NCI Academic Activity/Collaboration Grant

NCI in pursuance of its objective to build research ties between our member universities and India is making available 7000 euros for the purpose of funding projects or academic events in 2018.

Accordingly applications are invited for funding (for a max of 3500 Euros per project) involving more than one NCI member university along with an Indian partner to be held in 2018.

Who can apply?

Doctoral level researchers and above located at NCI member universities in collaboration with colleagues at another member university and Indian partners

What is covered?

NCI will provide a one-time payment of max 3500 Euros.

Deadline for applying

April 15th 2018 15th for Autumn 2018
October 15th 2018 for Spring 2019

How to apply?

An application should include the following:

  • Application form for primary applicant
  • Application form for partner applicants both in other Nordic member universities and in India
  • Signed letters of intent from all partner applicants

The following forms should be filled and intimation of the same along with the signed letters of intent should be sent to Lise Hansen (nci@au.dk) by email with a subject line – NCI Academic Activity/Collaboration Grant.

Applications will be evaluated by an NCI Grants Committee based on the heft of the project description, academic credentials, potential for long-term Indo-Nordic cooperation and benefits for the Nordic Centre in India. The applications will be evaluate by the Grant Committee.

Upon completion of the event, the main applicant will be required to submit a written report to the Nordic Centre of India.

In case of several applications the NCI may offer a partial funding.

You can download the poster for the opportunity here: