The International Organization for Migration, Mission in the Republic of Moldova (IOM), in partnership with the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM) announces a competition to support 30 researchers on a competitive basis– members of Moldovan Scientific Diaspora (MSD) willing to return to Moldova for a short-term visit of 7 – 11 days in order to perform research activities and share their experience at one of R&D institutions or universities of Moldova.

This competition is open to researchers originating from Moldova who are currently working abroad at R&D institutions or universities in any field of basic and applied sciences and have work experience abroad for a period of minimum 3 years.

Project Objective: Improve Moldova's capacity to enhance the development impact of circular migration through temporary return of highly qualified MSD members in the field of R&D.