ERA Chairs

Expected Outcome:

Progress in strengthening links between research and innovation actors across the European Research Area (ERA) is essential for Europe to capitalize on excellence. ERA Chairs aim to attract outstanding scientists and innovators to universities, research organisations or research infrastructures in Widening countries, fostering brain circulation and creating pockets of excellence that enhance institutional culture and performance.

The ERA Chair holder’s leadership and the establishment of a permanent, high-quality research group will boost excellence, visibility, and integration within the ERA, improving competitiveness in research and promoting institutional reforms aligned with ERA priorities.

Projects are expected to contribute to some of the following outcomes:

At system level:

• Increased international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral mobility of R&I talent towards Widening countries;
• Institutional reforms in research institutions and national R&I systems;
• Strengthened human capital with more entrepreneurial and well-trained researchers;
• Better communication of R&I results to society;
• Enhanced research capacity, competitiveness, and economic growth.

At organisation level:

• Strengthened research excellence in ERA Chair fields;
• Increased attractiveness to top international researchers;
• Establishment of a lasting, high-performing research group with institutional benefits;
• Improved success in EU and global competitive funding.

Scope:

Trimmed here, the full scope, expected outcomes and award criteria are on the official topic page ↗.