Scheme: Support for Ukrainian researchers under Bilateral Fund

Deadline: 25-Jul-22

The National Centre for Research and Development as Programme Operator of the Programme ‘Applied Research’ implemented under the European Economic Area Financial Mechanism (EEA FM) 2014-2021 and the Norwegian Financial Mechanism (NMF) 2014-2021 announces Scheme: Support for Ukrainian Researchers under Bilateral Fund.

Scope of the Scheme
The scope of the Scheme is to propose an Action which aims at supporting Ukrainian researcher who holds at least a Master or Specialist degree obtained in Ukraine or other equivalent degree obtained outside Ukraine.
Funding allocated to an Action shall be used to cover the costs of employing one Ukrainian researcher affected by the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine, who is:
a resident in Poland and arrived in Poland no earlier than 24 February 2022; or
a resident in Ukraine but is unable to continue his/her academic career, or work in research and development (R&D).
Objective of the Scheme
The purpose of the proposed Scheme is to provide immediate and effective support to Ukrainian researchers affected by the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine via a simple and effective mechanism that will allow them to join the Polish-Norwegian teams and continue their scientific careers. Support of the development of human capital will be crucial for the future of Ukraine and its reconstruction.
The Scheme will contribute to support and develop cooperation with the Ukrainian academic community and enhance Ukrainian participation in the European research networks, and R&D&I programs.
Funding Information
The indicative budget of the PO earmarked for financing Actions amounts to 380,000 EUR. In case of high interest in the Scheme and availability of additional funds, the budget may be increased.
Funding for the Action may cover up to 100% of eligible costs for research organisations.
Eligibility Criteria
Formal verification of the Form is performed according to the following criteria:
Proposer is an eligible entity – Project Promoters and Polish Project Partners of the active research projects funded under POLNOR, POLNOR CCS and IdeaLab calls which are research organisations.
Each eligible entity submits a maximum of one Form for one Action per one funded Project
One Action can be address to only one Ukrainian researcher.
Ukrainian researcher has Ukrainian citizenship, holds at least a master (Магістр) or specialist (Спеціаліст) degree obtained in Ukraine (or other equivalent degree obtained outside Ukraine) and as a result of the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine, who is:
a resident in Poland and arrived in Poland no earlier than 24 February 2022; or
a resident in Ukraine but is unable to continue his/her academic career, or work in research and development (R&D).
Form is sent in electronic form via ePUAP within the required time and on the appropriate template.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.pl/web/ncbr-en/scheme-support-for-ukrainian-researchers-under-bilateral-fund-of-applied-research-programme2