The POLICY ANSWERS Western Balkans Mobility Scheme for Early-Career Researchers has been launched

On 28 March 2024, POLICY ANSWERS opens a new chapter in the region’s research and innovation mobility landscape. The launch of the Western Balkans Mobility Scheme marks a pivotal moment in the Western Balkans’ journey towards enhanced cooperation, innovation, and integration with the European Union.

Developed as part of the pilot programmes of the POLICY ANSWERS—R&I Policy Making, Implementation and Support in the Western Balkans project, this mobility scheme aims to foster regional cooperation and support early-career researchers in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

The programme will engage researchers with a total budget of EUR 100,000 and grants of up to EUR 5,000 per individual researcher. These grants will support projects from two weeks to six months, enabling researchers to engage in vital mobility-driven research and innovation activities within the Western Balkans.

The Western Balkans Mobility Scheme is open to PhD students and Post-Doctoral researchers who have completed their Ph.D.s within the past seven years. They will be hosted in a public or private research institution, which offers research infrastructures (including virtual research infrastructures) registered in one of the economies All thematic research areas, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and arts-based research, are eligible for consideration.

To learn more about the Western Balkans Mobility Scheme and how to apply, visit the Call page.

The deadline for submission of applications is 31 May 2024, 17:00 CEST.