HALRIC calls for and funds pilot projects to utilize infrastructure and develop knowledge. Apply now!
Imagine:
- An organisation that has an overview of all possible research infrastructure – both large and small – for life science research and that you can gain access to.
- The same organisation may also know about infrastructures that you’re not even aware could benefit your research.
- An organisation that facilitates connections, has the right contacts, and can match you with the people and infrastructure necessary to test your hypothesis, establish collaborations, and develop new knowledge.
Now, imagine that this organisation is just waiting for you to submit an application for a pilot project – one that allows you to explore an alternative research path you haven’t yet had the time or resources to pursue. You want to test something, but you're unsure which method or type of infrastructure is most suitable, or who could assist you. Perhaps you need expertise to analyse complex and time-consuming datasets from a software program you've never used before?
Then a HALRIC pilot project – with a relatively quick and straightforward application process – could be the way forward!
"Within the HALRIC consortium, there is a vast array of research infrastructure and expertise for life science research. This gives researchers access to advanced resources, funding for pilot projects, and thus opportunities for both new knowledge and new research collaborations, We also have ambassadors who help researchers determine which method or infrastructure is best suited for their specific project." says Kajsa M. Paulsson, researcher at Lund University and project director at HALRIC.
Beyond matching researchers with infrastructure, instruments and methods, HALRIC’s ambassadors assist in making the right connections, ensuring researchers are paired with the right expertise from one or more of the 21 partner organisations.
If this sounds interesting, submit an application for a HALRIC pilot project!
Funding?
A typical pilot project applies for support for six months and receives an average of €35,000 in compensation for salaries related to the specific project. However, projects with different durations or budgets will also be considered. The application process is relatively quick – you’ll receive a response within approximately four weeks.