Research projects

International projects

Approximately 30 multi-year international and European projects are currently underway at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc:

  • 3 European HORIZON 2020 projects
  • 14 cross-border INTERREG projects with Switzerland supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
  • Three cross-border INTERREG projects with Italy supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
  • 1 EAFRD project in the Rhône-Alpes region
  • 5 bilateral projects with Portugal, Brazil, Italy, Malaysia, and China
  • 1 Eureka project
  • 1 NATO project
  • 2 ERASMUS projects

The Research Department and the International Relations Department support USMB researchers in setting up and monitoring projects for 2014-2020.

HORIZON 2020

Current H2020 calls for proposals:

 

European territorial cooperation

 

PIA projects

The Investments for the Future Program represents €35 billion, of which €22 billion is earmarked for higher education and research.

The University of Savoie Mont Blanc is involved in 11 projects in which it is either the coordinator or a partner.

 

ANR projects

The National Research Agency, created in 2005, is responsible for implementing project funding in order to boost the research sector. It funds fundamental and applied research projects in all disciplines.

34 projects in progress

 

ADEME projects

The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (AEEEM) participates in the implementation of public policies in the areas of the environment, energy, and sustainable development. One of its missions is to provide direct assistance in bringing projects to fruition through financial support.

6 projects in progress

 

FUI projects

The Single Interministerial Fund finances collaborative projects aimed at developing new products or services with a high level of innovation, with the goal of bringing them to market within five years. The project must be certified by one or more competitiveness clusters, involve R&D work carried out mainly within the territory of these clusters, and guarantee economic benefits for the country.

1 project in progress

 

Regional projects

The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region has implemented a policy to support higher education, research, and innovation institutions. This support takes the form of annual calls for projects.

The University of Savoie Mont Blanc currently benefits from regional support for various initiatives:

7 Ambition Research Pack projects

2 IRICE projects (Business-Focused Research and Innovation Facilities)

1 Regional Innovation Fund

1 AAP Mountain

funding for conferences, with applications accepted throughout the year

 

European program managed by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)

 

Updated: October 17, 2019