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The results of the Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) on Research Careers, an initiative to support more attractive and sustainable research careers across Europe, are now available. The MLE, coordinated by the European Commission, brought together policymakers and experts from across the EU to exchange best practices and generate actionable recommendations

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input on the forthcoming Gender Equality Strategy for 2026-2030. Citizens, organizations, and stakeholders from across Europe are invited to share their perspectives, experiences, and recommendations to help shape policies aimed at advancing gender equality. The consultation seeks to ensure that

The widerAdvance Facility, launched in January 2025 under Horizon Europe, offers something rare: fully tailored, expert support to help research-performing organisations in Widening Countries and Outermost Regions boost the visibility, uptake, and long-term impact of their EU-funded results. This initiative is all about helping you turn research outcomes into real-world

On 28 February 2025, the Commission adopted the new ERA Policy Agenda for 2025–2027 to strenghten R&I across the EU. Created together with Member States and stakeholders, the agenda outlines 20 key actions focused on making research more inclusive, sustainable, and impactful— especially in support of Europe’s green and digital

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.

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.