European Investment Bank University Research Sponsorship: new call 2018/2019

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has published a new call for its University Research Sponsorship Programme (EIBURS). The closing date to submit a proposal is April 15, 2018. EIBURS provides grants to University Research Centres working on research topics and themes of major interest to the EIB. For the academic year 2018/2019, the programme has selected one new line of research. The EIB provides sponsorships of up to € 100,000 per year for a period of three years.

For the academic year 2018/2019, the EIBURS programme is seeking proposals on one new research theme: The economic effects of a joint European security and defence policy. The EIB invites research proposals covering the following points:

• although considering the EU as a whole for the themes outlined above, the research should also entail in-depth studies for some five representative countries;
• elaborate on policy options for integration and their economic implications; 
• investigate appropriate financial instruments, including those with the potential to leverage public funds (both EU and national funds).

For further information about this call please click here.