Categories new in frcn
You're referring to the new categories in France (FRCN)!
As of 2022, the French Research Council (FRCN) has introduced several new categories for research funding. These categories aim to promote interdisciplinary research, innovation, and societal impact. Here are the new categories:
- Interdisciplinary Research (IR): This category encourages research that combines multiple disciplines to tackle complex problems.
- Innovation (I): This category focuses on developing innovative solutions, products, or services that can have a significant impact on society.
- Societal Impact (SI): This category prioritizes research that addresses pressing societal challenges, such as climate change, health, and education.
- International Cooperation (IC): This category promotes research collaborations between French and international teams to tackle global challenges.
- Early-Stage Researcher (ESR): This category supports early-career researchers in developing their research skills and establishing their independence.
- Research Infrastructure (RI): This category funds the development and maintenance of research infrastructure, such as equipment, facilities, and databases.
- Open Science (OS): This category promotes open science practices, including open access publishing, data sharing, and reproducibility.
These new categories aim to foster a more diverse and innovative research landscape in France, while also addressing pressing societal challenges and promoting international collaboration.