The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme Overview of the SPS Programme for Cooperation in Civil Science and Available Grant Opportunities Dr. Deniz Yüksel-Beten, Head Threats & Challenges Section EUROCODES Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean Area 27/29 November 2006, Varese, Italy
SPS Outline The new SPS Committee and Programme Objectives of Science for Peace and Security A Unique Network of Cooperation Priority Research Topics NATO s priorities Partner priorities Target Participants & Mechanisms Organization 4 Panels How to Apply
The New SPS Committee The new SPS Committee and Programme was established by the NATO Council on 28 June 2006 Primary NATO body over a programme for enhancing cooperation with all partnerships based on science and innovation Conducts activities aligned with NATO s Strategic Objectives especially Partnership To have a horizon-scanning role in identifying future threats, raising awareness and finding solutions
SPS Objectives Establish concrete civil collaboration between NATO countries, Partner and Med Dialogue countries Mobilize and enhance R & D capabilities in: NATO priorities Partner country priorities Contribute to solving problems effecting large societies in Partner and Med Dialogue countries Promote NATO s values in targeted communities in Partner and Med Dialogue countries and society at large Young generation of Leaders of Tomorrow Contribute to Stability and Peace e.g. by promoting regional co-operation 4
A Unique Network of Cooperation NATO Countries Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States Partner Countries Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(*), Finland, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia, Albania, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan Mediterranean Dialogue Countries Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia Total: 53 countries (*) Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name
SPS Characteristics Programme elements Nationally Funded Activities NATO Managed Activities NATO Initiated Activities Solicited Proposals from Experts All applications: NATO + Partner / MD signatures Rapid approval for activities / low bureaucracy Non-military, civil science Variety of mechanisms Special arrangement for NATO-Russia cooperation NRC SPS Committee under the NATO-Russia Council In addition to Russian participation in the Partnership arrangement Based on Key Priorities (NATO and Partner Country priorities) 6
Key Priorities (1) Defence Against Terrorism Rapid Detection of CBRN Agents and Weapons, and Rapid Diagnosis of their effects on people Novel and rapid methods of detection Physical Protection against CBRN agents Decontamination of CBRN agents Destruction of CBRN agents and weapons (e.g., chemical and vaccine technologies) Medical Countermeasures Explosive Detection Food Security Information Security Eco-Terrorism Countermeasures Computer Terrorism Countermeasures 7
Key Priorities (2) Scientific Collaboration to Counter Other Threats to Security Environmental Security (e.g., desertification, land erosion, pollution, etc.) Water Resources Management Management of Non-Renewable Resources Modelling Sustainable Consumption (e.g., food, energy, materials, fiscal measures and environmental costing) Disaster Forecast and Prevention Human and Societal Dynamics (e.g. new challenges for global security, economic impact of terrorist actions, risk studies, topics in science policy) 8
Key Priorities (3) Partner Country Priorities Specific topics for collaborative research have been identified by the Partner countries High priorities for individual Partner countries Some common themes: Environmental Security Computer Networking Counter-Terrorism Posted on the SPS website along with the other priority areas: www.nato.int/science. 9
Support Mechanisms COLLABORATIVE LINKAGE GRANTS (CLGs) To pool ideas and resources on research projects, and create specialist network 10
Support Mechanisms ADVANCED STUDY INSTITUTES (ASI) Grants to organise high-level tutorial courses to convey the latest developments in a subject to an advanced-level audience 11
Support Mechanisms ADVANCED RESEARCH WORKSHOPS (ARW) Grants to organise expert workshops where an intense but informal exchange of views at the frontiers of a subject aims at identifying directions for future actions 12
Support Mechanisms SCIENCE FOR PEACE PROJECTS (SfP) Grants to collaborate on multi-year applied R&D projects in Partner or Mediterranean Dialogue countries 13
