This funding opportunity supports the salaries of assistants and senior assistants involved in doctoral research and scientific career advancement. It aims to strengthen mentoring capacity and foster the training of new PhD holders who will pursue competitive research or technology development careers. The grant encourages knowledge transfer and enhances postgraduate education and early-career scientific development across all scientific disciplines.
Eligible applicants are higher education institutions and research institutes proposing a mentor with internationally recognized achievements. The mentor must be employed at least until October 27, 2027, and lead or collaborate on a competitive internationally reviewed project. Assistants must be em