Umeå University invites researchers to apply for travel grants to participate in SASUF Research and Innovation week in South Africa, 27-31 March 2023.
Researchers at all levels are welcome to apply, from PhD student to professor. Anyone who wants to participate needs to produce a proposal for a contribution to the program. It could be a seminar or a workshop with partners in South Africa, or a contribution to the poster exhibition. The content must contribute to one of the UN's 17 global sustainability goals.
The research and innovation week's program will include satellite events in various locations around South Africa, scientific workshops and poster sessions during the Sustainability Forum in Cape Town. Participants can present their research, take part in successful examples of collaborative projects and discuss and design project ideas.
Registration and travel allowance
Selected researchers can receive up to SEK 28,000 (including overheads) as a travel grant for participation in the week. The selection will be based on a number of criteria, including the applicants' contribution to Research and Innovation week and the ambitions for collaboration with partners in South Africa. Balance between thematic areas, seniority and gender will be considered in the selection process.
It is also possible to register an interest in participating in Research and Innovation week with own funding (in full or in part).
The people who are part of the delegation from Umeå University are expected to participate throughout the whole week. Study visits or other relevant activities in South Africa in connection with the week are encouraged.
Use this form to let us know your interest in participating in SASUF Research and Innovation week and applying for a travel grant.
The last day to do this is 12 December.
To apply for the travel allowance, you need approval from the head of department or equivalent. Use this form for the approval. Send the signed document to Jessica Bergström Grahn, International Office via internal mail or e-mail.
Please note that proposals for contributions to the program in South Africa (workshop, session, satellite event or poster session) must be sent to SASUF no later than January 8, 2023. More information on how you can contribute to the content during SASUF Research and Innovation Week can be found via the links below.
SASUF Research and Innovation Week 2023
Organise a satellite event
Host a workshop/session during the Sustainability Forum
Participate in a poster session
Important deadlines
12 December: Umeå University's expression of interest and travel allowance
8 January: Application to SASUF to organize a satellite event, workshop or poster session during the R&I week
21 January (at the latest): Notification/decision on allocation of funds and participation in the Umeå delegation to the R&I week in South Africa 2023
More information
SASUF 2030 Umeå University (Aurora)
Questions? Please contact Jessica Bergström Grahn, project manager at the International Office for SASUF 2030.