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).

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), in the frame of its activities for recognizing and rewarding research excellence, established an annual Research Award for Cyprus in 2007.

The “Cyprus Research Award – Young Researcher” is awarded to young researchers that have demonstrated the ability to perform high quality research. The Award aims to highlight the  research activity, achievements and personality of young scientists undertaking research in Cyprus, who have shown an ability to produce significant and internationally recognized results from the early stages of their career. In addition, the Award aims to actively support young researchers, facilitating the continuation of their work and research career.

Award – Funding
The winner for each thematic area is announced during the Cyprus Research and Innovation Awards Ceremony, where the rationale for the decision for each area is also announced. Winners will receive a work of art, specially made for the Awards.

Moreover, the Young Researcher’s Host Organisation (HO) will be granted an amount of €60,000 for the continuation of his/her research work as Project Coordinator, which should be used in the framework of a project of duration between twelve (12) and twenty four (24) months.

The signing of the Contracts must be completed up to 3 months from the date of the invitation to the Contract Preparation procedure. Otherwise, RIF reserves the right to terminate the Contract Preparation process.

In addition, in case of approval for the ERC Visiting Fellowship, a grant of up to €50,000 will be awarded to the Host Organization (HO), depending on the duration of the Fellowship (maximum €8,333 for each month of duration). The ERC Visiting Fellowship grant will be used for the travel expenses of the researcher receiving the award abroad (salary and travel and accommodation expenses) and will be reimbursed for actual costs. In any case, the proof of submission of the proposal to the ERC will be a deliverable of the relevant ERC Visiting Fellowship project.

• Research, Technological Development and Innovation

• Educational Institutions
• Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions

Nominees – The nominated researchers should:

• hold a PhD degree on the announcement date of the Call,
• have a maximum of seven (7) years of experience since the completion of their PhD and up to the announcement date of the Call (between the 12th of May 2016 and the 12th of May 2023 inclusive)
• have been working and living in Cyprus on a permanent basis during the last three (3) years up to the announcement date of the Call (between the 12th May 2020 and the 12th of May 2023 inclusive)

Extensions are possible under certain circumstances for career breaks for maternity or paternity leave, military service or documented sick leave.

The nominated researchers may be of any nationality and must have been working in any Research Organization, Enterprise or other Public or Private Entity legally established and active in the areas under the control of the Republic of Cyprus.

The researchers should be nominated by another person. There is no restriction on the number of young researchers a person or organization may nominate for the Award.
Individuals who have already been awarded under the “Cyprus Research Award – New Researcher” can not apply again.

Research and Innovation Foundation

Τelephone: +35722205000
Email: support@research.org.cy

• https://iris.research.org.cy/#!/calls