finance scholarships mobility and
grants related to scientific technological and innovation projects
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Applicants must verify the specific eligibility rules and financing modalities which shall
be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the participating FAPs
(Guidelines for the call)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
EUROS 85300000
Total TBC after final
confirmation from possible
other FAPs
Detailed for each participating FAP in item below
Additional Info which indicates within the maximum
budget the maximum number of projects which may
be supported
Applicants must verify with their respective FAPs
the maximum amount also in local currency
Other Funding Criteria
Applicants must necessarily comply to the specific eligibility rules and financing
modalities which shall be defined and disseminated in the respective websites of the
participating FAPs (Guidelines for the call)
Relevant documents Specific guidelines and orientations may be published by the participating FAPs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
7
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Additional Info
Brazilian State Funding Agencies supporting the call and details on funding
maximum number of projects contacts
Please note that the list of supporting FAP is yet to be finalized
FAP
State Budget
Euros
Max
number of
projects
within the
max
allocated
budget
FAPs contacts
1 FACEPE Pernambuco TBC TBC marcelocordeirofacepebr
2 FAPDF Federal
District
200000 3 cootecfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL Alagoas 50000 2 antoniocarvalhofapealbr
4 FAPEAM Amazonas TBC TBC gabinetefapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG Goiaacutes 50000 1 comunicacaofapeggoiasgovbr
6 FAPEMA Maranhatildeo 43000 2 mauriciosafapemabr
7 FAPEMIG Minas
Gerais
100000 2 dpifapemigbr
8 FAPERGS Rio Grande
do Sul
60000 3 gabinetefapergsgmailcom
9 FAPERJ Rio de
Janeiro
100000 5 assessoriainternacionalfaperjbr
10 FAPES Espiacuterito
Santo
100000 2 parceriasfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC Santa
Catarina
50000 2 internacionalfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP Cearaacute 100000 2 viviannobrefuncapcegovbr
Useful Links
Links to FAPs websites ndash for more details on eligibility rules
1 FACEPE ndash httpwwwfacepebr
2 FAPDF ndash wwwfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL ndash httpfapealbr
4 FAPEAM ndash httpwwwfapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG ndash wwwfapeggogovbr
6 FAPEMA - httpswwwfapemabr
7 FAPEMIG - httpsfapemigbrpt
8 FAPERGS - httpsfapergsrsgovbr
9 FAPERJ ndash httpwwwfaperjbr
10 FAPES - wwwfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC - wwwfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP - httpswwwfuncapcegovbr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
8
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
9
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
10
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
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26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
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32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
7
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Additional Info
Brazilian State Funding Agencies supporting the call and details on funding
maximum number of projects contacts
Please note that the list of supporting FAP is yet to be finalized
FAP
State Budget
Euros
Max
number of
projects
within the
max
allocated
budget
FAPs contacts
1 FACEPE Pernambuco TBC TBC marcelocordeirofacepebr
2 FAPDF Federal
District
200000 3 cootecfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL Alagoas 50000 2 antoniocarvalhofapealbr
4 FAPEAM Amazonas TBC TBC gabinetefapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG Goiaacutes 50000 1 comunicacaofapeggoiasgovbr
6 FAPEMA Maranhatildeo 43000 2 mauriciosafapemabr
7 FAPEMIG Minas
Gerais
100000 2 dpifapemigbr
8 FAPERGS Rio Grande
do Sul
60000 3 gabinetefapergsgmailcom
9 FAPERJ Rio de
Janeiro
100000 5 assessoriainternacionalfaperjbr
10 FAPES Espiacuterito
Santo
100000 2 parceriasfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC Santa
Catarina
50000 2 internacionalfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP Cearaacute 100000 2 viviannobrefuncapcegovbr
Useful Links
Links to FAPs websites ndash for more details on eligibility rules
1 FACEPE ndash httpwwwfacepebr
2 FAPDF ndash wwwfapdfgovbr
3 FAPEAL ndash httpfapealbr
4 FAPEAM ndash httpwwwfapeamamgovbr
5 FAPEG ndash wwwfapeggogovbr
6 FAPEMA - httpswwwfapemabr
7 FAPEMIG - httpsfapemigbrpt
8 FAPERGS - httpsfapergsrsgovbr
9 FAPERJ ndash httpwwwfaperjbr
10 FAPES - wwwfapesesgovbr
11 FAPESC - wwwfapescscgovbr
12 FUNCAP - httpswwwfuncapcegovbr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
8
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
9
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
10
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
8
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CYPRUS
Funding Organisation
Research and Innovation Foundation
(RIF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Anna Maria Christoforou amchristoforouresearchorgcy
+357 22 205043
Eligible Institutions
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy Eligible for participation are
organizations such as research organizations higher and tertiary education institutions
scientific and professional associations enterprises associations of enterprises non-
governmental organizations public services and public benefit organizations
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Applicants
Legal entities established and based in the areas which are under the effective control of
the Republic of Cyprus
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Eligible Costs
Research amp Development Cost Categories (Personnel Cost Costs for Instruments and
Equipment Costs for External Services Foreign Travel Costs Consumables Other
Specific Costs Overheads)
Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 400 000
euro 200 000 (if the Coordinator of the
transnational project is from Cyprus)
euro175 000 (if all Cypriot participants
participate as Partners in the
transnational project)
Other Funding Criteria Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Relevant documents National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
RESTART 2016-2020 Programmes laquoWork Programme Documentraquo
Additional Info Please check National Regulations at wwwresearchorgcy
Useful Links RIF Website wwwresearchorgcy
IRIS Portal httpsirisresearchorgcy
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
9
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CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
10
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
9
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
CZECH REPUBLIC
Funding Organisation
Technologickaacute Agentura Českeacute Republiky
(TAČR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Michaela Kriklanova michaelakriklanovatacrcz
Eligible Institutions
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Applicants
Enterprises (according to Annex 1 of the Regulation)
Research organizations (according to Article 2 paragraph 83 of the Regulation)
Enterprises who act as natural persons according to Annex 1 of the Regulation
engaged in an economic activity pursuant to Act no 4551991 coll on Trades (Trade
Act)
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are
- personnel costs (including scholarships)
- subcontracting costs (max 20 of total eligible costs throughout the whole
project period)
- other direct costs (write-offs protection of intellectual property operating
expenses travel costs consumables)
- indirect costs (overheads) - full costflat rate 25 (indirect costs in the
respective year are calculated as 25 of the sum of the personnel costs and
other direct costs in the same year)
These specific categories of eligible costs are defined under Article 17 of the General
Terms amp Conditions
Investment costs are NOT eligible in this joint call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 1 mil euro 05 mil
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
10
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Other Funding Criteria
Eligible projects for TACR
- the project meets the definition of applied research and innovation
- the research results correspond to the national rules and are applicable
exploitable (The project proposal has to include a clear description of the
exploitation plan and results)
- the aim of the project has to be relevant to the overall aim of the EPSILON
programme
- the industrial research and experimental development share corresponds to
the activities of the Czech partner described in the project proposal
- the applicants are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the costs are eligible (based on the rules stated above)
- the requested funding meets the national regulations for aid intensity
- the applicants have published the financial statements for the years 2016
2017 2018
Funding rates
The aid intensity for each Czech applicant in the project is determined based on the
type of entity according to the Regulation (see the table below) and at the same time
must not exceed the maximum permissible aid intensity for the Czech part of the
project which is 85 of the total eligible costs
Applicant Industrial
research
Industrial
research with
a bonus for
effective
collaboration
Experimental
development
Experimental
development
with a bonus
for effective
collaboration
Small
enterprises 70 80 45 60
Medium-sized
enterprises 60 75 35 50
Large
enterprises 50 65 25 40
Research
Organisations
100 100 100 100
Note An SME is defined in Annex 1 of the Regulation
Research organisations must satisfy the definition in the Act and the Framework
While respecting the maximum permissible aid intensity of 85 per project
Supported results
Projects that achieve at least one of the following types of results can be supported in
this Call The type of the result has to be clearly described in the project proposal
P - patent
G - technically realized results - prototype functional sample
Z - pilot plant proven technology
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
11
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R - software
F - results with legal protection - utility model industrial design
N - Certified methodologies and practices treatment conservation methods
procedures and specialized maps with professional expert content
O - Miscellaneous
Results not to be recognized by the programme manager as a single result of a given
project but only in combination with at least one other result listed in the list of
result types above
H - results reflected in non-legislative directives and regulations binding within the
competence of the respective provider and results reflected in the approved strategic
and conceptual documents of the state or public administration
Mandatory forms to be submitted
- A Sworn Statement of the Applicant
- Completed ldquoTACR Application Formrdquo Excel file
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoNmetSrdquo type of result the
Confirmation of the Certification authority for NmetS results needs to be
attached
- if the applicant plans to achieve the ldquoPatentrdquo type of result patent search
must be substantiated
All documents proving the eligibility of the Czech applicant (mentioned above) shall be
submitted via the TACR data box (TACR data box ID afth9xp) within the same
deadline as the project pre-proposals
Please fill in the subject line as bdquoHorizon2020 - AquaticPollutants Call 2020 - prokaacutezaacuteniacute
