Info Session on (FAST) ADVANCE Research Grant
February 24, 2023
On February 24, an info session was held at the International Scientific-Education Center of NAS RA with Veronika Aghajanyan, Head of Research Promotion Programs of the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), who comprehensively presented the competition for 4 research projects announced within the framework of the research grant program of (FAST) ADVANCE in the fields of data science, materials science, bioinformatics and drug discovery.
The "ADVANCE" research grant program is aimed at fostering inter-institutional and interdisciplinary connections and provides 2 to 4-year grants to the research groups formed in Armenia around a project proposed and led by a distinguished scientist from abroad called an international Principal Investigator (PI).
The ADVANCE Research Grants set ground for development of scientific directions in STEM-related fields in Armenia. This pioneering platform invites distinguished scientists from all around the world to lead new teams comprised of ambitious Armenian researchers. The experience and network these emerging Armenian researchers gain in the program boosts their professional growth, enables effective global collaboration, and significantly increases research output in target fields. The comprehensive financial and logistical support provided by FAST and its partners works toward putting Armenia on the map of cutting-edge scientific research worldwide.
During the meeting, the participants became acquainted in detail with the program opportunities, the requirements, the procedure for applying and received answers to all the questions they were concerned about.
Researchers and students who will join research teams and work with foreign scientific leaders in the specified fields can apply for the announced grant project competition.
It should be reminded that the application deadline is March 15, 2023.
More information about the Research Grant Program you can find at: https://fast.foundation/en/program/847?fbclid=IwAR3iGzAzWCXJLXsgu2YYdJA_8H4YGrmVAJpb87TncadnTG6yG1vVO8Dn7AQ
Public Relations and Career Department of ISEC NAS RA
