Welcome to the ECCOMAS Young Investigators Committee Grant (EYIC Grant) page. This grant is dedicated to empowering young researchers in the fields of computational mechanics and applied mathematics, providing them with the support needed to kickstart their research careers.
ABOUT THE GRANT:
The EYIC Grant aims to:
- Endow young researchers with a substantial budget to gain independence from their PhD advisor.
- Support the establishment of research groups and broaden the scope of research.
- Boost international visibility and research network.
- Act as a preliminary step to larger grant proposals.
KEY DETAILS:
- The call for the EYIC Grant is open biennially, with at most one project proposal funded per call.
- Eligible applicants must be members of ECCOMAS affiliated local organizations and have an active position at a university or non-profit research institute.
- Researchers with up to five years of experience since their PhD completion are eligible, with possible extensions for certified career breaks.
FUNDING AND EXPENSES:
- Each EYIC Grant is valid for 24 months, with a maximum budget of 15,000 EUR.
- Eligible expenses include research stays, collaboration visits, conference participation, equipment purchase, and more.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- The call opens on November 1 on odd years.
- SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BY FEBRUARY 1 (OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR) TO WITH THE SUBJECT: “ECCOMAS YOUNG INVESTIGATORS COMMITTEE GRANT – “”YEAR OF SUBMISSION””.“
- Templates for proposal documents are available down below and are required to be used:
- The full call is available HERE
EVALUATION PROCESS:
- Proposals are evaluated by an independent committee based on quality, innovation, feasibility, and applicant CVs.
- The grantee is announced at the ECCOMAS Congress of the respective year, and the project starts accordingly.
OBLIGATIONS AND REPORTING:
Grantees are required to:
- Acknowledge ECCOMAS in scientific works produced with the grant.
- Prepare a final report for EYIC and the ECCOMAS Executive Board.
- Provide content for ECCOMAS social media channels.
- Present project results at the ECCOMAS Young Investigators Conference and ECCOMAS Congress.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information or inquiries, contact .
CONCLUSION:
The ECCOMAS Young Investigators Committee Grant is a significant opportunity for young researchers to advance their careers and make substantial contributions to computational mechanics and applied mathematics. We encourage eligible candidates to apply and be part of this exciting initiative.