The FRIENZ project will provide funding to assist selected New Zealand delegates to participate in a Study Group tour through Europe for approximately 10 days beginning 12th October 2015. The task of the delegation is to promote opportunities for collaboration in research and innovation between the EU and New Zealand; strengthen existing relationships; and stimulate new collaboration between EU and New Zealand research organisations and innovation partners.
The overall interdisciplinary theme of the tour is Food Innovation - particularly translational research towards developing new food and beverage products, and / or Food Safety.
Participants are expected to strengthen on-going relationships and collaboration with their European counterparts in the theme area.
Potential tour destinations:
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Mon 12th October Cologne Germany
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ANUGA Food Fair The world’s leading food fair for the retail trade and food service and catering market
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Tuesday 13th October Cologne Germany
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ANUGA Food Fair
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Wednesday 14th October Milan Italy
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European Food Safety Association (EFSA) Conference Shaping the Future of Food Safety, Together
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Thursday 15th October Milan Italy
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EFSA Conference Shaping the Future of Food Safety, Together
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Friday 16th October Milan Italy
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EFSA Conference Shaping the Future of Food Safety, Together
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Monday 19th October
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To be determined
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Tuesday 20th October
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To be determined
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| Wednesday 21st October |
To be determined
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| Thursday 22nd October |
Depart for New Zealand |
Representatives from the New Zealand research, university and innovation sectors can apply for travel and accommodation support up to the value of NZ$8260.00 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
Applicants must be either New Zealand Science Leaders or New Zealand Industry Leaders who are able to establish or strengthen a relationship with a research or a commercialisation partner in Europe. It is expected that applicants will develop new collaborative research proposals with European partners that benefit New Zealand companies and/or research organisations.
Assessing Applications to select Participants
• Applications must align with one of the following two topics:
- Food innovation. The focus should be on developing and translating research towards new food and beverage products rather than on basic science related to food.
- Food safety research.
• 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.
Please complete the application form and email to FRIENZ@royalsociety.org.nz before Noon Friday 24th April 2015. Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 8th May 2015.