Deadline: 30-Jun-2026
The Cogito program fosters scientific and technological collaboration between France and Croatia by supporting joint research projects. The program emphasizes the mobility of young researchers, multi-disciplinary partnerships, and alignment with EU priorities. Eligible projects are two-year collaborations led by tenured researchers from both countries’ laboratories.
Overview
The Cogito program is a bilateral initiative designed to promote scientific and technological exchanges between France and Croatia. It enables joint research projects, encourages young researcher mobility, and strengthens laboratory collaborations across multiple scientific fields.
Program Objectives
Cogito aims to:
- Develop new collaborations between French and Croatian research laboratories.
- Support the active participation and mobility of young researchers, including doctoral and post-doctoral students.
- Promote multi-disciplinary research across all scientific fields.
- Encourage academic-industry partnerships, enabling company participation alongside research institutions.
- Prioritize projects aligned with European Union political priorities and the Horizon Europe framework.
Eligibility
- Tenured researchers affiliated with higher education institutions or research organizations in France or Croatia.
- Projects must be submitted jointly by partner researchers from both countries.
- Priority is given to new collaborations rather than previously funded projects.
- Project duration: 2 years.
Implementation
- In France, Cogito is administered by:
- Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Space
- In Croatia, it is managed by:
- Ministry of Science, Education and Youth
Evaluation Criteria
Project proposals are assessed based on:
- Involvement of young researchers in the project
- Quality and skills of the French and Croatian teams
- Value and complementarity of the collaboration
- Potential for structuring or enhancing the project
- Preference for networked projects with a European focus
- Alignment with other PHC (Partnership Hubert Curien) research themes is allowed
How to Apply
- Confirm eligibility: Ensure both French and Croatian researchers meet tenured status requirements.
- Develop a joint project proposal: Include objectives, methodology, timeline (2 years), and expected outcomes.
- Include young researcher participation: Highlight mobility and training opportunities for doctoral and post-doctoral students.
- Submit application: Through the official Cogito program channels in France and Croatia.
- Await evaluation: Projects are reviewed for scientific quality, collaboration value, and European alignment.
Tips for Successful Applications
- Emphasize new collaborations rather than previously funded projects.
- Highlight young researcher mobility and training as part of project design.
- Demonstrate cross-disciplinary and multi-institutional collaboration.
- Show alignment with EU political priorities and Horizon Europe objectives.
- Provide a clear plan for knowledge sharing, dissemination, and potential impact.
FAQs
1. Who can apply for the Cogito program?
Tenured researchers affiliated with research laboratories or higher education institutions in France and Croatia.
2. Can previously funded collaborations apply?
Priority is given to new collaborations, although some ongoing partnerships may be eligible under specific conditions.
3. How long are Cogito projects?
Projects are two-year collaborations.
4. Are young researchers required in the project?
Yes, projects are evaluated based on active participation of doctoral and post-doctoral students.
5. Are companies allowed to participate?
Yes, companies associated with academic partners can participate in the project.
6. Can projects be aligned with other PHC initiatives?
Yes, applications may be submitted within the framework of another PHC if the research theme is aligned.
7. What is the main benefit of Cogito?
Cogito strengthens scientific ties between France and Croatia, develops emerging researchers, and contributes to broader European research objectives.
Conclusion
The Cogito program fosters bilateral scientific excellence between France and Croatia through joint research initiatives, prioritizing young researcher mobility, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and EU-aligned projects. By supporting structured, innovative research partnerships, Cogito strengthens the scientific network and contributes to long-term European research development.
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