Call for Proposals for the “Post-Doc” Program (POST-DOC/0925)

The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) informs interested entities about the opportunity to submit proposals under the Call for Proposals for the “Post-Doc” Program (POST-DOC/0925), which is part of the “RESTART 2016-2020” Programs for Research, Technological Development, and Innovation.

The “Post-Doc” Program aims to support existing and integrate new post-doctoral scientists into the Research, Technological Development, and Innovation (RTDI) system of Cyprus, for the implementation of high-level research projects. The program seeks to engage post-doctoral researchers in the development of new research activities, create a critical mass of researchers in cutting-edge scientific fields, and generate sustainable, highly specialized job positions for the employment of young scientists. Additionally, the Program is expected to contribute to addressing the issue of brain drain, a phenomenon that has worsened in recent years.

The proposed projects must fall within one of the following Scientific Areas:

  • Life Sciences
  • Physical Sciences and Engineering
  • Social and Human Sciences

The total budget for the national call is €4.600.000, distributed as follows:

  • €1.650.000 for the Life Sciences Scientific Area
  • €1.650.000 for the Physical Sciences and Engineering Scientific Area
  • €1.300.000 for the Social and Human Sciences Scientific Area

The submission deadline for proposals through the IRIS portal of the RIF is November 28, 2025, at 13:00.

Proposals for the “Post-Doc” Program can be submitted via the IRIS Portal of the RIF. For further information, applicants can visit the IRIS Portal or contact the RIF’s Partner Support Center at 22205000.

WEBINAR

RIF is organising an informative Webinar for the new «POST-DOC» Programme, on Thursday 9 October 2025, time 11:00-12:00 (local time) in order to support interested parties and to provide information about the funding rules and conditions.

Interested parties should register HERE. Participants may submit any enquiries in advance, during their registration.

The webinar will be recorded and will be available on the RIF website afterwards for any interested parties.

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