Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) in accordance with the signed " Memorandum of Understanding and Scientific Cooperation between RFBR and the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (DST)" announces a joint Russian-Indian bilateral scientific seminars competition, which should be organized in 2012 and held in Russia or in India (“IND_g” and “IND_z” competitions) in the following areas of expertise:
(01) Mathematics, Informatics, and Mechanics;
(02) Physics and Astronomy;
(03) Chemistry and materials science;
(04) Biology and Medical Science;
(05) Geoscience;
(07) Information, Computer and Communication Technologies;
(08) Fundamentals of engineering sciences.
TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Content of the applications should be previously discussed and agreed between Russian and Indian scientists taking part in the “IND_g” and “IND_z” seminars competitions. Names of the seminars should be the same for Russian and Indian applications.
All applications accepted for the competition will undergo an independent parallel expertise.
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
Financial support for the seminars will be carried out as follows: the receiving party covers the costs for the organization while the sending side will cover the travel costs for the visiting scientists. All costs associated with the organization must comply with the “List of cost types to support RFBR projects”.
Contact Information
Russian Foundation for Basic Research
Directorate of International Relations
Mrs. Mirzabekova Asya Andreyevna
Phone/fax: +7 495 952 55 84 / +7 495 952 50 60
E-mail: asya@rfbr.ru
Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India
Department of Science and Technology
DST
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110016
International Division
Mr. Rajiv Kumar
Phone/fax:+91-11- 26862418/26868242;
e-mail: rajivarc@nic.in
URL: www.dst.gov.in/www.stic-dst.org
For the full version of this announcement visit the Russian language version of the website.