This document outlines the procedure for Research Awards to European University Cyprus faculty who distinguish themselves in their research activity. The awards aim to reward research excellence and nurture a research culture at the University.<\/p>\n
The following awards will be made on an annual basis:<\/p>\n
Both the \u201cEUC Research Award \u2013 Young Researcher\u201d and the \u201cEUC Research Award \u2013 Distinguished Researcher\u201d are awarded, in rotation, in the following thematic areas:<\/p>\n
The first award for \u201cYoung Researcher\u201d will be made in Life Sciences and the first award for \u201cDistinguished Researcher\u201d will be made in Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities.<\/p>\n
The nominated researchers for the \u201cEUC Research Award \u2013 Young Researcher\u201d will have a maximum of seven (7) years of experience since the completion of their PhD and up to the announcement date of the Call. Extensions are possible under certain circumstances for career breaks for maternity or paternity leave, military service or documented sick leave.<\/p>\n
The researchers should be nominated by another faculty member and be aware of the nomination at the time of submission. There is no restriction on the number of young researchers a person may nominate for the Award.<\/p>\n
Nominations should be submitted to the Office of the Vice Rector of Research & External Affairs by email by the 28<\/strong>th <\/strong>of February, 13:00 at the latest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The nomination forms and a full CV of the nominee should be submitted in English <\/strong>using the relevant submission form (attached), which is also available by the Office of the Vice Rector of Research & External Affairs.<\/p>\n The selection will be made by an ad-hoc sub-committee of the Senate Research Committee.<\/p>\n For the evaluation, the following criteria are applicable:<\/p>\n The selection committee may request an external review of each nomination if it is deemed necessary.<\/p>\n In case the level of nominated researchers is seen as unsatisfactory, the committee maintains the right not to grant the Award.<\/p>\n The \u201cEUC Research Award \u2013 Distinguished Researcher\u201d is granted to excellent scientists with extensive research experience, who have demonstrated significant and internationally recognized research results. The Award aims to appraise and promote the work and personality of these distinguished scientists who honour European University Cyprus through their high-quality research and its impact.<\/p>\n The nominated researchers for the \u201cEUC Research Award \u2013 Distinguished Researcher\u201d must hold a PhD and have a minimum of seven (7) years of research experience since the completion of their PhD and up to the announcement date of the Call.<\/p>\n The researchers should be nominated by another faculty member and be aware of the nomination at the time of submission. There is no restriction on the number of researchers a person may nominate for the Award.<\/p>\n Nominations should be submitted to the Office of the Vice Rector of Research & External Affairs by email by the 28<\/strong>th <\/strong>of February, 13:00 at the latest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The nominations and a full CV of the nominee should be submitted in English <\/strong>using the relevant nomination form (attached), which is also available by the Office of the Vice Rector of Research and External Affairs.<\/p>\n The selection will be made by an ad-hoc sub-committee of the Senate Research Committee. For the evaluation, the following criteria are applicable:<\/p>\n2.2 Selection<\/h1>\n
Research Activity 40%<\/h1>\n
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Curriculum Vitae 40%<\/h1>\n
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Future Research 20%<\/h1>\n
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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 EUC Research Award \u2013 Distinguished Researcher<\/h1>\n
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3.2\u00a0\u00a0 Selection<\/h1>\n
Research Activity<\/h1>\n