Through the project, research teams of young scientists are funded with the aim of their long-term employment. Three research groups are funded over a period of 5 years. Two subprojects are implemented at the Ruđer Bošković Institute, and one at the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. As part of the project, a new model of career development was also presented based on clear and internationally competitive and comparable merit-based criteria.
FINANCIAL VALUE OF THE PROJECT:
Total project value: CHF 4,17 million
Swiss contribution: CHF 3,50 million
National co-financing: CHF 0,67 million
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCING:
Beneficiaries of the Tenure Track Pilot Programme are top young researchers who have shown a significant level of quality in their work. Funding is eligible for scientific areas of natural sciences: electronic engineering, information technology, chemistry, physics, neuroscience, biology. Interdisciplinary project proposals are welcomed.
PROJECT DURATION:
2017 – 2024
TARGET GROUPS:
Researchers and scientists
Project objective and results
OBJECTIVE:
Providing support to excellent young scientists in establishing an independent research group and a long-term scientific career in Croatia.
RESULTS:
Funding of research teams of young scientists with the aim of their long-term employment in the Republic of Croatia.
Resposible public bodies/contacts:
Executive Agency:
Croatian Science Foundation
Ilica 24, 10000 Zagreb
Department for International Programs and Funds
tel: +385 1 2356 604
e-mail: jasminka@hrzz.hr
Intermediate body:
Ministry for Science and Education
Donje Svetice 38, 10000 Zagreb
Directorate of Science and Technology
tel: +385 1 4594 341
e-mail: znanost@mzo.hr
Swiss project partner: Federal Polytechnic School in Lausanne (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne – EPFL)
National Coordination Unit:
Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds
Miramarska cesta 22, 10000 Zagreb
tel: +385 1 6400 600
e-mail: ncu@mrrfeu.hr
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