Pillar II: Talent ecosystems for attractive early research careers

About

Opens for applications on 2026-12-08. A European Commission call for proposals. Expected Outcome: Proposals will deliver on the impact of “Improved research careers and mobility, based on the European framework for research careers, fostering knowledge flows and career interoperability across sectors and countries” [1] , contributing to the ERA Structural Policy “Making research careers more attractive and sustainable, and support mobility”. Project results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: Creation of talent ecosystems [2] , as integrated networks where research performing public (including higher education institutions) and private organisations, in particular industrial actors and research-intensive businesses, have established close and coordinated cooperation, fostering among others the employability, skills, career development, mobility, career interoperability, and well-being of researchers and other R&I staff; Implementation of organisational changes by participating organisations to mainstream the principles of the European framework for research careers and of the European Charter for Researchers, resulting in researchers benefitting from attractive working and employment conditions and diversified career development opportunities

Who can apply

Usually organisations in EU member states and associated countries, often in a consortium. Some calls are open to partners from other countries. Check the call conditions.

Best for

• Researchers
• NGOs
• Founders