To promote researchers′ personal and career growth, expand research expertise, networking opportunities, and enhance research impact, EKA provides a broad range of support tools for its scientific personnel:

• Collaboration and Networking. EKA offers networking opportunities for researchers through organizing a Science Club, the Annual International etECH conference, Staff Training Week, and opportunities to collaborate with new partners in projects and research groups.
• Financial Support. EKA provides financial support to researchers. This includes co-funding for participation in international scientific conferences, financial support for publishing scientific articles, covered language editing for publications in the international journal Economics and Culture, support for monographs and other print publications, and funding to disseminate research results to the wider public and industry. Information on the support application procedure is available in the Regulation of Research and Creative Activities.
• Research Process Support. To ensure the highest quality of research work and compliance with international academic standards, the monitoring and coordination of the research process is provided within research groups. Researchers receive methodological guidance on preparing and publishing articles, and working with scientific databases, along with support in ethics and integrity matters.
• Training and Supervision. Researchers have access to regular scientific qualification advancement and training at annual EKA events, including the Academic Conference, Staff Training Week, ETECH conference, and various seminars aimed at strengthening research competencies. In addition, co-funding is available for qualification improvement at international scientific conferences, including those abroad.
• Resources and Information Support. All EKA academic staff have access to facilities, equipment, laboratories, library resources, and international databases. EKA may also support the purchase of necessary software and licenses to meet research goals. Researchers regularly receive up-to-date information on opportunities to participate in conferences, publications, and other science-related events.
• Personal Growth and Career Opportunities. EKA encourages staff not only to participate actively but also to bring in new projects and research initiatives, lead them, and collaborate. Special attention is given to the development of young researchers, offering them access to necessary resources and mentor support. EKA involves young researchers in projects and research groups, promoting the development of practical research skills and supporting their professional growth in academia. Co-funding is available for young researchers pursuing doctoral studies.
• Awards and Recognition. Significant achievements of EKA’s scientific staff are recognized and rewarded:
  - financial bonuses for high-quality articles published in Q1 and Q2 journals
  - financial bonus for exceeding individual performance indicators
  - awards at EKA Science Club meeting "Best EKA Researcher" or "Best Young EKA Researcher"
  - ETECH conference "Best Presentation Award".
• Researcher Well-being. EKA values the comfort, well-being, and motivation of its employees. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, are available to help researchers balance their work and personal lives. Every two years, EKA conducts an employee satisfaction survey to identify staff needs and improve its motivation system.

EKA Regulations of Research and Artistic Activity

Forms for receiving support