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SekMo — Intersectoral Mobility Mobility Measure

SekMo — Knowledge Transfer Doctoral Student in a Company

Funds Estonian companies employing doctoral students for knowledge-transfer R&D projects.

Between cyclesEstonian Research CouncilEstonia

The Estonian Research Council presents SekMo as a cross-sectoral mobility grant measure administered by Riigi Tugiteenuste Keskus, with applications conducted through the e-toetuste environment. The measure connects academic and non-academic sectors to increase employee movement, knowledge transfer, and collaboration between Estonian research and development institutions, universities, and public …

Industrial doctoral-student employment support for Estonian private-sector applicants whose doctoral thesis topics are related to the employer's activities and whose primary work involves R&D under an individual study and research plan.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.72 months
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€6M

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