způsobilosti - akronym projektuldquo
Relevant documents
National Regulations
EPSILON Programme (only in Czech)
definitions of supported outcomes (only in Czech)
Additional Info
Intellectual Property Rights
The applicants are required to enter into a contract with their foreign partners (sign a
so-called Consortium Agreement) which will define the conditions of cooperation on
the project where among other things they specify the method of allocating rights to
the research results as well as adjustment and management of the rights imported or
created during the projects implementation which are necessary to address the
project
Useful Links
TACR website (only in Czech)
Funding rules for the Czech applicant (available on the TACR website)
Guide for the Czech applicants (available on the TACR website)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
12
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DENMARK
Funding Organisation
Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Martin Kyvsgaard
International Coordinator
martinkyvsgaardinnofonddk
+45 61905081
Eligible Institutions
Innovation Fund Denmark can invest in all Danish organisation Please find funding rates
below and in our read more in our General Terms and Conditions for International
Projects
Innovation Fund Denmarks (IFD) purpose is to advance research development testing
and validation of innovative solutions for the benefit of growth and knowledge in
Denmark as well as to solve societal challenges IFD encourage all types of partners to
participate in international projects
Eligible Applicants SMErsquos Large Enterprises GTS Universities amp University Colleges Public Hospitals Other
public institutions
Eligible Costs
Eligible cost-categories are Salary Travel Subcontracting Materials Communication
and knowledge sharing and lsquoOther expensesrsquo
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro1000000 euro500000 per project euro300000 per partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
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28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
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36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
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38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
13
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Other Funding Criteria Danish applicants must no later than two weeks after the deadline for submission
register individually in the national e-grant system Please find a guide here
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpsinnovationsfondendksitesdefaultfiles2018-10general-terms-and-
conditions-for-international-projects-approved-after-1-feb-2018pdf
Additional Info
IFDrsquos funds are paid based on actual expenses and can be reimbursed on a quarterly
basis to SMErsquos and a semi-annual basis for other participantsThe progress report must
be submitted every six months
The auditors statement must be submitted annually (unless organization is state-audited)
Useful Links Innovation Fund Denmark
httpsinnovationsfondendkenprogrammesinternational-collaborations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
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ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
14
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ESTONIA
Funding Organisation
Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAg)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Margit Suuroja MargitSuurojaetagee
Eligible Institutions See National Requirements
Eligible Applicants See National Requirements
Eligible Costs See National Requirements
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Requirements
Additional Info If in one project participates several Estonian partners the total requested
Estonian budget is 100000euro
Useful Links ERA-NET uumlhiskonkurssidega seotud toetused
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
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36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
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38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
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40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
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42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
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44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
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49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
15
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FINLAND
Funding Organisation
Academy of Finland (AKA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vesa Yli-Pelkonen vesayli-pelkonenakafi
Eligible Institutions
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Applicants
In this call the eligibility criteria is according to the Academy Project funding criteria
In addition to their doctorate the applicant must have other significant scientific
merits Usually they are a professor or docent level researcher
If the applicant does not have an employment relationship with for example a
university or research institute they must give an account of how their own
salary will be covered during the funding period
Only one application per researcher will be considered (incl a consortium
subproject) in this call
Please check AKArsquos Regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Eligible Costs
The call is implemented under the full cost model Academy funding can be used to
cover both direct project costs (eg direct salaries) and indirect costs (eg costs for
premises) Both types of costs are covered with the same percentage Please check
AKArsquos regulations at
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro85000000
euro250000 per consortium partner
euro350000 per consortium coordinator
If there are several Finnish partners in the same
consortium the maximum total commitment from
AKA is euro400000 per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
16
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Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpwwwakafiglobalassets10rahoitusliiteetrahoitusehdot_2019-2020_enpdf
httpwwwakafiglobalassets20arviointi-ja-paatoksetliitteet2019poytakirjan-1-liite-
1-trp-hallituksen-paatos-1142019pdf (in Finnish)
httpwwwakafienfundingapply-for-fundingaz-index-of-application-guidelines
Additional Info
Only the submission of the joint proposal is required There is no need to submit any
documents directly to AKA However applicants are requested to contact AKArsquos
contact point (see above) before submitting the proposal
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
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38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
17
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FRANCE
Funding Organisation
Agence National de la Recherche (ANR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Simon Coulet
Armelle Montrose
anrteam-
aquaticpollutantsagencerecherchefr
+33 1 78 09 81 20
Eligible Institutions
ANR may finance Partners that have their primary establishment in France andor
Partners established in the EU and that can prove that they have a secondary
establishment in France To be eligible the consortium must include at least one
French public research organization (EPA EPSCP EPST EPIC)
The involvement of an enterprise is encouraged but not mandatory If a non-French
enterprise is involved in a project it is mandatory to involve a French enterprise
otherwise the French partners will be declared ineligible
Eligible Applicants See above
Eligible Costs Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro2000000
The maximum amount which can be requested by
each proposal with French applicant(s) is limited
to
bull euro300000 (if French Coordinator)
bull euro250000 (if French Participants)
Other Funding Criteria
The funding requested from ANR for a project must be between 15 000 euro and 250
000 euro If there are several partners requesting funding from ANR the 250 000 euro
have to be shared If a partner requesting funding from ANR is coordinator of a
proposal the maximum amount of funding requested can reach 300 000 euro
Please check the National Funding Regulation at
httpsanrfrfrrf
Relevant documents National Funding Regulations
httpsanrfrfrrf
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
18
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Additional eligibility criterion
To be eligible the proposals must not be judged as similar with another
proposal
The similarity between two Projects is established when these Projects (in their
entirety or in part) describe identical main objectives or result from a simple
adaptation
Project partnersrsquo commitment
Access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge associated with
genetic resources
Pursuant to the Nagoya Protocol ANR must obtain documentary evidence of Due
Diligence Declarations (DDDs) for all research projects that it funds Projects funded
will be asked to make a declaration on potential utilisation of genetic resources during
their projects
DDDs for research work can be submitted online using the special application on the
MESRI website Credentials to access the application can be obtained from the
director of the host institution For full details go to httpwwwenseignementsup-
recherchegouvfrpid37627utilisation-ressources-genetiques-associeeshtml
Open Science
As part of the contribution of the ANR to the promotion and implementation of an
open science and in connexion with the National plan for an open science the
applicants formally undertake if they receive funding to (1) post the full texts of all
scientific publications resulting from the research project in an open archive (either
directly in HAL or via a local institutional archive) and (2) to provide a data
management plan (DMP) within 6 months of the project start as per the ANR Funding
regulation (Regraveglement financier) and the arrangements communicated in the act
allocating the grant Besides the ANR recommends that publications be made in
reviews or books in native open access
Terms and conditions and important recommendations for partners
requesting funding from ANR will be published on ANR website
Useful Links httpsanrfrfrappels
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
19
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GERMANY
Funding Organisation
German Federal Ministry of Education and
Research (BMBF)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Stefanie Pietsch
Christian Stolle
ptj-aquapollutcallfz-juelichde
+49 30 20199-3152
+49 381 20356-275
Eligible Institutions
Applications may be submitted by German institutions of higher education and non-
university research institutions as well as by commercial companies particularly small
and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which are headquartered and exploit their results
primarily in Germany Also local authorities non-profit organizations or associations
are eligible for funding
Eligible Applicants
For information regarding the EUs standard definition of SMEs please visit
httpeceuropaeugrowthsmesbusiness-friendly-environmentsme-definition_en
Research institutions which receive joint basic funding from the Federal Government
and the Laumlnder can only be granted project funding supplementary to their basic
funding for additional expenditure under certain preconditions
Eligible Costs
Personnel cost Travel cost Sub-contracting Equipment Consumables Overheads
(Not included Building investments)
Richtlinien fuumlr Zuwendungsantraumlge auf AusgabenKostenbasis(AZAAZK)
httpsfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Projektpauschale Universities should consider cost for the ldquoProjektpauschalerdquo already
in the preparation of the proposal
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 3000000
The maximum budget per German partner per
proposal is 250000 euro If a German partner is
coordinator of a proposal the maximum amount
of funding requested can reach 450000 euro If there
are several German partners in the same
consortium the max total commitment from
BMBF is 600000 euro per consortium
Other Funding Criteria
Only two German partners in a consortium are eligible The prerequisite for
two German partners in a consortium is that at least one partner can be classified as a
stakeholder or end user (eg companies SMEs municipalities authorities associations
etc) If there is no German stakeholder or end user in the consortium only one
German partner per consortium can participate - either as a coordinator or partner
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
20
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Relevant documents
National Regulations Research for Sustainable Development wwwfonade
The funding procedure will follow the national criteria of the funding of the Federal
Ministry of Education and Research
httpfoerderportalbunddeeasyeasy_indexphpauswahl=easy_formulare
Additional Info
Funding quota
Universities Research organisations Associations and local authorities up to
100
Companies up to max 50
SMEs Up to max 80 (incl bonus)
Useful Links httpswwwfonadedethemenwassermanagementphp
httpswwwptjdeprojektfoerderungmare-n
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
21
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GREECE
Funding Organisation
General Secretariat for Research amp
Technology (GSRT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Sofia Dimitropoulou sdimitropoulougsrtgr
00302131300187
Eligible Institutions
GSRT potentially supports all private and public legal entities namely private
enterprises (such as SMEs large-companies etc) research organizations higher
education institutions and other public organizations with RampD activities) Individuals
as well as individual enterprises are not eligible under this scheme
Eligible Applicants
Applicants may submit in the current call if they are enterprises up to two (2)
proposals from the same enterprise and for Public research Institutes and Universities
up to (2) proposals at the level of the same Laboratory or School or Institute or
Department
Eligible Costs
(a) personnel costs researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the project
(b) costs on fixed assets ie b1) costs of instruments and equipment to the extent
and for the period used for the project Where such instruments and equipment are
not used for their full life for the project only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the project as calculated on the basis of generally accepted accounting
principles are considered as eligible and b2) costs for buildings and land to the
extent and for the duration period used for the project With regard to buildings
only the depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the project as calculated on
the basis of generally accepted accounting principles are considered as eligible For
land costs of commercial transfer or actually incurred capital costs are eligible
(c) costs of contractual research knowledge and patents bought or licensed from
outside sources at arms length conditions as well as costs of consultancy and
equivalent services used exclusively for the project
(d) additional general costs and other operating expenses including costs of
materials supplies travel expenses organization of meetings disseminationpublicity
costs audit costs incurred directly as a result of the project implementation
(e) indirect costs = flat rate 15 of gross personnel costs excluding VAT = 15 (a-
(VAT of a)) Indirect costs are eligible for all legal entities and include costs that do
not incur directly as a result of the project implementation (e g administrative and
management costs utility costs)
Note -Please bear in mind that scientific management costs are eligible under
category (a) whereas administrative and financiallegal management costs fall under
eligible categories (e) or (d)-audit costs only
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
22
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- Subcontracting is allowed This will be clarified in the guidelines of the national call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1Μeuro
Upper funding limits for the eligible costs
Upper limit of the total public funding will be
200000 euro per project (including indirect costs)
Please note that this amount can be increased to
250000 euro per project if Greek partner assumes
the project coordination The maximum state aid
intensity will be calculated according to the
provisions of the European state aid rules and
regulations in force (type of research activity size
of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Other Funding Criteria
Evaluation
At national level only eligibility check is conducted and not a full peer review at pre-
proposals and full proposals stages We rely on the evaluation made by the COFUND
Call Evaluation Committee and external reviewers
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Funding Programme ldquoOperational Programme for Research Entrepreneurship and
Innovation 2014-2020 National Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart
Specialization 2014-2020 (RIS3)rdquo
Applicants are informed that this annex is for general guidance only For more detailed
rules and regulations please refer to the nationalregional call announcement and
contact the NationalRegional Contact Point
Submission at the national level is required at a later stage A national call will be
published to support the approved at the transnational level proposals only Detailed
information on the procedure and the funding rules will be provided at the GSRT
website in the guidelines of the national call during the submission period
The duration of a funded project is 24 months without any prolongation
Upper limit of the total public funding will be 200000 euro per project (including indirect
costs) Please note that this amount can be increased to 250000 euro per project if Greek
partner assumes the project coordination The maximum state aid intensity will be
calculated according to the provisions of the European state aid rules and regulations
in force (type of research activity size of the participating enterprise collaborative
research)
Useful Links httpswwwespagrelPagesProclamationsFSaspxitem=4383
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
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36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
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38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
23
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IRELAND
Funding Organisation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Lisa Sheils lsheilsepaie
Eligible Institutions
EPA funding rules apply ndash All types of organisations are eligible ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Applicants
EPA funding rules apply ndash Applicants from the Republic of Ireland are eligible ndash
Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Eligible Costs
EPA funding rules apply ndash Please consult
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
Post-completion dissemination costs do not apply to Transnational Calls
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 500000
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Maximum Budget Requested for Coordinator
euro 300000
Maximum Budget Requested for Partners
euro 150000
Maximum of 1 Irish research organisation (eg
coordinator or partner) requesting budget from
the EPA within a consortium
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in ldquoMaximum Amount Per Proposalrdquo
Relevant documents
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Applicants
EPA Research 2019 Call - Guide for Grantees
EPA Research 2019 Call - Terms and Conditions
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
24
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Additional Info
Irish applicants are not required to send any documentation to the EPA in
advance of the pre-proposal amp proposal submission
The EPA will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed
research
Useful Links wwwepaie
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
25
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
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36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
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40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
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44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
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59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ISRAEL
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Health ndash
Chief Scientist Office (CSO-MOH)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Dr Irit Allon
Mrs Orly Spivak
iritallonmohgovil
orleefgmailcom
Eligible Institutions University research center or hospital
Eligible Applicants
Position in a university research center or hospital Research authority must approve
position prior to submission PI should hold a PhD MD DMD D Sc or equivalent
degree and employed by an eligible institution Research will not be funded
simultaneously by CSO-MOH on more than one grant (Era-NET or national)
Researchers can not apply for more than one grant from any ERA-NET funded by
CSO-MOH or submit more than one proposal for any programme
Eligible Costs Materials and consumables Travel amp hosting (up to 10) No salaries for applicants
No heavy equipment Institutional overhead 10
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Up to euro 300000 depending on
budget availability
The following will be used as national
eligibility criteria
Up to 140000 euro per partner
Additional 20000 euro for coordination
Maximum of 2 projects will be funded up to 1
Israeli coordinator
Other Funding Criteria Submission of financial and scientific reports at national level is required annually
Relevant documents Not applicable
Additional Info
Prior to submission researchers will submit to CSO-MOH an abstract approved by
their research authority including budget distribution No submission of abstract can
result in declaration of the consortium as ineligible If the application involves human
or animal experiments bioethics approvals must be submitted with the application or
up to 4 months later
Useful Links Please see detailed instructions of application at the national level and reporting at
httpwwwhealthgovilresearch-fund
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
26
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Agenzia Regionale per la Protezione
dellrsquoAmbiente Regione Siciliana (ARPA
Sicilia)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Vincenzo Infantino vinfantinoarpasiciliait
Eligible Institutions All institutions are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
Eligible Applicants
The following entities are eligible providing that they have stable organization in Italy
enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance
with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Any participant in order to be eligible must comply with the eligibility criteria listed
in the ldquoARPA Sicilia Funding Guidelinesrdquo httpswwwarpasiciliait
