Serbia is developing an economy driven by science and innovation, with increased investments in research and development. Young scientists are empowered to remain in the country, and sustainable, dynamic growth is fostered through a strong connection between science and the economy.
What are the areas of scientific research?
The main areas of scientific research include:
- Physics;
- Chemistry;
- Biology;
- Mathematics and mechanics;
- Medicine;
- Geoscience and astronomy;
- History, archaeology and ethnology;
- Social sciences;
- Language and literature.
Within each area, the specific topics and analyst responsible for that area are identified for the area.
The field of research within the technological development are as follows:
- Biotechnology and agriculture;
- Electronics, telecommunications and information technology;
- Energy, mining and energy efficiency;
- Materials and chemical technologies;
- Mechanical engineering and industrial software;
- Transport, urban planning and construction;
- Regulation, protection and use of water, soil and air.
Within each area, the specific topics and analyst responsible for that area are identified for the area.
How are the international scientific-technological projects with the participation of scientists from Serbia implemented?
Scientific research projects within the framework of international cooperation are implemented through the participation of research groups and scientific research organisations in numerous programmes of bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
Within each programme, specific topics and analysts monitoring their implementation are defined.
How are scientific and research human resources developed?
The scientific and research human resources are fostered and developed through:
- Scholarships for young and gifted people, with financial support of a series of activities related to their studies and training;
- Visiting scientific conferences abroad;
- Postdoctoral training of PhD researchers abroad;
- Stay of foreign researchers in the Republic of Serbia.
In addition, results are obtained through the following:
- Co-financing of publishing paper results in monographs or journals;
- Organisation of conferences in the country;
- Professional literature acquired abroad.
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LINK: Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation