The FRIENZ project will provide funding to assist selected European delegates to participate in a Study Group tour through New Zealand for approximately 5 days beginning 13 – 17 October 2014. The task of the delegation is to promote opportunities for collaboration in research and innovation with New Zealand; strengthen existing relationships; and stimulate new collaboration with New Zealand research organisations and innovation partners.
The overall interdisciplinary theme of the tour is food processing technologies for new products, for preservation and for food safety.
Participants are expected to strengthen on-going relationships and collaboration with their New Zealand counterparts in the theme area.
Potential tour destinations:
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Monday 13 October
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Auckland
University of Auckland, New Zealand Food Innovation Network, Plant & Food Research, AUT
Overnight in Auckland
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Tuesday 14 October
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Auckland
Transferring to Palmerston North later afternoon
Overnight in Palmerston North
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Wednesday 15 October
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Palmerston North
Massey University, Plant & Food Research, AGResearch, Riddet Institute and Fonterra.
Overnight in Palmerston North
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Thursday 16 October
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Palmerston North
Transferring to Nelson early evening
Overnight in Nelson
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Friday 17 October
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Nelson
Cawthron Institute, Natural Products New Zealand and Plant & Food Research
Transferring to Auckland late afternoon
Return to Europe
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Representatives from the European Union research, university and innovation sectors can apply for travel and accommodation support up to the value of EUR4200 to participate in this FRIENZ study group tour. The travel policy, in line with European Commission, requires the prudent use of public funds. This precludes premium economy or business class travel. Where travellers would like to book (or upgrade) their tickets, the FREINZ project may reimburse the traveller to the value of an economy airfare. The FRIENZ Project Officer, Michelle Wickens will assist with booking your travel arrangements.
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for applicants are that they are either:
- Have an established relationship with a New Zealand Science Leader who also attended the FRIENZ Study Group Tour on Food Processing and through the tour identified at least one leading New Zealand research organisation or company in relevant fields with whom they intend to build collaborative relationships through the proposed study group tour; or
- A European Science Leader or Industry Leader who could benefit from linkages to potential commercialisation partners in Europe and New Zealand through which New Zealand companies and/or organisations can benefit from establishing or strengthening this relationship; or
- Are considered to be European researchers/managers, in a position to develop new proposals (to New Zealand, Horizon 2020 and Member State programmes) to formalise knowledge sharing between Europe and New Zealand.
Assessing Applications to select Participants
- Applications must align with the following topic(s): food processing technologies for new products, for preservation and/ or for food safety.
- Applications will be considered by a Selection Panel in order to ensure a representative mix.
- Preference will be given to key actors of Research or Industry who are able to demonstrate a strong bilateral involvement and potential benefit to both Europe and New Zealand.
- The FRIENZ Sectoral Contact Point (SCP) and FRIENZ Consortium partners reserve the right to nominate European science leaders to be considered for this call.
Please fill out the application form and email to Michelle Wickens (michelle.wickens@royalsociety.org.nz), Project Officer FRIENZ before noon Thursday 31 July 2014 (New Zealand time). Successful applicants will be notified by Thursday 14 August 2014.