Calls for projects

• The AXA Call for Projects aims to finance a research programme led by a researcher who already holds a position at a university. 
• Researchers may only apply for funding once per year.

2012 Call for projects campaign

Closing at noon (french time).

Process

1.      First Round Application: The operational contact fills in the form about the fields the institution wants to propose a candidate in, on the AXA Research Fund’s application website.

2.    Second Round Application:
a. Pre-selection of a candidate by the institution: The operational contact submits the name and email of the pre-selected candidate on the AXA Research Fund’s application website. 

         b. The candidate receives an email from the AXA Research Fund, providing him/her with an access and a password to fill in the on-line application, on the AXA Research Fund’s application website.

      3.    Review of application by international referees

      Main selection criteria:
- Originality and innovative nature of the project
- Academic excellence

Secondary criteria:
- International scope of the project
- Contribution to strengthening international networks
- Interdisciplinary aspect
- Organisation and coherence of the budget 

      4.      Communication of results:
            - The Scientific Board selects the final applications
            - The Fund announces the projects selected for funding on its website
            - The Fund contacts the selected applicants jointly with the operational contact to start
              the contracting process with the institution