ERA Chairs

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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: Research organisations or research infrastructures in Widening countries seeking to establish an ERA Chair should submit a proposal with a prospective ERA Chair holder - an outstanding researcher or innovator in any scientific domain. The research institution will act as the sole applicant (mono-beneficiary), and ERA Chair holders may be from any country, but may not already have a contractual relationship with the coordinating entity. Proposals should include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Europass form [1] of the prospective ERA Chair holder, detailing their scientific and technical contributions to the coordinating institution. The CV should be uploaded as an Annex to the proposal. Proposals should also describe any relevant investments of the coordinator in research projects, facilities and infrastructures and how those will be achieved and/or a better use of the installed research capacity (in particular of EU co-funded research infrastructures & facilities). Existing or foreseen arrangements for compliance with ERA priorities [2] including the European Charter for Researchers & Code of Conduct for the …