Wireless Networks Research (Academy of FInland, Tekes and NSF)

The Academy of Finland, Tekes and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) have agreed to jointly support collaboration in the field of wireless networks research. The theme of the joint call is cognitive networks and radio. With the exponential growth of wireless communication, existing telecommunication networks are unable to handle the traffic; they need to be renewed and made more efficient. Cognitive radio, which enables an efficient and optimal utilisation of the radio frequency spectrum, can provide a technological breakthrough that holds great potential for the future of wireless communication.  

Those interested in collaboration have drawn up a cooperation plan together with their US-based partner (for NSF guidelines, see www.nsf.gov/funding/preparing).The plan has been submitted both to the NSF and to the Academy in June 2011.

Funding

The Academy is prepared to fund three projects with a total of some EUR 530,000 ($750,000). As a rule, the two-year projects will start 1 January 2012.

Appendices

See Appendix 1 A, Application appendices.

How to apply

In this call, the costs of a research project are calculated according to the full cost model. Applications shall be written so as to ensure that the Academy’s contribution to funding comes to no more than 80% of the estimated total costs of the project. See guidelines on how to enter the costs in the application on the Academy’s website under Full cost model

Please note the non-standard application procedure. The Academy requests those who have expressed their interest to submit their full applications no later than 16 September 2011 at 16.15. The deadline is non-negotiable. In this invitation call, applicants will also receive more detailed guidelines on how to apply. Applications are drafted in the Academy’s online services, select Open calls > Wireless networks research (Academy of Finland, Tekes, NSF).

More information

• Science Adviser Kati Sulonen (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Unit), tel. +358 9 7748 8480
• Coordinator Elina Juntunen (International Relations Unit), tel. +358 9 7748 8330

updated according to September call 2011