The Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Annual Conference 2025 will take place on March 21-22 at AGH University in Kraków, Poland, in a hybrid format. A series of satellite events will also be held on March 19-20 at the same venue. Under the theme “Research and Innovation in a Rapidly Evolving World,” the conference will …
European science ministers, meeting in Warsaw, have called for an ambitious and effective funding programme for research and innovation, emphasizing its role in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, technological independence, and security. All 27 EU Member States have endorsed the Warsaw Declaration, proposed by the Polish presidency, which calls for independent and efficient financing of scientific research …
The SECURE project is organizing a series of webinars and an interactive consultation session to present its key outcomes and engage with research support professionals. These sessions will introduce the Research Career Framework (RCF) and the Tenure Track-like (TTL) Models, designed to improve research career pathways and address precarity in the sector. Webinars: Introduction to …
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The DocTalent4EU consortium invites you to the project’s final conference, Empowering Doctoral Careers, taking place on March 5, 2025, at Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Over the past few years, the DocTalent4EU project has explored new ways to support doctoral talent, from strengthening transversal skills to recognizing the value of …
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On March 6, 2025, the SECURE project will host its Final Summit in Brussels, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the future of research careers in Europe. The event will feature policy discussions, expert presentations, and insights from institutions that have implemented SECURE trials, showcasing best practices and innovative career frameworks. With representatives from the …
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The University of Cyprus (UCY), as the country’s leading research institution, recognizes these systemic challenges and is committed to aligning its policies with European standards, including the European Charter & Code for Researchers. Through its involvement in the SECURE project, UCY is implementing targeted reforms to improve career frameworks, enhance tenure-track opportunities, and promote a …
As Romania’s leading research funding agency and a key policy adviser, the Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development, and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI) plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s research landscape. Within the SECURE project, UEFISCDI participated as a trial organization, testing specific actions from the Research Career Framework (RCF) to enhance researcher …
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The SECURE Summit will take place on March 6th, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium, at the YERUN – Young European Research Universities Network (Rue du Trône 62, 1050 Ixelles), bringing together researchers, policymakers, and research institutions to discuss sustainable research career pathways in Europe. This is a hybrid event and online participation is also available. The …
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The NOVA University Lisbon (NOVA) has successfully implemented key actions from the SECURE Project’s Research Career Framework, applying targeted initiatives across eight pillars. Over the past year, the university has made significant progress in reducing career precarity, advancing policy reform, promoting Open Science, and enhancing career development opportunities for researchers. Reducing Career Precarity In line …
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