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The NATO Science for Peace and The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) ProgrammeSecurity (SPS) Programme

Overview of the SPS ProgrammeOverview of the SPS Programme

for Cooperation in Civil Sciencefor Cooperation in Civil Science

and Available Grant Opportunitiesand Available Grant Opportunities

Sasa IvanovicSasa Ivanovic

Info day 05/10/2010Info day 05/10/2010PodgoricaPodgorica



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Science for Peace Science for Peace and Securityand Security

OutlineOutline BackgroundBackground OrganizationOrganization

4 Panels4 Panels Objectives of Science for Peace & SecurityObjectives of Science for Peace & Security A Unique Network of CooperationA Unique Network of Cooperation Priority Research TopicsPriority Research Topics

NATO’s prioritiesNATO’s priorities Partner prioritiesPartner priorities

Target Participants & MechanismsTarget Participants & Mechanisms How to ApplyHow to Apply Montenegro in SPSMontenegro in SPS



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“The Parties will contribute toward the further development of peaceful and friendly international relations by strengthening their free institutions, by bringing about a better understanding on the principles upon which these institutions are founded, and by promoting conditions for stability and well-being. They seek to eliminate conflict in their international economic policies and will encourage economic collaboration between any or all of them”.

Article 2:Article 2:

Basis in North Basis in North Atlantic Treaty of Atlantic Treaty of

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““The most useful contribution that scientists The most useful contribution that scientists can make to the abolition of war has nothing can make to the abolition of war has nothing to do with technology. The international to do with technology. The international community of scientists may help to abolish community of scientists may help to abolish war by setting an example to the world of war by setting an example to the world of practical cooperation across barriers of practical cooperation across barriers of nationality, language and culture.”nationality, language and culture.”

Freeman DysonImagined Worlds (Cambridge, Harvard University Press, 1997)

Why Civil Why Civil Science in Science in

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1958:1958: Science Committee Science Committee

““NATO Science ProgrammeNATO Science Programme””

2004:2004: “ “SSecurity ecurity TThroughhrough SScience Programmecience Programme” ” (STS) (STS)

1969:1969: CCMS CCMS

2006:2006: Committee on Committee on SScience for cience for PPeaceeace And And SSecurity (“SPS”) – “ecurity (“SPS”) – “SPS ProgrammeSPS Programme” ”

2003:2003: Public Diplomacy Division Public Diplomacy Division

1958:1958: Scientific & Environmental Affairs Division Scientific & Environmental Affairs Division

1999: 7 Panels

2004: 4 P.

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Structure of theSPS Programme

SPS Committee Advisory PanelsSPS Committee Advisory Panels

The SPS Committee is assisted by The SPS Committee is assisted by Advisory Panels in its work of in its work of assessing and selecting applications for support grants. assessing and selecting applications for support grants. Panel members are chosen by the Committee from among the Panel members are chosen by the Committee from among the international scientific community. Associate Members from Partner international scientific community. Associate Members from Partner countries also serve on the Advisory Panels. This direct involvement of countries also serve on the Advisory Panels. This direct involvement of the scientific community is invaluable in maintaining the integrity and the scientific community is invaluable in maintaining the integrity and high scientific standard of the Programme.high scientific standard of the Programme.

The four Advisory Panels are: The four Advisory Panels are:

Chemistry/Physics/Biology (CPB) Panel

Environmental Security (ES) Panel

Human and Societal Dynamics (HSD) Panel

Information and Communications Security (ICS) Panel



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Structure of theSPS Programme

SPS CommitteeSPS Committee

NATO PDD-SC Staff NATO PDD-SC Staff (Programme

Directors)

CBP PanelCBP Panel

Dr. Walter Dr. Walter KaffenbergerKaffenberger

ES PanelES Panel

Dr. DenizDr. DenizY.-BetenY.-Beten

ICS PanelICS Panel

Dr. Chris DeDr. Chris De WispelaereWispelaere

HSD PanelHSD PanelProf.Prof.

FernandoFernandoCarvalho R.Carvalho R.

