Got a great idea? As part of their newly signed collaborative agreement to jointly fund research proposals related to energy, the University of Michigan and Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev are cooperatively funding research related to energy security. Both universities have common and complementary expertise in energy-related science and technology; this program is intended to develop and foster joint research activities that increase personnel exchange and the pursuit of joint follow-on funding, as well as commercialization of joint research outcomes. Successful collaborative teams will seek resources made available from both the US and Israeli industry, governments, and foundations to form durable international collaborations of researchers specializing with the aim of improving the energy security of humanity, worldwide.

Research should focus on one of the following target areas:

-Photovoltaics and solar technology
-Liquid fuels and engine combustion
-Thermoelectricity, materials and devices

One-page concept papers are due May 8, after which some submitters will be invited to submit full-length proposals.

The full text, funding details, and criteria of the request for proposals are viewable here.