A maximum of two Italian participants per project proposal requesting funding to
ARPA Sicilia are admitted
Italian applicants can participate as coordinator in only one project proposal requesting
funding to ARPA Sicilia
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are in accordance with EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission - June 17 2014
Funding will be provided for the following categories Personnel Equipment
(depreciation costs if not used for their full life for the project) Subcontracting
Other Costs and Overheads Overheads (ldquoSpese generalirdquo) shall be calculated as a
maximum of10 of admissible costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 100000 Maximum Budget Requested for all Italian partners
(coordinator andor partner) euro 100000
Other Funding Criteria
Aid intensity
Public institutions and research entities (public and private) will be financed at a rate
of 100 of admissible costs
Funding levels are based on Art 25 of EU Reg n 6512014 of the European
Commission and are determined in the following way for private entities
The aid intensity for each beneficiary shall not exceed
(a) 100 of the eligible costs for fundamental research
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
27
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(b) 50 of the eligible costs for industrial research
(c) 25 of the eligible costs for experimental development
The aid intensities for industrial research and experimental development may be
increased up to a maximum aid intensity of 80 of the eligible costs as follows
(a) by 10 percentage points for medium-sized enterprises and by 20 percentage
points for small enterprises
(b) by 15 percentage points if one of the following conditions is fulfilled
(i) the project involves effective collaboration
mdash between undertakings among which at least one is an SME or is carried
out in at least two Member States or in a Member State and in a
Contracting Party of the EEA Agreement and no single undertaking bears
more than 70 of the eligible costs or
mdash between an undertaking and one or more research and knowledge-
dissemination organisations where the latter bear at least 10 of the
eligible costs and have the right to publish their own research results
(ii) the results of the project are widely disseminated through conferences
publication open access repositories or free or open source software
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
50 of the total contribution for public entities and research entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities with necessary financial
guarantee
The remaining part of the contribution will be paid in instalments after each financial
and progress reporting period
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to
Arpa Sicilia
Relevant documents
ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the ARPA Sicilia website
httpswwwarpasiciliait
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014
Additional Info
Italian applicants are required to send specific documentation to ARPA Sicilia at
proposal submission stage (please see ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo for requirements
and submission mode)
ARPA Sicilia will not respond to queries relating to the scope of the proposed research
Useful Links
The complete list of criteria and provisions which must be satisfied by all Italian
participants can be found in the ldquoAvviso integrativo nazionalerdquo published on the
dedicated web page on ARPA Sicilia website httpswwwarpasiciliait
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
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36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
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38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
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42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
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44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
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59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
28
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ITALY
Funding Organisation
Ministero dellrsquoUniversitagrave e della Ricerca
(MUR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Aldo Covello
Valeria Cardia
aldocovellomiurit
+39 06 5849 6465
valeriacardiamiurit
+39 06 5849 7333
Eligible Institutions
According to art 60 of the Decree-Law n 832012 and art 5 of its implementing Ministerial
decree 5932016 the following entities are eligible providing that they have stable
organization in Italy
- Enterprises universities research institutions research organizations in accordance with
EU Reg n 6512014 of the European Commission - June 17 2014 Eligible participants
must have a stable organization in Italy
- Local and regional administrations and their investee companies (a more detailed description will be given in the Avviso integrativo nazionale)
Eligible Applicants
The participant must not be defaulting with regard to other funding received by the
Ministry
The participant must not have requestedgot any other funding for the same research
activities
The participant must respect the Italian law DLgs n 159 del 6092011 e successive
modificazioni ed integrazioni
The participant must not be subject to bankruptcy proceedings as of art 5 comma 4 letter
b) of DM 5932016 or must not be a company in difficulty according to the definition under
number 18) of article 2 Definitions of Regulation (EU) no 6512014
The participant must be in compliance with the obligations laid down in the contributory
and social security regulations (DURC)
The judicial and pending records of the legal representative of the participant are negative
For any participant with the exception of public universities and public research
institutions (Enti pubblici di ricerca) the following financial criteria calculated using the
data reported in the last approved balance sheet must be fulfilled
CN gt (CP ndash I)2
Where
bull CN = net assets (Capitale netto)
bull CP = sum of the costs of all the projects for which public funding has been requested
by the participant during the year
bull I = sum of the contributions received approved or requested for the same projects
OFF lt 8
Where
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29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
29
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bull OF = financial charges (Oneri finanziari)
bull F = turnover (Fatturato)
Eligible Costs
All activities classifiable as Basic research Industrial research and Experimental
development are eligible for funding Furthermore Basic research and Industrial research
activities must be predominant with respect to Experimental development activities (in
terms of costs)
All costs incurred during the lifetime of the project under the following categories are
eligible Personnel Equipment Consulting and equivalent services Consumables and
Overheads
Overheads (spese generali) shall be calculated as a percentage of the personnel costs and
cannot be higher than 50 of them Travel expenses dissemination and coordination costs
are to be included in the overheads
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 50000000 euro 15000000
Other Funding Criteria
The amount of funding which can be granted to each beneficiary is calculated multiplying
the eligible costs for the funding rate listed in the following table
On request of applicants a pre-payment may be done equal to
80 of the total contribution for public entities
50 of the total contribution for private entities
The remaining part of contribute will be paid in instalments after each financial and
progress reporting period
Relevant documents
- Decreto legge n 832012
- Decreto Ministeriale n 593 del 26 luglio 2016
- Linee guida al DM del 26 luglio 2016 n 593
Additional Info
In addition to the project proposal which shall be submitted at European level the Italian
participants are requested to submit further documentation to MUR through the national
web platform available at the following link banditransnazionali-miurcinecait
These national additional documents must be submitted by the same deadline established
for the pre-proposal phase submission as defined in the international joint call
Any participant who does not submit its national documents by the deadline of the pre-
proposal phase will be considered not eligible for funding
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
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36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
30
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MUR will require to all Italian participants admitted for funding some additional documents
describing more in detail the participant and its research activities within the project
It is strongly recommended to contact the National Contact Persons already in early stage
of project preparation
The admission for funding is subject to the adoption of the necessary accounting and
administrative measures for the allocation of the resources
Funded participants will be requested to submit financial and scientific reports to MUR
Useful Links httpwwwricercainternazionalemiuriteraeranet-cofund-(h2020)aquatic-
pollutantsaspx
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
31
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LATVIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Education and Science (IZM)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Kaspars Karolis Kasparskarolisizmgovlv
+37167047996
Eligible Institutions
RampD institutions (research institutes universities higher education establishments
research centres etc) that are listed in the Registry of Research Institutions
operated by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia Entity
must apply to Research Organization definitions according to regulation 6512014
Any other type of participants can participate on their own costs and are not
covered by the Ministry
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the extent
employed on the research project) and relevant personnel taxes Other direct
costs such as consumables equipment (only depreciation costs) materials
reagents
Travels and allowances according to travel plan
Indirect costs can reach a maximum of 25 of the total direct costs The activities
must correspond to ldquoresearchrdquo according to Latvian Law on Scientific Activity Only
non-commercial activities can be comprised in projects with Latvian participation
Subcontracting Expenses incurred by a third party to carry out tasks or provide
services that require special scientific or technical competences outside the
institutionrsquos normal area of activity The amount may not exceed 20 of the total
direct costs allocated to the Latvian partner
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300 000 euro
The maximum amount that a Latvian partner can
request is 70 000 euro per year or Coordinator
100 000 per year In case of two Latvian
partners in a consortium the maximum total
funding available for a project is 100 000 euroyear
Other Funding Criteria
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
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40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
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41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
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42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
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44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
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49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