‘Science for Peace’ - Dr. Deniz Yüksel-Beten



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SPS ObjectivesSPS Objectives

Establish concrete civil collaborationEstablish concrete civil collaboration between NATO between NATO countries, Partner and Med Dialogue countries countries, Partner and Med Dialogue countries

Mobilize and enhance R & D capabilitiesMobilize and enhance R & D capabilities in: in: NATO prioritiesNATO priorities Partner country prioritiesPartner country priorities

Contribute to solving problemsContribute to solving problems effecting large effecting large societies in Partner and Med Dialogue countriessocieties in Partner and Med Dialogue countries

Promote NATO’s valuesPromote NATO’s values in targeted communities in in targeted communities in Partner and Med Dialogue countries and society at Partner and Med Dialogue countries and society at largelarge Young generation of ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’Young generation of ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’

Contribute to Stability and PeaceContribute to Stability and Peace e.g. by promoting e.g. by promoting regional co-operationregional co-operation



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NATO Countries NATO Countries (28)(28)

Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom and Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States.United States.

Partner Countries Partner Countries (22)(22)

Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Malta, Finland, Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Malta, Moldova, Moldova, MontenegroMontenegro, Russian Federation, Serbia, Sweden, , Russian Federation, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, Switzerland, Tajikistan, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia*, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

Mediterranean Dialogue Countries Mediterranean Dialogue Countries (7)(7)

Algeria , Egypt , Israel , Jordan , Mauritania , Morocco and Tunisia. Algeria , Egypt , Israel , Jordan , Mauritania , Morocco and Tunisia.

Total: Total: 5757 countries countries

(*) Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name(*) Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name

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Defence Against TerrorismDefence Against Terrorism Rapid Detection of CBRN Agents and Weapons, and Rapid Rapid Detection of CBRN Agents and Weapons, and Rapid

Diagnosis of their effects on people Diagnosis of their effects on people Novel and rapid methods of detection Novel and rapid methods of detection Physical Protection against CBRN agents Physical Protection against CBRN agents Decontamination of CBRN agents Decontamination of CBRN agents Destruction of CBRN agents and weapons (e.g., chemical and Destruction of CBRN agents and weapons (e.g., chemical and

vaccine technologies)vaccine technologies) Medical Countermeasures Medical Countermeasures Explosive Detection Explosive Detection Eco-Terrorism Countermeasures Eco-Terrorism Countermeasures Computer Terrorism Countermeasures Computer Terrorism Countermeasures

CBRN - CBRN - chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear

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Scientific Collaboration to Counter Other Threats to Scientific Collaboration to Counter Other Threats to SecuritySecurity Environmental Security Environmental Security (e.g., desertification, land erosion, (e.g., desertification, land erosion,

pollution, etc.) pollution, etc.) Water Resources ManagementWater Resources Management Management of Non-Renewable ResourcesManagement of Non-Renewable Resources Modelling Sustainable Consumption Modelling Sustainable Consumption (e.g., food, energy,

materials, fiscal measures and environmental costing) Disaster Forecast and PreventionDisaster Forecast and Prevention Food SecurityFood Security Information SecurityInformation Security Human and Societal Dynamics Human and Societal Dynamics (e.g. new challenges for global (e.g. new challenges for global

security, economic impact of terrorist actions, risk studies, topics in security, economic impact of terrorist actions, risk studies, topics in science policy) science policy)

PriorityPriorityResearch Topics Research Topics (2)(2)



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COLLABORATIVE LINKAGE GRANTS (CLGs)COLLABORATIVE LINKAGE GRANTS (CLGs)

To pool ideas and resources on research To pool ideas and resources on research projects, and create specialist networkprojects, and create specialist network

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ADVANCED RESEARCH WORKSHOPSADVANCED RESEARCH WORKSHOPS

(ARW)(ARW)

Grants to organise expert workshops where an Grants to organise expert workshops where an intense but informal exchangeintense but informal exchange of views at the of views at the

frontiers of a subject aims at identifying directions frontiers of a subject aims at identifying directions for future actionsfor future actions

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ADVANCED STUDY INSTITUTESADVANCED STUDY INSTITUTES

(ASI)(ASI)

