Tenure Track Pilot Programme

The Framework Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of the Republic of Croatia concerning the implementation of the Swiss-Croatian cooperation programme to reduce economic and social disparities within the enlarged European Union, signed 30 June 2015, defines the overall objectives of the Swiss-Croatian cooperation.

The aim of the programme is to support young researchers in forming independent research groups and acquiring prerequisites and skills for future employment. This programme for outstanding young researchers represents a new model of career development based on clear and internationally competitive and, more importantly, internationally comparable and merit-based criteria.

TTPP will support the development of 4-5 independent research groups.

Research fields: Engineering (e.g. electrical & mechanical engineering, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, materials, nanotechnology, robotics, biomedical engineering, environmental and ecological engineering), Computer Sciences (e.g. data sciences, communication systems), Basic Sciences (e.g. physics, neurosciences, life sciences, chemistry). Interdisciplinary proposals are highly welcomed.

Principal Investigator (PI): researcher of any nationality in early stage of their career

Maximum grant: 900.000 CHF to 1.100.000 CHF or from 6.194.117 HRK to 7.570.587 HRK

Project duration: 5 years