Title of the call:   MA research grants Call Abbreviation:  MR Aim of the call: MA research  grants aims at  supporting quality enhancement in scientific studies, raising academic level and development of research skills - related to the master's thesis of students enrolled at the accredited Master’s educational program, as well as improvement of higher educational institutions research capacity and integration of research in learning processes and support development of thematic and/or interdisciplinary research activities. Project type :   Individual Call Conditions: Only individual educational-research grants will be given within  the framework of the call; Grantee must be citizen of Georgia, active MA student at accredited high educational institution; During grant claiming period, grantee must be on the  last year of the MA programme; Project duration is defined from 4 to 10 months; Project budget should not exceed  6000 GEL; Scholarship of MA student should not exceed 1200 GEL; Submitting more than one project within  the call, from one applicant is forbidden.   Call administration calendar Octomber 19   2018  – call announcement; Octomber  24, 26  & 30  2018  – group consultations; Otomber 19 – November 12 16:00 –   dates for  registration in the Grants Management Unified System (GMUS); November  14, 16:00  – deadline for providing the application document at the SRNSFG office; November 5    2018  – deadline for sending the questions electronically; November 2018 – Eligibility check of the submitted projects; November   2018 – Publish midterm results of the call; January 2019  –  Evaluation of submitted projects by independent reviewers/group of reviewers; January 2019 – Publish final results of the call;    January-February 2019 – Sign the grant agreement. Call Regulatory documentation: Decree of the Government of Georgia N130 Decree of the SRNSFG Director General Science Classification Evaluation criteria Frequently asked questions   Useful annexes and material: Call conditions –  annex 1 General information about the project - template,  annex 2 Abstract - annex 3 Project proposal- annex 4 Project timeframe – template, annex 5 Project budget and justification - template, annex 6 CV – template, annex 7 Letter of Personal Commitment of the  advisor (if applicable) - annex 8 ( GEO / ENG ) Letter of support on providing access to research infrastructure (if applicable) – annex 9   Links to the Grants Management Unified System   ( link ) Instruction of the online registration ( link ).   Important: Please read Minister’s Decree, SRNSFG Director General’s decree, call conditions and other annexes carefully; Only group consultations will be held; Deadline for sending the questions electronically –  5 November, 16:00 at the e-mail address:  mr@rustavelil.org.ge . Frequently asked questions will be published on the webpage.   Call coordinators: Lana Davituliani 0322 200 220 (4302)  Contact information  -  mr@rustaveli.org.ge   Tamta Turashvili 0322 200 230 (4301)

Title of the call: Call for the Conference Grants Call abbreviation: CG Aim of the call Aim of the call is to support international regional scientific conferences, congresses, symposia and seminars in Georgia, to share information and experience, development of scientific research, popularization of Georgian research in the international journals and scientific publications, and Georgian scientists’ integration in the modern global challenges. In frames of the grant call of 2018, targeted conferences dedicated to the 100 years anniversary of the first Georgian republic and first Georgian University can be also funded. Project proposal type:  Institutional/Group Major terms of the call Conference funded in frames of the call should be held from September 1, 2018 to September 1, 2019. As for the targeted Conference dedicated to the 100 th anniversary of the establishment of First Democratic Republic of Georgia and 100 th anniversary of establishment of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University should be held from September 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. Funding requested from the SRNSFG should not exceed 40 000 GEL per project. Amount for the conference organizers (key personnel should not exceed 5 % of the total budget of the project. Call administration timeline: August 6, 2018 – submitting the projects via electronically (e-mail); July 27, 2018, 16:00 – Group Consultation (Information day) of the call; August 8, 2018, 16:00 - submitting the application documents at SRNSFG office; August, 2018 – evaluation of submitted projects; August, 2018 – publishing the results of selected projects for funding; August-September, 2018 – Signing the grant agreement.

