CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Financial Support for Small Research Projects at IBCM
The Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM) invites full-time academic staff to apply for financial support for small-scale research projects. This initiative is designed to encourage research aligning with the institution’s mission and the applicant’s field of expertise.
Funding and Eligibility
- Funding Limits:
- Maximum of €1,500 for projects without student participation.
- Maximum of €2,500 for projects that include active student involvement.
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Projects must reflect both the applicant’s field and IBCM’s strategic research interests.
- Only one project per faculty will be supported each calendar year, with a total of three projects funded annually.
- Projects with existing financial support from other institutions are ineligible.
Eligible Costs
Approved funding may be applied toward:
- Materials (equipment, devices, etc.)
- Administrative Costs (travel, accommodation, etc.)
- Personnel (external experts or consultants)
- Publications and other research-related expenses.
Application Process
- Submission:
- Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
- Required Documentation:
- Completed application form.
- CVs for all project team members.
- Signed agreement detailing task distribution and funding allocation (where applicable).
- Evaluation Criteria:
- Proposals are evaluated on scientific importance, practical impact, relevance to IBCM, project visibility, and financial justification.
Financial Management
- Funding is distributed in two installments:
- 70% upon project approval.
- 30% upon completion.
Application Submission
Applications may be submitted physically to the Quality Assurance Department or by email at v.apuk@ibcmitrovica.eu. Please submit a complete application (download here or using the button below) to ensure full consideration, as incomplete submissions cannot be reviewed.
Please read the full announcement below for further details on eligibility, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.
CALL FOR APPLICATION – Financial Support for Small Research Projects at IBCM