The aim of the project is to attract high-level ERA Chair to the University of Latvia (LU) who will develop high quality research in the field of quantum optics and photonics and thus raise the quality and international recognition of the University of Latvia’s scientific research. The ERA scientist will set up his/her research group, prepare a number of project applications and publish scientific papers. ERA scientist, together with the management of Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy of University of Latvia, will develop human resources strategy for researchers, as well as prepare strategy for sustainable development of quantum optics and photonics in LU. It is expected that ERA scientist will inspire and mobilise groups of researchers of the University of Latvia working in the field of quantum optics and photonics, making them more outstanding and successful in obtaining international scientific projects and developing innovations. The project complies with the objectives of the Horizon 2020 project competition “ERA Chairs” and strengthens Latvia’s participation in the European Research Area (ERA).The project promotes the implementation of economic transformation directions and growth priorities and specialisation areas defined in the Latvian Smart Specialisation Strategy – 3. Smart Materials, Technologies and Engineering Systems – Development.The NACE code corresponding to the scope of the project implementation and the results achieved (red.2): 26.7 Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment, 72.19. Other research and experimental development in natural sciences and engineering. The project falls within the scope of R & D: 1.3. Physical sciences (Physics and Astronomy).Type of project – “project not related to economic activity”.The main activities of the project are:Operation 1 and 2. ERA scientist (ERA Chair) and his group selection and recruitment;Activities 3. ERA scientist (ERA Chair) and his group research activities;Activities 4. Preparation of high-quality project applications;Operation 5. Development of strategy and implementation of structural reforms – Operation 6. Communication, networking and dissemination of results;Activities 7. Project management.The main planned results of the project:- 24 original scientific articles published in the SCOPUS database journals or conference collections. 8 of these will be published in magazines or conference books with a citation index of at least 50 per cent of the industry’s average citation index; — 2 technology rights – patent applications; — 6 project applications. 4 of them will be submitted to the European Union Framework Programme Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe (Horizon Europe), 1 will be submitted in the ERDF project competition and 1 – in the project competition of the Latvian Council of Science;- 2 international conferences;- a set of 1 lectures in quantum optic optics and photonics;- developed “Human Resources Strategy for Researchers”, which is applied to the Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy of the University of Latvia; the National Science Platform will develop the cooperation of the University of Latvia in the quantum optical platform, as well as in the UL’s quince for sustainable research. The project contributes to the achievement of the RIS3 objectives.The total cost of the project is EUR 2 500 000, of which the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) finances EUR 2 125 000 (85 % of the total budget) and the national budget covers EUR 375 000 (15 %). Duration of the project: 55 months. Expected project implementation period: 01.05.2019. 30.11.2023