Achievements and Challenges in Researcher Mobility Initiatives
Contribution of Albania in various international research mobility programs such as COST, CEEPUS, and bilateral initiatives. Highlights achievements, participation numbers, challenges, and future goals in enhancing researcher mobility. Discusses barriers faced and ongoing efforts to foster collaborations with neighboring countries to strengthen technological and scientific research cooperation.
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(NASRI) (NASRI) - - Contribution, Achievements and Challenges with Contribution, Achievements and Challenges with regard Researchers mobility 2018 regard Researchers mobility 2018- -2019. 2019. COST Since April, 2018, Albania is one of the 38-th members of COST. Achievements: Before 2018, participation in COST reached up to 29. After receiving membership participation is increased significantly . Currently Albania counts 151 participants in COST Actions. NASRI has organized around 20 Info-Days. In these Info- Days have participated around 400- persons from 15- HEI (Higher Education Institutions), both private and public. Challenge: Based on the expression of interest from the community of researchers, by 2020, we aim to increase the number of participation in COST Actions to 300 MC delegates (researchers). 4
(NASRI) (NASRI) - - Contribution, Achievements and Challenges Contribution, Achievements and Challenges with regard Researchers mobility 2018 with regard Researchers mobility 2018- -2019. 2019. CEEPUS: From 2018 NASRI is the National CEEPUS Office in Albania, playing a key role in promoting CEEPUS Programme in cooperation with HEI-s. Achievements - During last year, 2 HEI-s have joined the CEEPUS program, Tirana Business University and Albanian University. The number of outgoing students and professors from Albania towards other CEEPUS countries is approximately 80. During 2018- 2019 the incoming mobility number is increased by 5%. Challenge : Our main future goal is to increase the number of incoming students and professors by 10% in 2020. Barriers: low level of fellowships financing
(NASRI) (NASRI) - - Contribution, Achievements and Challenges Contribution, Achievements and Challenges with regard Researchers mobility 2018 with regard Researchers mobility 2018- -2019. 2019. Bilateral programs Achievements : Currently NASRI is financing the 2nd phase for Albanian- Italian bilateral technological and scientific research projects. Based on the agreement there are being financed 10 - projects every two years. The agency has financed the 1st phase for 10 projects in the framework of Albanian-Austrian bilateral protocol on technological and scientific research projects. It is opened a new call for proposal in framework of bilateral protocol with Kosovo. Challenges- NASRI has commenced the negotiations on the prospects of drafting a bilateral protocol, with neighborhood countries. In this regard we are currently mapping the draft-protocol of Albanian Croatian bilateral cooperation in the field of technological cooperation and scientific research.
Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. Horizon 2020 Framework Programme. In the framework of ERA Priorities, NASRI has played a key role while promoting the strengthening of the capacities for scientific researchers. NASRI, supported by DG Research and Innovation European Commission, Research Executive Agency, APRE, NCP Academy, TAIEX, the Technical Assistance Project EU programs where Albania is associated, has conducted around 130 Info- Days and Workshops, in different public and non-public HEI- Higher Education Institutions. Compared to FP7, there are submitted 329 applications intotal, out of which 33 have been awarded with total EU Contribution of 3.030 min Euro. NASRI has a data base of 3900 researchers . Currently NASRI hase apdated the NCP list and Horizon committees By 2020 NASRI aims to increase the number of projects awarded through increasing the applications up to 800. 7
National programs National programs Building capacities of domestic infrastructure for research and innovation within public HEIs. GoA through NASRI has financed 15- Project with a total contribution of state budget of 1.5 min Euro. R&D (Research and Development projects) NASRI has financed 6- national Research Project with a total contribution of 300,000 Euro. 8
R&I Strategies Imagine 2030, SDG for Bosnia and Herzegovina (R&I is under Smart Growth (Accelerator 4: Increased support to R&D&I Strategy of Development of Science in Bosnia and Herzegovina 2017-2022 - Revised Framework Document, Strategy of Scientific and Technological Development of the Republic of Srpska 2017-2021 Knowledge for Development Strategy of Development of Science in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2011-2021 (draft) 10
H2020: 45 projects with 76 participants (6,120,686 EUR); Entrance fee: 11.5 mio EUR total (2014-2020); Success rate: 17,5% vs 15,3 EU average Bosnia and Herzegovina strongly supports The Initial Statement on the Horizon Europe of the Ministries responsible for Science of the Western Balkans COST (2012-2018): 644 participants in 364 Actions (1,039 mio EUR)
Status of Smart Specialization Strategy Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina officially supported the decision to join the S3 for BiH on June 10, 2019 Focal point for S3 Directorate for Economic Planning of Bosnia and Herzegovina; BiH S3 Team Appointed ResInfra@DR Project finished, Prepared set of Recomendations and Methodology for upcoming RI Road Map to be finished by the end of the year Pilot (Pre-survey) before launching the official full EDP for the ICT in RS has been initiated; 12
KOSOVO* (*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.)
Strategic and legal documents relevant for R&I National program for research (https://www.uni-pr.edu/desk/inc/media/33DA1FD8-AADE-461B-BE70- 87C51D3CD4E1.pdf) Law on higher Education (https://masht.rks-gov.net/uploads/2015/06/02-ligji-per-arsimin-e-larte-anglisht.pdf) Law on Scientific Activity (http://www.assembly-kosova.org/common/docs/ligjet/2004_42_en.pdf) Kosovo Strategy for innovation and entrepreneurship http://konsultimet.rks-gov.net/ Law on Scientific Innovation and Knowledge Transfer http://ligjet.kuvendikosoves.org/LTS/DraftLawPhase?draftLawId=73&languageid=1 Focus on improving inter-ministerial co-ordination, design and implementation of R&I policies 14
Latest Latest policy policy development development and and ongoing ongoing programs programs National research schemes: Research grants, Small grants for publications, mobility support (ongoing) Research infrastructure mapping Study visit in Montenegro (August 2019) Concept document For mapping of the Research, Science and Innovation (RSI) System in Kosovo* Short term activities: 1. Licensing research institutions; 2) Developing RSI Roadmap 2019 Erasmus + awarded projects Enhancing Research Culture in Higher Education in Kosovo / ResearchCult The development and implementation of PhD Curricula in ICT for Kosovo* Education System / DI-PHDICTKES
Current state - Kosovo* Status in Horizon 2020 third party (ICPC). - Success rate is 18.6 %. - Promotional and training measures have been taken to improve participation (Improved National Contact Points network, training, better linking of researchers, exchanges of best practices and mentoring with other countries. Challenges - Low research capacities, and lack of adequate regional and international networking. Horizon Europe- - Upgrade status-associated country - We support the initial joint position of WB6 adresses our needs in terms of: - boosting innovation - research and innovation capacity building - research collaboration in the region and with the EU partners etc. 16
Kosovo* is at early stage in the process of developing S3 Team for Smart Specialization Platform established in 2018/all stakeholders included. First steps on data collection initiated. Working group is analysing specific conditions of country, mapping of economic, innovative and scientific potential. Support by JRC (expert support) Participating in regional and international activities related to S3. S3 expected to be finalised by 2020. 17
National policy framework National policy framework New Action Plan 2019-2020 adopted for implementation of the National Innovation Strategy 2012 -2020 Strategy for Smart Specialization preparation on-going National Roadmap for Research Infrastructure in advanced phase Establishment of Scientific Technology Park under an EU funded project A Bylaw within the new Law on Higher Education, adopted for covering costs for publishing articles in e - journals with impact factor. 19
Activities of the Fund for Innovation and Technological Development Activities of the Fund for Innovation and Technological Development Total portfolio: Volume per support instrument (22,787,982.02 total Total portfolio: Volume per support instrument (22,787,982.02 total portfolio) portfolio) Total Total portfolio: Number of beneficiaries portfolio: Number of beneficiaries per support instrument (240 beneficiaries in total) instrument (240 beneficiaries in total) per support 1,086,808.30 5% 1,404,909.61 6% 4 3 2% 1,443,495.00 6% 1% Improvement of innovation Improvement of innovation 13 6% Start-up & Spin-off companies Technology development 25 10% Start-up & Spin-off companies 1,890,219.71 8% 110 46% Technology development Business Accelerator 2,417,923.70 11% 14,544,625.70 64% Commercialization of innovation Technology extension Technology extension 85 35% Business Accelerator
Total portfolio: Total portfolio: analytics analytics per industry per industry Telecomunication 1 Biomedicine 1 Ecology 2 Pharmaceutical ind. 2 Creative ind. 3 Automobile ind. 3 Transport 4 Catering 5 Biochemistry 5 Health&medicine 5 Marketing&Sales 6 Furniture&Wood processing 7 Electronics 7 Education 7 Textile & Leather 10 Agriculture 12 Food processing 12 Construction 15 Energetics 18 Engineering 28 IT 87 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Projects and grants for strengthening research and Projects and grants for strengthening research and innovation capacities: innovation capacities: Awards Grants to stimulate researchers to publish in international journals with impact factor (grants for up to 300 researchers), Support young scientists through studies for students who enroll on the Top 100 universities in the world according to Shanghai s list,(around 20 students-covering all costs) Supporting researchers for participation at Scientific Conferences ( ~ 230 researchers) Award grants to 54 primary and secondary schools for research projects for young researchers and their mentors in different fields scholarships for postgraduate
International cooperation International cooperation Active involvement in the establishment of the South East European International Institute for Sustainable Technologies Membership in the Consortium of European Social Sciences Databases Archives (CESSDA - ERIC) and European Social Survey (ESS- ERIC) Successful International multilateral cooperation: COST, CEEPUS, IAEA, UNESCO Bilateral cooperation successfully on-going with countries in the Region and wider
Horizon 2020 Horizon 2020 Total Legible applications : Approved participations: 78 Success rate EU contribution: Best results in: Top collaborators: 626 (0,86% of Ass.count. total) 11,22% (13,73% Ass. count) 8,55 million euro (0,23% Ass. Count. total) Energy, Infrastructures, Health, Environment Italy, Spain, UK, Germany, Greece (*Source: e-corda 17 September 2019)