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59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
32
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Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info Attention Latvian partners have to end all activities until the 1112023 and submit
a report in 1 month thereafter
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
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59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
33
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MOLDOVA (Republic of)
Funding Organisation
National Agency for Research and
Development (NARD)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Viorica Boaghi
Olga Davidenco
Vioricaboaghigmailcom
Olgadavidencoancdgovmd
Eligible Institutions Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Applicants Scientific and research organizations
Eligible Costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
100 000 euro 25 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria National Strategic Priorities
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
1 Code on science and innovation of the Republic of Moldova Law no 259-XV of 15072004
2 Law no190 of 21092017 for amending and completing some legislative acts
3 Government Decision no381 2019 on the approval of the National Program in the fields of
research and innovation for the years 2020-2023 and of the Action Plan on its implementation
4 Government Decision no382 2019 on the approval of the Methodology for financing projects in
the fields of research and innovation
5 Government Decision no196 of 28022018 on the organization and functioning of
the National Agency for Research and Development
Useful Links httpsancdgovmd
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
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NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
34
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
NORWAY
Funding Organisation
The Research Council of Norway (RCN)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ivar Berthling itbrcnno
+4790066509
Eligible Institutions
Norwegian research institutions (See definition and specification under
httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingwho-can-apply-for-
fundingresearch-organisations
Eligible Applicants Norwegian applicants must have completed a doctoral degree or corresponding
qualifications
Eligible Costs See httpswwwforskningsradetnoenapply-for-fundingBudget
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Ca euro 500000
Within a single project proposal the
Norwegian contribution requested cannot
exceed euro125000
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents General RCN conditions for funding httpswwwforskningsradetnoen
Additional Info
After funding decision the Norwegian part of funded projects must register
through the RCN portal Further information will be provided to the
relevant partners Follow-up of the Norwegian part of the project will
follow RCN guidelines and deadlines
Useful Links
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
35
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
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41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
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42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
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44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
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49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
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58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
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59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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POLAND
Funding Organisation
National Centre for Research and
Development (NCBR)
National Contact Point (NCP) Name Email and Phone
Kinga Szymańska-Rzeźnik kingaszymanskancbrgovpl
Eligible Institutions Research organizations
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Eligible Applicants
Research organizations (research and knowledge-dissemination organisations)
Micro Small Medium and Large Enterprises
Group of entities (within the meaning of art 37 section 1 point 1a of The Act of 30
April 2010 on the National Centre for Research and Development published in
Journal of Laws item 1770 2019)
Eligible Costs
The eligible costs shall be the following
1 personnel costs (researchers technicians and other supporting staff to the
extent employed on the research project)
2 cost of contractual research costs of consultancy and equivalent services used
exclusively for the research activity this cost type cannot account for more than 70
of all eligible costs of a project the subcontracting can be obtained from consortium
partner only in justified case this need will be verified by a national experts panel
3 operating costs including
bull costs of instruments and equipment technical knowledge and patents to the
extent and for the period used for the research project if such instruments and
equipment are not used for their full life for the research project only the
depreciation costs corresponding to the life of the research project as calculated on
the basis of good accounting practice shall be considered eligible
bull costs for buildings and land to the extent and for the duration used for the
research project with regard to buildings only the depreciation costs corresponding
to the life of the research project as calculated on the basis of good accounting
practice shall be considered eligible for land costs of commercial transfer or actually
incurred capital costs shall be eligible
bull other operating costs including costs of materials supplies and similar products
incurred directly as a result of the research activity
4 additional overheads incurred indirectly as a result of the research project that
costs should account 25 of all eligible project costs That costs (4) are counted as a
multiplication by percentage given above (called x) and the rest of direct costs
excluding subcontracting (2) It means 4=(1+3)25
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36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
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37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
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40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
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43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
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46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
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56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
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59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
36
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Funding quota of Polish participants can be up to 100 for research organizations In
the case of enterprises funding quota will be decided on a case-by-case basis
depending on the size of the company type of researchdevelopment risk associated
with the research activities and commercial perspective of exploitation under
Section 2 of the Regulation of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of 25
February 2015 on criteria and rules on granting state aid and ldquode minimisrdquo aid by the
National Centre for Research and Development published in Journal of Laws item
299 2015
Large
Enterprises
Medium
Enterprises
MicroSmall
Enterprises
Universities
and research
organizations
FundamentalBasic
Research na na na na
IndustrialApplied
Research
Up to 50+15
(max 65 )
Up to
50+10+15
(max 75 )
Up to
50+20+15
(max 80 ) Up to 100
Experimental
development
Up to 25+15
(max 40 )
Up to
25+10+15
(max 50 )
Up to
25+20+15
(max 60 )
Up to 100
In any case only IndustrialApplied Research and Experimental Development will be
funded
Other type of activities (eg coordination dissemination management) cannot be
included into separated task
All eligible entities invited to submit Polish proposal are obliged to use the rate of
exchange of The European Central Bank dated on the day of opening the call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
600 000 euro
In relation to the budget limit it is recommended
that one project partner can require up to
200 000 euro
Other Funding Criteria Organization must be registered in Poland
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
For enterprises it is strongly advised to state in the Pre-proposal application form in
table for Project coordinatorProject partner in the row ldquoOther informationrdquo the
KRS number of the enterprise and the size of the enterprise (microsmall medium
large)
A condition for the participation of a group of entities as the Applicant in the
competition is its formal existence on the date of submission of the pre-proposal
confirmed by its members concluding at least conditionally agreement on the creation
of a group of entities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
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59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
37
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Please note that group of entities counts as two project partners from Poland (it meets
the limit on the number of participants from the same country please see call text for
details)
Useful Links httpswwwncbrgovplprogramyprogramy-miedzynarodowe
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
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45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
38
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PORTUGAL
Funding Organisation
Foundation for Science and Technology
(FCT IP)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Germana Santos
Rui Munhaacute germanasantosfctpt 213911569
ruimunhafctpt 213911538
Eligible Institutions Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 3-5)
Eligible Applicants Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Article 6)
Eligible Costs Please check National Regulation at
httpwwwfctptapoiosprojectosregulamentophtmlen (Articles 7-9)
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
300000 euro 100000 euro
Other Funding Criteria If more than one Portuguese institution participates in a consortium the budget must be
shared with the maximum limit of requested funding set at 1000000 euro per consortium
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Portuguese applicants will have to fill in and send a Declaration of Commitment
(DC) duly signed and stamped to the NCPs via email FCT may require the
original of the DC in the future (Article 5 of the National Regulation) Check the
National Regulation terms for admission and acceptance of proposals and projects namely
concerning the update of technical and financial reports and return of funds of ongoingconcluded projects and situation of proposals previously submitted to FCT regarding
pending decisions scientific areas and other calls
Useful Links
Access to electronic submission tool httpsaquaticpollutantsptjde
Access to FCT webpage dedicated to this Joint Call
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlen
httpswwwfctptapoioscooptranseranetsaquaticpollutantsindexphtmlpt
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
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59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
39
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ROMANIA
Funding Organisation
Executive Agency for Higher Education
