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Foreign Experts Wanted
The Research Agency is looking for senior foreign experts for assessment of the research strategies to be submitted within new calls. Read more
Latest Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions call breaks all records
With 9,830 applications for Individual Fellowships from researchers across the world, this year's call is the biggest ever in terms of applications under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Read more
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Individual Fellowships (MSCA IF) - the 2018 Call is closed
Changes in the student and research migration policies as of May 2018
In May 2018, a new regulation will enter into force, bringing changes into the conditions of lawful residence of third country nationals in Slovakia for selected groups, students and researchers being among them. Read more
Foreign Police in Bratislava is moving
Following the reconstruction of the new premises, the Department of Foreign Police in Bratislava is moving and will welcome all the clients at a new address. The office hours will also change. Read more
ERC Proof of Concept Grants - the next cut-off date in September
European Research Council's Proof of Concept Grant Call is open for the submission of proposals. "Proof of Concept" is a funding scheme open to researchers who have already been awarded an ERC grant. Its purpose is to help ERC grantees explore the innovation potential of their research or support commercialisation of the results of their ERC-funded research. Read more
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