Grants to organise Grants to organise high-level tutorial courseshigh-level tutorial courses to to convey the latest developments in a subject to convey the latest developments in a subject to

an an advanced-level audienceadvanced-level audience




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SCIENCE FOR PEACE PROJECTSSCIENCE FOR PEACE PROJECTS

(SfP)(SfP)

Grants to collaborate on Grants to collaborate on multi-year applied R&D projectsmulti-year applied R&D projects in in

Partner countriesPartner countries or or

Mediterranean Dialogue countriesMediterranean Dialogue countries




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NETWORKING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS NETWORKING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS (NIG)(NIG)

To assist Partner-country research institutions To assist Partner-country research institutions to improve the level and quality of their to improve the level and quality of their

telecommunication telecommunication facilitiesfacilities




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ADVANCED ADVANCED NETWORKINGNETWORKING WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS

(A(ANNW)W)

Grants to organize either Grants to organize either policypolicy workshops to increase workshops to increase harmonization of network policy at the national or harmonization of network policy at the national or

international level, or international level, or trainingtraining workshops to extend the workshops to extend the knowledge of qualified network mangersknowledge of qualified network mangers




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Small research groupsSmall research groups in NATO, Partner and Med Dialogue countries in NATO, Partner and Med Dialogue countries

Collaborative Linkage Grants - Collaborative Linkage Grants - Work together for securityWork together for security

Large groups of expertsLarge groups of experts in NATO, Partner and Med Dialogue countries in NATO, Partner and Med Dialogue countries

Events (ASI / ARW) - Events (ASI / ARW) - Discussion & exchange on security related R&DDiscussion & exchange on security related R&D

Institutions Institutions in Partner and Med Dialogue countriesin Partner and Med Dialogue countries

Projects - Projects - Conduct joint R&D in security related fields and upgrade Conduct joint R&D in security related fields and upgrade Partner laboratoriesPartner laboratories

Societies at largeSocieties at large in Partner [and Med Dialogue] countries in Partner [and Med Dialogue] countries

Projects - Projects - NATO support to solve problems affecting large societiesNATO support to solve problems affecting large societies

[Computer Networking - [Computer Networking - Provide access to the world of communication]Provide access to the world of communication]

Target ParticipantsTarget Participants& Mechanisms& Mechanisms



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Nearly Nearly 250 grant awards250 grant awards in 2006 in 2006

Advanced Networking WorkshopAdvanced Networking Workshop 3 3Advanced Research WorkshopsAdvanced Research Workshops 5252Advanced Study InstitutesAdvanced Study Institutes 1414Advanced Training CoursesAdvanced Training Courses 2 2Collaborative Linkage GrantsCollaborative Linkage Grants 5454[Expert Visits[Expert Visits 19]19]Networking Infrastructure GrantsNetworking Infrastructure Grants 1515Reintegration GrantsReintegration Grants 4040SfP ProposalsSfP Proposals 3030SfP ProjectsSfP Projects 1919

Number of Number of Approved Grants in Approved Grants in

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PublicationsPublications

Results of SPS awards are published under theResults of SPS awards are published under the NATO Security Through Science SeriesNATO Security Through Science Series Advanced Study InstitutesAdvanced Study Institutes Advanced Research WorkshopsAdvanced Research Workshops

A newsletter is published quarterly – the A newsletter is published quarterly – the “Science, “Science, Peace, Security News”Peace, Security News” Names may be added to the distribution list on request Names may be added to the distribution list on request



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Grant Award by Assistant Secretary General Grant Award by Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacyfor Public Diplomacy

Quality ApplicationsQuality Applications

Peer Selection by Expert PanelsPeer Selection by Expert Panels

Screening by Programme DirectorsScreening by Programme Directors

JointJoint Applications Applications

NATO Scientist(s) NATO Scientist(s) Partner Scientist(s) Partner Scientist(s)

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How to ApplyHow to Apply

Identify a topicIdentify a topic which you wish to open to international which you wish to open to international cooperationcooperation

Determine the Determine the appropriate mechanismappropriate mechanism Find a Find a qualified collaboratorqualified collaborator

