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1 SCIENCE FOR PEACE AND SECURITY (SPS) PROGRAMME Eyüp Kuntay Turmuş Science Advisor / SPS Programme Bratislava 08 November 2012
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SCIENCE FOR PEACE AND SECURITY (SPS) PROGRAMME
Eyüp Kuntay Turmuş
Science Advisor / SPS Programme
Bratislava
08 November 2012
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Overview
Grant Mechanisms
Key Priorities
Examples
Conclusions
Outline
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Science Committee
Committee on the Challenges of Modern Society SPS
Intra-NATO Cooperation Partnership
Security
Building Scientific Communities
60 70 80 90 00 10
History of Civilian Science in NATO
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SPS Programme
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civil collaboration between NATO countries and partners
solving problems affecting societies in partner countries
promote NATO’s values and image in targeted communities in partner countries and society at large
encourage young scientists – “Leaders of Tomorrow”
contribute to stability & peace, promoting regional cooperation
provide seed money for seed projects by providing the basis for addressing priority needs
Objectives
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NATO Political and Partnerships Committee (PPC)
Provides strategic and political guidance
Assistant Secretary General - ESCD
Chairman of the SPS Programme and responsible for its
management and implementation
ESC/SPS Working Group
Led by Senior SPS & Partnership Cooperation Advisor,
responsible for developing, monitoring and implementing
the SPS Programme focused on SPS Key Priorities
Governance
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Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland,
Ireland, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Sweden,
Switzerland, fYRoM¹
Australia, Bahrain, Israel, Japan,
Jordan, Kuwait, New Zealand, Qatar, Republic of Korea,
United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russian Federation,
Serbia,Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,
Uzbekistan
Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Mauritania,
Morocco, Tunisia
NATO COUNTRIES
a Unique Network of Co-operation
¹Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.
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• capacity building, research & development • concrete deliverables & pre-defined end-users • training of young experts,
Multi-year
Projects
• meetings of high level experts, • assess the most advanced knowledge • provide recommendations/conclusions for future;
Workshops
• specialists in NATO countries to share their expertise with trainees from Partner countries • Advanced Study Institutes (ASI) • Advanced Training Courses (ATC)
Training
What can SPS offer?
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Who can apply?
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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
SPS Key Priorities
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Identify a topic
Appropriate Grant Mechanism
Qualified Collaborator
Complete the Application Form
Civil
Security
How to apply?
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Submit Application
Forms
Peer Review
NATO Review
SPS Collaboration
www.nato.int/science
1 June & 1 November
deadlines choose grant
mechanism
Partner
Expert(s)
NATO
Expert(s)
Topic
Evaluation Process
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Independent Scientific Evaluation Group
Multi-disciplinary panel
Peer reviews SPS applications
Recognized national experts nominated by NATO Nations,
Unpaid consultants (travel/living expenses reimbursed by SPS budget)
Prof. Daniela Ďuračková
Prof. Karol Nemoga
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Slovak Hydrometeorological Institute
Ukrainian Center of Environmental and Water Projects
Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Institute
Central Research Institute of Complex Use of Water Resources in Belarus
Multi-year Project
Flood Monitoring and Forecast in Pripyat River Basin
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Multi-year Project
Mélange Uzbekistan –
conversion of rocket fuel oxidizer
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Georgia
Azerbaijan Ayrum, Armenia
Multi-year Project
Caucasus Seismic Emergency Response
(CauSER)
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Advanced Research Workshop
Threat Detection, Response & Consequence Management associated with Nuclear &
Radiological Terrorism
High-level discussions and information sharing between international experts familiar with nuclear and radiological counter-terrorism technologies.
Belgium, Armenia
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Technological Innovations in Detection & Sensing of CBRN Agents
experienced scientists/experts to discuss & convey latest developments & advanced technological innovations to young scientists
Moldova, United States
Advanced Study Institute
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“Border Security & Transborder Crimes” Tbilisi, February 2007
Georgia & the Centre of Excellence-
Defence Against Terrorism- Turkey, Georgia
Advanced Training Course
Border Security and Transborder Crimes
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Project Solutions for Oil Spill Management in
the South-Eastern Baltic
Sustainable Management of Toxic Pollutants in Central Asia
Human Immune Response to Anthrax
Ecotoxicity of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles
Novel Magnetic Sensors and Techniques for Security Applications
Workshop Energy Security in the Black Sea Area
Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy
Magnetic Resonance Detection of Explosives and Illicit Materials
Technological Advances in CBRNE Sensing and Detection
Disposal of Dangerous Chemicals in Urban Areas and Mega Cities
Training Course Capacity Building in the Fight Against
Terrorism
Environmental Management in the Military
New Approaches in Defeating the Terrorism Threat
Study Institute Addressing Pandemics and
Catastrophic Health Events
Laser Plasma Interactions and Applications
Detection of CBRN Agents for the Prevention of Terrorism
Capacity Building in the fight against Terrorism
Sample of Other SPS Activities
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focused on security, NATO & Partner country priorities,
Effective tool for connecting nations through scientific cooperation
Providing seed money for seed projects by providing the basis for addressing priority needs
Rapid grant approval / low bureaucracy,
Young generation of ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’
Conclusions
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Instructions for applicants
Downloadable application forms
www.nato.int/science
