Sanbio/Biofisa II Mobility Grant Application

Sanbio/Biofisa II Mobility Grant Application

SANBio/BioFISA II Mobility Grant Application

Call ID: V6LFISA/MFG001

This application form is for mobility support:

  1. Support to candidates on fellowships is for a duration of up to 3 months and may include travel in the region or internationally.
  2. Experts in technical or business fields may be invited by host institutions for up to 4 weeks for specific technical assistance to be provided to organisations in SANBio member states
  3. Knowledge exchange/peer to peer visits for up to 2 weeks duration includes regional and international meetings as well as seminars or training courses with a specific focus in the areas of health and nutrition and on strengthening the visibility of SANBio network partners.
  4. Business development mentorship programmes to support bio-science start-ups for up to two weeks with the aim to support commercialisation of research outputs.

The form contains the following sections:

Section 1: Applicant’s details

Section 2: Activity details

Section 3: List of attachments and supporting documents

Section 4: Estimated budget

Section 5: Approval process

Section 6: Instructions

Sections 1 to 5 must be submitted electronically to with the subject line titled: V6LFISA/MFG001. The applicant must submit a signed PDF of the application form together with a Word version (unsigned) containing the same information as the PDF.

1. APPLICANT’S DETAILS

Applicant Details:
Name
Organisation
Position
Email address
Contact number
Date of submission

2. ACTIVITY DETAILS

Name, Date and Location of Activity:
Description of activity:
Duration of the activity:
Motivation for grant: (e.g. Candidate on fellowship/ Technical visit/ Knowledge exchange/Seminar/Thematic workshop/ Training/ /Business Mentor visit). [Submit your motivation for funding support, what is the purpose of activity and how does this fit in with your work in biosciences - 100 words.]
How does the activity relate to capacity building and enhancing innovation in the institution and how do you plan on implementing the newly acquired skills/knowledge?: [100 words – Please state expected outcomes, how will the learning be applied, indicate how this fits in with overall capacity building and innovation support and development at the institution in biosciences. If a fellowship candidate is applying, please indicate what concrete activities will be taking place for the duration. Add supporting documentation.]
How does the activity relate to SANBio objectives and activities?: [100 words- please explain how this will strengthen the SANBio Network activities and objectives in your country and the region (Refer to the NEPAD SANBio Business Plan 2013-18[1])]
Acknowledgement by applicant:
I ……………………………………………………………………………………….acknowledge that I will participate fully in the training/knowledge transfer provided for the duration of the training. Failure to do so will make me liable to refund SANBio/BioFISA II Programme the funds it has paid on my behalf to facilitate my participation. I also acknowledge that SANBio/BioFISA II has the right to recover costs it has incurred on my behalf should I not be able to attend the activity, after I have confirmed registration, inclusive of accommodation and travel.
I also acknowledge that I will submit a report on the training I have received and share the outcomes with the SANBio network.
Signature of applicant: ……………………………………………………………………
Date: …………………………………………………………………….
Place: …………………………………………………………………….

3. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Document / Tick Box
1. CV of applicant
2. Passport copy
  1. Endorsement and commitment letter from institution head indicating budget support

  1. Any other relevant supporting documents. E.g. activity programme presentation abstract/training programme/mentor progress report/individual training plan

4. ESTIMATED BUDGET

Item # / Item Description / SANBio/BioFISA II Contribution / Institution contribution / Amount (ZAR) / Amount
(local currency)
1 / Flights
2 / Accommodation
3 / Registration fee
4 / Bench fee[2]
TOTAL AMOUNT

5. APPROVAL PROCESS

Only designated officers can sign applications. Digital signature has to be appended.

Action / Name / Role / Date / Signature
Submission / Applicant
Approval / Head of Department/ Supervisor/Manager

6. INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS (NB!!)
  1. All applications must be submitted via email and must be accompanied by supporting documents including a letter of endorsement and budget support from their organisation.
  2. If a visit for fellowship or training at another institution, please provide letter of invite from host institution.
  3. Applicants must also attach their CV with the application, and provide a copy of valid passport for travel arrangement purposes.
  4. Applicants need to ensure that the necessary approvals are obtained within their home institution prior to submission of the request to SANBio/BioFISA II.
  5. SANBio/BioFISA II will only cover the following expenses within acceptable thresholds:
  • Flights– most economical routing, flights for before the event and immediately after the event;
  • Accommodation– reasonable accommodation will be acceptable, maximum thresholds may apply, accommodation for training days only, no extra days may be allowed;
  • Event registration/Course attendance fees– costs not exceeding 50% of the requested grant amount can be paid.
  • Bench fees for candidates on fellowship to not exceed R10 000 per month.
  1. The following costs will not be covered by SANBio/BioFISA II, and will have to be covered by the applicant’s home institution: Per diems/subsistence allowances, incidentals, medical insurance, vaccinations, travel insurance, return travel to airport in applicant’s home city and host city, and visa fees if applicable. A letter of support, signed by the host institution head/supervisor should be provided as part of the application, stating the support provided by the host institution.
  2. Accommodation to be booked for the training days only – no extra days will be paid by SANBio/BioFISA II.
  3. The maximum amount for travel support is ZAR 25,000 for regional travel and ZAR 35,000 for international travel.
  4. Candidates on fellowship will be awarded a grant of R 100,000 to be administered by the home institution.
  5. This form MUST be submitted AT LEAST TWO MONTHS before the event for REGIONAL travel and THREE MONTHS for INTERNATIONAL travel, failure to do so will result in the application not being accepted.
  6. This form and all supporting documents must be completed in ENGLISH.
  7. Please refer to the Mobility grant guidelines for more information on the grant.

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[1] Please visit to download the STISA and the SANBio Business Plan

[2] Only applicable to fellowship candidates.

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