Call title Call for Applied Research State grants 2018 Call abbreviation – AR Call goals: Goal of the state grant call for the Applied Research (hereinafter referred to as “the grant call”) is to support: a) Further development of the applied and technological scientific research; b) Development of the long-term innovative and technological applied research projects in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medical and health sciences, and agricultural sciences of the Georgian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) with international partners and non-scientific sector (private sector – small and medium enterprises, non-governmental organizations, public sector); c) Providing Technology and innovation transfer reflecting on the social and economic challenges of the State; d) Funding the significant research projects through the open competition; e) Implementation of the technology transfer-oriented projects with the commercialization perspective; f) Identifying and supporting innovation researches with the high technological outcomes on the local or/and international market, reflecting on the existed problems in development of New Technologies;   Project proposal type – institutional Basic terms and conditions of the call: Projects in the three categories will be funded under the call: 1st category – pilot grant for supporting the technology transfer for organization(s); 2nd category – grant for innovative research and technological development for consortium; 3rd category – proof of research concept: grant for infrastructure, training and cluster development for consortium;   Duration of the project can be 2, 3 or 4 years, and the duration of reporting period is defined as 1 year (12 months).   Requested budget from the foundation for one organization should not exceed 140 000 GEL per year and 420 000 GEL per consortium.   The grant budget can include the following categories of expenditure: The sum of monthly amounts of funding the key personnel and supporting personnel should not exceed 50 % of the requested budget from SRNSFG; Overhead costs - total amount of the overhead costs for host and co-participant organizations should not exceed 7 % of the requested budget from SRNSFG.   Grant call includes three stages:   First stage – submitting the concept of the project proposal; Second stage – submitting the project; Third stage – presentation of the project to the commission.   The grant call calendar:   July 24, July 26, August 7 – group consultations (information days); August 14 – deadline for sending the questions; July 13 – July 20 (16:00) – registration of the concepts at the first stage of the grant call; August 21 (16:00) – deadline for submitting the statement on participation at the SRNSFG office; October  – results of the first stage of the grant call; October 12, 18  – group consultations (information day); October 22  – deadline for sending the questions; October 10 – October 28 (16:00) – registration of the full proposals in GMUS; October 29 (16:00) – submitting the statement on participation at the SRNSFG office; November  – interim results of the second stage of the grant call – information on rejected projects at the second stage; November – evaluation by the experts/group of experts of the full proposals submitted at the second stage of the grant call; November – results of the second stage of the call, information about the selected projects for the third stage; December – presenting the projects to the commission; December, 2018 – results of the evaluation by experts/group of experts and commission; providing the three ranking lists according to the project categories and revealing selected projects for funding; December, 2018 – approving the final list of selected projects for funding by the Director General and announcement of the results; December 2018 – Signing the grant agreement.   Call regulatory documents : Decree of the Government of Georgia №85, February 16, 2011 Decree of the SRNSFG Director General N99, July 13, 2018 Amendment in the decree of the SRNSFG Director General Amendment 2 in the decree of the SRNSFG Director General Amendment 3  in the decree of the SRNSFG Director General Amendment 4 in the decree of the SRNSFG Director General Budget classification – annex 13 Scientific fields classification – annex 14 ( GEO / ENG) Evaluation criteria Documents and annexes required for the Project:   Terms and conditions of the call – annex 1 terms and conditions of the call - Consolidated version (29.10.2018) Concept of the project proposal – annex 2 ( GEO / ENG , PDF format) Invention disclosure form – annex 3 ( GEO / ENG ) Statement of participation on the first stage – annex 4 Cover page (general information) of the project – sample, annex 5 ( GEO/ENG ) Project proposal – annex 6 ( GEO / ENG ) CVs of the key personnel – sample, annex 7 Project timeframe – sample, annex 8 Project budget and budget justification – sample, annex 9 ( GEO / ENG ) Letter of co-funding (if applicable) – annex 10, ( GEO / ENG ) Letter of support on providing access to the research infrastructure (if applicable) – annex 11 ( GEO / ENG)     Electronic registration links: The Grants Management Unified System (GMUS) – for project registration (link) Instruction for electronic registration (link) Submitting the invention disclosure form to the-electronic system of the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia – SAKPATENTI (link) Instruction to the invention disclosure of SAKPATENTI (link)   Important information for applicants : Please, carefully read the Decree of the Government of Georgia, decree of the SRNSFG Director General, call terms and conditions and other annexes; Only group consultations will be held; Frequently asked questions; Presentation for consultations.   Coordinators: Natalia Gverdtsiteli – 2 200 220 (4015) Ana Polodashvili Otar Gogiashvili Giorgi Bagashvili Ketevan Gabitashvili Contact information: ar@rustaveli.org.ge   Good luck!

