Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol43 Issue10 27–31 March 2017
Experiment – in search of bold research ideas
VolkswagenStiftung – Volkswagen Foundation, DE
This initiative aims to support new research concepts in science, engineering, behavioural and life sciences, disregarding the project risk and perhaps the vagueness of a successful outcome. Approximately 15 exploratory projects will be granted per year, worth €100,000 each for a period of 18 months.
Maximum award: €100,000
Closing date: 05 Jul 17 (recurring)
Horizon prize for CO2 reuse
Horizon 2020: Societal Challenges, EU
This rewards innovative products utilising CO2 that could significantly reduce the atmospheric emissions of CO2 when deployed at commercial scale. The prize is worth €1.5 million.
Maximum award: Not known
Closing date: 03 Apr 19