Dutch Research Agenda
NWA - Towards a practical Safe-by-Design approach for chemical products and processes
This thematic programme of the Dutch Research Agenda (NWA) is aimed at the development and implementation of a practical Safe-by-Design approach for the design of chemical substances, materials, products and processes.
Safe-by-Design is an iterative, interactive, interdisciplinary design process in which health and safety are framed as central values from an early stage of development and throughout the design process, so that the resulting products and processes are safer for people and the environment. Mutual learning is central to this programme: The early consideration of health and environmental effects not only requires fundamental chemical and toxicological knowledge, but also practical knowledge of production processes, the future use of the substances and processes and their effects during the life cycle. The intended impact of this research program goes beyond just joint learning between consortium partners – it is also about sharing what has been learned in such a way that other developers and researchers are helped along the way.
Budget and duration
This Call for proposals was launched in the summer of 2021. A budget of € 3,225,000 spread over two phases is available for this call. An amount of € 2,700,000 is available for Phase 1. From this budget, research projects with a maximum size of € 900,000 each can be awarded funding. Research projects awarded funding in Phase 1 have a minimum duration of 3 years and a maximum duration of 4 years. In Phase 2, one umbrella project with a maximum size of € 525,000 can be awarded funding. The umbrella project has a duration of 4 years.
Deadline
Submit your proposal before 18 January, 2022.