Title of the call:  Call for Research State Grants with Participation of Compatriots Call Abbreviation : DI Aim of the call:   The call aims at strengthening ties between Georgian scientists and our successful compatriot working in the research universities and centers abroad. In addition, the call aims at supporting exchange of knowledge and experience, promoting development of scientific research at local research institutions in compliance with international standards, promoting cooperation between the local scientists and our compatriots working abroad and their return to Georgia by funding innovative research projects.  The call enables Georgian scientists be familiar with new information and modern technologies. The call also aims at developing scientific potential of young researchers and their integration into international scientific community.   Project type :   Institutional   Call Conditions:  The project budget and duration is determined based of the scheme below:   The expenditure of requested sum from the foundation must meet the following requirements  Funding of key personnel in case of young researchers’ engagement in the project should not exceed 15,000 GEL per year. Meanwhile, funding of experienced scientists should not exceed 30,000 GEL per year. Young scientist’s engagement in all reporting periods of the projects in compulsory. Funding of key personnel in case there is no young researchers’ engagement in the project should not exceed 30,000 GEL per year. Funding of supporting personnel should not exceed 5,000 GEL per year. “Overhead Costs” should not exceed 7% of requested sum from the foundation.   Call administration calendar July 17 & August 1, 2018 - group consultations; August 10 - deadline for sending the questions electronically; July 19 – August 14, 16:00 pm - dates for registration in the Grants Management Unified System (GMUS); August 16, 16 pm - deadline for providing the application document at the SRNSFG office; September - October - eligibility check of the submitted projects; October - November - publish midterm results of the call; November - December - evaluation of submitted projects by independent reviewers/group of reviewers; December - publish results of the call; December - sign the grant agreement.   Call Regulatory documentation: Decree of the Government of Georgia N88 Decree of the SRNSFG Director General Science Classification ( GEO / ENG ) Budget Classification Evaluation criteria   Useful annexes and material: Call conditions – annex 1 General information about the project – template, annex 2 Project proposal- annex 3 ( GEO / ENG ) CV – template, annex 4 Project timeframe – template, annex 5  Project budget and justification - template, annex 6 ( GEO / ENG ) Letter of Personal Commitment of PI/compatriot - annex 7 ( GEO / ENG ) Letter of co-funding commitment (if applicable) – annex 8 ( GEO / ENG ) Letter of support on providing access to research infrastructure (if applicable) – annex 9 ( GEO / ENG ) Links to the Grants Management Unified System (will open on July 19) Instruction of the online registration ( link ). Important: Please read Minister’s Decree, SRNSFG Director General’s decree, call conditions and other annexes carefully; Only group consultations will be held; Deadline for sending the questions electronically – August 10, at the e-mail address:  di@rustavelil.org.ge . Frequently asked questions will be published on the webpage.   Call coordinators: Salome Sharashenidze Megi Kartsivadze 2 200 220 (4017) Ana Goguadze Davit Chichua   Contact information - di@rustaveli.org.ge   Good Luck!    

