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ERA Conference 2024. European Research Area: Fostering Greater Integration. Advancing Competitiveness
Materials from ERA Conference 2024
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RESAVER factsheet
This factsheet provides an overview of RESAVER, the pan-European pension fund designed specifically for research organisations and their employees. RESAVER addresses a key challenge for mobile researchers in Europe: the difficulty of maintaining continuous pension contributions when moving between countries. Supported by the European Commission, RESAVER enables employees to remain affiliated with the same supplementary pension scheme throughout their careers, regardless of cross-border mobility within the European Economic Area (EEA). With participation open to all staff in research-performing organisations, RESAVER contributes to making research careers more attractive and sustainable by ensuring long-term pension security. The factsheet outlines the main features of RESAVER, including its structure, governance, and benefits for both employers and employees, and highlights its growing coverage across Europe.
INSPIRING ERA Launches Second Factsheet on Research Careers in the European Research Area
INSPIRING ERA is proud to present its second thematic factsheet, focused on ERA Action 4: Research Careers. This new resource outlines the key concepts and showcases the vast portfolio of policy measures helping support more attractive, sustainable, and inclusive career pathways for researchers.
Fostering strong, dynamic research careers is fundamental to building a resilient and competitive European Research Area. By improving working conditions, career development prospects, and mobility for researchers, ERA Action 4 helps ensure that Europe remains a global leader in research and innovation.
This factsheet is designed to support researchers, research organisations and other stakeholders in implementing impactful reforms and initiatives aligned with the ERA Policy Agenda. We encourage all ERA-related actors to explore, share, and apply this resource as we work together to strengthen the research profession across Europe.
INSPIRING ERA Launches First Factsheet on Bringing Science Closer to Citizens
INSPIRING ERA is pleased to announce the publication of its first thematic factsheet, focused on Bringing Science Closer to Citizens. This factsheet presents goals of Bringing Science Closer to Citizens action, inspiring examples, practical insights and key recommendations for strengthening the connection between science and society. It is designed to support researchers, institutions, and policymakers across Europe in implementing effective public engagement strategies.
Bringing science closer to citizens is essential for increasing trust, transparency, and relevance in research and innovation. By empowering individuals and communities to engage with science, ERA contributes to a more inclusive and democratic research ecosystem. We invite all stakeholders to read, share, and make use of this resource in support of a more connected and impactful European Research Area.
Brochure of Use Cases on EOSC and Open Science
Brochure showcasing recent use cases on European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) and Open Science. The brochure, developed by the EOSC Future project, presents 31 use cases from different countries in Europe on policies and practices to implement EOSC and Open Science at national level with a short description, key facts, and links for further information for each use case. The use cases have been collected from Member States and Associated Countries in the EOSC Steering Board via the Survey on National Contributions to EOSC and follow-on interviews with designated representatives for each use case. Published May 2024.
Factsheet on Attractive Research Careers in the Union
This factsheet presents new European standards and tools designed to make research careers more attractive and sustainable. Improving working conditions for Europe’s two million researchers is a key ERA priority, helping to address societal challenges in health, defence, digital, and green technologies.
At the centre is the proposed European Framework for Research Careers, including a new Charter for Researchers with 20 updated principles covering fair career progression, balanced mobility, improved recruitment, and stronger support for working conditions. The Charter is addressed to researchers, employers, funders, and policymakers alike, making it easier to implement through the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R).
Complementing this, the new ResearchComp website introduces the first EU Competence Framework for Researchers. It allows researchers to self-assess and develop transversal skills for inter-sectoral and interdisciplinary careers, while also helping employers and training providers better understand and support research talent.
Together, these initiatives aim to retain European talent, attract international researchers, and ensure that research careers are both competitive and resilient in the global landscape. The factsheet outlines the main features of the new Charter and ResearchComp, as well as their role in strengthening research careers across Europe.
Factsheet on the European Research Area
This factsheet introduces the European Research Area (ERA), the EU’s single market for research, innovation, and technology. ERA brings together Member States, Associated Countries, and stakeholders to align policies, strengthen cooperation, and enable the free movement of researchers, knowledge, and innovation across borders.
Since its origins in the 1970s, ERA has evolved into a central political framework, enshrined in the Lisbon Treaty and relaunched in 2021 with the Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe. The Pact sets out shared values and principles for research and innovation, while the ERA Policy Agenda 2022–2024 translates them into 20 concrete actions ranging from open science to gender equality and green and digital transitions.
Governance of ERA is coordinated through the European Commission, the Council of the EU, and dedicated stakeholder bodies such as the ERA Forum. Implementation is continuously monitored to ensure evidence-informed policymaking and measurable impact.
By fostering cooperation, boosting investment in research and innovation, and improving access to excellence across Europe, ERA strengthens Europe’s global competitiveness while addressing pressing societal challenges. The factsheet highlights ERA’s milestones, governance structure, and policy priorities, providing an overview of how ERA supports a stronger, more connected research and innovation ecosystem.
