DEFERRED GRANT INCOME (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Jul. 31, 2017
Deferred Grant Income [Line Items]      
Proceeds from Grantors $ 9,050 $ 7,050  
Grants Receivable     $ 15,912
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Compensation Earned $ 4,495 $ 4,425