Call title: Annual award for the best young scientist and scientific team of the year, 2018 Call abbreviation: AARP Aim of the call The grant call aims at supporting Georgian and International researchers’ activities and involvement in the science and technology system and scientific achievements, enhancement of Georgian science and popularization of Georgian Studies research. Project proposal type: Individual, Scientific team Major terms of reference of the call:  The call provides annual award for the scientist/scientific team Award will be issued for the following categories in frames of the call: The best scientist of the year in the field of Georgian Studies; The best young scientists of the year in the field of Georgian Studies; The best young scientist of the year in the field of exact and natural sciences; Team of the best scientists of the year in the field of exact and natural sciences; The best young scientist of the year in the field of life sciences, health, agrarian sciences; Team of the best scientists of the year in the field of life sciences, health, agrarian sciences; The best young scientist of the year in the field of Technology and Engineering; Team of the best scientists of the year in the field of Technology and Engineering; The best young scientist of the year in the field of Social sciences and Humanities; Team of the best scientists of the year in the field of Social sciences and Humanities. On the basis of the commission, one Seal of Excellence can be issued additionally in each category without the award. Call administration timeline: June 26, 2018 – Call announcement; July 20, 2018 at 16:00 – deadline for the electronic registration (e-mail) July 23, at 16:00 – submitting documentation at the SRNSFG office; July - eligibility check of the submitted proposals; August-September - Evaluation and selection of selected project proposals for funding; September - announcement of the results of the call;   Additional information and annexes (Georgian).   Good Luck!   Call coordinators: Maka Kajaia; Tornike Skhirtladze

Title of the call:  Basic Research State Grants Call Abbreviation: FR Aim of the Call: Call for Basic Research State Grants aims at gaining new knowledge in various scientific fields and focuses on theoretical and experimental analysis of the theories, models, new ideas and concepts that should facilitate socio-political, economic, public, cultural and technological progress of the country in a long-term perspective. The call supports establishment of competitive research environment, promotes the development of excellent research in compliance with international standards and internationalizations.  The call aims at attracting young researchers and developing their scientific potential.   Project type :   Institutional Call Conditions: The project budget and duration is determined based of the scheme below:   The expenditure of requested sum from the foundation must meet the following requirements:  Funding of key personnel in case of young scientists’ engagement in the project should not exceed 45,000 GEL per year. Consequently, funding of young scientists should not exceed 15,000 GEL per year and funding of experienced scientists should not exceed 30,000 GEL per year. Young scientists’ engagement in all reporting periods of the projects in compulsory. Funding of key personnel in case there is no young scientists’ engagement in the project should not exceed 30,000 GEL per year. Funding of supporting personnel should not exceed 5,000 GEL per year. “Overhead Costs” should not exceed 7% of requested sum from the foundation.   Call administration calendar June 20 2018 – call announcement; June 29 &  July 6, 13  2018 – group consultations; July 16  2018 – deadline for sending the questions electronically; June 27 – July 25 16:00 –  dates for  registration in the Grants Management Unified System (GMUS); July 27 , 16:00 – deadline for providing the application document at the SRNSFG office; July – August   – Eligibility check of the submitted projects; October – Publish midterm results of the call; October  – December - Evaluation of submitted projects by independent reviewers/group of reviewers; January 2019 – Publish final results of the call;   January 2019 – Sign the grant agreement.   Call Regulatory documentation: Decree of the Government of Georgia N84 Decree of the SRNSFG Director General Amendment in the decree of the SRNSFG Director General Science Classification ( GEO / ENG) Budget classification Evaluation criteria   Useful annexes and material: Call conditions – annex 1 General information about the project - template, annex 2 Project proposal- annex 3 ( GEO / ENG ) CV – template, annex 4 Project timeframe – template, annex 5 Project budget and justification - template, annex 6  ( GEO / ENG )   Letter of Personal Commitment of the foreign advisor (if applicable) - annex 7 (ENG) Letter of co-funding commitment (if applicable) – annex 8 ( GEO / ENG ) Letter of support on providing access to research infrastructure (if applicable) – annex 9 ( GEO / ENG )   Links to the Grants Management Unified System  (will open on July 27, 2018) Instruction of the online registration ( link ).   Important: Please read Minister’s Decree, SRNSFG Director General’s decree, call conditions and other annexes carefully; Only group consultations will be held; Deadline for sending the questions electronically – July 16 at the e-mail address:  fr@rustavelil.org.ge . Frequently asked questions will be published on the webpage.   Call coordinators: Ketevan  Gabitashvili Tornike Skhirtladze Salome Sharashenidze 2 200 220 (4016) Giorgi Bagashvili Tamta Turashvili Ana Goguadze   Contact information - fr@rustaveli.org.ge   Good Luck!

