Special Account for Research Grants, University of Patras

The University of Patras was founded in the city of Patras in 1964 and it is the third largest University in Greece regarding the size of student potential, the Faculty Members, Administrative Personnel, number of departments, and accredited student titles.

The University of Patras includes 37 Departments, with a large number of sectors and consequently a great range of disciplines, which operate 161 laboratories and 17 fully equipped clinics. Besides its distinguished path in education, the University of Patras has excelled in the fields of Basic and Applied Research. The University of Patras has a reputation for quality and innovative research and presents an effective participation in a plethora of Research Projects, Scientific Organizations, and Research Groups.

The main purpose of the Research Committee (ELKE) of the University of Patras is to manage funds from any source, intended for the implementation of research programs, training and development projects and studies, according to the rules of the funding body, the Guide of the University of Patras financing and the existing institutional framework.