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Scientific Exchange Programme -sciex

The Scientific Exchange Programme between Switzerland and the New Member States of the EU (sciexNMSch) strongly desired and encouraged by Swiss academic circles, shall facilitate the investment in human capital, the promotion of research and innovation, and the support and de-velopment of scientific networks. The results obtained will lay the groundwork for sustainable, future cooperation to the benefit of not only the scientific and academic milieu, but also the Swiss private sector.
Theme/Focus Area
Human and Social Development
Research and Development
Target Group
Young Slovenian scientists and researchers
Context
By virtue of the 24 March 2006 Federal Act on Cooperation with the Countries of Eastern Europe and the CIS, Switzerland has made available a CHF 1 billion contribution to the benefit of those States which became EU members on 1 May 2004. Against this background, the framework agreement with the Slovenian Republic foresees the establishment of a fund to provide scholarships for youngSlovenian research scientists to Swiss research and development institutions for a total sum of CHF 1 million.
Goals
To contribute to the reduction of the social and economic disparities within the enlarged EU by means of supporting the professional and scientific capacities of young researchers from the beneficiary countries together with promoting sustainable cooperation between Switzerland and the same beneficiary countries.
Activities
  • to develop the individual capacities of the young research scientists (human capital)
  • to encourage scientific progress and innovation (scientific perspectives for the future)
  • to establish or reinforce networks between Swiss andSlovenian researchers

Results
The results expected are:
  • 21 scholarships for research in Switzerland
  • Sustainable cooperation in the area of research between Switzerland and theSlovenian Republic
  • Enhanced cooperation between Swiss and Slovenian mentors / professors
  • Bases for future scientific cooperation

Additional Information and Documents

Documents
  • Sciex Flyer
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External Links
Articles and Press releases
Key data of the project
Country:
Slovenia Slovenia
Amount of the Swiss grant:
CHF 1'000'000
Total budget of the project:
CHF 1'000'000
Date of grant approval:
16.03.2009
Status:
ongoing
Responsibility for project implementation:
  • Intermediary Body: CRUS – Rectors’ Conference of the Swiss Universities
Swiss contact:
Project number: 7F-06807.01