Special research program on COVID-19 aims to support projects that will contribute to efficient scientific response to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and enable better preparedness and the timely reaction of the whole society to this pandemic.
The Program was initiated and prepared under the circumstances of the state of emergency declared in the Republic of Serbia considering the COVID-19 pandemic. Having in mind the importance of involving the scientific community, this Program has a special strategic significance for the Republic of Serbia and its citizens.
This Program includes the development of applicable solutions while supporting applied scientific research, creation of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams and project applications made by consortiums. This program is inciting the projects that can offer solutions that actively contribute to the fulfilment of the goals of this Program the fastest.
Total approved budget of the Program: EUR 1,975,435.71
Maximum budget per project: EUR 406,612
Project duration: from 12 to 24 months
Program Status: Final reporting on the program is in progress.
The Public Call for this Program was opened on 22nd May 2020. The Call was closed on 11th June 2020.
Funding was provided through the World Bank loan as part of the “Serbia Accelerating Innovation and Growth Entrepreneurship Project” (SAIGE Project).