NATO: Science for Peace and Security Programme (SPS)

Collaborative projects with †NATO countries addressing the SPS key priorities: * counter-terrorism * energy security * cyber defense * defense against chem/bio/radiological/nuclear agents * environmental security * security-related advanced technology * border and port security * mine and UOD detection/clearance * human and social aspects of security * consideration for unspecified topics if linked to NATO’s strategic objective.
- Multi-year research & development projects of 3-4 yrs. The budget is not specified. In past years the budget was limited to €400,000 over the 3 yr period.
- Advanced Training Course: 5-7 day course averaging €60,000.
- Advanced Research Workshop: 2-5 day workshop averaging €30,000-€40,000.
†NATO countries: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, UK and US. http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/85291.htm