The Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia has opened a Public Call for scientific research projects within the Programme IDEAS 2024 (Programme).
Programme supports basic and applied research in all fields of science. There are no predefined topics for projects within the Programme. The Programme enables researchers to define their research programmes, form their teams and collaborate with corresponding laboratories, research centers, and commerce.
The objective of the IDEAS 2024 Programme (Programme) 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.
The Programme is aimed at scientists and researchers employed at accredited research organizations in the Republic of Serbia in the capacity of Project Leader or Project Participant. The maximum number of Team members on a single Project is not determined, however, the minimum number of Team members is 3.
Project applications for this public call must be submitted in electronic form exclusively, no later than January 31, 2025, at 3 p.m. Central European Time, by filling out the project application form using the Portal of the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia.
Information regarding the programme, terms, and conditions, can be viewed at this LINK.
Act on objectives, implementation method and project financing conditions within the Programme IDEAS 2024 can be found in the following LINK.
Total budget of the Programme: EUR 24,000,000
Maximum budget per project: EUR 300,000
Project duration: up to 36 months
Program status: Opened public call
Financing for the Programme 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.