Swedish Research Links grants for coming three years now announced

In early July 2011, a new announcement was published for the Swedish Research Links programme.Swedish Research Links grants were introduced by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and the Swedish Research Council in 2002, with an aim to stimulate cooperation between researchers in Sweden and those in selected developing countries, including Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka in South Asia (see SASNET’s information about South Asia related grants from 2002-2009). 
The long-term aim of the programme is to contribute to mutual scientific and socioeconomic development of the countries involved through funding for support to collaborative research projects of high scientific quality and mutual relevance. The programme is open to researchers in basic and applied research within all academic disciplines. International Collaborative Grants are awarded for a period up to three years, and the maximum amount to apply for is SEK 250,000 a year. The grant can be used to cover joint activities, such as research visits between the partners, seminars, workshops and joint publishing. Minor project costs may also be funded at a maximum of SEK 50,000. The grant may not be used for salaries and scholarships. 
Deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday 6 September 2011.Read the announcement for Swedish Research Links programme 2012-14.