In the framework of the Memorandum of understanding signed by the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation of the Kingdom of Morocco, and the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of the Swiss Confederation, a second call for projects is launched on 22 January 2024. It aims at strengthening the collaboration between Swiss and Moroccan institutions by allocating funding to research and development projects involving at least one Moroccan doctoral student.
The goal of this instrument is to reach the following cooperation objectives:
- Support young researchers;
- Help the networking between Moroccan and Swiss researchers to apply for international calls for projects;
- Encourage mobility for professors, researchers and doctoral students.
The call for projects is open to the following disciplines:
- Education sciences;
- Cognitive sciences;
- Sustainable water management;;
- Biotechnology.
The maximum amount that can be requested is CHF 25,000 for the Switzerland-based partner(s) and MAD 250,000 for the Morocco-based partner(s). Eligibility criteria, funding regulation and selection process are given in the call document below.
The deadline for application was 22 April 2024. The proposals are currently under evaluation. The results will be published in October 2024.