{"id":6090,"date":"2023-04-11T01:47:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T22:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?p=6090"},"modified":"2023-04-11T01:51:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T22:51:08","slug":"swedish-research-council-research-grants-in-development-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/swedish-research-council-research-grants-in-development-research","title":{"rendered":"Swedish Research Council: Research Grants in Development Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eae828\" class=\"sv-fixed-fluid-grid sv-grid-standard sv-spacer-2emvt sv-layout sidepadding sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout c7036\">\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eae829\" class=\"sv-row sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eae883\" class=\"sv-row sv-layout vr_flex-parent sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eae884\" class=\"sv-spacer-2emvt sv-layout vr_flex-item-2 sv-skip-spacer sv-column-12 sv-template-layout c7058\">\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eae8fa\" class=\"sv-spacer-2emvt sv-vertical sv-layout sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid94_1bafb1a31841889d443731\" class=\"pagecontent sv-layout sv-spacer-2emvt sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d443732\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p id=\"h-Internationalpostdocwithindevelopmentresearch\" class=\"heading\"><strong>International postdoc within development research<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d443733\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p class=\"sv-font-ingress\">The purpose of the grant is to give newly qualified researchers with a doctoral degree from a Swedish higher education institution (HEI) the opportunity to expand their networks and their competences by working abroad under secure employment conditions. The grant is also intended to promote the quality and renewal of Swedish research.<br \/>\nInternational postdoc <a title=\"Major Research Grant Development Finance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/major-research-grant-development-finance\">grants in development research<\/a> are funded by the Government\u2019s development aid funds, and the research shall be of particular relevance to the fight against poverty and for sustainable development in least developed countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eaec3a\" class=\"sv-layout vr_flex-item-3 sv-column-9 sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid10_1b460023162f6ae8f7a27ca\" class=\"sv-spacer-1_3emvt sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout c7042\">\n<div id=\"svid94_1bafb1a31841889d443734\" class=\"pagecontent sv-layout sv-spacer-1_3emvt sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div id=\"svid10_1bafb1a31841889d443735\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div id=\"svid93_1bafb1a31841889d443742\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div id=\"svid10_1bafb1a31841889d443743\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout faktaruta sv-skip-spacer c7081\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-decoration-content\">\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d443744\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Support form:<\/strong> Career support<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Subject area:<\/strong> <a title=\"World Bank: PhD Scholarship for Research in Development\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/world-bank-phd-scholarship-for-research-in-development\">Development Research<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d443745\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Focus:<\/strong> Development research<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Applicant:<\/strong> Individual <a title=\"IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/idrc-doctoral-research-awards-2020\">researcher who has completed a doctoral degree no more than 2 years ago or will have been awarded<\/a> a doctoral degree before the start of the grant period, that is, no later than 31 December 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Participating researchers:<\/strong> No participating researchers may be invited to join the application.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Grant period:<\/strong> 18\u201336 months<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Grant amount:<\/strong> 1 150 000 SEK per year, plus a further 50 000 SEK per year in total may be applied for, for one or more accompanying family members<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Start of grant period:<\/strong> January 2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Application period:<\/strong> 15 March 2023 (14.00\/2pm) \u2013 18 April 2023 (14.00\/2 pm)<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Publication of grant award:<\/strong> No later than December 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_1bafb1a31841889d443746\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_information-box-decoration ielayoutfix sv-skip-spacer c7088\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout ielayoutfix sv-skip-spacer c7109\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-decoration-content\">\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d443747\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div id=\"Text\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p id=\"h-Pleasenote\" class=\"sv-font-rubrik-2-gul-linje\"><strong>Please note:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck normal\">\n<li>As from 2023, all who are <a title=\"AWARD One Planet Fellowship call for young climate researchers seeking career acceleration opportunity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/award-one-planet-fellowship-call-for-young-climate-researchers-seeking-career-acceleration-opportunity\">awarded a career<\/a> grant must validate their doctoral degrees. If you have a Swedish doctoral degree, you can validate it easily before you send in your application. Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/prismasupport.research.se\/user-manual\/researcher\/my-profile\/educational-and-professional-history.html\" rel=\"external\">Prisma\u2019s user support<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a> about how to validate your doctoral degree via Ladok.<\/li>\n<li>As from 2022, there are guidelines for <a title=\"Funding for Women in PhD and Postdoctoral Studies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/funding-for-women-in-phd-and-postdoctoral-studies\">study registration and result reporting for clinical studies funded<\/a> by the Swedish Research Council. This means that information about the study shall be registered in a public study register, and that a summary of the results shall be published in the register. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/requirements-terms-and-conditions\/registering-your-clinical-study.html\" rel=\"external\">Further information about the guidelines is available here.<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/just-now\/news\/news-archive\/2022-03-11-this-applies-for-collaborations-with-researchers-in-russia-and-belarus.html\" rel=\"external\">Read here for information on project collaboration with researchers in Russia and Belarus.<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eaec3b\" class=\"sv-layout vr_flex-item-1 sv-column-3 sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid10_4e5e99c016134e7b304e9a1d\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-hide-sv-bp-tablet sv-hide-sv-bp-phone vr_right-top vr_print-hide sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout c7052\">\n<div id=\"svid93_11999f69161e921384fa1cb6\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid12_56d49a6016b104df37f1133\" class=\"sv-script-portlet sv-portlet sv-template-portlet \">\n<div class=\"vr_print-hide vr_prisma__small\">\n<div class=\"vr_prisma__text\">\n<p class=\"sv-font-liten-brodtext\"><a title=\"external link, opens in new window\" href=\"https:\/\/prisma.research.se\/\" rel=\"external\">Go to Prisma<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_4e5e99c016134e7b304b0989\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_print-hide vr_dropdown-white vr_dropdown-white-heading sv-template-layout c7047\">\n<div id=\"svid94_1bafb1a31841889d443748\" class=\"pagecontent sv-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid10_1bafb1a31841889d443749\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div id=\"svid93_1bafb1a31841889d443752\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d443753\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<h2 id=\"h-Requirementsandterms\" class=\"sv-font-rubrik-till-hogerspalten-h2\"><span id=\"REQUIREMENTS_AND_TERMS\">REQUIREMENTS AND TERMS<\/span><\/h2><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#REQUIREMENTS_AND_TERMS\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> REQUIREMENTS AND TERMS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Specific_instructions_for_the_call\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Specific instructions for the call<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Focus\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> Focus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Follow-up_of_our_funding_of_development_research\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.2<\/span> Follow-up of our funding of development research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Applicant\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.3<\/span> Applicant<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Career_age\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.4<\/span> Career age<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Number_of_applications_and_previous_grants\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.5<\/span> Number of applications and previous grants<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#General_information_about_overlaps_between_applications_and_grants\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.5.1<\/span> General information about overlaps between applications and grants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_grants_may_I_apply_for_simultaneously_from_the_Swedish_Research_Council\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.5.2<\/span> What grants may I apply for simultaneously from the Swedish Research Council?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_requirements_apply_if_I_already_have_a_grant_from_the_Swedish_Research_Council\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.5.3<\/span> What requirements apply if I already have a grant from the Swedish Research Council?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_applies_for_applications_to_or_grants_from_other_funding_bodies\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.5.4<\/span> What applies for applications to or grants from other funding bodies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Participating_researchers\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.6<\/span> Participating researchers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Costs_and_grant_amounts\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.7<\/span> Costs and grant amounts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Grant_period\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.8<\/span> Grant period<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Mobility\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.9<\/span> Mobility<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Language\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.10<\/span> Language<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sections_of_the_application\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.11<\/span> Sections of the application<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Descriptive_information\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.11.1<\/span> Descriptive information<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Abstract\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.1.1<\/span> Abstract<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Popular_science_description\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.1.2<\/span> Popular science description<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_applications_or_grants\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.1.3<\/span> Other applications or grants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Deductible_time\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.1.4<\/span> Deductible time<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Host_department\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.1.5<\/span> Host department<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#SupervisorRepresentative\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.1.6<\/span> Supervisor\/Representative<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Global_goals_for_sustainable_development\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.1.7<\/span> Global