NWO publishes call Caribbean research: a multi-disciplinary approach

NWO invites applications for the call Caribbean research: a multi-disciplinary approach. Deadline for submitting proposals is May 31, 2016. Researchers can submit proposals for projects with relevance for the six Caribbean islands pertaining to the Kingdom of The Netherlands by addressing challenges related to environmental, economic, social, cultural and health issues. The total budget available is € 4.6 million. Funding is up to € 600,000 per project. 
 
The research programme has been initiated to stimulate excellent scientific research on topics with societal relevance for the Caribbean islands pertaining to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and aims at:

strengthening the scientific knowledge base on and about the Caribbean islands of the Kingdom of the Netherlands;
encouraging collaboration and partnerships between Dutch research institutions and Caribbean partner organizations;
fostering sustainable development and innovation in the Caribbean region;
contributing to regional capacity development by engaging regional individuals (e.g., scientists, students, professionals, citizens) and organizations in joint research projects.

Researchers from a Dutch university or NWO recognized research institute may apply as principle applicant on behalf of a project consortium. The consortium must consist of at least two different partners that include the principle applicant and at least one partner from a not-for-profit organization based on a Caribbean island of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.