The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation (a joint venture between the Japanese Government (METI) and the European Commission (DG GROW)) is launching an “extra call” of the “MINERVA” EU-Japan programme, to commission research on the following topic:
- European SMEs’ internationalization to Japan – A Guide on access to funding and financing support
For more information, candidates should refer to http://www.eu-japan.eu/exceptional-call-proposals-2-comprehensive-analytical-reports.
Summary:
Budget/Topic: maximum 10,000 EUR+VAT (an invoice from the selected researcher will be requested by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation for the due amount) Application Documents: CV (with supporting documents on qualifications), Motivation Letter, Detailed Research Plan (for a report of 70-100 pages) including a project timeline and expected fee (maximum 10,000 EUR+VAT).
Selection criteria:
Quality of the Research Plan: 40%
Relevant Qualifications and prior experience on the field: 40% Budget (the most economical offer preferred): 20% Deadline for applications: 6 November 2015 Deadline for informing successful applicants: 10 November 2015 Contract signature and start of projects: 16 November 2015 Project timeline: 16 November 2015-16 March 2016 (4 months) Completed proposals should be sent by 6 November 2015 to d.vanbockstal@eu-japan.eu