These guidelines are meant to help Epoka University staff with the preparation and submitting of application forms, as well as processing of approved grant projects (internal and external grants).
These guidelines have been set by the Research and Project Office (RPO) of Epoka University and will enter into force when the University Senate will approve.
The University provides support for Scientific Research Projects (SRP) based on the university annual budget allocation and scientific research background evaluated by the experts.
RPO edits and executes projects and activities, supported by EU and other grant programs, which are under their work area, according to their contact, principles and procedures.
The following staff members are eligible to apply for a project:
2. Project Criteria
a) Upon submission, research project proposals should include:
b) Research projects are not eligible for consideration if they are;
a) Research project budget can be allocated in the following categories:
b) Rules on scientific research project budgets are described in the following table
Project Costs | Rules on Allocation |
Administration Costs | Can be up to10% of individual project |
Equipment and Material Costs | Can be up to 70% |
Overheads (translation, proofreading, and other related costs) | Can be up to 10 % |
Mobility Costs (travel, accommodation and other living expenses) | expenses) Can be up to 50% |
Dissemination Costs | Can be up to 20 % |
Priority will be given to projects that:
Scientific fraud and misconduct are not condoned at any level of research or competition. This includes plagiarism, forgery, use or presentation of other researcher’s work as one’s own and fabrication of data.