Programme Category
Programme Name
Programme Description
THALIA: Foundations of Change, Prosperity, Equality and Development
Programme “THALIA 2021-2027” constitutes a multi-annual, multi-fund development Programme that was drawn up in accordance to the Article 22 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 (Common Provisions Regulation – CPR), outlining the development strategy for the utilisation of the resources allocated to Cyprus through the Cohesion Policy Funds, for the period 2021-2027.
The total budget of the Programme amounts to €1.81 billion, of which €968 million comes from the EU Cohesion Policy Funds, while the remaining €842 million is the national contribution.
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.
Priority: Competitive, Smart & Digital Economy
Policy Objective: A more Competitive and Smarter Europe
Specific Objective: Strengthening Research & Innovation
Geographical Coverage: Cyprus
Project Type: Grant Scheme
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.
Call Total Budget
Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan
60%
MAXIMUM FUNDING PER PROJECT:
- €150.000 Euro for “Life Sciences” and “Physical Sciences and Engineering”
- €120.000 Euro for “Social Sciences and Humanities”
Thematic Categories
- Education and training
- Research, Technological Development and Innovation
Eligibility for Participation
- Businesses
- Central Government
- Chambers
- Legal Entities under Public Law
- Local Authorities
- NGOs
- Private Bodies
- Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
- Semi-governmental organisations
- Trade Unions
Call Opening Date
Call Closing Date
National Contact Point(s)
Research and Innovation Foundation
Τelephone: 22205000
Email: support@research.org.cy
EU Contact Point
European Regional Development Fund