Second call 'Computational sciences for energy research' programme
Within this call of the public-private partnership of Shell, NWO and FOM approximately 12 PhD research projects in the field of computational sciences, relevant to the energy-related themes within the top sectors Energy and Chemistry can be funded. The deadline for submission was April 26, 2013.
Submitting your research proposal: deadline 26 April 2013
Tenured staff at universities and academic institutions are invited to submit research proposals for PhD students projects in the field of computational sciences, relevant to the energy-related themes within the top sectors Energy and Chemistry. The call is open for all areas, and research proposals in the areas of computational chemistry and materials science, multiphysics, big data, and computational geoscience are explicitly invited.
The guidelines for proposals can be found at the top right of this webpage and contain detailed instructions for proposal submission, requirements for a project proposal as well as information about the assessment of the application. The deadline for submitting research proposals was Friday 26 April 2013 at 12:00 hrs. (a.m.).
Application and selection process for PhD candidates
Parallel to the call, the Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (STCB) in India will recruit about 25 talented researchers who are willing to do their PhD in the Netherlands and then to continue their career at Shell in Bangalore. The application process for PhD students will include various interviews at selected locations in India and an application round in which an initial selection of students can indicate their preferences for the shortlisted research projects. Next, the project leaders of the shortlisted research proposals can select their PhD candidates from the resulting pool of 'high potentials'. This procedure will be facilitated by a matchmaking process that will be held in November to connect PhD candidates to selected projects and vice versa. A successful match will result in a granted research project, a signed employment contract between the PhD student and FOM, and a letter of intent from Shell for a job in Bangalore after completion of the PhD. The first PhD students can start in early 2014.
Who can apply?
Applicants must be permanently employed at a Dutch university or research organisation (for example FOM) that, at least in part, are funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Individuals with a tenure-track position, a Vidi grant, or a Vici grant can also submit a proposal. However, their proposal must be accompanied by a declaration from their dean stating that they have the prospect of a permanent position after their temporary appointment. Anyone may only be an applicant or co-applicant on one proposal!
What can be applied for?
The following standard items are included in all projects:
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personnel: one oio (PhD) position, total cost k€ 216
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material budget of k€ 20 (bench fee for consumer goods, travel expenses, publication costs)
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travel costs of k€ 20 (bench fee for expenses of travel between the Netherlands and India)
These standard items result in a 'standard budget' of k€ 256. Applicants may request additional budget for specific costs, such as computing costs, if justified in the proposal. The duration of a project is four years.
When and how can be applied?
The deadline for proposal submission was Friday April 26, 2013 at 12:00 hrs. (a.m.). Proposals can no longer be submitted.
Questions?
Please consult the guidelines for proposals (to be found at the top right of this webpage). More information about the programme 'Computational sciences for energy research' is also available on CSER-page on the FOM website. You can alos contact dr. Martijn de Jager, telephone +31 (0)30 600 12 73.