Collaboration Grants

We're pleased to announce a call for proposals for this year's HiPEAC PhD Collaboration Grants. These grants are available to all HiPEAC PhD students and junior post-doctoral researchers. Each grant will provide 5000 euros for a 3 month collaborative visit. The origin or destination institution has to be a HiPEAC member.

The application process is simple and straightforward. Please complete the web page at Submit a collaboration grant where we would like the following information (max 1000 words):

Applicant's name and institution
Proposed site and researcher to visit
Estimate of collaboration start date
Work to be performed
A statement of why a 3 month visit would be useful (max 100 words)

The work to be performed should be a short description of the proposed work, what it is hoped will be achieved, its relevance to HiPEAC and how it contributes to HiPEAC's goals.

Priority will be given to those applications judged likely to lead to high quality joint publicatons.

The deadline for applications is 18 May 2010.

What Are Collaboration Grants?

Every year, HiPEAC will be funding several collaboration grants for HiPEAC PhD students and junior post-doctoral researchers wanting to visit another HiPEAC institution (either an academic institution or a company). The students and their host prepare a small research project for the stay (hence the topic is defined by the students and their hosts). The steering committee decides on the final allocation of the collaboration grants - based on the quality of the proposals. Although targeted at PhD students, junior post-doctoral researchers are also eligible for this program. The funding for a 3 month collaboration grant consists of a lump sum of up to 5000 euros which should cover all additional costs (travelling, housing, etc.) - it cannot be used as a salary. The objective of the collaboration grants is to stimulate real collaboration between HiPEAC members. The initial goal is to fund 14 collaboration grants per year.

FAQ

Who can apply?

The grants are available to all PhD students and junior post-doctoral researchers coming from or visiting institutions that are HiPEAC members.

Why PhD students and junior post-doctoral researchers?

Across Europe there is wide variation in the standard length of time taken to complete a PhD. In order to account for these differences, junior post-doctoral researchers are also allowed to apply for these grants. These grants are primarily aimed at PhD students and individuals in an early stage of an academic career.

Where can I go?

You can visit any academic or industrial site, provided the origin or destination institution is a HiPEAC member.

Can I go to America?

Yes, you can, provided your institution is a HiPEAC member.

Can I visit a company?

Yes, you can, provided the origin or destination institution is a HiPEAC member.

Does the collaboration have to be within a HiPEAC cluster?

No, but we strongly encourage you to interact with cluster members and report results through the clusters.

Do I have to get my supervisor's approval?

No, but it is advisable to consult with your supervisor before applying for his/her opinions on where to visit.

Do I have to visit a HiPEAC partner?

No.

Why are there two calls?

The first is for HiPEAC1 and the second for HiPEAC2.

Do I have to say whether it's for HiPEAC1 or HiPEAC2?

No.

What criteria are you looking for in a proposal?

We are looking for strong, substantial research that will take approximately 3 months to complete. If the work will take much longer or much shorter time than this, it is unlikely you will be successful.

What are you expecting as results from the work?

We expect one good quality publication. We also hope to increase interactions between members of the HiPEAC network.

I don't know many people in HiPEAC, does this affect my chances?

No, the number of people you know will have no bearing on the evaluation of your proposal.

Is there an appeals process?

No, the decision of the steering committee will be final.

How many grants will be given out?

We hope to give out 14 grants each year.