NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme is a policy tool that improves cooperation and dialogue with all partners, based on scientific research, innovation, and knowledge exchange. The SPS Programme offers funding, expert advice, and support to security-relevant activities conjointly developed by a NATO member and partner country.
About the program:
- Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme makes available funding, expert advice, and support to security-relevant activities together developed by a NATO member and partner country.
- It improves cooperation and dialogue with all partners, based on scientific research, innovation, and knowledge exchange.
- Over the last 5 years the programme has started 450 collaborative activities in more than 40 partner countries from cyber security in Jordan to defense against CBRN agents and energy security in Ukraine.
- The Program backs collaboration through 3 proven grant mechanisms: multi-year research projects, workshops, and training courses.
- Interested applicants must develop proposals for activities that fit within one of these formats.
- This program is a partnership program; applications for funding must be submitted jointly by a NATO and a partner country Co-Director.
Eligibility:
- NATO Countries
- NATO Partner Countries
How to apply:
- Applications for funding must be sent to: applications@hq.nato.int
- There is normally 2-3 peer review assessment panels held each year, with deadlines for application submissions corresponding to their scheduling.
As a decision on funding can take up to 9 months following an application last date, it is important to take this into consideration when proposing dates for an activity.
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Organization | NATO HQ |
Fellowship Level | Grants |
Country | Belgium |
Subject areas | All disciplines |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open for all nationalities |
Deadline | 1 February 2018; 1 June 2018; 1 October 2018 |
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