TIRANA, December 18/ATA/ The Ministry of Education and Sports, through the National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation announced the call for applications for new projects for 2025 in three main programs: Scientific Research Infrastructure Projects in Higher Education Institutions, National Research and Development Projects and Technology and Innovation Projects.
These projects will support priority areas such as Biodiversity and Environment, Agriculture, Food and Biotechnology, Health and Medical Sciences, Information Systems and Technologies, Social Sciences and Albanology as well as Water and Energy.
At the event organized to announce the call, the representatives of academic and research institutions shared the challenges and opportunities for the development of scientific research and innovation in the country. The discussions focused on the significance of international partnerships, support for PhD studies and development of new programs for researchers.
Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu emphasized that these projects promote cooperation not only between universities in Albania, but also with business and international institutions.
Manastirliu finally highlighted the increased budgets for scientific research and innovation as an important step for the development of knowledge and the creation of new opportunities for Albanian researchers at the national and international level.
“Funds for scientific research have increased. The budget for scientific research and innovation amounts to 1.5 billion Lekë per year”, said Manastirliu. /k.s/j.p/p.s./