goals for sustainable development<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Relevant_countries\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.1.8<\/span> Relevant countries<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Policy_markers_OpenAid\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.1.9<\/span> Policy markers OpenAid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Research_description\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.11.2<\/span> Research description<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Ethical_aspects\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.2.1<\/span> Ethical aspects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Legal_and_formal_requirements\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.2.2<\/span> Legal and formal requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Ethical_considerations\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.2.3<\/span> Ethical considerations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Sex_and_gender_perspectives\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.2.4<\/span> Sex and gender perspectives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Research_plan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.2.5<\/span> Research plan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Relevance\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.2.6<\/span> Relevance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Budget_and_research_resources\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.11.3<\/span> Budget and research resources<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Grant_for_accompanying_family\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.3.1<\/span> Grant for accompanying family<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Planned_use_of_the_grant\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.3.2<\/span> Planned use of the grant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Publications\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.11.4<\/span> Publications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Appendices\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.11.5<\/span> Appendices<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Invitation_from_the_administrating_organisation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.5.1<\/span> Invitation from the administrating organisation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Applicants_profile\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.5.2<\/span> Applicant\u2019s profile<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Commitment_of_the_administrating_organisation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.5.3<\/span> Commitment of the administrating organisation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Invitation_from_host_department_abroad\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.5.4<\/span> Invitation from host department abroad<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Description_and_justification_of_the_host_department_chosen\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_4\">2.11.5.5<\/span> Description and justification of the host department chosen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Administrating_organisation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.11.6<\/span> Administrating organisation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Review_panels\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.11.7<\/span> Review panels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Participants\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.11.8<\/span> Participants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#CV\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.11.9<\/span> CV<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Evaluation_process\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.12<\/span> Evaluation process<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Evaluation_criteria_and_guiding_questions\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.13<\/span> Evaluation criteria and guiding questions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Scientific_quality_of_the_proposed_research_17\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.13.1<\/span> Scientific quality of the proposed research (1\u20137)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Novelty_and_originality_17\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.13.2<\/span> Novelty and originality (1\u20137)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Merits_of_the_applicant_17\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.13.3<\/span> Merits of the applicant (1\u20137)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Feasibility_13\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.13.4<\/span> Feasibility (1\u20133)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Internationalisation_and_research_environment_1-7\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.13.5<\/span> Internationalisation and research environment (1-7)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Relevance_for_the_call_1-7\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.13.6<\/span> Relevance for the call (1-7)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Overall_grade_17\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_3\">2.13.7<\/span> Overall grade (1\u20137)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d443754\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p class=\"sv-font-liten-brodtext\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/requirements-terms-and-conditions\/conducting-ethical-research.html\">Conducting ethical research<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sv-font-liten-brodtext\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/requirements-terms-and-conditions\/publishing-open-access.html\">Publishing open access<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sv-font-liten-brodtext\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/requirements-terms-and-conditions\/producing-a-data-management-plan.html\">Producing a data management plan<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sv-font-liten-brodtext\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/requirements-terms-and-conditions\/considering-sex-and-gender-perspectives--in-your-research.html\">Sex and gender perspectives<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sv-font-liten-brodtext\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/requirements-terms-and-conditions\/terms-and-conditions-for-our-grants.html\">Terms and conditions for our grants<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_4dd26b09169cbe0ddda134\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-hide-sv-bp-tablet sv-hide-sv-bp-phone sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid93_4dd26b09169cbe0ddda137\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid12_4dd26b09169cbe0ddda138\" class=\"sv-related-portlet sv-portlet sv-hide-sv-bp-tablet sv-hide-sv-bp-phone sv-skip-spacer sv-template-portlet \">\n<div id=\"BeslutRelateradinformation\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"sv-font-rubrik-till-hogerspalten-h2\"><strong>PREVIOUSLY APPROVED GRANTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"sv-defaultlist vr_granted-contribution\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"sv-font-liten-brodtext\"><a class=\"sv-font-liten-brodtext\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/decisions\/2022-08-17-development-research.html\">Development research<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_4e5e99c016134e7b304b098a\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr-factbox__right-column sv-template-layout c7090\">\n<div id=\"svid94_1bafb1a31841889d44375a\" class=\"pagecontent sv-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid12_1aea1f651864b7d68961980\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_information-box-decoration ielayoutfix sv-skip-spacer c7088\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout ielayoutfix sv-skip-spacer c7109\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-decoration-content\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p id=\"h-DigitalInformationMeeting\" class=\"sv-font-rubrik-2-gul-linje\"><strong>Digital Information Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"en\">Time: 21 March at 10.00\u201311.00 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><span lang=\"en\">There will be a presentation of the <a title=\"Grant opportunities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/grant-opportunities\">grant form and you as an applicant will have the opportunity<\/a> to ask questions about the call and the application process. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/invajo.com\/l\/oSrODNW4OI\" rel=\"external\"><span lang=\"en\">More information and registration<\/span><span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_1b460023162f6ae8f7a2d547\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_print-hide sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid12_2ee651b8163094d763e8821c\" class=\"sv-custom-module sv-hide-sv-bp-tablet sv-hide-sv-bp-phone sv-skip-spacer sv-template-portlet \">\n<div id=\"Kontaktkortsrubrik\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-script-portlet sv-portlet sv-skip-spacer sv-template-portlet \">\n<p class=\"sv-font-rubrik-till-hogerspalten-h2\">CONTACT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid12_1b460023162f6ae8f7a2d54d\" class=\"sv-custom-module sv-template-portlet \">\n<div class=\"sv-script-portlet sv-portlet sv-skip-spacer sv-template-portlet \">\n<div class=\"vr_contact--cards\">\n<div id=\"svid12_2dc8efe186a19b9d4ae06d\" class=\"sv-custom-module sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div class=\"sv-script-portlet sv-portlet sv-skip-spacer sv-template-portlet \">\n<div class=\"vr_contact--cards\">\n<p class=\"vr_contact--cards-heading\">Telephone hours are weekdays excluding public holidays 9.00-15.00 up to the call deadline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sv-font-liten-brodtext\">Development research<\/p>\n<p class=\"sv-font-brodtext-for-e-post\"><a href=\"mailto:ansokuf@vr.se\">ansokuf@vr.se<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"sv-font-brodtext-for-telefon\"><a href=\"tel:08-54644100\">08-546 44 100<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid12_ad27632166e0b1efab12a3\" class=\"sv-html-portlet sv-portlet sv-template-portlet \">\n<div id=\"Noindex-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eaec73\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_container_layout sv-template-layout c7056\">\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eaec7f\" class=\"sv-fixed-fluid-grid sv-grid-standard sv-layout sidepadding sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eaec80\" class=\"sv-row sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195eaec81\" class=\"sv-spacer-2emvt sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-column-12 sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid10_753cc09616008e1195ebc18d\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_fold-list sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout c7042\">\n<div id=\"svid94_1bafb1a31841889d44375b\" class=\"pagecontent sv-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid10_1bafb1a31841889d44375c\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div id=\"svid93_1bafb1a31841889d443767\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d443768\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<h2 id=\"h-Specificinstructionsforthecall\" class=\"sv-font-rubrik-h2-30px\"><span id=\"Specific_instructions_for_the_call\">Specific instructions for the call<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d443769\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins c7053\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p class=\"normal\">In addition to reading the call text, you also need to consult our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/applying-for-a-grant\/guide-for-applicants.html\" rel=\"external\">Guide for applicants<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_1bafb1a31841889d44376b\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_page-info\">\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d44376c\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins sv-skip-spacer\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout DropdownListaBlack-parent sv-skip-spacer active\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout DropDownLista sv-skip-spacer active\">\n<div class=\"sv-image-portlet sv-portlet c7050\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sv-noborder c7104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/images\/18.2c821fd116dcb0e77cb1899\/1573135322221\/minus_svart-ny.png\" alt=\"St\u00e4ng\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-script-portlet sv-portlet\"><a class=\"dropdownxrubrik\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Requirements for applicants<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_dropdownlista-content c7087\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-decoration-content\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p class=\"normal\">The following requirements must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible to apply for the grant. We carry out checks and reject applications that do not fulfil the requirements.