Target Participants & Mechanisms Small research groups in NATO, Partner and Med Dialogue countries Collaborative Linkage Grants - Work together for security Large groups of experts in NATO, Partner and Med Dialogue countries Workshops (ASI - ARW) Discussions and exchange on security related R&D Institutions in Partner and Med Dialogue countries Projects - Conduct joint R&D in security related fields and upgrade Partner laboratories Societies at large in Partner [and Med Dialogue] countries Projects - NATO support to solve problems affecting large societies [Computer Networking- Provide access to the world of communication]
Examples of Approved Grants in 2005 Over 290 grant awards in 2005 Advanced Research Workshops 60 Advanced Study Institutes 17 Collaborative Linkage Grants 78 Expert Visits 21 Reintegration Grants 32 Networking Infrastructure Grants 16 Advanced Networking Workshop 2 SfP Proposals 38 SfP Projects 28 15
Examples of Approved Grants in 2005 Advanced Study Institutes Advanced Modeling Techniques for Rapid Diagnosis and Assessment of CBRN Agents Effects on Water Resources (Turkey, Kyrgyz Rep.) Network Security and Intrusion Detection (Canada, Armenia) Novel Biotechnologies for Biocontrol Agent Enhancement and Management (Italy, Israel) Advanced Networking Workshops Distance Learning Education for Central Asia, Caucasus and Afghanistan over the Virtual Silk Highway (US, KAZ) Policies for Secure Research and Education Networking (Poland, Georgia) 16
Examples of Approved Grants in 2005 Advanced Research Workshops Stand-Off Detection of Suicide Bombers (Germany, Russia) Nuclear Science and Safety in Europe (Czech Rep., Ukraine) Novel Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (US, Croatia) Management of Urban Earthquake Risk in the Caucasus and Central Asia (Turkey, Uzbekistan) Sharing Knowledge across the Mediterranean Area for Prevention of Catastophes and Sustainable Management of Water and Energy (France, Morocco) Environmental Security Threats in Urban Settings (Greece, Ukraine) Establishing Security and Stability in the Wider Black Sea Area: The Role of the New Democracies (Netherlands, Bulgaria) 17
Examples of Approved Grants in 2005 Science for Peace Projects New Biosensor for Rapid Detection of Anthrax Lethal Toxin (US, Russia) Uranium Extraction and Environmental Security in Central Asia (Slovenia, Kazakhstan) Prediction of Glacial Hazards and Disasters in the Central Caucasus and Russia (Canada, Russia) Collaborative Linkage Grants New Biological Markers for Nerve Agents Exposures and Antidote Treatment (NL, Bulgaria) Modelling of Pollution, Circulation and Mixing in the Black Sea (US, Russia) Sustainable Development of Water Resources in the Middle East (US, Israel) Smallpox Countermeasures (US, Egypt) 18
Med Dialogue MEDITERRANEAN DIALOGUE COUNTRIES Awarded Meetings 2004 to 2006 ARWs ASIs Algeria 1 - Egypt 7 1 Israel 17 13 Jordan 6 - Morocco 9 1 Tunisia - 2 TOTAL 40 17 19
Med Dialogue PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED BY MD COUNTRIES FOR THE SPS PROGRAMME Environmental Security (Marine Protection, Management of Water, Desertification and Pollution) Seismic Safety Landmine Detection Regional Medical Problems Biotechnologies for Agriculture 20
Publications Results of SPS awards are published under the NATO Security Through Science Series Advanced Study Institutes Advanced Research Workshops A newsletter is published quarterly the Science, Society, Security News Names may be added to the distribution list on request 21
Organization: Four Advisory Panels Chemical / Biological / Physics (CBP) Panel Information and Communications Security (ICS) Panel Environmental Security Panel (ESP) Human & Societal Dynamics (HSD) Panel 22
Bottom-Up Approach Grant Award by Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Quality Applications Peer Selection by Expert Panels Screening by Programme Directors Joint Applications NATO Scientist(s) Partner Scientist(s)
How to Apply Identify a topic which you wish to open to international cooperation Determine the appropriate mechanism Find a qualified collaborator from a Partner or Mediterranean Dialogue country if you are a NATO country scientist or vice versa The SPS Website bulletin board can help Visit the NATO SPS website for downloadable application forms and instructions Complete the application form with your collaborator and submit it 24
SPS Website The SPS website is the primary source for applicants and participants on activities and procedures Instructions for applicants Downloadable application forms Deadlines: 1 Mar -- 1 Jul -- 1 Nov www.nato.int/science 25
Conclusions NATO-sponsored civil science cooperation has a significant impact in Partner and Mediterranean Dialogue countries Tool for connecting nations through their scientific communities Mature programme with effective mechanisms Rapid grant approval / low bureaucracy Contributes to a positive image of NATO Programme is focused on security and on NATO and Partner country priorities 26
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