The Federal Ministry of Education and Research of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMBF), MATIMOP (the Israeli Industry Center for R&D) on behalf of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor (MOITAL) and its Chief Scientist (OCS), reiterating the importance of strengthening and deepening scientific, technological and industrial cooperation between Germany and Israel, invite proposals for bilateral R&D (research and development) projects.

Both countries agree that German and Israeli research establishments and innovative companies should cooperate in the field of civil security research in order to increase the security of the population, accelerate innovation processes and achieve joint competitive advantages in international high-tech markets.

On the basis of this agreement, the funding activity "Cooperation in civil security research between Germany and Israel" is designed to develop innovative solutions which serve in particular to protect the civilian population and at the same time have great market potential.

Within this framework, qualified applicants may receive R&D grants from the BMBF and MOITAL-OCS, represented by MATIMOP, respectively in accordance with the applicable national procedures and terms and conditions for funding.

In both countries, industrial companies, universities and non-university research establishments which are seeking or have already established cooperation with companies and institutions in the other country can submit applications for grants in their own country. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are invited to submit research proposals. Research establishments and universities in Israel can only become involved via subcontracts.

Pre-proposals must be submitted to the OCS and the VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH by 30 May 2011 (first deadline) and 27 October 2011 (second deadline).

The details of the call for proposals as well as further information and contacts are here: http://www.bmbf.de/en/furtherance/15901.php