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Focus\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Focus\">Focus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">The goal of the call for international postdoc in development <a title=\"Strengthening Research Capacities in Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/strengthening-research-capacities-in-africa\">research is to strengthen<\/a> Swedish research of the highest quality with particular relevance to the fight against poverty and for sustainable development in least developed countries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Development research shall contribute to knowledge about the causes and consequences, and possible solutions of poverty. It shall contribute to knowledge about sustainable <a title=\"Funding: Waste Management in Developing Countries\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/funding-waste-management-in-developing-countries\">development and links between sustainable development and the fight against poverty and other societal challenges in least developed countries<\/a> and regions. The fight against poverty shall be understood in a multi-dimensional way, and therefore not just as lack of material assets, but also lack of power and influence over the own situation, and as lack of choice, of security, and of respect of human rights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The Swedish Research Council invites applications from all disciplines and subject areas, such as humanities, behavioural sciences, economics, social sciences, educational sciences, natural sciences, engineering sciences, environmental sciences, urban planning, medicine and health, and also <a title=\"Welcome\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/\">welcomes<\/a> interdisciplinary projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The <a title=\"TREE Fund \u2014 Research in Arboriculture\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/tree-fund-research-in-arboriculture\">research funding<\/a> must only be used in accordance with the OECD\u2019s Development Assistance Committee DAC\u2019s guidelines for what can be classified as aid. The research shall also be of particular relevance to least developed countries, that is be based on phenomena, circumstances and\/or challenges that are specific to, or more noticeable in, least developed countries than in other countries. Collaboration and\/or other research activities can be conducted also in other countries. The classification of least developed countries follows OECD\u2019s Development Assistance Committee DAC\u2019s list (the column \u201cLeast Developed Countries\u201d).<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/dac\/financing-sustainable-development\/development-finance-standards\/DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2022-23-flows.pdf\" rel=\"external\">OECD\u2019s Development Assistance Committee DAC\u2019s list<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Followupofourfundingofdevelopmentresearch\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Follow-up_of_our_funding_of_development_research\">Follow-up of our funding of development research<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">Development <a title=\"Research Assistant Vacant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-assistant-vacant\">research is financed through Swedish development aid funds and is reported to the OECD\u2019s Development Assistance<\/a> Committee DAC. To enable this, you must state which of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.government.se\/government-policy\/the-global-goals-and-the-2030-Agenda-for-sustainable-development\/\" rel=\"external\">17 sustainable development goals<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a> is\/are relevant for your application, or if none of them is relevant. For the same reason, you must also classify your application according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/one.oecd.org\/document\/DCD\/DAC\/STAT(2018)9\/ADD2\/FINAL\/en\/pdf\" rel=\"external\">OECD\u2019s Development Assistance Committee DAC\u2019s policy markers<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>. The classification does not affect the assessment of your application.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/about-us\/organisation\/scientific-councils-councils-and-committees\/the-committee-for-development-research\/how-development-aid-money-is-used.html\" rel=\"external\">Here you can read more about how the Swedish Research Council reports the use of development aid funds<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Applicant\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Applicant\">Applicant<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">The applicant for an international postdoc grant must be an individual researcher together with their organisation (a Swedish higher education institution, HEI, or other Swedish organisation that fulfils <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/applying-for-a-grant.html\" rel=\"external\">our criteria for administrating organisations for Swedish Research Council grants<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>). We must have approved your organisation as an administrating organisation for you to apply. The administrating organisation must sign your <a title=\"Applications Call MSc Tropical Forestry 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/applications-call-msc-tropical-forestry-2021\">application in Prisma no later than 7 calendar days after the deadline for this call<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">You must have been awarded a doctoral degree at a Swedish higher education institution (HEI) or at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eui.eu\/\" rel=\"external\">European University Institute in Florence, Italy (EUI)<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a> no more than 2 years before the deadline for this call. If you have not yet been awarded your doctoral degree, you can still apply, provided you will have completed a doctoral degree before the start of the grant period, that is before 31 December 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">You do not have to be employed by the administrating organisation at the time of application, but you must be employed at the start of and throughout the grant period and any additional availability period. The administrating organisation will decide on the employment format, salary and employment terms and conditions. You are, however, expected to remain employed full-time throughout the grant period, which means that you are employed and pay tax in Sweden during your stay abroad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The Swedish <a title=\"Research assistant\u00a0post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-assistant-post\">Research Council does not usually allow exceptions from the employment requirement due to circumstances that mean the administrating organisation cannot employ you for posting<\/a> abroad, for example if you are already living in the host country at the time of employment. If national regulations in the host country requires employment with an employer in the country in question, however, we may allow an exception from the employment requirement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please <a title=\"PhD Research Concept Note: Invasion, impacts and management of Prosopis and Water Hyacinth in Tanzania\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/phd-research-concept-note-invasion-impacts-and-management-of-prosopis-and-water-hyacinth-in-tanzania\">note that before you send in your application to the Swedish Research<\/a> Council, you need to check with your administrating organisation, for example the HR function, whether it is possible for you to be employed and stationed abroad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Read more about the regulations governing public agency personnel working outside Sweden on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbetsgivarverket.se\/ledare-i-staten\/arbetsgivarguiden\/personal-utomlands\/\" rel=\"external\">Swedish Agency for Government Employer\u2019s website (in Swedish)<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you are awarded a grant, you will have to validate your doctoral degree before the grant can be paid. If you have a Swedish doctoral degree, you can validate it easily before you send in your application. Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/prismasupport.research.se\/user-manual\/researcher\/my-profile\/educational-and-professional-history.html\" rel=\"external\">Prisma\u2019s user support<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a> about how to validate your doctoral degree via Ladok.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Careerage\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Career_age\">Career age<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">To apply for an <a title=\"International Grants for Conference Participation 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/international-grants-for-conference-participation-2023\">international postdoc grant<\/a>, your doctoral degree must have been awarded no more than 2 years ago, that is to say awarded no earlier than 18 April 2021. For <a title=\"Call for Applications for Masters and Doctoral Scholarships at Copperbelt University\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-applications-for-masters-and-doctoral-scholarships-at-copperbelt-university\">applicants with Swedish doctoral<\/a> degrees, the award date listed in Ladok applies. You will not be able to complete your <a title=\"Applications for Admission into Masters and PhD programmes for the Academic Year 2018\/2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/applications-for-admission-into-masters-and-phd-programmes-for-the-academic-year-2018-2019\">application if your doctoral degree was awarded more than 2 years<\/a> ago. An exception applies if you have not been in paid employment for (a) long period(s) after being awarded your doctoral degree, and and this has affected your ability to gain merit as a researcher (\u201cdeductible time\u201d).<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The Swedish Research Council\u2019s approved grounds for deductible time are a minimum of one month\u2019s consecutive absence due to one of the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>parental leave<\/li>\n<li>position of trust in a trade union or student organisation<\/li>\n<li>mandatory service in the total defence force<\/li>\n<li>long-term illness (own reported illness or care of child\/close family member)<\/li>\n<li>general medical internship\/BT foundation period (maximum 24 months full-time work), or further training\/specialist medical internship for clinically active professionals (maximum 24 months full-time education\/work).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please note that we do not accept other employment, unemployment or holidays as deductible time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">If you wish to claim deductible time, you must specify the recognised grounds and time involved in your application (please see instructions under \u201cDescriptive information\u201d below).<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">We conduct sample checks. This means that we might request a certificate in evidence of your grounds for deductible time.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Numberofapplicationsandpreviousgrants\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Number_of_applications_and_previous_grants\">Number of applications and previous grants<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"h-Generalinformationaboutoverlapsbetweenapplicationsandgrants\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"General_information_about_overlaps_between_applications_and_grants\">General information about overlaps between applications and grants<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Your <a title=\"Call for Applications: Consultancy services on drivers of forest cover change and loss in different forest types in Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-applications-consultancy-services-on-drivers-of-forest-cover-change-and-loss-in-different-forest-types-in-africa\">application must not cover<\/a> costs for purposes that are already funded by the Swedish Research Council or any other funding body. Overlaps with other grants or applications may impact on the grant amount you are awarded, or be a reason for us to reject your application.