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
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.
Connecting with the Research Management Community: INSPIRING ERA at FORTRAMA 2025
On 13–14 March 2025, INSPIRING ERA participated in the FORTRAMA Annual Conference – Germany’s leading national event for research and transfer management – to engage with national research managers and highlight how connecting with the ERA and its Policy Agenda can support the ongoing professionalisation of research management.
The European Research Area at 25: A legacy of progress and a future of innovation
Imagine a Europe where scientists, researchers, and innovators move freely, where groundbreaking ideas transcend national borders, and where research funding is readily accessible to the brightest minds. This vision began to take shape with the launch of the European Research Area (ERA) in 2000. ERA was founded on a simple
Events
Secondary Publication Rights for research. What are the options to openly publish your research?
Curious about Secondary Publication Rights (SPRs) and how they work across Europe? Join an online event to hear practical insights from legal experts, researchers and librarians. Discover how SPRs can promote open science and boost the visibility of your work.
Integrating gender and intersectionality in research: from policy to practice
Are you keen to learn more about integrating the gender dimension and intersectional analysis into research and innovation? Join our online event to hear practical insights from policy experts, researchers and EU project leaders.
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!
