Junior Researcher Academy (JRA)
The main objective of JRA is to support excellence in research/innovation among young researchers – bachelor’s and master’s degree students within the UMFST G.E. Palade Tg. Mureș.
Access levels
The activity of bachelor and master students within the JRA is structured on 3 access levels:
Entry level
In this phase all bachelor and master students of the UMFST G.E. Palade Tg. Mureș who are interested in developing a career in scientific research are invited to participate. The members of JRA – Entry level have access to all formal and informal meetings, to all information events organised by the JRA, as well as to all training courses organised within the JRA. These courses shall focus on gaining knowledge and developing the ability that facilitates building a future career in research.
Involved level
Starting with this level only JR are accepted, they can join the research teams of doctoral students or teams of teachers/researchers of the UMFST G.E. Palade Tg. Mureș. Junior Researcher – Involved level shall have free access to the University’s research infrastructure and to the training courses organised by the JRA. Furthermore, at this level, JR are eligible for mobility financing and for submitting “Research Initiation Grants” at the JRA’s internal competitions, financed from the university’s own income.
Dedicated level
JR at this level are going to be involved in the university research teams with potential, including those headed by international Principal Investigators. Starting with this level support is more substantial: JR will continue to have free access to the University’s research infrastructure, to mobility financing and to the training courses organised by the JRA. Furthermore, JR – Dedicated level are going to have access to international internships and shall have the possibility to be co-authors of the research team’s articles. Likewise, JR – Dedicated level become eligible to apply for financing for “Research Grants”, financed from the University’s own income, with sums higher than at the previous level.
Regulations and methodologies
Please refer to the Regulations and methodologies related to the activity within the JRA at the following web addresses:
Meet professionals
Prof. Dr. Molnar Călin
JRA coordinator Conf. Dr. Olah Peter
Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and Innovation