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Call for Applications!
MoRePro (Mobility and Reintegration Programme of the Slovak Academy of Sciences) offers talented Slovak and international PhD holders 4-year postdoc positions at the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
MoRePro Programme offers high level of freedom in choosing the best suiting research topic as well as adequate funding for its investigation.
Applicants cannot be employees of any SAS organisation within 12 months before application submission except applicants after the long-term stay abroad of at least 3 years duration that have been hired maximum 6 months before application submission.
Application deadline: 27. september 2019
Applications are submitted online via https://morepro.sav.sk/call
Further information on the programme available HERE
New Online Appointment Booking System established by Foreign Police
The Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic has implemented an online tool for scheduling appointments for a particular date and time at a respective department of the Foreign's Police.
The system can be used for submitting an application on granting or renewal of residence on the territory of the Slovak Republic. More information and online form can be found at (https://www.minv.sk/?objednavaci-system-na-ocp). The respective police department has to be selected from the field on the top of the web page. After filling in and sending the form, foreigner will receive confirmation e-mail and subsequently appointment will be scheduled within 30 days. (Note: Foreigner cannot select a specific date or time – the appointment will be assigned by the Foreign Police.) This online tool for scheduling appointments is intended to be used for individuals.
Moreover, higher education institutions can make an appointment for groups of Erasmus+ students, government scholarship holders, PhD. students, university teachers and researchers. In this case the representative of hosting HEI has to come along with the applicants to The Foreign Police Department in Bratislava (address: Regrútska 4, Bratislava, 1st floor). More information and the form which has to be filled in by university can be found at (https://www.minv.sk/?stipendisti-vlady-sr-studenti-programov-erasmus-a-erasmus-studenti-doktorandskeho-studia-a-lektori-posobiaci-na-vs)
Marie Skłodowska-Curie funding opportunities in France for PhD holders:
1. Elvesys is looking for a PhD in physics with a strong interest in microfluidics: "Let’s submit a proposal for a Post-doctoral grant together to create the innovations of tomorrow"
2. SAFRAN is looking for a PhD in physics, chemistry, material sciences: "Post Doc–Materials & technologies for sensor printing in aeronautical applications"
More on MSCA https://bit.ly/2X2P1HM
Hot Euraxess Slovakia publications
In autumn 2018, we prepared updated versions of two useful publications. Internationa researchers, PhD studens, university teachers - interesed in how to avoid last minute challenges with visa, residence and employment? What is life in Slovakia like, what is the research system and its funding? Coming with family members? Do you need a hand when dealing with national authorities regarding your social security, document authentication or taxation? Would you like to better understand the Slovak culture, learn a language and discover the beauties of Slovak nature? Read more
EU SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH – EXPERIENCE OF ImageInLife PROJECT!
The conference will be dealing with EU fundings for research and mobility, come to learn where to find the right EU funding for your research activity, doctoral studies, internship or mobility!
14 ImageInLife PhD students and ImageInLife researchers will be talking about their experience of being a part of an European Training Network – come and ask them all your questions! EU programmes for R&I as well as Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions will be presented by Slovak National Contact Points for Horizon 2020.
Date: 19 February 2019 at 13:30 h
Venue: University Science Park, Ilkovičova 8, Bratislava
Further deatils are available here
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ERC Proof of Concept Grants - the next cut-off date in September
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Implementation of the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers at Slovak Research Institutions
The purpose of the workshop is to inform representatives of research-performing institutions about the principles of a European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers and their implementation via the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R). The Workshop will provide the participants with a unique opportunity to discuss the practical aspect of this step-wise process with two invited experts from institutions having already undergone the whole procedure. Read more
Guide to administrative duties - online navigation through entry & residence formalities
If you are moving to Slovakia, our online navigation is here to help you better navigate through the ocean of bureaucracy that's related to the relocation. Open the tool
European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
The All European Academies (ALLEA) federation prepared the new European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity whose aim is to promote the responsible conduct of research. Read more.
Public health insurance of dependent children with a temporary residence in Slovakia - A change in the Act on Health Insurance in 2017
A recent amendment to the Act on Health Insurance brought an important change for those international researchers who moved to Slovakia with their child(ren). Read more
How to best attract talented researchers?
Slovak and Czech research managers discussed opportunities of career development for science professionals during a regional workshop on 24 January in Brno. Read more
New edition of the 'International Researcher's Guide to Slovakia' is out!
Are you an international researcher planning your move to Slovakia? Or are you already here? Do you want to know more about your new country, about the research system and its funding? Do you need a hand when dealing with national authorities regarding your temporary residence, social security or document authentication? Are you coming with your spouse and/or kids? Would you like to immerse yourself into the Slovak culture, learn a language and discover the beauties of Slovak nature? Read more