Geneva International Academic Network

In June 2007, the Secretariat of the GIAN moved out of its offices at the Villa Rigot, and was temporarily headquartered in the building which also hosts the Swiss Mission to the United Nations Office at Geneva, the European Free Trade Association and the Varembé conference centre. ==Activities==

The GIAN used an annual tendering procedure for the funding of academic activities. A maximum of SFr 300,000 was allotted per project. After the 2006 tendering procedure, this tool was no longer used. In 2007, the GIAN extended its "Small Grants" programme for funding not to exceed SFr 50,000, but due to the closure of the GIAN at the end of 2007, the deadline for Small Grant requests was set for 30 June 2007. Between 2001 and 2005, the Foundation Board of the GIAN approved 32 projects within the framework of its tendering procedure and 13 projects within the "Small Grants" programme. In 2006, another 11 projects were approved for over SFR 2 million. ==Organisation==

The GIAN was a Foundation, and as such is governed by a Foundation Board that included individuals appointed by the aforementioned partners and representatives from other international organisations and academic institutions, as well as the private sector. Two other organs, the Bureau and a five-member Scientific Committee, carried out a variety of tasks relating to GIAN activities as delegated by the Board. The Secretariat ran day-to-day operations and maintained co-ordination among the Foundation's partners. ==See also==