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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.

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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.31 Aug 2026
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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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: etag.ee