RIS3 RIS3 Phase 3.4-3.5 out of 7 on the S3 Roadmap: Mapping the economic, scientific and innovation potential for S3 The document has been sent to an EU expert for final check and comments about the used JRC methodology A broader discussion regarding identified preliminary priority domains with the representatives of the S3 Working group (academy, chambers,) and Government authorities-will follow. Expectation - till the end of October the Mapping could be sent to the JRC for final evaluation and approval Planned - Qualitative analysis to start in Q4 2019 Continuous communication with German expert Mr. Walter Defaa , Cabinet of Prime Minister and Coordinative body of the WG for developing S3 Ministry of Economy s platform Konkurentnost.mk -official web site for RIS3
Smart Specialization Strategy - S3 adopted by the Government in June 2019 (under approval in the EC) H2020 Policy Support Facility - Specific Support to Montenegro - Towards Entrepreneurial Innovation Ecosystems in Montenegro from June 2018 - March 2019 Programmes for improvement of human resources, creating environment for innovative activities in companies and startups Establishment of the legal entity Science & Technology Park of Montenegro + finalisation of the building (end of 2020) 27
SEEIIST Project MoU of 6 prime ministers; establishment of the legal entity; Design Study phase kicked-off Concept note for a Multi-beneficiary IPA sent to DG NEAR and regional NIPAC-s for 1 project in 2019: Enhancing cooperation of the Western Balkan countries in the Regional Innovation Scheme of the EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY EIT presented at Tirana June 2019 meeting, formal confirmation requested from NIPAC-s and DG NEAR No response from NIPAC-s and DG NEAR Concept note for a Multi-beneficiary IPA sent for 2 projects in 2018 (1- Establishment of a unified cancer register, 2 Institution building of NREN-s in WB) proposals refused
Process of amending Law on Innovation and preparation of a new Regulation on fiscal incentives for research & innovation in course (1st quarter of 2020) Establishment of governance structure for S3 > Council for Innovation and Smart Specialisation (presided by the prime minister) - established on September 5, 2019; ...going towards an Innovation Fund Calls: Innovation projects; Scientific-research projects; Doctoral research projects; Centres of excellence; IPA innovation projects Statistics on research and Statistics on innovation improvement of statistical processes Innovation projects 1 call completed, 2nd: applications submitted; Scientific-research projects 1 call completed; Doctoral research projects 1 call completed, 2nd: evaluation in course; Centres of excellence 1 call completed: negotiations for 2 new centres in course; IPA innovation projects 1 call: evaluations on approval at the EU
Innovation Research & Innovation funding ME Research & Innovation funding ME overview overview GRANTS FOR INNOVATION PROJECTS 0,7 M / year CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE 600,000 / y academia business public sector HORIZON business academia validated start-ups (from 2020) IPA industry- academia partnerships & innovation NATIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS 600,000 / y PRE-ACCELERATION PROGRAMME FOR START-UPS 120,000 + / year EUREKA 90,000 / y business academia academia innovative start-ups S3 & SDG priorities SMALL SUPPORT SCHEMES Mobility, publications, patents, promotion 500,000 / y DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS 250,000 / y INNOVATIVE PROJECTS IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES 50,000 / year INNOVATION VOUCHERS 50,000 / year Academia (business) business
Legislative Framework in the Field of Science Legislative Framework in the Field of Science The Law on the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia was adopted in December 2018. Government of the Republic of Serbia appointed Director of the Science Fund, dr Milica Djuric-Jovicic, on 21. February 2019 FIRST CALL HAS BEEN PUBLISHED on 21. July 2019. Law on Science and Research - was adopted in July 2019. Working group formed for drafting the new Law on Innovation activity MESTD published Platform on Open Science (9. July 2018) and Platform on Development of Research Infrastructure, (27. December 2018). 4S Final stage of the development Serbia became CERN's 23rd Member State on 24 March 2019. Investment in Research infrastructure 68 million euro (Science Park, Faculties, apartments construction, BioSense, Verrocchio) Program for talented young researchers - students of doctoral academic studies for participation in scientific research projects 1100 young researchers were included in national projects 32
National Programs National Programs MESTD National Program of Basic Research and Program of Technological Development - financing of 773 projects continued. National Program of Development of scientific research staff and Program of international cooperation (H2020 July 2019 statistics - 393 participations, 274 grants, budget 91.4 million euro) Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia Program for excellent projects of young researchers (PROMIS) is officially closed in September 2019 - received 585 project applications New calls by the end of 2019 on cooperation with Diaspora, Artificial intelligence Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia Mini/Matching Grants Program, Collaborative Grant Scheme, Innovation Vouchers, Transfer Technology Program and new one - Proof of Concept From the beginning (2011) - EUR 16.4 million has been approved through the Innovation Fund for 122 innovative projects, EUR 1.7 million for 330 innovation vouchers and EUR 380 thousand for technology transfer support. A total of 18.6 million was approved. More than 1,450 innovative project applications were submitted to all public calls. 33
