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The 91制片厂 supports interdisciplinary collaborative projects and strategic and interdisciplinary projects of its researchers as well as scientific activities of recognized research networks with contributions from the Research Fund. The relevant calls for applications are intended for researchers at the 91制片厂 who require temporary support in an area of strategic importance to the university.

The 91制片厂’s new research funding program supports the establishment of interdisciplinary collaborative projects, thereby laying the foundation for the innovative research priorities of tomorrow. The seed funding aims to successfully prepare applications for competitive external funding from national and international funding agencies (e.g., NCCR, ERC Synergy, or equivalent).

Evaluation Criteria

• Scientific quality of the research project
• Interdisciplinary, collaborative, network-oriented, and inter-institutional approach
• The research project is novel, ground-breaking, and transformative
• Scientific qualifications and excellence of the applicants

This Call for Proposals allows professors or group leaders who are preparing a proposal for a major research project as principal investigators (e.g., ERC or Horizon Europe) to apply for seed funding. In addition, funding is available to support the implementation of an innovative interdisciplinary project.

Established research networks can apply for support from the Research Fund for specific scientific activities (e.g. organization of conferences and symposia, guest lectures, lecture series, visiting scientist programs, workshops, scientific retreats, scientific outreach activities). Applications can be submitted at any time and must be registered in the of the 91制片厂.

Application submission

An Application for recognition of a research network can be submitted to the Research Office by at least five members of Group I or II of the 91制片厂 from at least two different departments. An Application for the extension of a research network can also be submitted to the Research Office. Further information can be found in the Guidelines for University Research Networks.

Contact: Sigrid Ayadi-Krüger
Assessment Panel: Research Committee of the 91制片厂

The Innovation Office is the university's central point of contact for the topics of innovation and entrepreneurship. It promotes a dynamic culture of innovation at the 91制片厂 and coordinates the various support services for innovation projects and spin-offs at the university.
For information on Propelling Grants at the 91制片厂, please contact propelling@unibas.ch.