Organisers should contact ICMS (Ms Jane Walker, the Centre Manager) to discuss ideas and dates before finalising a proposal for submission.

There are four submission dates for Research-in-Groups applications each year: 1 February; 1 May; 1 September; and 1 November. The Programme Committee will then consider your application and arrange for it to be reviewed. You should know if your application is successful within approximately two months of the submission deadline. Please be aware that it can sometimes take a little longer.

Applicants should also keep in mind the time needed to plan accommodation and space once an activity is accepted for inclusion in the ICMS programme. Please submit your proposal 6 months before the proposed start of your activity, if possible, although ICMS may be able to arrange a shorter turnaround.

The proposal document should not normally exceed 3 pages and should be submitted electronically. In the covering email the applicant should suggest the names of three referees and provide contact details. Proposals should be submitted using this form and any additional information can be sent via email to Jane Walker (jane.walker@icms.org.uk)

The following information should be provided:

• Title of research activity and nature of collaboration
• Names of researchers 
  Each group should consist of between 2 to 6 researchers, with at least one researcher from the UK. The group should nominate a main contact for all correspondence from ICMS.
• CV and publications list for each researcher 
  These can be attached as separate documents.
• The objectives, novelty and timeliness of the proposed research 
  This part of the proposal - the scientific justification - is the key. Make sure that the objectives of the research activity are clear and make a strong case for holding it at this time. Please note that the group will be required to write a brief export report after the visit.
• Proposed start and end dates 
  It is envisaged that the activity will take place over a short period of between 1 week and 4 weeks. ICMS can host RIGS activity year-round with the exception of August.
• An estimate of the travel and subsistence costs required 
  ICMS can contribute to return travel costs, can arrange and cover self-catering accommodation in Edinburgh and contribute to daily expenses. ICMS can also offer additional support for those with caring responsibilites. Please visit this webpage for details.  Please e-mail Jane Walker if you have any questions or require clarification on anything.