In order to increase the scientific cooperation between Helmholtz Research Centers and Russian Research Institutions, the Helmholtz Association and the Russian Science Foundation announce the opening of the second call for applications for Helmholtz-RSF Joint Research Groups. At the Russian Science Foundation the proposals will be part of an open public competition for the activity “Basic Scientific Research and Exploratory Scientific Research, Conducted by International Research Teams”.

The aim of this joint funding program is to identify mutual scientific interests between researchers of the Helmholtz Research Centers and Russian Research Institution / Universities.The second call for Helmholtz-RSF Joint Research Groups is open for applications in the two research areas “Climate Research” and “Energy Storage and Grid Integration” with a deadline of 30 November 2017. Applications must be submitted using the “Joint Project Description Template”-Form designed for the application process for Helmholtz-RSF Joint Research Groups. The Russian partners must submit their application to the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) through a parallel procedure. Please refer to the website of RSF for further information. The results of the competition will be announced on 6 July 2018. More information is on the web site of the Helmholtz Association.