Programme linking NSF-funded researchers with ERC-funded hosts expands
Top tips:
- The programme is mainly aimed at early to mid-career researchers, but they are not favoured in the selection process
- The proposal has to be related to the NSF-funded researchers existing award, and should enhance it
- Strong applications are built on thorough communication between the partners, as well as the NSF programme manager
- Visits can be delayed, so travel restrictions due to the coronavirus crisis are not a deal-breaker
A transatlantic power couple rivalling Harry and Meghan, the National Science Foundation in the United States and the European Research Council have run a research collaboration scheme since 2012. Now, under a recently expanded arrangement, researchers with active NSF awards can be hosted in Europe by ERC-funded research groups for up to one year.