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If you are a foreign researcher interested in doing some research in Croatia there are several (co-)funding options open to you.

First of all, we recommend the EURAXESS Jobs section. You can search for open positions, fellowships or grants in Croatia on the central EURAXESS portal set up by the European Commission.

Secondly, check out the Marie Curie Actions, organised by the European Commission under the motto "Career Opportunities for Researchers", with special emphasis on international and intersectoral mobility. You can find out more about Marie Curie Actions on this website and on Cordis. Futhermore, you can search specifically for Marie Curie fellowships on the EURAXESS portal!

Thirdly, you can address The National Foundation for Science, Higher Education and Technological Development of the Republic of Croatia (NZZ), which was established by the Croatian Parliament in December 2001 with the aim to support scientific and technological projects, higher education initiatives and international cooperation of scientific and higher education community.

In 2010 the following Calls for proposals are open for foreign researchers:
• Fellowships for Doctoral Students – for doctoral students from foreign research institutions carrying out a research project within an accredited doctoral study programme in Croatia. Within this Call a doctoral student may be allocated up to 1.300,00 EUR monthly. The deadlines for application are 15 April and 15 October.
• PostDoc – for foreign postdoctoral students from all research areas wishing to come to Croatia for the period from 3 to 12 months in order to carry out research projects. Within this Call one researcher may be allocated up to 1.400,00 EUR monthly. The deadlines for application are 15 April and 15 October.
• NZZ Installation Grants – for young researchers within all research fields willing to relocate to Croatia in order to continue their independent research career and to set up a research team and the infrastructure. A successful candidate not older than 35 years may receive up to 50.000 EUR annually within this Call. The deadline for application is 15 April.
• EMBO Installation Grants - for researchers within the field of life sciences willing to relocate to Croatia in order to continue their independent research career and to set up a research team and the infrastructure. A successful candidate may receive up to 50.000 EUR annually within this Call. The deadline for application is 15 April.

Find out more on the NZZ website!