Research Development and Innovation
Funding (UEFISCDI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mihaela Manole
Nicoleta Dumitrache
Mihaelamanoleuefiscdiro
0040213023863
Nicoletadumitracheuefiscdiro
0040213023886
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for funding are universities public institutions RampD national institutions
joint-stock companies SMErsquos and Large companies NGOs (associations foundations
etc) others Funding rates vary in accordance with state aid legislation
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of principal investigator
Eligible Costs
a Staff costs
b Logistics expenses
- Capital expenditure
- Expenditure on stocks - supplies and inventory items
- Expenditure on services performed by third parties cannot exceed 25 of the funding
from the public budget The subcontracted parts should not be coresubstantial parts of
the project work
c Travel expenses
d Overhead (indirect costs) is calculated as a percentage of direct costs staff costs
logistics costs (excluding capital costs and cost for subcontracting) and travel expenses
Indirect costs will not exceed 20 of direct costs
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
500000 euro
250000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is the Coordinator
200000 euro for all romanian partners in case a
Romanian institution is not the Coordinator
(please read httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-
informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020)
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
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Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
40
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Other Funding Criteria
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Useful Links httpsuefiscdiropachet-de-informatii-suprogramul-3-2-orizont-2020
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
41
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SCOTLAND
Funding Organisation
Scottish Enterprise (SCOTENT)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Karen Fraser karenfraserscotentcouk
+44 141 4685658
Eligible Institutions
Universities (in a consortium led by a company having at least two companies and
with at least one of these being Scottish-based and undertaking RampD in Scotland and
limit of one research organisation)
Eligible Applicants Any company Only universities and companies in the Scottish Enterprise area are
eligible (those in the Highlands and Islands area are not eligible)
Eligible Costs
Project-specific costs including salaries overheads equipment IT consultancy
training materials trials IP in whole or in part as per pre-defined criteria available
on request
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro 752000 No limit
Other Funding Criteria
Co-funding rate of 25-50 of eligible costs and subject to Scottish Enterprise policy
and procedures and EU State Aid Regulation Preference to proposals with the
greatest economic impact
Relevant documents Scottish Enterprise Large RampD Grant guidelines (see link below)
Additional Info Consortiums must consist of a Scottish based company and 2 other EU member
states
Useful Links httpswwwscottish-enterprisecomsupport-for-businessesfunding-and-
grantsgrowing-your-businessresearch-and-development-grant
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
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50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
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52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
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54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
42
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SOUTH AFRICA
Funding Organisation
Water Research Commission (WRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mr Tiyani Chauke Tiyanicwrcorgza
+27 12 761 9304
Eligible Institutions South African registered Universities Science Councils Research Institutions and
Private Sector conducting research development and innovation
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Costs
Direct project related cost personnel project activities and procurement of
equipment and Other direct costs consumables and travel costs (flight
accommodation allowance and visa fees) to participate in the project kick-off and
other obligatory project consortium meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro130000
Maximum of euro50000 per project for the
duration of the project and not per annum
The WRC will use an standard average
rate of 1R=euro15 for all projects
Other Funding Criteria
1) To access the WRC funding all SA lead researchers in approved AquaPolllutants
projects will be required to submit a funding application through the WRC Online
Business Management System (BMS) as the first step for contracting process and also
for national reporting The submission on BMS is mainly to capture the already
approved project on the WRC system
(2) All projects should be aligned to one or more of the WRC strategic objectives to
qualify for funding Check WRC website for more information and there must be a
clear distinction of new elements and value addition to projects that have been
previously funded by the WRC through national calls Misaligned projects and failure
to clearly distinguish the new elements in previously funded projects will lead to
funding rejection regardless of Water JPI approval
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
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No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
43
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Additional Info
(1) SA partners are encouraged to include students in the projects for capacity
building
(2) Before submitting the proposal to the AquaPolllutants call secretariat it is advised
that the SA partner share the project outline with the WRC also highlighting the
required financial cost for the SA partner to get WRC endorsement The project
outlines should be submitted to the WRC NCP not later than 2 weeks before the
call deadline to allow sufficient time for the WRC expert to assess the application
(3) The WRC National Contact Point will facilitate and assist with partner matching
between SA and for WaterJPI call partners countries if necessary
(4) To raise awareness and promote the call in SA the WRC will share the
information on the call information session that will be conducted virtually by the
AquaPolllutants secretariat and also live stream the session using WRC social media
channels The WRC NCP will also be available for bilateral meetings with individual
institution as per invitation
Useful Links Any concerns relating to the FMS can be directed to bms-suppotwrcorgza
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
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TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
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TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
44
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Agencia Estatal de Investigacioacuten (AEI)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Abraham Trujillo Quintela aquapollutantsaeigobes
+34 916038359
Eligible Institutions
Eligible entities for the State Research Agency funding are
Non-profit research organizations which must comply with the requirements
established by this transnational call and with the rules on eligibility
defined in the PCI 2020
Spanish partners belonging to Hospitals primary health care or public health
administration of the National Health System (SNS) or belonging to Accredited
Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS) or
CIBER and CIBERNED should apply for funding to the National Institute of Health
Carlos III (ISCIII) also participating in this transnational call Please check ISCIII rules
Spanish Principal Investigators must demonstrate experience as investigators in
projects funded by the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2013-2016 the Plan Estatal I+D+i 2017-2020
ERC Grants European Framework Programmes or other relevant national or
international programmes
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize the
available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Incompatibilities These must be taken into account when participating in different
ERA-Nets or other international initiatives
- Principal Investigators are not allowed to apply for funding in more than one
proposal of this ERA-NET AquaticPollutants cofounded call in more than one
proposal in the same PCI call or in two PCI calls in consecutive years
- Principal Investigators must remain unchanged between the proposal to this
transnational call and the PCI 2020 call
The State Research Agency will avoid double funding (overlapping with other EU or
National funding) and will not grant projects or parts of projects already funded
Eligible Costs
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling expenses
and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out the proposed activities
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
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All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
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Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
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Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
45
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Indirect costs (overheads) and clinical trials are not eligible for funding in the PCI
call
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
1000000 euro
bull Maximum amount of funding per legal entity
eligible for AEI should not exceed euro150000
for a 3-year project
bull Maximum per proposal is euro200000
independently of the number of legal entities
applying
bull In addition 50000 more can be requested if
the transnational proposal is led by a PI
eligible for AEI funding
Other Funding Criteria
Centres formed by different Spanish legal entities will be considered as a unique
entity and thus the maximum funding should not exceed the limits per proposal
established above (for example to mixed centres)
The final funding will take into account the transnational evaluation of the
collaborative proposal the scientific quality of the Spanish group the added value of
the international collaboration the participation of the industrial sector and the
financial resources available
Projects duration will be between 24 to 36 months
Relevant documents
Programa Estatal de Investigacioacuten Desarrollo e Innovacioacuten Orientada a los Retos de la
Sociedad Plan Estatal de Investigacioacuten Cientiacutefica y Teacutecnica y de Innovacioacuten 2017-2020 Plan
Estatal The projects granted by the State Research Agency must be aligned with the
main objectives described in the Programa Estatal
The instrument for funding the Spanish partners will be the national call on
International Joint Programming or its equivalent (Programacioacuten Conjunta Internacional
PCI) which is expected to be launched in 2020 (PCI 2020) As a reference the
beneficiaries are advised to read the call PCI 2019
AquaticPollutants cofunded call will be managed by the Subdivisioacuten de Programas
Cientiacutefico-Teacutecnicos Transversales Fortalecimiento y Excelencia
Additional Info
Any publication or dissemination activity resulting from the granted projects must
acknowledge the State Research Agency funding ldquoProject (reference nordm XX) funded
by the State Research Agency through PCI (or its equivalent)rdquo
Useful Links Esquema ERA-NETs
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
