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© 2012 Dean of research, Prof. B. Deveaud

© 2012 Dean of research, Prof. B. Deveaud

First newsletter of Research Affairs

Research Affairs DAR is a central service group implementing the EPFL policies defined by the Vice Presidency of Academic Affairs.
A quarterly newsletter regularly provides you with important administrative matters.

ADMINISTRATION NEWS
VPPA-DAR

Research Equipment
Don’t miss the SNSF R’Equip deadline: 15 May 2012. Please be sure to register your application both on the Grants Data Base and MySNF.
For assistance regarding scientific equipment, SNSF R’Equip funding requests and new professors’ start-up funds, please contact J-B Luther.

FP7-SME forthcoming call
A new call will be announced in July with a deadline at the end of November 2012. Total budget of the call is 162 Mio €.
The FP7 call “Research for the benefit of SMEs” is aimed at strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe and supporting their contribution in developing new technology-based products and markets. Grants Office News.

Overhead rules at EPFL
As a general rule, EPFL will cover the maximum overhead that is allowed and granted by the sponsors. Frequently Asked Questions.

Research Day 2012 "Photonics Without Frontiers"
You are warmly invited to the event organized by the National Centre of Competence in Research Quantum Photonics (NCCR QP). The event will be held at the EPFL on 14-15 June 2012. Program and Registration.

DAR general
Research Highlights 2012 brochure is now available on the websites of Research Affairs DAR and Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs VPAA.