www.indigoprojects.eu EU-INDIA Joint call on « Diagnostics and interventions in chronic non communicable diseases » Within the framework of the INDIGO Partnership Programme, an EU-India joint call for proposals on « Chronic non communicable diseases » is now open! Topics: 1) Development of tools and technologies for the diagnostics of chronic non-communicable diseases 2) Research and innovation within interventions for chronic non-communicable diseases 3) Mechanisms in chronic non-communicable diseases One-submission phase: 13 April - 22 June 2015 (12:00 CET / 15:30 IST) WHAT IS THE INDIGO PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME (IPP)? The aim of the IPP is to support high quality research and innovation projects involving partners from Europe and India. The INDIGO call for proposals aims at creating new collaborations between Europe and India or strengthening existing ones in thematic areas that address global challenges, thus favouring the development of innovative services and products. WHO CAN APPLY? Applications may be submitted by academics, higher education institutions and / or research establishments. SMEs are also eligible depending on national regulations. Consortia that wish to apply for funding of a research project within the above mentioned topics, have to consist of at least three partners: two from different European countries participating in the call, and one from India. the IPP Call can join a consortium but have to secure their own funding. WHAT CAN BE FUNDED? Within the framework of the IPP, research projects with a maximum duration of 3 years will be funded. Depending on national regulations, the following items can be funded:  Mobility  Organisation of events  Research costs  Personnel costs WHY APPLY?  Initiating new and excellent collaborations and expanding existing partnerships  Accessing INDIGO network through its common online platform and joint events Countries contributing to the Call are: India, Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Norway, Protugal  Achieving a critical mass to address major scientific challenges and therefore ensuring a significant impact Partners from other countries than those participating in  Accessing new knowledge and markets  More information and all call documents are available on INNO INDIGO’s website.  You can also contact your IPP National Contact Point (listed on the website) or the Joint Call Secretariat : [email protected]