Guidelines for Overseas Fellowships
The purpose of the research funds is to help ensure research activity in the healthcare institutions and to increase the productivity, quality, and benefits of the research. A significant portion of the funds will go towards researcher education and building research competence.
The Regional Liaison Committee (Det regionale samarbeidsorganet) contributes with funding for overseas fellowships for researchers and others who apply for research funds from Helse Vest.
Postdoctoral fellowship applicants are especially encouraged to apply for an overseas fellowship over the course of their fellowship period. Please see the guidelines for postdoctoral fellowships.
Emphasis will be placed upon international networking and research collaboration when evaluating projects applying for research funds from Helse Vest.
What can be applied for
Funding for overseas fellowships is for 6 or 12 months in 100 percent employment. Salary during the stay abroad must be covered through a fellowship (e.g. postdoctoral fellowship) or by the employer. The general rule is that the stay should be continuous. The following costs can be covered:
- Residence: The rates vary depending if one travels alone or with family. The rates for overseas fellowships are to cover documented start-up and additional expenses for overseas research stays. Taxes will be deducted from any surplus.
- Travel Coverage of travel expenses (cheapest travel option) can be applied for. If the applicant has children under school age and of school age (under 16 years old) and travels without children and spouse/partner, up to two round trips during the foreign stay can be covered. The need must be justified.
Project description and other attachments
Two attachements must be uploaded with the application:
Page updated: June 2024