Applications Invited for 2022 Ernest Solvay Fund

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About the Organization

For over 45 years, the King Baudouin Foundation has been acting for the common good together with numerous partners, experts and donors. Our activities aim to foster sustainable and positive change in society, in Belgium, Europe and around the world.

Thanks to the support we give, we empower organisations and citizens working to create a better society. We encourage philanthropy and support individuals and businesses who want to commit to a better world.

The King Baudouin Foundation has at its disposal its own capital. Its independent governing bodies represent the pluralism of society.

About the Grant

The Ernest Solvay Fund offers financial support to initiatives in 3 areas:

• STEM education. This concerns Science (mainly chemistry, physics and earth sciences), Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Digital education is also included.
• Scientific progress and innovation. Medical and pharmaceutical fields are not included.
• Sustainable development (in relation to climate change, resource use and the circular economy)

Applications for support can be submitted by completing the online form in the language of the form (see link above).

Twice a year, in spring and autumn, the Fund's Management Committee meets to select initiatives that are in line with the Fund's objectives.

The results of the selection of this call will be known on December 12'th, 2022.

Eligibility

• The choice of scientific/technological (STEM) education/studies among young people;
• The engagement in scientific research and the environment;
• Scientific and technological entrepreneurship.

Applications for scholarships or fellowships in the framework of a doctoral thesis or post-doctoral research are not eligible. Congresses are eligible as long as they bring together young people for educational purposes.

All projects must be located in a country where Solvay is active.

How to Apply

• Make sure you are eligible for this call for projects.

• Connect up to your account via https://candidate.kbs-frb.be, or create an account if this is your first application.
• Complete the application form online (you can take your time and do it in several stages if you like).
• When your application has been fully completed, send it in.
• We will send you a confirmation by e-mail, as well as a pdf of your application.

Deadline

10/10/2022

For more information please check the Link

Tags Education and Education Technology (edtech) Entrepreneurship Environment and Sustainability Innovations and Technology Skill Development Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Others