Scientist or researcher

The fact is that mathematics and physics are difficult for many to understand, and that the sentence "the cell is the basic unit of structure and function of living beings" is sometimes all we can remember from biology classes. However, without science, there is not only development, but also life that we are already used to. That is why it is necessary to help those who are already good at these demanding sciences.

So, how can one help the domestic scientific community?

It is important to know that, although Serbia is not a member of the European Union, it has received significant assistance in this and other areas. Thus, one of the programmes to support science - Horizon - has been available in our country for years. Horizon Europe is currently in use, intended for researchers and innovators, and will be available until 2027.

The European Union's support for innovation and competitiveness in Serbia is worth more than 200 million euros for the period from 2014 until today. The funds intended for this sector are used to encourage the quality of science, innovation and connections with European and international scientists and entrepreneurs, which increases the competitiveness of the Serbian economy. What exactly does that mean?

The researchers from the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops in Novi Sad, a widely respected institution, have participated in several projects from the previous Horizon cycle. The director of the Institute, Dr. Jegor Miladinović, told us about how much it benefited them.

"Participation in such projects is important for at least two reasons: the first - the status of the Institute and scientists, and their recognition among European colleagues, and the second is, of course, finances. European Union projects, i.e. Horizon projects, are the best way to get new equipment, chemicals, to disseminate our scientific papers, to travel and meet colleagues," said director Miladinović at the time.

So, there is no reason to hesitate a second! See how you can become a HorizonEurope beneficiary.