Aragon allocates 159.000 euros in mobility grants to 33 predoctoral researchers in training.

The objective of these grants is to contribute to funding research stays at centers and universities around the world. Among them, the IIS Aragón

In the frame Aragon allocates 159.000 euros in mobility grants, which will benefit 33 predoctoral researchers in training. from the University of Zaragoza, the Aragon Health Research Institute, and the Center for Agrifood Research and Technology (CITA) of the Autonomous Community. The resolution of the call for these grants was published this Tuesday in the Official Gazette of Aragon (BOA).

This line of aid aims to contribute to financing throughout this year the Researchers' stays in national and international centers to improve their training and experienceAt the same time, they can expand their academic training during their doctorate by exchanging their knowledge with other academic centers and institutions.

These financial contributions are intended to cover food, accommodation, travel expenses, and, where applicable, medical insurance. The amount of each contribution varies depending on the destination and length of stay, with amounts ranging from between 890 euros for national stays and up to 8.000 euros for international stays, explains the Aragonese Government in a note.

The grants have been awarded on a competitive basis, and all applications have been funded All of them having obtained the minimum score required and reaching the available budget for the total amount requested. Among other criteria, the following were assessed: the applicant's curriculum vitae, research history and the quality of the host group and center, the interest and opportunity of the project planned for the stay, and the work plan and its relationship to the doctoral thesis.

 grants awarded by areas of knowledge They are the following: 6 in technology, 5 in experimental and mathematical sciences, 6 in the biomedical area, 14 in social and human sciences, and 2 in agriculture.

Source: Heraldo de Aragón

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