INTERNATIONALISATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS SCHEME PLUS (IPAS+) CALL 2
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/Partnerships 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. Robert Cauchi at robert.cauchi@gov.mt with “IPAS+ – Application 2023” as subject heading. The deadline for submission is Friday 13th October 2023 at 11.30pm. We will be extending the IPAS+ Option B call deadline to 27th October 2023. 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 will be held on Wednesday 13th September 2023 at 10.00am. To register for this info session kindly press here. Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact on Option A Mr. Robert Cauchi on 23602136 and on Option B Mrs. Lili Kankaya on 23602133
IPAS+2023 Rules State Aid Final Call 2 IPAS+2023 Rules Non State Aid Final Call 2 Application-Form-2023 Call 2 Final Annex I – De minimis declaration form – IPAS+ 2023
INTERNATIONALISATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS SCHEME PLUS (IPAS+) CALL 1
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 will be held on Monday 13th March 2023 at 10.00am. To register for this info session kindly press 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 IPAS+2023 Rules Non State Aid Final Call 1 Application-Form-2023 Final Annex I – De minimis declaration form – IPAS+ 2023 Other schemes open under IPAS+ Programme
PRIMA TRAINING AND MOBILITY AWARD (IPAS+ OPTION C) now OPEN
PRIMA PROPOSAL WRITING ASSISTANCE SCHEME (IPAS+ OPTION D) now OPEN
INTERNATIONALISATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS SCHEME PLUS (IPAS+) CALL 2
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 Mr. Mark Farrugia at mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “IPAS+ – Application 2022” as subject heading.
The deadline for submission is Friday 28th October 2022 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 will be held on Monday 26th September 2022 at 10.00am. To register for this info session kindly press here.
Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Mr. Mark Farrugia on 23602178 or 23602000.
IPAS+2022 Rules State Aid Final 2nd Call IPAS+2022 Rules Non State Aid Final 2nd Call Application-Form-2022 Final Annex I – De minimis declaration form – IPAS+ 2022
INTERNATIONALISATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS SCHEME PLUS 2022 (IPAS+) CALL 1
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 Mr. Mark Farrugia at mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “IPAS+ – Application 2022” as subject heading.
The deadline for submission is Friday 22nd April 2022 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.
Link for the recorded online info session: https://youtu.be/OTuyiRDPxGw
Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Mr. Mark Farrugia on 23602178 or 23602000.
IPAS+2022 Rules State Aid IPAS+2022 Rules Non State Aid Application-Form-2022 Final Annex I – De minimis declaration form – IPAS+ 2022
INTERNATIONALISATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS SCHEME PLUS 2021 (IPAS+) CALL 2
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 €5000 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 Mr. Mark Farrugia at mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “IPAS+ – Application 2021” as subject heading.
The deadline for submission is Friday 29th October 2021 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 will be held on Monday 27th September 2021 at 10.00am. To register for this info session kindly press here.
Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Mr. Mark Farrugia on 23602178 or 23602000.
IPAS+2021 Rules Non State Aid 2nd Call Final IPAS+2021 Rules State Aid 2nd Call Final IPAS+ 2021 Application-Form- Final IPAS+ 2021 Annex I – De minimis declaration form –
INTERNATIONALISATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS SCHEME PLUS 2021 (IPAS+) CALL 1
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 €5000 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 Mr. Mark Farrugia at mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “IPAS+ – Application 2021” as subject heading.
The deadline for submission is Friday 4th June 2021 at 11.30pm. (Deadline extended till 18th June 2021 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 will be held on Tuesday 11th May 2021 at 2.00pm. To register for this info session kindly press here.
Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Mr. Mark Farrugia on 23602178 or 23602000.
IPAS+2021 Rules State Aid 1st Call Final IPAS+2021 Rules Non State Aid 1st Call Final Application-Form-2021 Final Annex I – De minimis declaration form – IPAS+ 2021
INTERNATIONALISATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS SCHEME PLUS 2020 (IPAS+) 2nd Call
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 academic institutions, public entities, or private entities and at least one foreign research centre or academic/private 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 2020, 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 2020 (H2020)/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 €5000 per Option. 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 Mr. Mark Farrugia at mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “IPAS+ – Application 2020” as subject heading.
The deadline for submission is Friday 6th November 2020 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.
Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Mr. Mark Farrugia on 23602178 or 23602000.
IPAS+2020 Rules Non State Aid_
INTERNATIONALISATION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS SCHEME PLUS 2020 (IPAS+) Call 1
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 academic institutions, public entities, or private entities and at least one foreign research centre or academic/private 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 2020, 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 2020 (H2020)/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 €5000 per Option. 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 Mr. Mark Farrugia at mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “IPAS+ – Application 2020” as subject heading.
The deadlines for submission are the following:
Option A: midnight on Friday 3rd July 2020
and;
Option B: midnight on, Friday 15th May 2020, Monday 15th June 2020 and Friday 3rd July 2020.
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.
Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Mr. Mark Farrugia on 23602178 or 23602000.
IPAS+2020 Rules Non State Aid_
Internationalisation Partnership Awards Scheme 2019 +
The Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) is receiving proposals under the Internationalisation Partnership Awards Scheme Plus (IPAS+). This year 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 academic institutions, public entities, or private entities and at least one foreign research centre or academic/private 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 2020, 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 2020 (H2020) 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 €5000 per Option. 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 Mr. Mark Farrugia at mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “IPAS+ – Application 2019” as subject heading.
The deadline for submission is midnight on 21st June 2019.
All submissions must be initialised / signed, dated and/or stamped on each page. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
The Application must be dated, signed and stamped on each page by the applicant. All received applications shall be acknowledged by email.
Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Mr. Mark Farrugia on 2 360 2178 or 2360 2000.
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Internationalisation Partnership Award Scheme 2018
The Malta Council for Science and Technology is accepting applications for the submission of project proposals under the Internationalisation Partnership Awards Scheme 2018.
The deadline for submission is noon on the 4th June 2018.
The Internationalisation Partnership Awards Scheme aims to foster mutually beneficial international relationships between local R&I-performing academic or private entities and foreign counterparts. The scheme will achieve this by funding a number of activities which can promote Internationalisation through either one or a combination of the following:
the development of joint teaching curricula for Masters or PhD students:
placements for local researchers in foreign institutions for the purposes of furthering research & innovation collaboration:
the arrangement of strategic and targeted visits by local academics/researchers and representatives of private entities to foreign institutions in order to participate in research & innovation activities of an exploratory and developmental nature:
the organisation of seminars or workshops on a particular research and innovation area in Malta that would benefit from the participation of foreign experts:
the development of transnational research & innovation proposals for submission to third party-funders, e.g. H2020, etc.
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 mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “Internationalisation Partnership Awards Scheme Application 2018” as a subject.
An Information session will be carried out at Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi, Kalkara on Tuesday 15th May 2018 at 10.00am. Kindly confirm your attendance by sending an email to mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt by Friday 11th May 2018
The Application must be dated, signed and stamped on each page by the applicant. All received applications shall be acknowledged by email.
Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Mr. Mark Farrugia on 2360 2178 or 2360 2000.
Internationalisation Partnership Award Scheme 2017
- The Malta Council for Science and Technology is accepting applications for the submission of project proposals under the Internationalisation Partnership Awards Scheme 2017. The deadline for submission is noon on the 30th August 2017. The Internationalisation Partnership Awards Scheme aims to foster mutually beneficial international relationships between local R&I-performing academic or private entities and foreign counterparts based in the EU. The scheme will achieve this by funding a number of activities which can promote internationalisation through either one or a combination of the following:
- Ø the development of joint teaching curricula for Masters or PhD students
- Ø placements for local researchers in foreign institutions for the purposes of furthering research & innovation collaboration
- Ø the arrangement of strategic and targeted visits by local academics/researchers and representatives of private entities to foreign institutions in order to participate in research & innovation activities of an exploratory and developmental nature
- Ø the organisation of seminars or workshops on a particular research and innovation area in Malta that would benefit from the participation of foreign experts
- Ø the development of transnational research & innovation proposals for submission to third party-funders, e.g. H2020, etc.
- 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 mark.c.farrugia@gov.mt with “Internationalisation Partnership Awards Scheme Application 2017” as a subject. The Application must be dated, signed and stamped on each page by the applicant. All received applications shall be acknowledged by email. Additional information can be found in the documents attached to this call. Alternatively, interested parties may contact Mr. Mark Farrugia on 2360 2178 or 2360 2115.
- State-Aid-2017
- Call-for-Applications-2017
- Application-Form-2017
This article was last updated on: November 6, 2023