Announcement: Funding for time to write applications for big research grants – Oslo Diabetes Research Centre

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Oslo Diabetes Research Centre is excited to announce that we are now open for applications for funding dedicated to providing time for researchers to work on applications for research funding. This program is designed to assist researchers in freeing up time from their regular work duties, allowing them to concentrate on preparing applications for significant external research grants.

Application Deadline: January 6th, 2025, 13:00

Funding Details:

  • Up to 300,000 NOK available.

  • 1–2 grants will be awarded.

  • Each grant will cover 2–3 months of release time from clinical work during 2025

  • This applies to applications in the range of >10,000,000 NOK, typically applications for KG Jebsen Center, Center of Excellence, large EU-Grants etc.

  • The applications should ideally involve multiple groups within the research environment.

  • The principal investigator must be affiliated with the Oslo Diabetes Research Centre to be eligible to apply.

Evaluation Criteria for Applications:

  1. Complete Application:

    • Is the entire application filled out correctly?

  2. Quality of the Project Proposal Draft:

    • Is the draft clear and understandable?

  3. Realistic Plan:

    • Are the timeline and goals realistic so that the grants will be spent during 2025?

  4. Justification for Release Time:

    • Is there a good justification for release time?

The steering committee of the centre will review all applications. In the event of a conflict of interest, supplementary expertise will be called upon to ensure an unbiased evaluation.

We encourage all interested parties to submit a complete application with the necessary attachments. Please note that your immediate supervisor must be informed about your submission, and any potential release time must be agreed upon before submitting the application. Failure to inform the supervisor can result in the application being rejected. The application form may be completed in English, Norwegian, or another Scandinavian language.

How to Apply:

  1. Download and fill out the application form.

  2. Submit the application form to Oslo Diabetes Research Centre using our online form.

Questions about the application can be directed to:

Advisor Stian Frammarsvik, stian.frammarsvik@medisin.uio.no

Application Deadline: January 6th, 2025, 13:00

Applicants will be informed about our decision by early February 2025.

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to receiving your application and contributing to important advancements in diabetes research!