Call title Scientific-Research Grant Call for " Halyomorpha Halys Elimination State Programme 2018" Call abbreviation – SRNSFG -NFA Call goals: Facing the social-economic challenge of the Government - Halyomorpha Halys elimination and addressing agricultural issues, caused by its dissemination, through conducting scientific-technological research; facilitation of innovative scientific research, focused on solving difficulties caused by Halyomorpha Halys; seeking for new knowledge, methods and innovative technological decisions; theoretical and experimental analysis of addressing problems through sharing best international experience. Project proposal should aim at: studying the biology and quantitative dynamics of Halyomorpha halys in Georgia; identifying its bio antagonists and biological enemies, their consumption opportunities, monitoring and studying the efficiency of biological tools for plants protection; experimental proof of new hypotheses and concepts in terms of problem solution. Funded research should provide the basis of progress in long-term perspective for the state or in terms of regional and international scales.     Project proposal type – institutional   Basic programme and conditions of the call: Requested funding from SRNSFG should not exceed 61 250 Gel for 1-year project and 122 500 Gel for 2-year project.    Project implementation period: 1 or 2 years.   Call administration calendar : Call announcement:                                        June 14, 2018 Group consultations:                                       June 26, 2018  16:00 pm. ( registration form )                                                                         July 10, 2018   16:00 pm. (registration form) Deadline for sending questions electronically: July 17, 2018 Electronic registration starting date:                July 7, 2018 Registration deadline:                   Electronic:                        July 23, 2018   16:00 pm.                   Submission to the office:   July 24, 2018    16:00 pm.   Call regulatory documents : Decree of the Government of Georgia №970 , May 3, 2018 Decree of the SRNSFG Director General N77 , June 14, 2018 Amendment in the decree of the SRNSFG Director General Amendment 2 in the decree of the SRNSFG Director General Evaluation criteria Budget classification Scientific fields classification ( GEO / ENG ) Documents and annexes required for the Project : Project programme and conditions (annex 1) Cover page (annex 2) - template Project proposal (annex 3) GEO / ENG CV of the key personnel (annex 4) - template Project timeframe (annex 5) GEO / ENG Project budget (annex 6) - templates GEO / ENG Letter of research advisor’s commitment (annex 7) GEO / ENG Letter of co-funding commitment (if applicable) (annex 8) GEO / ENG Frequently asked questions   Electronic registration links: The Grants Management Unified System (GMUS) – for project registration (link) Instruction for electronic registration (link) Important information for applicants : Please, carefully read the Decree of the Government of Georgia, decree of the SRNSFG Director General, call programme and conditions and other annexes; Annexes, provided as templates, should be filled in the Grants management Unified System – GMUS, during electronic registration; Only group consultations will be held. For the further information, please, contact us via email: nfa@rustaveli.org,ge   from 14/06 to 17/07. Frequently asked questions will be renewed periodically.   Coordinators : Natalia Gverdtsiteli  2 200 220 (4015) Email: nfag@rustaveli.org,ge   Good luck!    

