Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia is launching a Call for Expression of Interest for international research experts interested to join the Program Board and perform project evaluation for the Program IDEAS 2024.
The objectives of the Program IDEAS 2024 (Program) are as follows: to finance research projects based on: outstanding ideas that in the future may have a significant impact on the development of science and research, as well as society as a whole; clearly stated motivation for research within the framework of modern trends in the development of science in the relevant scientific fields; development of scientific and practical aspects in the field of technical and technological sciences; development of research of strategic importance for agriculture, food production and environmental protection; development of experimental, practical and clinical research that should contribute to human health in Serbia; research on topics that contribute to development in the fields of social sciences and humanities in Serbia; raising the level of science in artificial intelligence as well as its application; involving young researchers in scientific research and strengthening the professional capacities of researchers within research teams.
Program supports basic and applied research in all fields of science. There are no predefined topics for projects within the Program. The Program enables researchers to define their research programs, form their teams and collaborate with corresponding laboratories, research centres, and commerce.
The Program is implemented with six subprograms for the development of scientific research in the following fields of science: 1) natural sciences, 2) engineering and technological sciences, 3) biotechnical sciences, 4) biomedical sciences, 5) artificial intelligence and 6) social sciences and humanities.
The Project duration is up to three years (36 months).
The total budget of the Program is € 24.000.000. The maximum budget per project is € 300,000.
The Science Fund has established a two-stage evaluation process for the Program IDEAS 2024. The first stage of the evaluation is performed by peer reviewers and the second stage is performed by the Program Board. The Program Board is an independent expert body which consists of six expert panels. Each Expert Panel is responsible for one subprogram of the Program and shall be composed of three to five members depending on the subprogram.
English is the working language for the proposed projects, as well as project evaluations, therefore excellence in the English language is a must for Program Board Members.
During the course of the engagement, work of the Program Board will be organized remotely.
Once contracted, Program Board Members are entitled to a fee of 450 EUR/per day (for 8 working hours). The expected engagement of each Program Board Member is up to 30 working days.
The Program Board assignment for the Program IDEAS 2024 is expected to start in September 2025 and to be completed in October 2025.
Call for Expression of Interest and Terms of Reference available HERE.
Interested candidates should submit an application that consists of a filled-in Registration form and CV written in English to the following email address: ideas2024-pb@fondzanauku.gov.rs
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs in English, together with the filled-in Registration form provided HERE, and send both files together to the following email address: ideas2024-pb@fondzanauku.gov.rs by 00:00 CET on 15 August 2025.