The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme Dr Eyup Kuntay Turmus SPS Advisor Emerging Security Challenges Division North Atlantic Treaty Organisation 20 October 2014 Lisbon, Portugal
SPS Key Priorities Emerging Security Challenges Counter-Terrorism Energy Security Cyber Defence Defence against CBRN Agents Environmental Security Support for NATO-led operations and missions New developments and crisis prevention Security-related Advanced Technology Border and Port Security Mine and UXO Detection and Clearance Human and social aspects of security Other directly security-related topics
The SPS Programme Activities Research Project Capacity building research & development Concrete deliverables, identified end-users Practical training for young experts Conference Advanced Research Workshop Meetings of high level experts Sharing and assessment of advanced knowledge Provide recommendations/conclusions for future Training Advanced Training Course Advanced Study Institute Specialists in NATO countries share their expertise with trainees in partner countries
SPS Grant Mechanisms Multi-Year Science for Peace (SfP) Project Grants to collaborate on multi-year applied R&D projects offering support to cover project-related costs such as scientific equipment, computers, software and training of project personnel.
Eligible Expenses Generally Permissible Expenses Equipment, Computers, and Consumables Travel Training Publications and Communication Stipends o o o expenses less than 5 000 from operational account. expenses greater than 5 000 will be paid directly by NATO, and items above 12 500 require competitive bidding.
Ineligible Expenses Ineligible expenses X Salaries, overhead or general administrative expenses X general services readily available in the participating institutes and countries X office equipment and supplies such as paper, copy machines, fax machines, etc. X general language courses
Evaluation and Reporting Progress Reports both a management report and a technical report free-standing self-explanatory document Evaluation SPS advisor External expert Site visits Final Report Results Implementation
Multi-year Project Multi-Energy X-Ray Scanners prototypes for detection of illegal objects and to identify materials of which they are made. 50 scientific publications, 2 books, 12 regular papers in peerreviewed journals, 2 worldwide patent applications, 4 national patents Ukraine, France, US
Multi-year Project Novel Sensors based on Laser Ablated Graphene Czech Republic, Spain and former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia* novel gas sensors, decreased in size and advanced in performance, by means of laser ablation techniques. website developed to disseminate the progress and results. * Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.
Cyber Security Analysis and Assurance using Cloud-Based Security Measurement System NATO country Project Director (NPD) Kishor Trivedi Duke University, US Partner country Project Director (PPD) Abdelkrim Haqiq Hassan 1 st University, Morocco Co-Director Dijiang Huang Arizona State University, US Brussels, September 24, 2012 Project website: http://cloudsecurity.ece.duke.edu/
SPS Grant Mechanisms Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) 2-3 day meeting 20 50 participants Grants to organise expert workshops where advanced-level, intensive discussions aim at finding solutions for today s security challenges. Funding determined on case-by-case basis, but average amount ~ Eur 40,000
Advanced Research Workshop Towards a multinational telemedicine capability for rendering medical services to populations in disaster response and crisis management rendering medical services to population after natural/man made disasters or terrorist attacks multi-year project to follow
Advanced Research Workshop Best Practices and Innovative Approaches to Develop Cyber Security and Resiliency Policy Framework High-level discussions and information sharing between international experts familiar with problems and policy development issues related to securing critical cyber infrastructures and enhancing resilience. June 6-9, 2013--Lake Ohrid, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia* * Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.
SPS Grant Mechanisms Advanced Training Course 5-10 day duration Specialists from NATO countries Experts from partner countries Funding determined on case-by-case basis, but average amount ~ EUR 60,000 Advanced Study Institute 5-7 day meeting 3-4 Specialists from at least two different NATO countries 30-50 post-doctorate level trainees from NATO partner countries Funding determined on case-by-case basis, but average amount ~ EUR 60,000
Advanced Study Institute Technological Innovations in Detection & Sensing of CBRN Agents highly experienced educators, scientists, and industrialists to discuss & convey latest developments & advanced technological innovations to young scientists Moldova, United States
Advanced Training Course CBRN First Responder Training - organized at the NATO Centre of Excellence JCBRN Defence in Czech Republic - Train the Trainers Course competency to conduct training at national level - preparedness when responding to CBRN incidents - Trainees from Egypt, Jordan and United Arab Emirates * Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.
New Application SPS Key Priority Relevance for NATO Link to Strategic Objectives Complementarity vs duplicative Involving in house and outside stakeholders Impact
www.nato.int/science Instructions for applicants Downloadable application forms
Mélange Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan conversion of rocket fuel oxidizer Multi-year Project
Multi-Year Project Egypt Land Mine Detection
For questions: science@hq.nato.int www.nato.int/science
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