The aim of this project is to provide graduated doctoral students the opportunity to propose research projects with Higher Education Institutions in order to boost upskilling and reskilling and increase research and innovation within a varied set of prioritized fields. Selected research projects will be provided with a Post-Doctorate Research Grant. This project will therefore aim to enhance accessibility towards research through the offering of a Research Grant. The aim is to also encourage further educational experiences. Therefore, the project will offer a duel dimension from a policy perspective, as it will enable access towards Post-Doctorate Research and encourage lifelong learning, as well as improve research and innovation in the Maltese Islands. This project will also bridge academia with the industry which will in turn help to improve coordination between the two.