Calls for Exploratory Projects 2026–2027

Call for Proposals Research
November 2, 2026 – February 2, 2027

Calendar

  • November 2, 2026: Call for Proposals Launched
  • February 2, 2027: Deadline for submitting applications via the Deposibus platform
  • Early May 2027: Return to bearers

The project implementation phase must adhere to the following dates:

  • September 2027: Deadline for the start of recruitment
  • January 2028: Deadline for postdoctoral fellows to begin their positions
  • June 30, 2029: Deadline for the eligibility of expenses (excluding postdoctoral fellows’ salaries)
  • December 31, 2029: Deadline for the end of postdoctoral fellows' contracts

Compiling the File

The application package must include the following required documents:

  • A presentation of the project in PDF format: (template availablehere). The template specifies the length and required elements for each section. Applications may be submitted in English or French, at the applicant’s discretion;
  • The budget in the form of an Excel or OpenOfficespreadsheet(template availablehere)
  • The laboratory's letter of support in PDF format (template availablehere)
  • The CV of the lead applicant and, if applicable, the co-applicant (template availablehere)
  • A document containing a list ofthe principal investigator's publications, and those of the co-principal investigator, if applicable.
  • For each recipient, a description of three major scientific contributions.
  • Optionally, include up to 3 cost estimates. In particular, if you are requesting funding for GRICAD computing resources, you must include a cost estimate with your application.

The project presentation must include:

  • A description of the proposed collaborations (within MIAI Cluster, national, international, and with stakeholders from the private, academic, or institutional sectors)
  • A discussion of the environmental and societal impact of the research conducted and the measures taken to limit that impact, as well as a justification of the requested resources (computing costs, business trips, etc.)
  • A section explainingthe expected structuring effect of the MIAI Cluster
  • A description of the long-term initiatives planned beyond the funding provided to ensure the sustainability of the Cluster's activities.
 

UGA Contacts

Contact UCA

USMB Contacts

Philippe Wieczorek
MIAI Institute Director
Philippe.Wieczorek@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr

Sophie Achard
MIAI Scientific Director
sophie.achard@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
Vincent Barra
Full Professor of Computer Science, Vice Dean for Teaching and Learning
Vincent.Barra@uca.fr
Abdourrahmane Atto
Professor at the University of Savoie, Polytech Annecy-Chambéry, LISTIC
abdourrahmane.atto@univ-smb.fr
 
Published on October 29, 2026
Updated on November 5, 2026