In the era of digital transformation, networks are an increasingly valuable source of knowledge transfer and exchange, so the National Research, Development and Innovation Office, with the policy support of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology, is creating knowledge centres called National Laboratories in promising areas of the national economy, which will become prominent scientific hubs for specific fields.

The main objectives of National Laboratories Programme:

Concentrate domestic professional workshops in specific research fields;

Develop competencies necessary for addressing major global issues at the international level;

Utilise research results for social, economic and environmental purposes (knowledge transfer).

In order to ensure the effective implementation of the National Laboratories Programme, the National Laboratories Supervisory Board performs the high-level technical supervision of the projects, reports, based on annual accounts, on the extent and quality of the contribution of each project to the policy objectives, and makes proposals on the implementation of the projects for the upcoming year.

Board members:

• László Bódis, Chairman
• Ádám István Kiss
  
• Prof. Dr. József Bokor
• Prof. Dr. László Borhy
• Prof. Dr. Péter Buchwald
• Prof. Dr. György Grüner

The Technical Advisory Board is responsible for the professional evaluation of the implementation of the National Laboratories, supports the work of the Supervisory Board and the Project Coordination Body of each National Laboratory by formulating recommendations, and provides a direct flow of information to the Supervisory Board on the progress of projects, risks and problems encountered, and compliance with policy objectives.

Board members:

• Prof Dr. Miklós Kellermayer, Chairman
• Prof. Dr. Charaf Hassan
• Roland Jakab
• Prof. Dr. György Kosztolányi
• Prof. Dr. László Monostori
• Prof. Dr. Gabriella Pusztai
• Dr. István Szászi
  

Each funded project needs to set up its own Project Coordination Body (PIT) to supervise and monitor the operational management of the project, and thus ensure efficient and focused implementation. The PIT is responsible for making decisions, accepting changes and communicating project results within the designated project framework.

If in doubt, please contact us as follows:

+36 1 795 9500

nkfihivatal@nkfih.gov.hu