As part of the ERA Chair project HIP-2D-QM – Hidden Phases in 2D Quantum Materials, a high-level policy dialogue meeting was held at the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB). The meeting gathered representatives of the Global Research Council (GRC) European Regional Meeting, the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia (SFRS), and the Center for Solid State Physics and New Materials (CSSPNM-IPB).

This policy dialogue is part of the project’s activities dedicated to dissemination, exploitation, and communication, aiming to strengthen the connection between European research policy and national research institutions in Serbia. The GRC European Regional Meeting, co-organized by Science Europe, HUN-REN Hungarian Research Network, and the Science Fund of Serbia, brings together major European research and innovation funding agencies.

Within this framework, the visit to IPB highlighted Serbia’s growing contribution to European research cooperation and showcased the achievements of CSSPNM-IPB. Researchers presented their scientific results, ongoing projects, and international collaborations developed under the HIP-2D-QM ERA Chair initiative.

By engaging policy makers, research funders, and scientists, HIP-2D-QM continues to build bridges between science, innovation, and policy—enhancing both the visibility and impact of Serbian research across Europe.

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