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Intellectual Property Rights
According to Faroese law the copyright of a scientific work belongs to its creator. The scientist has the exclusive right to the creative and technical expression of his work and it is prohibited to reproduce text from the work without mentioning the source. The copyright protects only the exact expression of the work. Ideas, principles and conclusions can freely be used by others. The copyright is generated by the creation of the work itself...
Unemployment
Nordic citizens working in the Faroe Islands are entitled to benefits from the Faroese Unemployment Scheme - ALS - if the become unemployed. Non Nordic citizens with a temporary work permit in the Faroe Islands are not entitled to unemployment benefits from the Faroese Unemployment Scheme. A fee for the Unemployment Insurance Scheme is automatically withheld by the tax system from all wages paid to registered residents in the Faroe Islands....
Recognition of qualifications
As countries have different education and qualifications systems, an assesment of the qualifications of a foreign job applicant in relation to those of the Faroese educational system may be required. Recognition of foreign diplomas, degrees and other qualifications in the Faroe Islands will in most cases be similar to recognition of qualifications in Denmark. Information on recognition of qualifications in Denmark is available here: Ministry of...
Job vacancies
Scientific vacancies in the Faroe Islands can be found on the EURAXESS Jobs portal . Scientific vacancies are also advertised in local and foreign newspapers and scientific magazines, and most research institutes post job vacancies on their websites. All types of job vacancies can be found in the Faroese Employment Registry - starv.fo - which is administered by the Unemployment Fund. Job searchers with a Faroese ID number can also post their...
Social and pension insurance
All employees earn the right to social security and pension payments through mandatory social and pension insurance paid by an organization or employer where he or she is employed. From the social and pension insurance which has to be paid in a form of a fee, the fund for mandatory social insurance is formed, which includes: Pension and disability insurance, Health insurance, Unemployment insurance. The basis for the fee calculation is the...
Language Courses & Cultural Integration in Estonia
Language Courses Try the Estonian origin apps Lingvist or Speakly to learn your first phrases in Estonian. Find more information about where to take Estonian language courses. Social Life Feeling like the new kid in class? Here are some tips where to go and meet active people and with Facebook groups to join. See also: About Estonia
Outgoing Checklist
EURAXESS Latvia attracts the attention of potential mobile researchers outgoing from Latvia and their families to clarifying all necessary circumstances connected with mobility: Visas, Residence and Work permits; Employment of researchers, Possibility to find a job for the spouse; Taxation and Social security issues (Pensions, Health care systems, Insurance); Recognition of the Diploma and Qualification (Academic and Professional); Intellectual...
Estonian e-services
Probably you have heard that Estonia is a digital society. You will interact with the State through the State Portal www.eesti.ee and your "key" is your ID-card that you will get with your residence permit (non-EU citizens) or after registration of your place of residence (EU citizens). The Estonian State Portal www.eesti.ee is a secure Internet environment through which Estonian residents can easily access the State’s e-services and information...
Testimonials
Maria Pichou Faculty of Law, University of Luxembourg, Greek, Married “I am extremely satisfied from my experience with Euraxess. First, I found the grant on the Euraxess webpage and I applied afterwards. Second, the guide on Luxembourg I was provided with was very helpful. The people working for Euraxess Luxembourg have always been very close to the researchers. Euraxess Luxembourg is doing a fine job assisting people like me and they are...