The Pun FoundationtCAT creates the “Vinton Cerf Distinction” for the development of the Internet and digital innovation in Catalan-speaking territories

open call for projects and Vinton Cerf distinctionThe winner of the 30th International Catalonia Prize, Vinton Cerf, The i Pun FoundationtCAT have created the Vinton Cerf distinction which aims to recognize and promote research activities related to the development of the Internet and Digital Innovation in Catalan-speaking territories. Researchers from the Universities of the Vives Network and the Research Centers of the Catalan Countries who present projects in the areas mentioned within this call for projects will be able to apply for the Vinton Cerf Distinction, which has a financial endowment of 20.000 euros.tCAT 2019. The institution winning the distinction will receive the amount of the corresponding grant and, additionally, the Distinction award. Therefore, the budget of this call is increased to €180.000 (€160.000 in grants plus €20.000 from the Distinction).

The Pun FoundationtCAT wants to recognize with this Vinton Cerf Distinction, not only the scientific-technological merits of the father of the Internet but also his generosity, evident in the fact of giving back in the form of donations, both to the Foundation and totCAT as well as other solidarity initiatives, the amount of the prize he received from the Government of the Generalitat with the International Catalonia Prize.

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