Title of the Call The joint call 2018 of the French National Center for Scientific Research and Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation of Georgia – International Programme for Scientific Cooperation (PICS) Call abbreviation: CNRS PICS Aim of the Call : to enhance and expand scientific cooperation opportunities between Georgia and France, to support Georgian scientists’ involvement in the joint research activities and promote their integration into the European scientific research area. Project type: Institutional Duration of the Project: 36 months Major terms and conditions of the joint call: the major aim of the call is to submit the joint project proposal and experience between the Georgian and French scientists and at least one joint scientific publication. Funding for each project to Georgian scientific team by the SRNSFG should not exceed 10 000 EUR (equivalent in GEL) per year. Deadline for submitting joint proposals to CNRS electronic registration system is May 30, 2018 ( Registration link ). As the French Principal Investigator submits the project proposal to the CNRS electronic system, Georgian PI should provide the research proposal submitted to the CNRS and its English translation on CD-R, in PDF format together with the supporting letter of commitment until June 15, 2018, 17:00 (Annex 2). Information about the project in English and in French . Call administration calendar: April 30, 2018 – Call announcement; May 30, 2018 –deadline for online registration to the CNRS electronic system; June 15, 2018 – Providing documents at SNRSFG; February, 2019 – Notification on selected projects by CNRS February –March, 2019 – announcement on selected projects For further information you can address to the Contact Point at CNRS Gulnara Le Torrivellec (+33 1 44 96 44 53) e-mail: Gulnara.LETORRIVELLEC@cnrs-dir.fr Call coordinators at SRNSFG: Mariam Keburia, Tamta Shkubuliani, Megi Kartsivadze, Otar Gogiashvili E-mail: cnrs@rustaveli.org.ge   Call regulatory documentation: Minister’s Decree #113/ნ; SRNSFG Director General Decree # 50; Terms and Condition of the Call (Annex 1); Letter of Commitment (Annex 2); Application form in French ( sample ).   Good Luck!        

Title of the Call Grants for Mobility and International Scientific Events Call abbreviation - MG Aim of the Call The call aims at enhancing the scientific capabilities, supporting Georgian scientists’ integration into the international scientific society network through exchanging information and sharing experience, and science development and popularization. The call also aims to attract young researchers in science, to raise their qualification and to support in publishing the scientific works in international peer review journals.   Project proposal type                           Individual (Mobility);  Institutional (International scientific events)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Major terms and conditions of the call:­­ The call includes two sub-directions (lots): I – Mobility grant for Georgian scientists’ participation in international scientific event abroad; II – Grant for organizing international scientific event in Georgia. For Mobility grant Project maximum budget: equivalent of 2 000 USD in Gel. Project implementation period: 1 September 2018 – 28 February 2019 For International scientific events Total sum of the requested funding should not exceed: 45 000 Gel for Conference project; 45 000 Gel for Seasonal School project; 60 000 Gel for Combined Event project (Conference and Seasonal School). Project implementation period: 1 September 2018 – 30 September 2019 Call administration calendar: 11 April, 2018 – Call announcement; 26 April, 18 May, 29 May, 2018 – Group consultations;  31 May, 2018 – Deadline for sending questions electronically; 15 May – 5 June, 16:00 – Dates for electronic registration in the Grant Management Unified System (GMUS); 6 June, 16:00 – Deadline for providing the application document at the SRNSFG office; June, 2018 – Technical expertise of the submitted projects; July, 2018 – Evaluation of the selected projects; August, 2018 – Publishing the results. It is recommended to register your scientist and organizational profiles (accounts) in the Grant Management Unified System (GMUS) before starting the project registration. Call regulatory documentation: Minister’s decree №96/ნ The Decree of the SRNSFG Director General Project terms and conditions Terms of reference Evaluation criteria Science classification ( GEO / ENG ) Budget classification (for International Scientific Events) The Decree of the Minister of Finance of Georgia №220 FAQ Useful annexes and material: For Mobility Grant Cover page (sample) - Annex 2 Project proposal - Annex 3 ( GEO / ENG ) CV (sample) - Annex 4 Letter of Co-funding (if applicable) - Annex 5 - ( GEO / ENG) For International Scientific Events Cover page (sample) - Annex 7 Project proposal - Annex 8 (GEO / ENG) CV (sample) - Annex 4 Letter of Commitment of the foreigner personnel (Annex 9) Project time-frame - Annex 10 (GEO / ENG) Project budget (sample) - Annex 11 ( GEO / ENG) Letter of Co-funding (if applicable) - Annex 12 ( GEO / ENG) Links to the Grants Management Unified System (GMUS) – (Will open on 18 May, 2018) Instruction of the electronic registration (link) Important: Please read Minister’s Decree, SRNSFG Director General’s decree, call Terms and conditions and other annexes carefully; Provided samples are filled in the Grants Management unified System (GMUS) during electronic registration; Only group consultations will be held; Deadline for sending questions electronically – 31/05/2018 at the e-mail address: mg@rustaveli.org.ge Call Coordinators: Tornike Skhirtladze Khatuna Arabuli Ana polodashvili Contact information: mg@rustaveli.org.ge   Good Luck!    

