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FAPESP and GSK announce call for proposals Versão em português
The purpose is to establish a Centre of Excellence for Research in Sustainable Chemistry (photo: GSK)
FAPESP and GSK announce a call for proposals to establish a Centre of Excellence for Research in Sustainable Chemistry. The purpose is to develop a world-class research center with effective means of technology transfer, education and dissemination of knowledge.
This initiative expands the aims of the FAPESP Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers (RIDC) program, adding a component of research collaboration with industry since the inception of the proposals, thus bringing in the approach of FAPESP's Research Partnership for Technological Innovation (PITE) program.
In broader terms, the Centre of Excellence for Research in Sustainable Chemistry is expected to demonstrate a substantial contribution to each of the following goals: Perform world-class science and engineering research on the cutting edge of either fundamental or applied knowledge, seeking economic and social impact through innovation; Transfer of knowledge to GSK and to society, including corporate and/or non-governmental and/or public sectors; Interacting with the educational system, especially at the primary and secondary levels, for example, through the FAPESP Public Education Research Program.
FAPESP and GSK will reserve up to £ 800,000.00 annually to implement the program, with up to one proposal expected to be selected.
The deadline for submission of proposals is February, 21th, 2014.
The call for proposals is available at: www.fapesp.br/en/8225