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-WhatgrantsmayIapplyforsimultaneouslyfromtheSwedishResearchCouncil\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"What_grants_may_I_apply_for_simultaneously_from_the_Swedish_Research_Council\">What grants may I apply for simultaneously from the Swedish Research Council?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">You may only submit one <a title=\"Call for Applications \u2013 PASET RSIF PhD scholarships\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-applications-paset-rsif-phd-scholarships\">application for this grant under this call<\/a>. Further information about the grants you may apply for during the same year are shown in on the page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/applying-for-a-grant\/several-grants-simultaneously.html\" rel=\"external\">Several grants simultaneously<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>. You can apply for this grant even if you are simultaneously applying for our other grants for international postdoc, but if you are awarded one of these grants and choose to accept it, your <a title=\"Call for PhD Applicants 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-phd-applicants-2020\">application under this call<\/a> will not be further considered. Note also that if you are applying for a <a title=\"Call for Project Grant 2021: Sustainable development and climate change.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-grant-2021-sustainable-development-and-climate-change\">project grant in development<\/a> research and both applications are approved, then you must choose between the grants.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-WhatrequirementsapplyifIalreadyhaveagrantfromtheSwedishResearchCouncil\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"What_requirements_apply_if_I_already_have_a_grant_from_the_Swedish_Research_Council\">What requirements apply if I already have a grant from the Swedish Research Council?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">There are certain restrictions if you are the <a title=\"Small Grants for Conservation Projects\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/small-grants-for-conservation-projects\">project leader of an ongoing grant<\/a>, that is to say where the grant period (payment period from the Swedish Research Council) overlaps the grant period of the grant the application relates to. Please note that the availability period, that is to say the time during which you have the right to use your grant, is normally longer than the grant period. You can find information about your ongoing <a title=\"Forest Research Grant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/forest-research-grant\">grant in the \u201cApproval of terms and conditions\u201d you received from the Swedish Research<\/a> Council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">If you already have an ongoing grant, then further information about the grants you may apply for are shown in on the page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/applying-for-a-grant\/several-grants-simultaneously.html\" rel=\"external\">Several grants simultaneously.<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you have been the project leader for previous <a title=\"Research Grants 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-grants-2023-2\">grants from the Swedish Research<\/a> Council that have ended, final financial reports for all of these must have been submitted within the permitted time frame in order for you to apply for a new grant. Please contact your administrating organisation if you are unsure whether all your final reports have been submitted.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-Whatappliesforapplicationstoorgrantsfromotherfundingbodies\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"What_applies_for_applications_to_or_grants_from_other_funding_bodies\">What applies for applications to or grants from other funding bodies?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">If your application to the Swedish <a title=\"Marine Research Grants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/marine-research-grants\">Research Council relates to the same project concept as a grant<\/a> you have already been awarded by, or are applying for to another funding body, please describe this.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Participatingresearchers\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Participating_researchers\">Participating researchers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">You may not invite any participating researchers in this application. Any collaboration partners and their roles shall be described in the <a title=\"National Beekeeping Research Master Plan of Tanzania\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/national-beekeeping-research-master-plan-of-tanzania\">research plan<\/a> (please see instructions under \u201cResearch plan\u201d below).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Costsandgrantamounts\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Costs_and_grant_amounts\">Costs and grant amounts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">The grant amount is a standard amount of 1 150 000 SEK per year. The grant may be used to cover your salary, housing during your stay abroad, and additional costs coverage according to URA\u2019s rules or corresponding costs for you and your accompanying family members. Maximum 150 000 SEK of the <a title=\"Research Grants 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-grants-2023\">grant may be used for costs related to your research<\/a> (such as equipment, consumables and publication costs). The grant amount includes cover of indirect costs and also includes social security contributions. Grants must not be used for scholarships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">A further total of 50 000 SEK may be applied for, for accompanying family members (spouse\/partner and under-age children). The standard amount for accompanying family is the same, irrespective of the number of accompanying family members. The standard amount for accompanying family may be used as additional costs coverage according to URA\u2019s rules for accompanying family members who are not self-supporting or corresponding costs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The Swedish Research Council assumes that the administrating organisation, as the employer responsible, will cover any costs in excess of the standard amount.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Grantperiod\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Grant_period\">Grant period<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">The grant period is 18\u201336 months, starting in January 2024. Your project must begin within 6 months from the start of grant period. The first payment will be made during January 2024 at the earliest.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Mobility\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Mobility\">Mobility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">A condition of the grant is that at least two thirds of the grant period is spent abroad, of which at least one third in a least developed country or lower middle income country according to OECD\u2019s Development Assistance Committee DAC\u2019s list (columns \u201cLeast Developed Countries\u201d, \u201cLow Income Countries\u201d and \u201cLower Middle Income Countries and Territories\u201d).<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/dac\/financing-sustainable-development\/development-finance-standards\/DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2022-23-flows.pdf\" rel=\"external\">OECD\u2019s Development Assistance Committee DAC\u2019s list<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">You <a title=\"Employment Vacancies at Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/employment-vacancies-at-mbeya-university-of-science-and-technology-must\">must confirm that you fulfil the mobility condition by attaching a letter of invitation from the foreign host university<\/a> or equivalent research institution, and also a description and justification of your choice. Both documents must cover the period stated in the application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d44376d\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins\">\n<div id=\"Whatmusttheapplicationcontain\" class=\"active\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout DropdownListaBlack-parent sv-skip-spacer active\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout DropDownLista sv-skip-spacer active\">\n<div class=\"sv-image-portlet sv-portlet c7050\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sv-noborder c7104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/images\/18.2c821fd116dcb0e77cb1899\/1573135322221\/minus_svart-ny.png\" alt=\"St\u00e4ng\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-script-portlet sv-portlet\"><a class=\"dropdownxrubrik\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">What must the application contain?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_dropdownlista-content c7087\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-decoration-content\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p class=\"normal\">Please refer to the application form in Prisma in parallel with reading the instructions below, which describe the call-specific content of the application. More <a title=\"Call for applications for field surveyors for household survey &amp; key informant interview\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-applications-for-field-surveyors-for-household-survey-key-informant-interview\">information on what to do in practical terms is available in our Guide for applicants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Language\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Language\">Language<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a title=\"Call for applications: International Climate Protection Fellowships\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-applications-international-climate-protection-fellowships\">International experts are involved in the scientific assessment of the applications<\/a>. To ensure fair and equitable assessment and efficient processing, please therefore complete your <a title=\"Call for application- L\u2019Or\u00e9al UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents \u2013 Sub-Saharan Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-application-loreal-unesco-for-women-in-science-young-talents-sub-saharan-africa\">application in English (apart from the popular science<\/a> description, which you must write in Swedish).<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Sectionsoftheapplication\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Sections_of_the_application\">Sections of the application<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">The application form includes the following tabs:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>Descriptive information<\/li>\n<li>Research description<\/li>\n<li>Budget and <a title=\"Assistant Research Fellow (Natural Resources Management)(Re-Advertised) \u2013 2 Post\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/assistant-research-fellow-natural-resources-managementre-advertised-2-post\">research resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Publications<\/li>\n<li>Appendices<\/li>\n<li>Administrating organisation<\/li>\n<li>Review panels<\/li>\n<li>Participants (only administrators in this call)<\/li>\n<li>CV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">The information we request under each tab is described below.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-Descriptiveinformation\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Descriptive_information\">Descriptive information<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 id=\"h-Abstract\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Abstract\">Abstract<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">In the abstract, please describe in brief the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>What is to be done: purpose and aims<\/li>\n<li>How the research will be carried out: project organisation, time plan and scientific methods<\/li>\n<li>What is important about the planned research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">The abstract shall provide a summary picture of the purpose and implementation of the research. Please use wording to ensure persons with another subject specialisation can understand the information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The description may cover a maximum of 1 500 characters including blank spaces. This is approximately one third of an A4 page in Arial, font size 11, single line spacing.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Popularsciencedescription\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Popular_science_description\">Popular science description<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">Describe the planned research in such a way that a person who is not a researcher can understand it. Do this by answering the following questions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>What is the research about?