SECURE Summit: Advancing Research Careers through Strategic Reforms

The final summit of the SECURE project took place on March 6th in Brussels, hosted by the Yerun network. Bringing together key stakeholders from across Europe, the event marked the culmination of efforts to improve research careers through strategic frameworks and innovative tools. One of the central outcomes of the project is the Research Career …

UEFISCDI Publishes New Guide on Research Careers

UEFISCDI has released a new publication, “Research Careers – Diversity and Opportunities in and Outside Academia,” developed within the SecureEU – Sustainable Careers for Researcher Empowerment project. The guide explores career paths available to researchers in Romania and beyond, emphasizing opportunities both within and outside academia. The publication provides insights into: As the research environment …

MCAA Annual Conference 2025 to Highlight Research and Innovation in a Rapidly Changing World

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 …

Warsaw Declaration: EU Science Ministers Call for Stronger Research and Innovation Funding

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 …

Join the SECURE Roadshow: Webinars and Consultation Session on Research Careers

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 …

Final Event of the DocTalent4EU Project: „Empowering Doctoral Careers“

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 …

Full Agenda for the SECURE Final Summit in Brussels Revealed

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 …

Strengthening Research Careers: How the University of Cyprus is Advancing Reforms through SECURE

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 …

UEFISCDI Tests New Approaches to Researcher Development in SECURE Trial

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 …