INSPIRING ERA
INSPIRING ERA is a project funded by the Horizon Europe programme aimed at breathing new life into the European Research Area (ERA).
Our goal is to raise awareness, share best practices and speed up the adoption of advancements made under the umbrella of the ERA to benefit researchers and citizens across the countries involved.
The ERA Conference Report is here!
Explore the report from the European Commission conference “European Research Area: Fostering Greater Integration. Advancing Competitiveness” which took place in September in Brussels and was supported by INSPIRING ERA. Dive into the highlights of the two-day event in Brussels, featuring the key takeaways and ideas, inspiring sessions, and insights to strengthen Europe’s R&I landscape.
Latest News
Integrating Gender and Intersectionality in Research: INSPIRING ERA Online Event
On 28 May 2025, the INSPIRING ERA project hosted an online event on Gender and Intersectionality in Research. This session gathered around 200 participants from across Europe and beyond, including researchers, project officers, and research support staff actively involved in designing, evaluating, or advising on research content within the ERA.
Unlocking the potential of Secondary Publication Rights: INSPIRING ERA Online Event
On 19 May 2025, the INSPIRING ERA project held a successful online event on Secondary Publication Rights for Research, drawing around 250 participants from across Europe and beyond. The strong turnout highlighted increasing interest in legal tools that promote open access to publicly funded research.
Choose Europe: A New Era for Research Careers in the EU
The European Union is taking bold steps to secure its position as a leader in research and innovation. With the newly announced Choose Europe Initiative, the European Commission aims to make Europe a magnet for top scientific talent, ensure scientific freedom, and accelerate the journey from discovery to market.
Events
Cluster event: Advancing Public Engagement and Citizen Science in the ERA
The event will celebrate citizen science and showcase the value of public engagement, highlighting best practices, guiding future policy, sharing knowledge and building collaboration. The 2025 EU Citizen Science Prize winners will also be announced!
So what does “Gender Dimension in Research” actually mean? – An overview across disciplines
In this online event, organised by the Contact Point Women into EU Research (FiF), participants will receive an overview of gender aspects in Horizon Europe, examples from various disciplines on how to take gender aspects into account and useful information for proposal-writing for projects in Horizon Europe. Registration is possible
EU Copyright & Data Access Rights for Research in the Age of AI
On 9 July 2025 (Time: 10:30 – 15:00), the INSPIRING ERA project will host an in-person exchange dedicated to one of the most dynamic and debated areas in research policy today: EU Copyright Rules and Data Access Rights for Research in the Age of AI. The event will take place