<\/li>\n<li>Why is it important to research this?<\/li>\n<li>In what way may the new knowledge be important?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">The popular science description is important when we inform about the <a title=\"Research &amp; Conservation Fund\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-conservation-fund\">research funded<\/a> by the Swedish Research Council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The text must be in Swedish and may cover a maximum of 2 000 characters including blank spaces. This is approximately half an A4 page in Arial, font size 11, single line spacing.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Otherapplicationsorgrants\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Other_applications_or_grants\">Other applications or grants<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">Describe the relationship between the different projects if<\/p>\n<ol class=\" normal\">\n<li>you are applying for or intend to apply for other <a title=\"Ecological Research Grants 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/ecological-research-grants-2023\">grants from the Swedish Research<\/a> Council<\/li>\n<li>you are receiving an ongoing <a title=\"Global Raptor Research &amp; Conservation Grant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/global-raptor-research-conservation-grant\">grant from the Swedish Research<\/a> Council with a grant period that wholly or partly overlaps with the grant you are now applying for<\/li>\n<li>there are applications or <a title=\"Call for proposals to support Africa\u2019s Science Granting Councils in funding and managing research and innovation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-proposals-to-support-africas-science-granting-councils-in-funding-and-managing-research-and-innovation\">grants relating to the same project concept\/purpose from the Swedish Research Council or other funding<\/a> bodies (from you or another researcher).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"normal\">In all cases, you should also justify why you are submitting one or several further applications. If there are no other applications or grants, please state so.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The description may cover a maximum of 2 000 characters including blank spaces. This is approximately half an A4 page in Arial, font size 11, single line spacing.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Deductibletime\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Deductible_time\">Deductible time<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please state any longer interruptions in your active research time after your doctoral degree caused by any of the grounds recognised by the Swedish Research Council. Please state the interruption calculated as a full-time equivalent and rounded up into full calendar months. Please see the recognised grounds for deductible time under the heading \u201cCareer age\u201d above.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Hostdepartment\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Host_department\">Host department<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">State the country and the foreign host organisation and department where you will be spending your stay abroad. State also the number of months you intend to spend at the host department. You may state more than one host country\/host department.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The first host country stated must fulfil the requirement of being a least developed country, low income country or lower middle income country according to OECD\u2019s Development Assistance Committee DAC\u2019s list (columns \u201cLeast Developed Countries\u201d, \u201cLow Income Countries\u201d and \u201cLower Middle Income Countries and Territories\u201d).<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/dac\/financing-sustainable-development\/development-finance-standards\/DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2022-23-flows.pdf\" rel=\"external\">OECD\u2019s Development Assistance Committee DAC\u2019s list<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-SupervisorRepresentative\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"SupervisorRepresentative\">Supervisor\/Representative<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">State the <a title=\"PROF. FREDRICK KAHIMBA NAMED DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE) OF SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/prof-fredrick-kahimba-named-deputy-vice-chancellor-administration-and-finance-of-sokoine-university-of-agriculture\">names of your supervisor\/representative at the administrating<\/a> organisation and the foreign host department. If your project is located at several host departments, please state the names in the same order you stated the host departments.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Globalgoalsforsustainabledevelopment\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Global_goals_for_sustainable_development\">Global goals for sustainable development<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">State which of the 17 <a title=\"Action Awards for Sustainable Development Goals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/action-awards-for-sustainable-development-goals\">sustainable development goals<\/a> (according to Agenda 2030) your project is linked to in particular, or if none of them is relevant. Further <a title=\"Global Biodiversity Information Facility \u2014 Young Researchers Award 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/global-biodiversity-information-facility-young-researchers-award-2023\">information<\/a> is available under the heading \u201cFollow-up of funding of development research\u201d at the beginning of the call text.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Relevantcountries\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Relevant_countries\">Relevant countries<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">State the countries that the project is relevant for. The information is used for reporting and statistical purposes.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-PolicymarkersOpenAid\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Policy_markers_OpenAid\">Policy markers OpenAid<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">State to what extent your project focuses on each policy marker area. You can find a link to a description of the <a title=\"Call for Proposal: Analytical Study on National Energy Policy and Regulatory Frameworks\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-proposal-analytical-study-on-national-energy-policy-and-regulatory-frameworks\">policy markers under the heading \u201dFollow-up of our funding of development research\u201d at the beginning of the call<\/a> text.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-Researchdescription\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Research_description\">Research description<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 id=\"h-Ethicalaspects\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Ethical_aspects\">Ethical aspects<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 id=\"h-Legalandformalrequirements\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Legal_and_formal_requirements\">Legal and formal requirements<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">State whether the research covers the handling of personal data, or experiments on animals and\/or studies involving humans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">If the <a title=\"On-Going Research projects\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/on-going-research-projects\">research covers any of the above, you must also describe\/state the approvals and permits your research project<\/a> requires, and how you plan to obtain these. Describe any other permits that affect your application, such as whether parts of the research will be done in a country other than Sweden. If no approvals or permits are needed, please state so.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The description may cover a maximum of 2 000 characters including blank spaces. This is approximately half an A4 page in Arial, font size 11, single line spacing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Further information is available on the page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/requirements-terms-and-conditions\/conducting-ethical-research.html\" rel=\"external\">Conducting ethical research<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Ethicalconsiderations\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Ethical_considerations\">Ethical considerations<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">Reflect on the ethical issues that may arise for your project, and describe these. You must also describe how you plan to address ethical dilemmas that may arise. Please justify why the research should be carried out against the background of the ethical issues you have identified. Examples of issues to reflect on:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>How do your research questions and expected results measure up in relation to the ethical issues?<\/li>\n<li>What (direct) risks (physical, mental, or integrity) will research persons or animals be exposed to?<\/li>\n<li>What long-term risks may arise from the research? Is there any risk that the research may be used in a way that is detrimental to animals, nature\/the environment, or society (whole or parts of the same) in other respects?<\/li>\n<li>Is the research expected to <a title=\"Call for contributions to support the uptake and use of the IPBES Values and Sustainable Use Assessments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-contributions-to-support-the-uptake-and-use-of-the-ipbes-values-and-sustainable-use-assessments\">contribute to other values<\/a> over and above the knowledge gain? If so, to whom?<\/li>\n<li>How do you weigh up the risks (in particular short-term risks) against the value (which is often more long-term) of the research?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">If no ethical issues are raised, please justify this. The description may cover a maximum of 4 000 characters including blank spaces. This is approximately one A4 page in Arial, font size 11, single line spacing.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Sexandgenderperspectives\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Sex_and_gender_perspectives\">Sex and gender perspectives<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please state whether sex and gender perspectives are applicable in your planned research, and justify your decision. Please note that we are not asking for information about the composition of the research team (men\/women). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/requirements-terms-and-conditions\/considering-sex-and-gender-perspectives--in-your-research.html\" rel=\"external\">Read more about sex and gender perspectives in research content<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The following applies:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>If you answer \u201cYes\u201d: Please justify your answer, and describe also how you take account of sex and gender perspectives in the research plan. If you have stated that sex and gender perspectives are applicable, but still choose not to include them in your research plan, you will need to justify this here.<\/li>\n<li>If you answer \u201cNo\u201d: Please justify your answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">The justification may cover a maximum of 4 000 characters including blank spaces. This is approximately one A4 page in Arial, font size 11, single line spacing.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Researchplan\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Research_plan\">Research plan<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">The research plan shall be forward-looking and consist of a brief but complete description of the research task. It may cover a maximum of 8 page-numbered A4 pages in Arial, font size 11, single line spacing and 2.5 cm margins, including references and any images.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The research plan must include the following headings and information, listed in the following order:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li><strong>Purpose and aims:<\/strong> State the overall purpose and specific aims of the <a title=\"Undergraduate Research Project\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/undergraduate-research-project\">research project<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>State-of-the-art:<\/strong> Summarise briefly the current research frontier within the field or area covered by the project. State key references.