Five Horizon Europe Support Schemes offered by the Malta Council for Science and Technology.
Find out more about the Support Schemes offered by watching a recording of the Horizon Support Schemes info session delivered by the National Contact Points for Horizon Europe in Malta.
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The Malta Council for Science and Technology is receiving proposals under the ERC Support Scheme. The Scheme aims to strengthen the opportunities for talented researchers to obtain grants from the European Research Council (ERC) for excellent and ground-breaking research based on researchers’ own ideas within all areas of research. The Scheme is divided into two options:
Option A: Mentoring initiative
The mentoring initiative will support potential ERC applicants by helping to identify international experts to provide coaching and advice.
Option B: Proposal writing trainings.
The objective of this activity is to raise the capabilities of potential ERC candidates to prepare successful ERC grant applications through attending ERC proposal writing trainings (online or physical).
The tentative dates for the upcoming ERC calls can be seen here.
Find out more about the ERC Support Scheme and the ERC calls by watching the recording of the Horizon Support Schemes info session.
For more information, kindly see the documents below and/or contact Lili Kankaya by email to lili.vasileva@gov.mt
The Scheme will close on 15th September 2023 and will have the following cut off dates:
- 28th April 2023
- 16th June 2023
- 15th September 2023 – closing
Interested Applicants are to submit their application form electronically to horizon.malta@gov.mt with “ERC Support Scheme – Application 2023” as a subject heading by not later than noon (CET) of 15th September 2023. Applications that are received prior each cut off dates will be processed through administrative check and evaluation immediately after each cut off date.
The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) is receiving proposals under the Horizon Europe Networking Support Scheme (NET2HE).
The scheme is offering stakeholders from Malta the financial support to attend Horizon Europe networking and brokerage events held overseas in a bid to increase the uptake in Horizon Europe proposal submissions.
The aim is to incentivize Maltese participation in brokerage sessions and networking events. Info Days organised by the Commission will also be taken into consideration. Travel (including travel insurance) is supported to and from European Member States and Associated Countries, a subsistence allowance will also be given, more details are found within the application form and rules for participation.
Participation in Horizon Europe networking events will generate long-term outcomes leading to the formation of the consortia and/or participation in consortia capable of applying for the Horizon funding. Applicants shall submit a travel report upon completion of their trip and follow up with their National Contact Point accordingly.
For more information view our Support Schemes info session recording here!
LIST OF SUGGESTED EVENTS FOR THE NET2HE SCHEME
For queries/applications please send email to nethorizon.mcst@gov.mt and cc tamara.b.schembri@gov.mt
The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) is receiving proposals under the Internationalisation Partnership Awards Scheme Plus (IPAS+). The Scheme is divided into two options. Applicants are to fill in the appropriate sections of the form; they may select either Option A or Option B, or both:
Option A: opportunities for collaborative initiatives between Maltese entities and at least one foreign entity of proven track record of excellence. Proposals should describe the nature of the joint activities that would be funded through the Award. Applicants are to demonstrate how the proposed activities contribute towards and align with achieving the goals of the National R&I Strategy, and to describe the potential of any activities to become self-sustaining or generate longer-term outcomes.
Option B: opportunities for Maltese entities intending to submit a Horizon Europe proposal as the coordinator of the consortium to engage a service provider (local or foreign) who will be supporting the applicant through proposal writing and submission.
The amount of the Award available to any one successful applicant is capped at €6000 per Option. Some exceptions regarding the financial capping for Option B can be found in the rules for participation. All projects are evaluated by a selection panel set up by MCST on the basis of evaluation criteria outlined in the Call text.
Interested Applicants are to submit their application form electronically to ipas.mcst@gov.mt keeping in copy Mr. Mark Farrugia at mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “IPAS+ – Application 2023” as subject heading.
The deadline for submission is Friday 14th April 2023 at 11.30pm.
The application must be dated and signed by the applicant and the legal representative. All received applications shall be acknowledged by email. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
An online info session with more details on the IPAS+ call was held on Monday 13th March 2023. The recording can be viewed here.
Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact on Option A Mr. Mark Farrugia on 23602178 and on Option B Mrs. Lili Kankaya on 23602133
IPAS+2023 Rules State Aid Final Call 1
Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Scheme for Incoming Postdocs to Malta (PF2MT) supports travel and accommodation expenses for experienced researchers willing to submit a proposal with Maltese entity host for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship call with deadline the 13th September 2023 (MSCA-PF-2023).
The support will be in the form of a lump sum grant and it is for the participation of the researchers in the one-day MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship training that will be held on 12th July 2023 in Malta. Researchers, from any nationality and any age, that meet the eligibility and mobility conditions, may apply through this scheme.
The training is funded and organised by the Malta Council for Science and Technology hosting all Horizon Europe and MSCA NCPs in Malta. The training will enhance the proposal writing skills of the researchers and increase their chance of success! Supervisors from MT host entities are welcome to join the training too.
Find out more about the Maltese research landscape from this video.
PF2MT call will close at noon on 31st May 2023 (CET).
Find out more about this Funding Opportunity by watching the recording of the Horizon Europe Support Schemes Info Session.
For more information, kindly see the documents below and/or contact Lili Kankaya by email to lili.vasileva@gov.mt
Interested Applicants are to submit their application form electronically to horizon.malta@gov.mt with “PF2MT 2023” as a subject heading by not later than noon (CET) of 31st May 2023.
For further information on the Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Scheme for Incoming Postdocs to Malta (PF2MT) or the MSCA PF call, kindly contact Lili Kankaya as per details below:
Lili Kankaya
Senior Executive
Framework Programme Unit
Malta Council for Science and Technology
Email: lili.vasileva@gov.mt
The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) is pleased to announce the launch of the European Innovation Council (EIC) Support Scheme.
The European Commission adopted the 2023 work programme of the European Innovation Council. It opens funding opportunities worth over €1.6 billion in 2023 for breakthrough ideas.
The scheme is intended to support single companies classified as SME[1] (including Start-Ups) or other entities established in Malta, who plan to apply as sole applicant, or leader of a consortium, to all options of the European Innovation Council Programme., including Pathfinder, Transition and Accelerator.
According to the EIC program they will apply, applicants may select different relevant options to receive support, as described below and in detail in the Support Scheme documentation C (which covers the full stage application) depending on the stage of their EIC application and/or project.
Available options:
- Option A – Proposal Development Grant: this grant allows the recipient to be reimbursed up to 10,000 Euros to cover the costs of a grant writing support consultant. The consultant will provide a full and comprehensive support during the whole process of proposal development. This grant is applicable for the following EIC programs: EIC Pathfinder and EIC Transition first stage proposals (the Maltese applicant must be project coordinator to qualify for this grant), and EIC Accelerator stage 2.
- Option B – Business Coach Grant: this grant allows the recipient to be reimbursed up to 5,000 Euros to cover the costs of a business coach. The option is exclusively available for EIC Accelerator stage 1 applicants. The coach will provide their services to support the development of a slideshow and preparation for the interview, as well as providing coaching services to improve the quality of the business case and increase chances of success.
- Option C – Pitch Coach Grant: this grant allows the recipient to be reimbursed up to 2,000 Euros to cover the costs of a pitch coach. The pitch coach will support the person(s) who will make the business case pitch to improve their presentation skills and preparedness during the interview. This option is available for EIC Transition 2nd stage and EIC Accelerator 1st stage.
A webinar recording of an Info Session on the EIC Support Scheme can be viewed here.
Application forms are to be sent in digital format to: eicscheme.mcst@gov.mt
You can access the call documents and full conditions here:
This article was last updated on: March 23, 2023