… … from a Partner or Mediterranean Dialogue country from a Partner or Mediterranean Dialogue country if you are a NATO country scientistif you are a NATO country scientist

… … or vice versaor vice versa The SPS Website bulletin board can helpThe SPS Website bulletin board can help

Visit the NATO SPS website for downloadable Visit the NATO SPS website for downloadable application forms and instructionsapplication forms and instructions

Complete the application formComplete the application form with your collaborator and with your collaborator and submit itsubmit it



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The SPS website is the primary source for applicants and The SPS website is the primary source for applicants and participants on activities and proceduresparticipants on activities and procedures Instructions for applicantsInstructions for applicants Downloadable application formsDownloadable application forms Deadlines: 1 Mar -- 1 Jul -- 1 NovDeadlines: 1 Mar -- 1 Jul -- 1 Nov

www.nato.int/sciencewww.nato.int/science

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MONTENEGRO

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Cooperative Activities under the SPS Programme

Montenegro has been involved in NATO science activities since 2006 when it became a NATO Partner country.

In total, scientists and experts from Montenegro have had leading roles in 4 activities, and more have joined various cooperative activities as participants and key speakers.



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MONTENEGRO

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Technical workshop in cooperation with Italian scientists

“Geographical Information Processing & Visual Analytics for Environmental Security”

The workshop took place in Trento, Italy, on 13-17 October 2008.

Scientists of varying expertise, from NATO, Partner and Mediterranean Dialogue countries, gathered to discuss the way forward with regard to the access, distribution and processing of Geographic Information (GI), used to support strategic environmental decision making. The participants advocated the importance of harmonized IT infrastructures designed to better monitor and manage the environment.

Prof. dr Radovan STOJANOVIC, University of Montenegro -ETF [email protected]



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Beginning in 2009, research groups from Montenegro and Slovenia have collaborated on “Plasma Sterilization and De-contamination of Water”.

The goal is to develop a technique to prevent intentional contamination of drinking water. The Montenegrin team is an established group of scientists in the region, in the field of microbiology.

Their collaboration with their Slovenian colleagues will result in increased knowledge of advanced technologies for decontamination with plasma and basic material-radical interactions.

The scientists will also examine the effects on living components such as bacteria and viruses in the water after treatment.

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Montenegrin and Turkish scientists are leading a project “Harmonization of Seismic Hazard Min the Western

Balkans”www.wbseismicmaps.org

involving participants from all other Balkan countries: BIH, Serbia , Macedonia, Albania and Croatia.

The project will ensure the harmonization of data in one of the most seismically active regions on earth and enable seismic maps and monitoring systems to be upgraded to meet European standards. Experts from Slovenia provide training, and experts from Greece are active in the information sharing. The harmonized map will be a decision tool for urban planning, disaster response and new building codes.

Prof. dr Branislav Glavatovic, Seismological Observatory of [email protected]



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Geographical Information Processing for Environmental Pollution-Related Security within Urban Scale Environments (GEPSUS)

NPD – Nato Country Director:Dr. Raffaele De Amicis – Fondazione Graphitech – Italy – [email protected] PPD – Partner Country DirectorProf. Dr. – Radovan Stojanović – University of Montenegro – Montenegro – [email protected] Co-Directors:Mr. Doron Elhanani - EMESCO – IsraelDr. Andrej Škraba, Kranj - University Of Maribor - Slovenia, Mr. Simon M. Berkowicz - Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel End user: Ministry of Defense of Montenegro Starting Date: 22/12/2009 Duration of Project: 30 Months



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ConclusionsConclusions

NATO-sponsored civil science cooperation has a NATO-sponsored civil science cooperation has a significant impact in Partner and Mediterranean Dialogue significant impact in Partner and Mediterranean Dialogue countriescountries

Tool for connecting nations through their scientific Tool for connecting nations through their scientific communities communities

Mature programme with effective mechanismsMature programme with effective mechanisms

Rapid grant approval / low bureaucracyRapid grant approval / low bureaucracy

Contributes to a positive image of NATO Contributes to a positive image of NATO

Programme is focused on Programme is focused on securitysecurity and on and on Partner country Partner country prioritiespriorities



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