Title of the Call Call for  PhD programmes Call abbreviation – PHDF   Aim of the call The call aims at supporting the development of the intellectual capabilities and scientific quality, enhanced scientific capabilities of the HEIs, providing proper environment for scientific research, integrating young scientists into international scientific community, identification of young, talented scientists and supporting their research capabilities, advancement of the high quality research in the country, increasing the academic level of PhD educational programmes and providing proper conditions for young researchers.   Project proposal type –  Individual Major terms and conditions of the Call: Project proposals can be submitted in fields defined by scientific field classifier: Natural studies; Engineering and technology; Medical and health sciences; Agricultural sciences; Social Sciences; Humanities Georgian Studies. Financial requirements: Funding required from the SRNSFG should not exceeded 10 500 GEL (6 months) per period; PhD student’s scholarship should not exceed 5250 GEL (6 months)  per period; Duration of the project: 6-36 months (in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the call). Call administration calendar:   April 5 –  Call announcement; April 24, May 24, and June 12 -  group consultations; June 14 –  deadline for sending questions electronically; From June 1 st to June 21, 16:00 PM –  dates for electronic registration in GMUS; June 22, 16:00 PM –  deadline for providing the application document at the SRNSFG office June – July – technical expertise of the submitted projects; July  – announcement of the results of technical expertise – information about the projects cancelled due to incompliance with the terms and conditions of the call; July  – August – evaluation of submitted projects; September -  publishing results; September  – October - signing the grant agreement. It is recommended that legal/natural persons involved in the project be registered in the Grants Management Unified System (GMUS) until the electronic registration.   Call regulatory documents Decree of the minister of education and science of Georgia №128/N Decree of the SRNSFG Director General №39 Evaluation Criteria Field of science and technology classification Decree of the minister of finance of Georgia №220 Terms of reference Documents and annexes required for the project Project terms and conditions – annex 1 Cover page (sample) – annex 2 Project proposal – annex 3 ( GEO / ENG ) CV (sample) - annex 4 Project timeframe - annex 5 ( GEO / ENG ) Project budget (sample) - annex 6 ( GEO / ENG ) Letter of personal commitment of foreign advisor/co-supervisor (if applicable) – annex 7 Letter of co-funding (if applicable) - annex 8 ( GEO / ENG ) Reference for the PhD student - annex 9 ( GEO / ENG ) Letter of support on providing access to research infrastructure - annex 10 ( GEO / ENG ) Funding norms of the PhD fellow’s scientific-research visit abroad – annex 13 Frequently asked questions   Links for electronic registration The Grants Management Unified System (GMUS) – for project registration ( link ) Instruction for electronic registration ( link )   Important Please, carefully read the Minister’s Decree, SRNSFG Director General’s decree, call Terms and conditions and other annexes; Only group consultations will be held; Deadline for sending the questions electronically - 15/06/2018 at the e-mail address:  do@rustavelil.org.ge . The document of Frequently Asked Question will be uploaded online and updated periodically.   Coordinators: Ana Polodashvili Natalia Gverdtsiteli Otar Gogiashvili   Contact information: do@rustaveli.org.ge