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Estonian Research Council

Personal Research Funding (PRG / PSG / PUTJD)

Supports research teams and institutions for Personal Research Funding in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and materials science.

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The Personal Research Funding suite is the Estonian Research Council's (ETAG) primary national mechanism for funding individual research careers and teams. It comprises three parallel grant categories operating on the same annual call cycle. The PUTJD postdoctoral grant supports Estonian PhD holders seeking to gain international research experience abroad and build independent careers. The PSG sta…

All scientific disciplines at Estonian research institutions, covering postdoctoral international mobility (PUTJD), starting independent research careers (PSG), and established team research projects (PRG).

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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