Ulysses the Ireland France Exchange Scheme
Ulysses is a programme for research
visits between Ireland and France, jointly funded and administered
by IRCHSS , the Irish Research Council for Science Engineering
and Technology (http://www.ircset.ie)
and Égide, the leading French agency for international
mobility, with participation from the French Embassy in Ireland
(http://www.ambafrance.ie)
and Teagasc (http://www.teagasc.ie).
The Ulysses programme facilitates
the exchange of innovative ideas and approaches between Ireland
and France and the development of mutual research projects by
supporting researchers based in Ireland to visit France and reciprocal
visits by researchers based in France to Ireland. The programme
also provides for the organisation of research workshops which
bring together researchers based in France and Ireland for the
purpose of establishing research networks.
IRCHSS funds successful applications
in the humanities, social sciences, business and law, while IRCSET
funds successful science, engineering and technology applications.
Proposals concerning agri-food research and the rural environment
are processed by IRCSET and funded by Teagasc.
Support of up to €2500 is provided
for short visits to partner institutions over a one-year period,
and covers travel and subsistence costs. Applications from researchers
at an early stage of their academic career are particularly encouraged.
Researchers who have been successful in previous calls are eligible
to apply, but should note that proposals detailing new research
projects (with new or current collaborators) will be looked upon
favourably by the review panel.
The call is now open for
applications and will close at 5pm on Friday 9th October 2009.
The results will be announced in December 2009. Please note that
all applicants should receive the necessary institutional approval
(e.g. research office sign-off) prior to submission.
Queries can be sent to info@irchss.ie
