Objective of the "My First Collaboration" Grant is to unlock innovation potential of Croatian scientists at postdoctoral level through lead of scientific and technological projects in collaboration with experienced scientists or experts from Diaspora and to increase their professional experience and boost career in science or industrial research and development.

Total amount foreseen for the Research Cooperability Program, My First Collaboration Grant equals 3 million HRK. Total amount of funds awarded in this Call for proposals in the year 2017 will depend on the quality of the project proposals.

Proposed research projects are to last for period of 15 months and a single grant cannot be lower than 187.500 HRK or higher than 300.000 HRK.

Who can apply: Outstanding Croatian or foreign scientist who live and work in Croatia who have gained a PhD from at least 2 years up to 7 years from the date of the opening of the call.

Detailed information about the Call can be found at Fund's web site and all inquiries should be addressed to the UKF Secretariat at the Unity through Knowledge Fund, e-mail: office@ukf.hr; phone: +385 1 23 52 685; address: UKF, Ilica 24, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia.