SCIENCE FOR PEACE AND SECURITY (SPS) PROGRAMME

Eyup Kuntay Turmus Science Advisor

Bucharest 24 September 2013

SPS Programme

Objectives
Contribute to the security, stability, and peace between countries by fostering cooperation between NATO and its partners.
Promote an understanding of NATO in partner countries. Build network and knowledge-based society and communities of experts with a focus on young researchers.

a Unique Network of Co-operation

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, Ireland, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russian Federation, Serbia,Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

NATO COUNTRIES

Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia

Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.

Australia, Bahrain, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Qatar, Republic of Korea, United Arab Emirates

What can SPS offer?

Multi-year Projects

capacity building, research & development concrete deliverables & pre-defined end-users training of young experts,

Workshops

meetings of high level experts, assess the most advanced knowledge provide recommendations/conclusions for future; specialists in NATO countries to share their expertise with trainees from Partner countries Advanced Study Institutes (ASI) Advanced Training Courses (ATC)

Training

SPS Grant Mechanisms

Multi-Year Science for Peace (SfP) Project

Grants to collaborate on multi-year applied R&D projects offering support to cover project-related costs such as scientific equipment, computers, software and training of project personnel.

SPS Grant Mechanisms

Advanced Research Workshop (ARW)

2-3 day meeting 2050 participants Grants to organise expert workshops where advanced-level, intensive discussions aim at finding solutions for todays security challenges. Funding determined on case-by-case basis, but average amount ~ Eur 40,000

SPS Grant Mechanisms

Advanced Training Course/Advanced Study Institute

5-7 day meeting 3-4 Specialists from at least two different NATO countries 30-50 Trainees from NATO partner countries Funding determined on case-by-case basis, but average amount ~ EUR 60,000

Who can apply?

SPS Key Priorities

Emerging Security Challenges Counter-Terrorism Energy Security Cyber Defence Defence against CBRN Agents Environmental Security Support for NATO-led operations and missions New developments and crisis prevention Security-related Advanced Technology Border and Port Security Mine and UXO Detection and Clearance Human and social aspects of security Other directly security-related topics
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Multi-year Project

Multi-Energy X-Ray Scanners

prototypes for detection of illegal objects and to identify materials of which they are made. 50 scientific publications, 2 books, 12 regular papers in peerreviewed journals, 2 worldwide patent applications, 4 national patents Ukraine, France, US
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Multi-year Project MULTISENSING PLATFORM FOR WARFARE AGENT DETECTION (MPWAD)

Spain, Tunisia, Czech Republic, United States

- Prototype for warfare agent detection. - Training of young researchers from Tunisia. - Knowledge transfer between teams.

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Multi-year Project Mlange Uzbekistan conversion of rocket fuel oxidizer

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Advanced Research Workshop

Towards a multinational telemedicine capability for rendering medical services to populations in disaster response and crisis management
rendering medical services to population after natural/man made disasters or terrorist attacks Bucharest & Moscow multi-year project to follow Romania, Russia
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Advanced Study Institute

Technological Innovations in Detection & Sensing of CBRN Agents

experienced scientists/experts to discuss & convey latest developments & advanced technological innovations to young scientists Moldova, United States

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Advanced Training Course

CBRN First Responder Training

organized at the NATO Centre of Excellence JCBRN Defence in Czech Republic - Train the Trainers Course competency to conduct training at national level - preparedness when responding to CBRN incidents - designed to assist nations improve their civil emergency plans, complement national training systems and improve co-operation between first responders
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Application/Approval Procedure
Submit www.nato.int/science Application Forms
choose grant mechanism

Peer Review

1 June & 1 November deadlines

NATO Expert( s)
Topic Partner Expert( s)

NATO Review

SPS Collaboration
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www.nato.int/science

Instructions for applicants Downloadable application forms

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For questions: science@hq.nato.int www.nato.int/science

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

For questions: science@hq.nato.int

www.nato.int/science

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