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance and scientific novelty:<\/strong> Describe briefly how the project relates to previous research within the area, and the <a title=\"Tech4Nature partners announce project to study impact of tourism on biodiversity in Spain\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/tech4nature-partners-announce-project-to-study-impact-of-tourism-on-biodiversity-in-spain\">impact the project<\/a> may have in the short and long term. Describe also how the project moves forward or <a title=\"Calling for innovative ocean-minded startups\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/calling-for-innovative-ocean-minded-startups\">innovates<\/a> the current research frontier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preliminary and previous results:<\/strong> Describe briefly your own previous research and pilot studies within the research area that make it probable that the project will be feasible. If no preliminary results exist, please state this.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"ONLINE COURSE: Designing Conservation Projects and Measuring Impact\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/online-course-designing-conservation-projects-and-measuring-impact\">Project description: Describe the project design<\/a> under the following headings:\n<ul>\n<li>Theory and method: Describe the underlying theory and the methods to be <a title=\"Invitation for Students to Apply to Project Green Course\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/invitation-for-students-to-apply-to-project-green-course\">applied in order to reach the project<\/a> goal.<\/li>\n<li>Time plan and implementation: Describe summarily the time plan for the project during the grant period, and how the project will be implemented. Describe also any crucial <a title=\"FBE 609 Ecological Risk and Impact Assessment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fbe-609-ecological-risk-and-impact-assessment\">risks or obstacles that may impact<\/a> on the implementation, and your plan for managing these.<\/li>\n<li>Project organisation: Clarify the contributions of yourself and any other researchers and\/or key persons to the implementation of the project, including a description of competences and roles in the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li><strong>Independent line of <\/strong><a title=\"Research Assistant \u2013 Extreme Citizen Science Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-assistant-extreme-citizen-science-group\">research: If you are working or will be working in a larger group<\/a>, please clarify how your project relates to the other projects in the group. If you are (continuing) working in the same team as your doctoral or postdoc supervisor, or if you are continuing a project that wholly or partly started during your doctoral or postdoc studies, you must also describe the relationship between your project and the research of your former supervisor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security situation in collaboration <\/strong><a title=\"Consultancy services on assessment of forest planning and management in different forest types in selected African countries\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/consultancy-services-on-assessment-of-forest-planning-and-management-in-different-forest-types-in-selected-african-countries\">country: If you are planning<\/a> to carry out research activities or fieldwork in countries or regions that the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is advising against travelling to (including work travel), please describe how you are planning your research visit to and work in the country in view of the security situation. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regeringen.se\/uds-reseinformation\/ud-avrader\/\" rel=\"external\">Read more about the countries the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs is advising against travelling to on the website of the Swedish Government Offices (in Swedish).<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">External link, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">Provide the following information also. If a heading is not relevant to your application, please state this under the heading.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li><strong>Equipment:<\/strong> Describe the basic equipment you and your team have at your disposal for the project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Need for <\/strong><a title=\"MSc Graduate Research Assistant Fellowships for Tanzanian Nationals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/msc-graduate-research-assistant-fellowships-for-tanzanian-nationals\">research infrastructure: Specify the project\u2019s need for international and national<\/a> research infrastructure. If you choose to use other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/mandates\/research-infrastructure\/find-research-infrastructure.html\" rel=\"external\">infrastructure than those supported by the Swedish Research Council<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>, and that are thereby open to all, you must justify this (also applies to local research infrastructure).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 id=\"h-Relevance\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Relevance\">Relevance<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a title=\"FSP 301: Research Project II\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fsp-301-research-project-ii\">Research projects<\/a> in development research shall be of particular relevance to the fight against poverty and for sustainable development in least developed countries (for further information, please see under the heading \u201cFocus\u201d above). Therefore, describe clearly how the <a title=\"Invitation to register for the achieving sustainable forest management through research and development in SADC webinar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/invitation-to-register-for-the-achieving-sustainable-forest-management-through-research-and-development-in-sadc-webinar\">research and its questions are based on phenomena and challenges relating to poverty\/the fight against poverty and for sustainable development<\/a>, and how poverty and other sustainability challenges depend on each other; how and why the research is of particular relevance to least developed countries and for people living in poverty. Describe how the <a title=\"Managing the Eastern Arc Mountain forests for Carbon credits and emission trading; Local knowledge and climate change adaptation project (2007 \u2013 to date).\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research\/managing-the-eastern-arc-mountain-forests-for-carbon-credits-and-emission-trading-local-knowledge-and-climate-change-adaptation-project-2007-to-date\">project can contribute new knowledge<\/a> with the potential to contribute to improving conditions for people living in poverty and under oppression and to promote sustainable development specifically in least developed countries and regions. Present possible ways and means for your research to have impact and\/or be put to use, in the short or long term, and formulate these as possible \u201cpathways to impact\u201d for your research. Describe also whether the questions are relevant for least developed countries other than the specific country\/countries included in the study.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The description may cover a maximum of 4 000 characters including blank spaces. This is approximately one A4 page in Arial, font size 11, single line spacing.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-Budgetandresearchresources\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Budget_and_research_resources\">Budget and research resources<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please state your activity level (per cent of a full-time equivalent) in the project. We assume that your activity level as project leader corresponds to a full-time equivalent during the grant period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The grant is a standard amount and you therefore do not need to enter any budget applied for in the application form.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Grantforaccompanyingfamily\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Grant_for_accompanying_family\">Grant for accompanying family<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please state if you are applying for the standard grant for accompanying family members. See the section on \u201cCosts and grant amounts\u201d above for further information.<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Planneduseofthegrant\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Planned_use_of_the_grant\">Planned use of the grant<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">Describe very briefly how you intend to allocate the grant (in percentages) to salary costs (including additional costs for you and any accompanying family), research expenses and indirect costs. Remember to speak to your administrating organisation in good time to find out the percentage that applies for indirect costs in your case, as this varies between different HEIs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The description may cover a maximum of 500 characters including blank spaces.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-Publications\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Publications\">Publications<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please attach your publication list drawn up according to the headings and information below. The list may cover a maximum of 5 page-numbered A4 pages in Arial, font size 11, single line spacing and 2.5 cm margins.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please sort the publications under each heading in reverse chronological order, so that the latest publication is at the top of the list. Please only include articles or corresponding that are published or accepted for publication at the time of applying. The author name order shall be identical to that of the published work, and your name shall be highlighted in bold. The <a title=\"Call for Applications: 2020 Mawazo PhD Scholars Programme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-applications-2020-mawazo-phd-scholars-programme\">application cannot be supplemented with publications after the deadline for the call<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>1. Selection of publications:<\/strong> List the 5 publications of greatest importance to your application. Describe how you contributed to each publication, and its relevance to your research project (maximum 4 lines per publication). Highlight your name in bold in the author list. State \u201cPart of <a title=\"Successful defence of PhD thesis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/successfully-defence-of-her-phd-thesis-amina-amri-hamad\">PhD thesis\u201d in bold in brackets for the publications included in your doctoral thesis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><strong>2. All publications: <\/strong>Sort the publications, with your name highlighted in bold in the author list, under each heading (publication type) in the following order. State \u201cPart of <a title=\"35 PhD positions within the Doctoral Programme in Copenhagen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/35-phd-positions-within-the-doctoral-programme-in-copenhagen\">PhD thesis\u201d in bold in brackets for the publications included in your doctoral<\/a> thesis.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>Peer-reviewed original articles<\/li>\n<li>Peer-reviewed conference contributions, the results of which are not included in other publications<\/li>\n<li>Peer-reviewed edited volumes<\/li>\n<li>Research review articles<\/li>\n<li>Peer-reviewed books and book chapters<\/li>\n<li>Other publications including popular science books\/presentations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-Appendices\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Appendices\">Appendices<\/span><\/h4>\n<h5 id=\"h-Invitationfromtheadministratingorganisation\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Invitation_from_the_administrating_organisation\">Invitation from the administrating organisation<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">The invitation from the Swedish HEI where you will be employed shall show that you are welcome to conduct your planned research there. By signing the application in Prisma, the administrating organisation confirms this undertaking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The invitation shall be addressed to you as applicant, cover the period shown in this call and include the following two parts:<\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Applicantsprofile\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Applicants_profile\">Applicant\u2019s profile<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">Description of<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>how the applicant\u2019s proposed research relates to the research conducted at the department or research team involved<\/li>\n<li>the applicant\u2019s scientific independence in relation to the department or research team involved<\/li>\n<li>how the results from the <a title=\"European School of Sustainability Science and Research- Doctoral Programme on Climate Change Adaptation by Publications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/european-school-of-sustainability-science-and-research-doctoral-programme-on-climate-change-adaptation-by-publications\">research programme<\/a> will contribute to the department\u2019s future activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 id=\"h-Commitmentoftheadministratingorganisation\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Commitment_of_the_administrating_organisation\">Commitment of the administrating organisation<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">Information\/description of<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>the planned start and end dates of your employment at the Swedish HEI the applicant\u2019s employment form, and any additional <a title=\"Prince Bernhard Nature Fund supporting Nature Conservation Worldwide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/prince-bernhard-nature-fund-supporting-nature-conservation-worldwide\">funding or support<\/a> required to conduct the planned research<\/li>\n<li>how the HEI\/department will fulfil the project\u2019s needs for premises, equipment and other infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>the department\u2019s <a title=\"National Bamboo Development Strategy and Action Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/development-of-the-national-bamboo-development-strategy-and-action-plan\">plan for how the applicant can continue to develop<\/a> their scientific career and competence during and after the grant period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">The document may cover no more than 2 A4 pages and shall be written in English. