The fifth call for research applications under Measure 1.1.1.9 “Postdoctoral Research” of the European Union Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027 has concluded, attracting a record 188 applications. This is the highest number of applications submitted in a single call to date, surpassing the previous record set in the first call.
The Latvian Council of Science would like to thank postdoctoral researchers for their ambitious research ideas, as well as the administrative staff of research institutions and businesses for the considerable effort invested in preparing and submitting the applications.
The next stage of the selection process is the scientific quality assessment of the research applications. The results are expected in January–February 2027.
About the Fifth Call for Postdoctoral Research Applications
The aim of the call is to develop the skills of early-career researchers and strengthen Latvia’s research capacity by providing opportunities for researchers to launch and advance their careers at research institutions and businesses. The programme also supports the development of research expertise, the renewal of human resources in research, and an increase in the number of highly qualified specialists.
The fifth call was open to both research projects not involving economic activity and research projects involving economic activity, covering both industrial and fundamental research.
The maximum total eligible funding for a single research application is EUR 130,419, and the maximum implementation period is 24 months. All projects must be completed by 30 June 2029 at the latest.
Eligible research applications must contribute to the objectives of Latvia’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (RIS3) or to the development of its areas of specialisation.
The first stage of the application process was open from 14 September to 30 October 2026, with applications submitted through the LCS PostDoc Information System.
Further information on the Postdoctoral Research Programme and the terms and conditions of the fifth call is available in the “Postdoctoral Programme”