Support for teacher-researchers
Project development support unit
Our unit plays a central role in the process of developing and bringing to fruition research projects within the institution. As a strategic pillar, our team provides invaluable support to Inalco researchers throughout the project lifecycle, from conception to implementation.
Our mission
Our main mission is to support researchers in formulating, structuring and submitting their research projects. We provide them with our expertise to navigate through the intricacies of funding, whether from national bodies such as the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR), the European Commission, or other potential partners.
Our services
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Regular Watch on Calls for Projects : we proactively monitor relevant calls for projects, ensuring that our researchers are kept informed of funding opportunities.
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Awareness-raising and Training: we organize information meetings and training courses to raise researchers' awareness of the various stages of project set-up and to strengthen their skills.
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Search for Targeted Funding and Partners : we work with researchers to identify funding and partners suited to their specific projects.
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Montage de Dossiers Administratifs et Financiers : our experienced team assists researchers in drafting and preparing applications, ensuring compliance with the specific criteria of each funding body.
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Proofreading Assistance and Advice on Writing Scientific Projects : we offer critical support in writing scientific projects, helping to make them more impactful and in line with funders' expectations.
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Proposal of Adapted Assistance Measures : we offer assistance measures tailored to each project, taking into account its specific features and the particular needs of researchers.
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Contractualization and Project Launch : we facilitate contractualization with funding organizations and contribute to the effective launch of selected projects.
If you would like to receive our weekly Newsletter "Call for research projects" which lists calls for research projects in SHS and news related to research funding, please do not hesitate to make a request to our project set-up support unit (cf.contact).
Internal funding schemes
1. Modulations of services: for research project leaders, Inalco offers modulations of services, enabling teacher-researchers to devote more time to their research projects. This measure is designed to encourage commitment to ambitious projects and free up time for meaningful academic work.
2. Assistance from the Scientific Council: through an annual call for applications, Inalco's Scientific Council supports Inalco's teacher-researchers through the funding of scientific events, field missions and participation.
3. Help in setting up collaborative European projects: The Europe Access Pack is a tool to support researchers and teacher-researchers in the HARVEST community in the set-up phase of a project in response to a call for proposals from the European Commission's Horizon Europe research and development framework program in coordination.
The project initiator can apply for a maximum of €10,000 in assistance in setting up his or her project, in the form of a lump sum. Eligible expenses include:
- Mission expenses;
- Meeting organization expenses;
- Working time arrangements;
- Project review.
Further information is available here.