Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
In this section you may find information on National Schemes published by the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (formerly know as the Research Promotion Foundation – RPF).
Identifier Code
Call
Summary
The “Post-Doc” Programme aims to integrate young, post-doctoral scientists in the Cypriot RTDI System, to carry out high level research projects, seeking to involve the young scientists in novel research activities, to stimulate critical mass of researchers in cutting-edge scientific areas and to create sustainable, top level specialised job positions for young scientists. The Programme also aims to address the brain drain challenge which has increased in recent years.
Detailed Call Description
The Programme refers to the implementation of a research project by a Researcher, holder of a doctoral degree, in the frame of his/hers employment by a Cypriot Research Organisation, Enterprise or Other Organisation. The Post-Doc, who should be the coordinator of the proposed project, shall be employed by the Host Organisation, for the implementation of the project as the main object of the employment, while being able at the same time to participate in other research or teaching activities. The participation of more researchers in the project is possible.
The proposed projects must fall in one of the below three Scientific Fields:
- Life Sciences;
- Physical Sciences and Engineering; and
- Social Sciences and Humanities.
Projects can include Basic Research and/or Industrial Research and/or Experimental Development activities. Projects must fall within Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 1-8 in compliance with the relevant definitions adopted by the EU.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
Budget:
€4.600.000
- Category A POST-DOC/0925-ROandOther: €3.760,000 for proposals with Host Organisation Research Organisation (A1, A2) or Other Organisation (C1, C2)
- Category B POST-DOC/0925-Enterprises: €840.000 for proposals with Host Organisation Enterprise (B1, B2, B3)
€1.650.000 o for “Life Sciences”
- Category A: €1.350.000 for proposals with Host Organisation Research Organisation or Other Organisation
- Category B: €300.000 for proposals with Host Organisation Enterprise
€1.650.000 for “Physical Sciences and Engineering”
- Category A: €1.350.000 for proposals with Host Organisation Research Organization or Other Organisation
- Category B: €300.000 for proposals with Host Organisation Enterprise
€1.300.000 for “Social Sciences and Humanities”
- Category A: €1.060.000 for proposals with Host Organisation Research Organisation or Other Organisation
- Category B: €240.000 for proposals with Host Organisation Enterprise
Maximum Funding per Project:
- €150.000 for “Life Sciences” and “Physical Sciences and Engineering”
- €120.000 for “Social Sciences and Humanities”
Thematic Categories
- Education and training
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Educational Institutions
- Large Enterprises
- Legal Entities
- NGOs
- Non Profit Organisations
- Other Beneficiaries
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- State-owned Enterprises
Eligibility For Participation Notes
Beneficiaries:
Research Organisations (A1, A2), Enterprises (B1, B2, B3), Other Organisations (C1, C2).
Specific Restrictions and Conditions for Participation:
The Host Organisation (HO) can be a Research Organisation or an Enterprise or Other Organisations.
Research Organisations, Enterprises or Other Organisations may participate as additional Partner Organisations.
Participation of Large Enterprises (including Private Universities) is only permitted when an SME is also participating in the Cypriot Consortium, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2021/1058 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund.
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
For any further information or guidance, you can contact the RIF Support Service: support@research.org.cy.