Through the Program PRISMA, the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia aims to support basic and applied research in all fields of science. There are no predefined topics for projects within the Program.
The objective of the Program is to support research projects based on excellent ideas that in the future may have a significant impact on the development of science and research, as well as society at large, and clearly stated motivation for research within the framework of modern trends in the development of science in the relevant scientific fields.
Its objective as well is to support: 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 their professional capacities.
The Program enables researchers to define their own research ideas and plans, form their own teams and collaborate with relevant laboratories, research centers and industry in Serbia and worldwide.
The Program is implemented within 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.
Total budget of the Program: EUR 25,000,0001
Maximum budget per project: EUR 300,000
Project duration: up to 36 months
Program status: Implementation of 97 projects funded within program.
The Public Call for this Program was opened on 1st July 2022. The Call was closed on 14th October 2022.
Financing for the Program is provided by the Republic of Serbia (Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation), through a World Bank loan with implementation support, and the European Union, through a grant contribution. The activities are part of the “Serbia Accelerating Innovation and Growth Entrepreneurship Project” (SAIGE Project), dedicated to strengthening innovative entrepreneurship and scientific research.