The West University of Timisoara (UVT) reconfirms its status as a center of excellence in scientific research, obtaining funding for three international projects within the competition MAPS – Multilateral Academic Projects, part of the program Second Swiss Contribution, carried out by Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

This new success places UVT among the most active and performing research institutions in Romania and Central and Eastern Europe, demonstrating its ability to connect to international networks, attract competitive funds and make a relevant contribution to solving major global challenges through cutting-edge research.

The MAPS competition, with a total funding of CHF 13,5 million, encourages multilateral collaborations between academic institutions in Switzerland and Central and Eastern European countries, aiming to develop high-level research projects in strategic areas such as sustainability, education and social innovation. In Romania, the program is supported by UEFISCDI and the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization (MCID).

This new success places UVT among the most active and performing research institutions in Romania and Central and Eastern Europe, demonstrating the ability to connect to international networks, attract competitive funds and make a relevant contribution to solving major global challenges through cutting-edge research.

Through the three selected projects, UVT attracts a total funding of 1.468.431 CHF, essential funds for carrying out research activities, strengthening teams of specialists and internationalizing academic research.

The three winning projects at UVT:

• Avalanche Mitigation and Forest Dynamics under Climate Change in the Mountains of Southeastern Europe and the Alps
  • UVT Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Mircea Voiculescu
• Exploring the Triad of Academic Writing, Critical Thinking and AI Literacy: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Undergraduate Thesis Writing
  • UVT Coordinator: CS II Madalina Chitez
• Wellbeing of School Principals: A Longitudinal Perspective
  • UVT Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Laurențiu Maricuțoiu

UVT rector, Marilen Gabriel Pirtea: "The remarkable performance achieved by UVT in this international competition reflects the institutional strategy oriented towards excellence, internationalization and interdisciplinarity. By engaging in large-scale research projects, the West University of Timișoara consolidates its position as a regional leader and strategic partner in European research networks, offering scientific solutions with real impact for society.”