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Rīga Stradiņš University Doctoral Grants

Project/agreement No.
1.1.1.8/1/24/I/005
Project funding
2 381 531.96 EUR, European Regional Development Fund funding: EUR 2.024,302.16; state budget funding: EUR 357.229.80
Project manager
Project realization
01.03.2025. - 31.10.2029.

Aim

The objective of the project ‘Rīga Stradiņš University Doctoral Grants’ is to strengthen the human capital capacity in research necessary for economic development and competitiveness by supporting doctoral students and candidates for scientific degrees in smart specialisation areas.

Description

The project is being implemented in cooperation with the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis. The project plans to support at least 39 doctoral students and candidates for scientific degrees whose doctoral theses contribute to the development of Latvia's smart specialisation strategy. Within the framework of the doctoral grant, it is planned to award funding on a competitive basis to cover remuneration and research expenses in order to carry out research related to the successful development of the doctoral study process, doctoral thesis or theoretical research and artistic creative work. As a result of the doctoral grants, at least 25% of the grant recipients will obtain a doctoral degree in science, and at least 9.75 full-time equivalent new research positions will be created at RSU.  Equality, inclusion, non-discrimination and respect for fundamental rights will be observed when awarding doctoral grants.

Project news

30 May 2025

The Regulations for the selection, implementation and monitoring of the Rīga Stradiņš University Doctoral Grants submitted in preparation of the project application were updated, presented and approved by the Rector's Office. The project partner, the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, has also approved the regulations. The planned implementation of the grants was discussed with the Dean of the Department of Doctoral Studies, and the project conditions and the expected indicators were discussed. The next steps for launching a call for proposals to attract participants were discussed.