Dear IRFD/DFF-applicants at IFA, On behalf of the AU Research Support Office I am forwarding information regarding the coming IRFD/DFF deadlines in October. Please note that they will not be able to support with budget assistance for Research Project 1 and 2. However, you can contact Nat-Tech finance to get help with drafting budgets (see contact information below). Attached you will find all relevant files. You are welcome to contact RSO regarding any other calls. Best regards, Pernille Grøne Scientific Coordinator Department of Physics and Astronomy Aarhus University Ny Munkegade 120, DK-8000 Aarhus C Office: 1525-318 Mobile: +45 2155 1286 E-mail: pernille@phys.au.dk [Description: Description: Description: ckr-sign] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. The Nat-Tech team at the Research Support Office is forced to prioritize its' efforts in connection with the high number of autumn deadlines. Unfortunately, this implies that we will not be able to help you with the preparation of budgets relating to the IRFD/DFF calls for Research Project 1 (< DKK 2 million, excl. overhead) and Research Project 2 (DKK 2 - 4.3 million, excl. overhead) respectively. To assist you we have established budget templates and additional information that can help you prepare your budget(-s) for Research Projects 1 and/or 2: · 'DFF_FP1-FP2_budget tool - 030720' with updated, standard salary rates that you can use to make your background budget · 'Research projects 1&2' which is the DFF's budget template that needs to be uploaded in the e-grant.dk portal · 'DFF_useful budget comments' that you need to prepare in order to justify the costs of your project activities. Subsequently insert the comments in 2) · 'DFF_budget confirmation E2020' that you need to fill in before obtaining your HoD's signature Alternatively, you may contact Nat-Tech Finance for budget assistance on your DFF proposal by sending a mail to Nat-Tech.aarhus.oko@au.dk<mailto:Nat-Tech.aarhus.oko@au.dk> no later than on 21.09.20. Otherwise, we may not have the time and resources to support you. Please note the following tips for a successful application: ü "Read the call!", is what all evaluators will tell you as the first thing, ü Your project needs to be excellent research in line with the IRFD/DFF's purpose, ü Make sure that you relate actively to the call in question. Do not assume that evaluators know what you mean, ü Consider who your audience is, and write in order that the ambition and relevance of your project is clear to people outside your research field, ü Remember that your CV needs to assure the evaluators that you are the right person for the job in terms of your scientific profile and project management skills. As your CV is a living document, it may require a little editing job before dispatch. You will find information about the calls here https://dff.dk/en/grants/dff_e2020_f2021_uk.pdf Remember that the calls close at 12 (noon) on the following dates: FSS 29 September 2020 FTP 30 September 2020 FNU 1 October 2020 As a matter of form please note that we will be happy to assist you with proposals and budgets relating to other instruments and deadlines in autumn. Best of luck with your DFF application(-s)! .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................