Nanotechnologies

• Advanced nano-sensors for environment and health
• Novel functional nanomaterials based on design and modeling

Environment/Climate Change

• Impact of climate change and extreme climate events on the environment
• Prevention and remediation of pollution of aquatic  systems

Health

• Regenerative medicine, biomaterials and organ-on-a-chip-systems
• Drug discovery for cancer, cardiovascular and infectious disease

Social Sciences and Humanities

• Demography, conflicts and security issues
• Traditional and non-traditional cultural values
• Regional development and social cohesion

Robotics

• Robotics design and Human-Robot Interaction
• Robots in agriculture, medicine, industry, maritime and education

With respect to Germany, SMEs with a branch in Germany, Universities and research institutions are eligible to apply for funding

A valid project has partners from companies/institutions from at least 3 of the above mentioned states. At least one partner shall be based in Russia. For German partners, the grant shall be awarded for a maximum of 3 years and up to 150.000 € per project (not per partner!) whereby companies might funded up to 50% of the eligible costs and Universities /public research institutions up to 100%.

This is a two-stage process. The first-stage application shall be filed in English by the 4th of July 2017.