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SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
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Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
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be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
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1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
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TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
46
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SPAIN
Funding Organisation
Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Mauricio Garciacutea-Franco mauriciogisciiies
+34 91 822 2885
Eligible Institutions
Hospitals primary health care or public health administration of the
Spanish National Health System (SNS)
These institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated in accordance to
the Spanish Act 502002 of December 26th (a copy of the foundationrsquos statutes
may be submitted)
Accredited Health Research Institutes (Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria
acreditados IIS)
Accredited according to the RD 3392004 of February 27th or RD 2792016 (These
institutions may manage research via a foundation regulated according to the
Spanish Act 50 2002 of December 26th)
httpwwwengisciiiesISCIIIescontenidosfd-investigacionfd-institutos-
investigacion-sanitarialistado-de-iis-acreditadosshtml
CIBER or CIBERNED
Team members applying to the call must be from at least two groups belonging to
CIBER in two different home institutions and one of these two should be a
Hospital primary health care or public health administration of the Spanish
National Health System (SNS) or Accredited Health Research Institutes
(Institutos de Investigacioacuten Sanitaria acreditados IIS)
NOTE other public research organisations and private non-for profit organisations
should apply to the State Research Agency (AEI) also participating in this
transnational call Please check AEI rules
AEI and the ISCIII reserve the right to exchange applicants in order to maximize
the available funds provided the respective eligibility rules are met
Eligible Applicants
Principal Investigators (PIs) can only participate in one project proposal
The Principal Investigator (PI) and all members of the research group must belong
to the eligible institution or be affiliated to CIBER CIBERNED or an IIS
Excluded personnel as Principal Investigator (PI)
Those undergoing a postgraduate training in Health Specialization (MIR FIR
QIR BIR PIR)
Those undergoing research training (eg PhD students or ldquoRiacuteo Hortegardquo
contracts)
Researchers contracted by a RETIC or a CONSOLIDER
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
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SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
47
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Those undergoing postdoctoral training (eg ldquoSara Borrellrdquo or ldquoJuan de la
Ciervardquo contracts)
Eligibility of costs types and their caps
Personnel costs for temporary employment contracts (scholarships are
not eligible)
Current costs small scientific equipment disposable materials travelling
expenses and other costs that can be justified as necessary to carry out
the proposed activities
Overheads according to AES 2020
Double funding of the same concept is not allowed
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
250000euro
2-3 projects tentatively
envisaged to be funded
Up to 175000 euro per partner (overheads
included)
Up to 250000 euro per coordinator
(overheads included)
Other Funding Criteria
PLEASE NOTE
I Applicants from ISCIII are eligible Eligibility criteria from AESI 2020 apply
II Same institution cannot participate with more than one partner in the same
project proposal
III Only one PI per beneficiary institution may be funded within the same proposal
IV SMEs and other private companies are encouraged to participate at their own
cost as subcontractors or funded by CDTI
V There is no other incompatibility with AES 2020
Incompatibility for application to any other call are subject to the provisions in the
relevant call
Submission of the proposal at the
national level
National applications will be required by ISCIII The national submission period will
be published at AES 2020
Spanish Applicants should periodically check in the web page of ISCIII if they are
qualified ISCIII may not send invitations to the mandatory national phase
Submission of other information at the
national level
Due to administrative and legal regulations the National Institute of Health Carlos III
declares the end of September 2020 as national deadline for the decision on fundable
project consortia which include Spanish partners to be funded by ISCIII Any
concerned applicant in a proposal for which no final decision has been made by the
deadline could be declared not fundable by ISCIII
Any publication data base product or event protected with IPR or not resulting
from the granted project must acknowledge ldquoAward no XX by ISCIII thorough AES
2020 and within the AquaticPollutants frameworkrdquo even after the end of the project
Submission of financial and scientific
reports at the national level Follow up of national grants will be according to AES 2020
Requirements on data and repositories
Researchers funded by ISCIII must make public the human genomic data as well as
relevant data (phenotype and exposition data) generated inside the funded project
and will use open access repositories Researchers must also make public all the
necessary information for the interpretation of these genomic data including lab
protocols data instruments survey tools Regarding genomic data it is understood
association of complete genomes (GWAS) matrixes of de polymorphism of a single
nucleotide (SNP) and sequence of genome and transcriptomic metagenomic
epigenomic and gene expression data The researchers whose projects are funded by
ISCIII are recommended to store their scientific data at the ELIXIR Core Data
Resources or if non-European repositories or data bases are to be used they must
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
48
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
be certified by ELIXIR or the US National Center for Biotechnology Information
(NCBI)
ISCIII may not fund any project that may require a repository andor a data base
without a plan ensuring sustainability and decommissioning after the end of funding
Useful Links wwwisciiies
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
49
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council for Environment
Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
(FORMAS)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Petra Wallberg petrawallbergformasse
Eligible Institutions
Grants for research projects can only be administered by a Swedish university
university college or other Swedish public organisation that fulfils the grant
administrating organisation eligibility requirements of Formas Please check Formas
Eligible Institutions
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible to apply for grants from Formas main applicants and co-applicants must
have a doctoral degree Other people participating in the project (eg doctoral
students technicians lab assistants) do not need to have a doctoral degree
Eligible Costs
Admitted costs
Project grants from Formas may be used for financing of salary for researchers
doctoral students (up to three years) and technical staff (including social-security
contributions) Grants may also be used to finance running costs (eg consumables
equipment under 500 kSEK travel conferences publication in open access journals)
equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
For existing employment positions the current salary at the time of application
(including social-security contributions) must be used for each of the subsequent years
For new employment positions the starting salary at the grant administrating
organisation must be used for each subsequent year Note that the total salary costs
awarded by Formas for an individual researcher doctoral student or other member of
the project may never exceed 100 per cent of a full-time position
Budget specification
Personnel Salary costs including social fees and LKP
Travel (Missions) Traveling cost for meetings data collection and so on
Consumables (Running costs) All the costs that are related to the research
activities as well as equipment under 500 kSEK publications in open access
journal equipment depreciation costs and premises costs
Overhead Formas funds overhead costs according to the Swedish universities or
institutions policies
Funding Commitment Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
50
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
1 500 000 euro
The maximum amount which can be requested by
Swedish applicant(s) is limited to
euro 500000 (if Swedish Coordinator)
or
euro 300000 if Swedish Participant(s)
Other Funding Criteria
Ethical guidelines and open access
For information regarding Formasrsquo ethical guidelines and issues concerning public and
open access to research results and scientific data Please check
httpwwwformasseenFinancingEthical-Policy
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Swedish applicants involved in proposals invited to step 2 are requested to submit a
proposal to FormasPrisma after instructions from Formas NCP
Each Swedish PI awarded funding must submit a financial and scientific report to Formas
when the project has ended
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpsformasseenstart-
pagearchivecalls2020-01-14-aquatic-pollutantshtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
51
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (Sida)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Markus Moll MarkusMollsidase
+46 72 143 42 46
Eligible Institutions
Sida will support the participation of researchers from low-income countries in sub-
Saharan Africa and other sub-Saharan African countries where Sweden has bilateral
development cooperation
Institutions eligible to apply are Africa-based domestic universities or other academic
research institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in
the following countries
Benin Burkina Faso Burundi Central African Republic Chad Comoros
Congo (Dem Rep) Eritrea Ethiopia The Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau
Kenya Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mozambique Niger Rwanda
Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo
Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe
Profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding within this initiative
Eligible Applicants
African researchers employed by domestic universities or other academic research
institutions including non-profit organizations and international organizations in the
countries specified above are eligible to apply
Researchers from profit-making organizations are not eligible to receive Sida funding
within this initiative
Researchers may only be listed as a project coordinator or research partner on one
project application However multiple submissions from multiple projects with
researchers based at the same institution are allowed
Only proposals addressing aspects of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
including resistant pathogens resistance genes and antibiotics and other
antimicrobial substances under any of the themes and subthemes defined in
the call are eligible for funding
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs include salaries consumables equipment travel and indirect costs
Grant funds may not be used to reimburse expenses incurred prior to the project start
