Call for expression of interest for MCCAA Advanced Fellowship Programme
The key objectives of The MCCAA Advanced Fellowship Programme (MAFP) are to:
The key objectives of The MCCAA Advanced Fellowship Programme (MAFP) are to:
- assist people to pursue further levels of academic research
- reduce skills mismatches particularly within the relevant sectors
- contribute to the consolidation of expertise on emerging and challenging topics relevant to innovation in the remit of MCCAA
- increase the capacity and level of research, innovation and development activity in Malta
- support the Framework for Education Strategy for Malta 2014-2024.
The priority areas of the Programme are:
- promotion and enhancement of competition
- the safeguard of consumers’ interests and enhancement of their welfare
- voluntary standards and standardization related services
- national metrology strategy
- transposition and adoption of technical regulations within the remit of MCCAA, mainly in the following areas:
- human and environmental toxicology with special reference to either one of the following fields: endocrine disruptors, pesticides or the interaction of the chemicals used in consumer products
- the safe use of nanomaterials in consumer products
- skin sensitizers in consumer products
- the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical products
- construction products
- toy safety.
Other areas (example: pesticide research ) may be prioritised based on the needs of the entity.
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