The Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) on Research Careers has successfully concluded on 22 May 2025.

At today’s Competitiveness Council, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva presented a snapshot of the more than 60 regional, national, and EU funding and support schemes that help researchers advance their careers in Europe.

The new Horizon Europe Work Programme for 2025 has been published with first call opening already on 15 May 2025.

The programme part "Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area" features in total 6 calls. 

The integration of the gender dimension is increasingly required in research funding and evaluation – yet implementation varies widely. Many researchers and research professionals across Europe face challenges in understanding what it means in practice and how to apply it effectively, particularly from an intersectional perspective.

The Policy Support Facility (PSF) Mutual Learning Exercise on research careers, supported under the Horizon Europe Policy Support Facility, is coming to an end wit

The ERA Scoreboard and Dashboard are central features of the ERA Monitoring Mechanism, supporting evidence-informed policymaking within the ERA.

Today, the Commission has published the updated Practical Guidelines in support of