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/download\/18.2dc8efe186a19b9d4a10707\/1678471469468\/Invitation%20from%20the%20administrating%20organisation%20(medelsf%C3%B6rvaltare)%20220118%20(3).docx\" rel=\"external\">You can download the template for the invitation from the administrating organisation here.<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Word, 41.4 kB, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><span class=\"normal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> (Word, 41.4 kB)<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Invitationfromhostdepartmentabroad\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Invitation_from_host_department_abroad\">Invitation from host department abroad<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">The appendix shall include a formal invitation from the host <a title=\"Welcome Note\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/welcome-note\">department abroad showing that you are welcome<\/a> to carry out your planned research there. The invitation shall be addressed to you as the applicant from the head of department or equivalent of the host department abroad where the research will be carried out. The name and contact details of the person signing the document shall be included. The invitation shall apply for the period shown in this call and shall include the following:<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Description of<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>the reason for inviting and hosting the applicant<\/li>\n<li>how the applicant\u2019s proposed research fits into the research and expertise of the department or research team involved<\/li>\n<li>the applicant\u2019s proposed role in the research team and\/or in the department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">In addition, the invitation shall also describe the host department\u2019s undertakings in the form of a description of<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>the <a title=\"GBIF Call for proposals for the 2020 Capacity Enhancement Support Programme\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/gbif-call-for-proposals-for-the-2020-capacity-enhancement-support-programme-2\">support required to conduct the proposed<\/a> research and how this will be provided for the applicant<\/li>\n<li>how the department will fulfil the applicant\u2019s need for premises, equipment and other infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>how the <a title=\"Research Support Grants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-support-grants\">research environment will support<\/a> the development of the applicant\u2019s scientific career, networks and competence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"normal\">The invitation shall include information on the host department, including the period\/s of the stay\/s, and contact person at the host department abroad (first name, last name, telephone number and email address). Please also state the faculty of the host department and the postal address.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The document may cover no more than 2 A4 pages per invitation. In the event you will be staying at more than one host department, the invitations shall joined up into one document. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/download\/18.2dc8efe186a19b9d4a10705\/1678471437466\/Invitation%20from%20host%20department%20abroad%20220105%20(3).docx\" rel=\"external\">You can download the template for the invitation from the host department abroad here.<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Word, 40.7 kB, opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><span class=\"normal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"> (Word, 40.7 kB)<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 id=\"h-Descriptionandjustificationofthehostdepartmentchosen\" class=\"subheading5\"><span id=\"Description_and_justification_of_the_host_department_chosen\">Description and justification of the host department chosen<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"normal\">The description may cover no more than 1 A4 page and shall include the following:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>A justification of your choice of host department abroad and description of your <a title=\"Research Opportunities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/research-opportunities\">opportunities to develop your skills as a researcher<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>A justification of your choice of administrating <a title=\"United Nations Industrial Development Organisation \u2014 Innovative Solutions towards Net-Zero\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/united-nations-industrial-development-organisation-innovative-solutions-towards-net-zero\">organisation and a description of your opportunities to develop<\/a> your independence as a researcher.<\/li>\n<li>A description of how the research at the host department abroad relates to the research at the Swedish department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-Administratingorganisation\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Administrating_organisation\">Administrating organisation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please state the administrating organisation and project site.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-Reviewpanels\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Review_panels\">Review panels<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Please propose the review panel or panels (in priority order) that you wish to carry out the scientific assessment of your application.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The final allocation of applications is determined by the Swedish Research Council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/how-applications-are-assessed\/review-panels.html#?subject=Development%20Research\" rel=\"external\">Review panels <span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-Participants\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Participants\">Participants<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Here you as applicant may invite participating administrators to your application.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-CV\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"CV\">CV<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Under this tab, please upload your relevant CV information from your personal account in Prisma.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">The following information, where available, must always be included in your CV, taking into account the stated limitation in numbers:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong> First, second and third cycle <a title=\"REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR HIGHER DEGREES TO SUPPORT ONLINE TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT SUA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/regulations-and-guidelines-for-higher-degrees-to-support-online-training-and-management-of-postgraduate-studies-at-sua\">higher education and specialist degrees<\/a>. <strong>Please note that if you will be completing your doctoral degree after the call has closed, you must <a title=\"Recent scientific briefs provide information about the Global Biodiversity Framework goals.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/recent-scientific-briefs-provide-information-about-the-global-biodiversity-framework-goals\">provide information<\/a> about the planned examination during the third cycle higher education you upload to the application.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Work:<\/strong> Current employment (including whether permanent or not) and longer relevant employment held, postdoctoral visits (also included as employment if relevant), research exchanges relevant to the research described and any longer interruptions in the research that have impacted on your opportunity to gain merit as a researcher.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Merits and awards:<\/strong> Docentship\/associate professorship, supervisees (<a title=\"Doctoral Researchers\/PhD Students (9 positions) in the field of forest biodiversity research\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/doctoral-researchers-phd-students-9-positions-in-the-field-of-forest-biodiversity-research\">postdoctoral and doctoral students; state the number of persons in each category and list the names of the up to 10 most relevant to you), up to 10 of your most relevant grants awarded in competition, up to 10 of your most relevant prizes and awards, and up to 20 other merits relevant to the application<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intellectual property rights:<\/strong> For example, patents and open access computer <a title=\"Young Professional Development Program\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/young-professional-development-program\">programs developed<\/a> by you; state up to 10 of your most relevant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid12_1bafb1a31841889d44376e\" class=\"sv-text-portlet sv-use-margins\">\n<div id=\"Howyourapplicationisassessed\" class=\"active\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout DropdownListaBlack-parent sv-skip-spacer active\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout DropDownLista sv-skip-spacer active\">\n<div class=\"sv-image-portlet sv-portlet c7050\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sv-noborder c7104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/images\/18.2c821fd116dcb0e77cb1899\/1573135322221\/minus_svart-ny.png\" alt=\"St\u00e4ng\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-script-portlet sv-portlet\"><a class=\"dropdownxrubrik\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">How your application is assessed<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout vr_dropdownlista-content c7087\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n<div class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-decoration-content\">\n<div class=\"sv-text-portlet-content\">\n<p class=\"normal\">Scientific quality is the fundamental criterion when the Swedish <a title=\"Global Raptor Research &amp; Conservation Grant\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/global-raptor-research-conservation-grant-2\">Research Council allocates grants<\/a> to research. Your application is evaluated in competition with the other applications on the basis of the following evaluation criteria.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Evaluationprocess\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Evaluation_process\">Evaluation process<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">Your <a title=\"Announcement and Call for Applications \u2013 DIES INTERNATIONAL DEANS\u2019 COURSE AFRICA 2021\/22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/announcement-and-call-for-applications-dies-international-deans-course-africa-2021-22\">application for international<\/a> postdoc grant within development research is evaluated by a broad, specialised subject review panel where the members are Swedish and international researchers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">At least three members review and grade your application individually. If needed, the reviews of the panel members will be complemented with an assessment from an external reviewer with specialised expertise in the subject of the application. The entire review panel then meets at a review panel meeting to discuss and prioritise the applications, and finally to make a proposal for a decision to the Committee for Development Research.