The F2RP 2021 call for applications is now open until 30 July 2021 to support the attendance or the development of a France-related scientific project or event by a New Zealand-based researcher, student, institution, or association. Grants up to $10 000 will be awarded to support expenses.

Eligibility

■     The proposal must be submitted by a New Zealand based researcher, student, institution or association, in either French or English

■     The proposal is open to all academic fields (Natural sciences, Humanities and social sciences, Arts …).

■     The project must focus on a France-related scientific project or event (Conference, Summer school, research mission, research campaign…).

■     If the application concerns a research project. The project must start before 2022.

■     If the application concerns a conference the applicant must be accepted for an oral or poster presentation at the conference. The conference/summer school must be taking place before 2023.

■     France related project means that either the project is carried out in France, or that a French based researcher or institution participates to the project.

■     Everything can be budgeted for, except for work time (researchers’ salaries).

Scientific excellence will be a key selection criterion.

Submit an application :

To apply, go to: https://nz.ambafrance.org/French-Embassy-Call-for-French-Related-Research-Projects-F2RP

All applications must include:

■     The budget form (please download template)

■     Bank account details

■     A one page CV of the applicant

For applications concerning a research mission/campaign:

■     Description of the project (no template provided, two pages maximum)

For applications concerning participation to a conference:

■     The abstract submitted to the conference

■     Letter of acceptance for an oral or poster presentation at the conference.

For applications concerning a summer school

■     Letter of acceptance from the summer school comity

Applications must be submitted online at : https://nz.ambafrance.org/French-Embassy-Call-for-French-Related-Research-Projects-F2RP

Call timeline

Opening date: 15 May 2021        

Closing date: the 30 July 2021 (midnight NZ time)

Conditions :

A short report (Two pages Max) must be provided to the Embassy of France in New Zealand by the successful applicant by the end of 2022. The awarded applicant agrees to give an interview (written or filmed) to the press service of the Embassy of France in New Zealand.

During the mission, any (oral or written) presentation must include the logo of the Embassy of France in New Zealand and a verbal acknowledgment to Embassy of France in New Zealand in the form of a short depiction of our mission and organisation.