Public Research Institutes Modernization

This subcomponent will finance investment in the modernization of infrastructure of selected public research institutes. The selection of research institutes (RIs) will be undertaken by the MHESI after full assessment of the IMP of all RIs candidates. The design of the IMP will be supported by TA based on growing international experience of improved governance of RIs, as in the cases of Germany, Italy, and New Zealand, as well as open consultation and engagement forums with the researchers and other stakeholders of the NIS Access to the infrastructure research funding will be conditional on the acceptance of an IMP by the MHESI. Participation will be voluntary, and any RI is eligible.