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/how-applications-are-assessed\/review-panels.html#?subject=Development%20Research\" rel=\"external\">Review panels<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Following the grant decision your application will receive an individual final statement containing the grades and a summary of the review panel\u2019s discussion and overall assessment of the scientific quality of the application.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.se\/english\/applying-for-funding\/how-applications-are-assessed.html\" rel=\"external\">Here you will find a more comprehensive description of the Swedish Research Council&#8217;s assessment of applications<span class=\"env-assistive-text\">Opens in new window.<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-Evaluationcriteriaandguidingquestions\" class=\"subheading3\"><span id=\"Evaluation_criteria_and_guiding_questions\">Evaluation criteria and guiding questions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"normal\">The evaluation of the scientific quality of your application is made based on four basic criteria (Scientific quality of the proposed research, Novelty and originality, Merits of the applicant, Feasibility). The international postdoc <a title=\"Research Grants 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-grants-2023-3\">grants are also evaluated based on the criteria Internationalisation and research environment<\/a>. The purpose of using several components is to achieve a multi-faceted evaluation. The criteria are assessed on a seven-grade scale, except for feasibility, which is assessed on a three-grade grade scale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">In addition to the basic criteria, your application is also evaluated using an additional criterion (Relevance for the call) on a seven-grade scale.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">For each criterion, there are guiding questions to support the panel members\u2019 evaluation of your application. These can also function as guidance for you when you write your application.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-Scientificqualityoftheproposedresearch17\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Scientific_quality_of_the_proposed_research_17\">Scientific quality of the proposed research (1\u20137)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Guiding questions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>To what extent are the design of the project and its questions of the highest scientific quality?<\/li>\n<li>To what extent is the project description sufficiently clear and systematic, for example in its definition of the research problem, its theoretical basis, and the summary of previous results within the research area?<\/li>\n<li>To what extent is the proposed research design suitable for achieving the aims of the project?<\/li>\n<li>To what extent are the methods for any data collection and analysis well described and suitable?<\/li>\n<li>Are the ethical considerations for the <a title=\"African Elephant Conservation Fund invites project proposal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/african-elephant-conservation-fund-invites-project-proposal\">proposed project<\/a> properly described and addressed? Does the applicant adequately consider risk\/value\/suffering for humans, animals and nature?<\/li>\n<li>Has the applicant in a satisfactory manner described the possible importance of sex and\/or gender for the research project? If not, is there a clear description to why?<\/li>\n<li>If sex and gender is described as relevant to the research project, has the applicant considered sex and gender in the <a title=\"FORVAC Baseline Study \u2013 Call for Proposals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/forvac-baseline-study-call-for-proposals\">study design and description of the proposed<\/a> work, for instance as part of preliminary data, the choice of samples or study population, or data analyses?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-Noveltyandoriginality17\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Novelty_and_originality_17\">Novelty and originality (1\u20137)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Guiding questions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>To what extent does the project extend or challenge current understanding, opinion or <a title=\"FIELD PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR BSC. FORESTRY- FIRST YEAR STUDENTS UNDERTAKING COURSE OF FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY (FBL 102)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/field-practical-training-for-bsc-forestry-first-year-students-undertaking-course-of-fundamentals-of-ecology-fbl-102\">practice in its field<\/a>? (For example, novel concepts or theories, new directions for research and advancement of the field)<\/li>\n<li>To what extent does the <a title=\"Call for project proposals: Nature Conservation in Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-project-proposals-nature-conservation-in-africa\">proposed project<\/a> define new, compelling scientific questions within its scientific area?<\/li>\n<li>To what extent does the project include use of novel technologies\/methodologies, or innovative application of existing methodologies\/technologies in a novel way or context?<\/li>\n<li>To what extent does the <a title=\"Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) invites proposals for project funding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/global-biodiversity-information-facility-gbif-invites-proposals-for-project-funding\">project propose<\/a> a line of research with clear progression and novelty in relation to previous research in the field?<\/li>\n<li>In what novel way does the proposed <a title=\"Launching of the Development Corridors Partnership (DCP) Project in Tanzania\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/launching-of-the-development-corridors-partnership-dcp-project-in-tanzania\">project have potential for scientific and\/or societal impact in least developed<\/a> countries?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-Meritsoftheapplicant17\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Merits_of_the_applicant_17\">Merits of the applicant (1\u20137)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Guiding questions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>How strong are the applicant\u2019s merits and competence in relation to career age, research area and previous research environment?<\/li>\n<li>To what degree does the applicant\u2019s previous experience and scientific competence strengthen the project?<\/li>\n<li>Do the publications and other scientific achievements of the applicant show the potential for a distinct and independent line of research? Focus is on the most relevant and important reports, with emphasis on quality rather than quantity.<\/li>\n<li>Does the applicant have a sufficient scientific network for implementing the proposed project?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-Feasibility13\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Feasibility_13\">Feasibility (1\u20133)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Guiding questions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>Is the general design, including time schedule, optimal for implementing the proposed project?<\/li>\n<li>Is the environment suitable for carrying out the proposed research, considering supervision, equipment, facilities\/infrastructures and other necessary resources and support etc.?<\/li>\n<li>Are the <a title=\"FSP 300 Research Project I: Research Methods and Proposal development\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/study\/fsp-300-research-project-i-research-methods-and-proposal-development\">proposed research methods<\/a>, infrastructures, experiments and fieldwork appropriate for the implementation of the project?<\/li>\n<li>Does the applicant adequately consider relevant legal and formal requirements for the proposed research, such as ethical permits and guidelines?<\/li>\n<li>How is the balance between the project\u00b4s feasibility and risks and its potential gains? (high risk\/high gain)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-Internationalisationandresearchenvironment17\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Internationalisation_and_research_environment_1-7\">Internationalisation and research environment (1-7)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">An assessment of the applicant\u2019s possibilities to develop their research network and merits as researcher at the foreign host institution(s).<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Guiding questions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>To what extent does the foreign host institution(s) seem relevant for the research the application concerns?<\/li>\n<li>To what extent is the foreign research <a title=\"Women for the Environment: Call for application\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/women-for-the-environment-call-for-application\">environment suitable for the applicant\u2019s<\/a> ability to develop new competences, their research network and independence as a researcher?<\/li>\n<li>If the applicant plans to spend time in Sweden, is that time well-motivated and is the research environment favourable for the applicant\u2019s ability to develop as a researcher?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-Relevanceforthecall17\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Relevance_for_the_call_1-7\">Relevance for the call (1-7)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">Relevance is a key criterion for assessment of development research. It is assessed separately from scientific quality and is included in the overall grade. Research projects within development research shall have particular relevance to the fight against poverty and for sustainable development in least developed countries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"normal\">Guiding questions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-style-punktlista-streck\">\n<li>Is the <a title=\"Researcher in Applied Entomology in Fruit Trees for the Sustainable Plant Protection Program\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/researcher-in-applied-entomology-in-fruit-trees-for-the-sustainable-plant-protection-program\">research clearly based in questions relating to poverty\/the fight against poverty and sustainable<\/a> development in least developed countries?<\/li>\n<li>Is it described how poverty and other sustainability challenges depend on each other?<\/li>\n<li>Does the research concern conditions and challenges that are specific, or of particular importance, to least developed countries?<\/li>\n<li>Does the research have the <a title=\"The potential and optimal strategies for charcoal sub-sector development in Tanzania\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/the-potential-and-optimal-strategies-for-charcoal-sub-sector-development-in-tanzania\">potential to contribute to improving conditions for people living in poverty and under oppression in least developed<\/a> countries specifically?<\/li>\n<li>Does the research also have the potential to contribute to sustainable development in least developed countries?<\/li>\n<li>Is there a clearly described idea about, and description of, pathways-to-impact?<\/li>\n<li>Are the research questions relevant to least developed countries other than the specific country\/countries where the study takes place?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"h-Overallgrade17\" class=\"subheading4\"><span id=\"Overall_grade_17\">Overall grade (1\u20137)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"normal\">The above subsidiary criteria are weighed together into an overall grade, which reflects the review panel\u2019s joint evaluation of the application\u2019s scientific quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"svid10_11999f69161e921384fa1c32\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-template-layout c7082\">\n<div id=\"svid93_11999f69161e921384fa1c34\" class=\"sv-vertical sv-layout sv-skip-spacer sv-template-layout\">\n<div id=\"svid12_56d49a6016b104df37f1131\" class=\"sv-script-portlet sv-portlet sv-skip-spacer sv-template-portlet \">\n<div class=\"vr_prisma vr_print-hide vr-button__blue\">\n<div class=\"sv-decoration-content\">\n<p class=\"normal\"><a title=\"link to another website, opens in new window\" href=\"https:\/\/prisma.research.se\/\" rel=\"external\">Apply via Prisma\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International postdoc within development research The purpose of the grant is to give newly qualified researchers with a doctoral degree from a Swedish higher education institution (HEI) the opportunity to expand their networks and their competences by working abroad under secure employment conditions. 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