Multidisciplinary Institute in Artificial intelligence

In the context of this call, MIAI Cluster welcomes projects aiming:

• to explore new areas,
• to foster new collaborations . These collaborations could be between the 3 sites of MIAI Cluster (UGA/ UCA/ USMB) or with external partners. In this case, the funded project must be focused on building partnerships, developing collaborations or eventually submitting a project, with a structuring effect on the community. Missions can be funded in either direction (incoming or outgoing mobility). Participation in conferences is not covered.
• or to support the organization of events such as workshops, seminars, summer/winter schools.

The selection will be based on the quality of the project and the collaborations it relies on or fosters.  Proposals should be prepared using the attached template. Applications are open all year round. Assessment of the proposals will be carried out by the relevant MIAI board (scientific, education or innovation board) and by the executive committee. Processing time is 4-6 weeks to obtain a response.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION: 

- Application form to download at the bottom on the page
- Projects can be submitted at any time and should consiste on a single pdf file. Each pdf file should be named as: YOURLASTNAME-OpenCallMIAI.pdf
- Please kindly, send your project to Emeline Langlois 
- Processing time is 4-6 weeks to obtain a response. In the event of a positive response, and depending on the university site (UCA, USMB or UGA), additional processing time may be required before credits are available for operational use. 

BUDGET INFORMATION

Amount of the allocated funding: typically, from €3.5K to €15K per project.
The budget can be used for instance for internships, travels and equipment. Participation in conferences is not covered.

For researchers in UGA labs, the budget the budget will be made available at the laboratory's financial centre, with no management fees. It will be valid until the end of the same quarter of the following year. For example, if project funding is confirmed to the project leader on 15/01/2025, expenses can be incurred up to 31/03/2026.