Title of the Call:

Call for Applied Research Grants Program

The Innovative Applied Research Grants Program is a part of the Georgia National Innovation Ecosystem (GENIE) Project implemented by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia (SRNSFG), which is a Legal Entity of Public Law operating under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia.  The call is administered according to the Loan Agreement of March 28, 2016 between Georgia and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.   (Loan Number 8595-GE)

 

Call abbreviation- CARYS

The aim of the call is to support:

• Innovative activities with cooperation of public, private and academic sectors and their participation in the development of digital economy.
• Implementing the collaborative applied research carried out by young scientists;
• Young researchers advanced research and transferable skills enhancement
• Promote design and implementation of the innovative research projects with commercialization perspective and technology transfer potential, addressing Georgia’s social and economic challenges and introduce innovation on a global scale.

 

Project proposal type- Group

Basic terms and conditions of the call:

Key personal (Group of Researchers) having the support from the host institution to access on material and technical research infrastructure can apply for the call.

At least 50% of the team member contributions must come from young researchers

No more than 25% of the key personnel can come from the private sector representatives

Projects maximum duration: 12 months

Maximum Funding from SRNSFG- 250 000 GEL

Funding for the key personnel`s can`t be more than 40% of the project budget.

The salary of the supporting personnel can` t be more than 10% of the project budget.

Overhead costs for the host institution can`t be more than 7% of the project budget.

 

The evaluation process composes of two stages:

1. A) Peer Review evaluation;
2. B) Evaluation by the Selection Committee

 

Call administration calendar

Group Consultations- November 28, December 10, December 11, 2019, 15.00 

Deadline for sending the questions - December 12, 2019

Electronic Registration in Grants Management Unified System (GMUS)– November 29- December 19, 2019 18.00

Deadline for submitting the statement on participation at the SRNSFG-December 20, 2019, 16.00

 

Call Regulatory documents:

Scientific Fields Classificator 

Other Call regulatory documents are only available in Georgian

 

Necessary materials and annexes to prepare the project proposal:

Terms and Conditions of the Call-available only in Georgian

General information about the project-has to be filled in GMUS during the project registration

Project Proposal-annex 3

Letter of Co-funding (if applicable) -annex 4

 

Call Coordinators:

Ana Polodashvili

Tel:        2 200 220 (4018)

email:   apolodashvili@rustaveli.org.ge

 

Miranda Tedeshvili

Tel:       2 200 220 (4017)

email:   mtedeshvili@rustaveli.org.ge