date
Sida will not fund projects or parts of projects that have been funded through other calls
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
52
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
No grantee is permitted to make sub-grants but all grantees will be permitted to
contract for services up to a maximum of 20000 Euro Please be aware that this limit
applies to funds paid by an awardee to any other organization (or an individual employed
at another organization) as a subcontractor
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
15000000 SEK (approx
1420000 euro)
250000 SEK (approx 237000 euro) for individual
partners and 5000000 SEK (approx 474000
euro) for projects consisting of two or more
partners eligible for Sida funding
Other Funding Criteria
Grants to project coordinatorspartners funded by Sida can only be administered by a
university or other academic research institution
General conditions applicable to grants from Sida to NGOs regarding
projectprogramme support will apply to all institutions considered for a grant (document
needs to be made accessible through the call page)
Before deciding on grant funding the capacity of each applicantrsquos institution to
administrate funds will be assessed according to Sidas regulations for contribution
management and the projectsrsquo adherence to the Swedish strategy for research
cooperation and research in development cooperation
httpswwwregeringense49f23econtentassets35640f803c554f5abe17800242c5bcb3str
ategi-for-forskningssamarbete-pdf-for-webb-eng-2pdf
Relevant documents National Regulations
Additional Info
Individuals that are members of projects invited to make a full proposal may be required
to submit additional information that pertains to their specific work andor budget within
the research consortium to Sida or a designated partner organization
Useful Links httpswwwsidaseEnglish
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
53
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
SWEDEN
Funding Organisation
Swedish Research Council (SRC)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Patriq Fagerstedt patriqfagerstedtvrse
+46 (0)8-54644246
Eligible Institutions
Grants from the Swedish Research Council shall be administered by a Swedish
university or HEI or another Swedish public organisation that fulfils our criteria for
administrating organisations To apply your organisation must therefore be approved
as an administrating organisation Please note that as a consequence Swedish
researchers working for a company cannot be financed and should
therefore not submit an application to the Swedish Research Council
even if they are part of a consortium application
Eligible Applicants
You must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign degree
awarded no later than the deadline for this call
You may only submit one application for this grant and you may only be the Swedish
partner of one consortium in this call The applicant may not have an ongoing JPIAMR
grant or any other project grant concerning the same project concept funded by the
Council at the start of the grant period
Eligible Costs
The project grant may be used to fund all types of project-related costs such as
salaries (including your own salary however no more than corresponding to the
personrsquos activity level in the project) running costs (such as consumables travel
including stays at research facilities publication costs and minor equipment) premises
and depreciation costs
Grants may not be used for scholarships If a doctoral student participates project
funds may not be paid out as salary during teaching or other departmental duties
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
19 000 000 SEK
Total amount per project proposal
500 000 EUR (SWE Coordinator) or 300
000 EUR (SWE Partner(s)) for all Swedish
applicants together including indirect
costs
Other Funding Criteria
The Swedish Research Council will support research projects under all three themes
of the call - MeasuringEvaluatingTaking Actions - under the condition that the
project includes research on pathogens and antimicrobial resistant bacteria from
aquatic ecosystems (inland and marine)
All Swedish applicants must communicate with the national contact person regarding
their intention to participate in the call before submission of the consortium
application
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
54
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
All Swedish partners participating in the call and applying for funding from the
Swedish Research Council shall also submit a parallel application using the Swedish
Research Councilrsquos application system Prisma The application form in Prisma can be
reached from the call text at the SRC website Parallel application is a mandatory eligibility criterion Failure to submit the parallel
application to the Swedish Research Council before the deadline of the Prisma call
will result in the Swedish partner being declared ineligible
Relevant documents See national call text for all national regulations
httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
Additional Info
Useful Links More details in the nationalregional call announcement httpswwwvrse512596ec416eba1fc845121dhtml
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
55
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TAIWAN
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Ching-Mei Tang cmtommostgovtw
Eligible Institutions
In compliance with the MoSTrsquos regulation ldquoOperation Guidelines for MOST Research
Grantsrdquo
Applicant institutions (ie research conducting institutions) shall be
approved by MoST to be eligible recipients of subsidization in accordance
with the Operation Guidelines for Institutions Applying for MOST Grants
The eligible institutions are classified into three categories as follows
Taiwanese publicprivate colleges and universities
Taiwanese publicprivate research institutions
Taiwanese Medical institutions
Eligible Applicants
In addition the Principal Investigator(s) and co-Principal Investigator(s) must meet
several qualifications please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Eligible Costs please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
euro500000 euro85000 annually
Other Funding Criteria As detailed in Maximum Amount Per Proposal
Relevant documents please refer to
httpswwwmostgovtwmostattachments920c4b8e-21d4-4d2b-b603-5602690c575e
Additional Info
Please note that Taiwanese project partners shall submit a proposal to the MoST for
national financing after the project has been selected and approved for funding through
the AquaticPollutants evaluation and selection process
Useful Links Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)
httpswwwmostgovtwl=en
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
56
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TUNESIA
Funding Organisation
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research (MHESR)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Awatef Soltane Marzouki
Saida Rafrafi Farhat
Zied Kbaier
awatefsoltanedppsgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
coopint2gmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
kbaierziedgmailcom
| P +216 71 835 351
Eligible Institutions
Tunisian public research institutions
- Research institutes or centers
- Research laboratoriesunits based at the universities
Eligible Applicants
The Tunisian Principal Investigator (PI) should be a
- Professor or equivalent
- Associate Professor or equivalent
- Assistant professor or equivalent
Eligible Costs
Eligible costs are those used exclusively for the purpose of achieving the objectives of
the project All expenses must be incurred between the start date and the end date
of the project and must be limited to the allocated budget
The following expenses would be eligible
a Travel and daily allowances
b Other operating expenses directly related to the project
c Small equipment logistics and consumables
d Contract provide services (exclusively for non-permanent administrative and
research staff) should not exceed 20 of the total budget
e Organisation of scientific events and meetings
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount per Proposal
150000 euro MHESR has reserved 20000 euro project year
Other Funding Criteria
- The duration of the project should not exceed 3 years
- The Tunisian Coordinators or the PI should send their annual mi-term and
final reports to the MHESR without any prior notification SMEs and NGOs
are not eligible to receive funding from MHESR but it is recommended to
involve them
Relevant documents National Regulations
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
57
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Additional Info Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals involving at least one socio-economic
partner eligible for MHESR funding such as technical centers
Useful Links wwwmestn
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
58
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
TURKEY
Funding Organisation
The Scientific and Technological Research
Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)
National Contact Point (NCP)
Name Email and Phone
Almila Nur ARSUNAR
Nihan AKDEMİRCİ
almilabahartubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 56
nihanmoralitubitakgovtr
+90 312 298 12 55
Eligible Institutions Higher education institutions their institutes public RampD centres SMEs and
companies established in Turkey
Eligible Applicants Eligibility of applicants should be checked from national call announcement
Eligible Costs
Personnel travel equipmenttoolsoftware service procurement material costs
Budget restrictions for private sector applicants should be checked from national call
announcement
Funding Commitment
Total Amount for the Call Maximum Amount Per Proposal
750000 EUR 1500000 TL (including Project Incentive
Premium (PIP) and overhead costs)
Other Funding Criteria
For each Turkish partner in the project team budget limitations below should be used
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from Universities
(public and private) research institutes and public institutions is 720000 TL
This amount excludes Project Incentive Premium (PIP) and overhead costs
The maximum funding per project for Turkish partners from private
corporations is 1000000 TL for Turkish partners This amount excludes
overhead costs
Relevant documents
National Regulations
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles256_sayili_bk_islenmis_hali-1071-1_0pdf
httpswwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfilesyonetmelik_iii_2_0pdf
httpstubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles365313_yk_islenmis_hali_ardeb_idari_mali_esa
slarpdf
Additional Info
Please check TUBITAK website where all detailed information will be provided in
national call announcement
Turkish partners will make their online application via TUBITAKrsquos online system
available from httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr
National regional regulations amp regional contact points
59
Joint Call 2020 ndash Risks posed to human health and the environment by pollutants and pathogens present in water resources
Turkish partners will use E-Signature for their applications Detailed information can
be achieved via website
httpwwwtubitakgovtrsitesdefaultfiles281ardeb_eimza_yardim_dokumanipdf
(Hard copy of documents need NOT to be sent)
In addition to the national regulations within a transnational call specific rules of the
consortium may be applicable please read carefully the Call Text and all the related
instructions
Useful Links httpswwwtubitakgovtr
httpuidb-pbstubitakgovtr