Objective
The overall objective of the SMART Researchers project is to establish and institutionalize comprehensive, sustainable talent development ecosystems for ESRs across various positions in Widening Countries. By scaling HR excellence in line with the Council Recommendation on a European Framework for Research Careers and the European Charter for Researchers, the project aims to improve working conditions and create a capacity- building framework for European Competence Framework for Researchers-based micro-credentialing and certification. This framework will enable ESRs to acquire and demonstrate advanced skills essential for thriving in interoperable careers, addressing the transversal labor market demands of the twin transitions—green and digital—driven by R&I. The foundation of the project lies in the creation of Career Support Center, which provide continuous career guidance and tailored capacity- building for ESRs. These CSCs will implement Strategic Action Plans for ESRs career development that align institutional HR practices with the Council Recommendation on a European Framework for Research Careers and the European Charter for Researchers. A key component is the development of a micro credentialing and certification framework based on the ResearchComp. By supporting talent development and career progression of a large pool of R&I positions, the project equips the European labor market with well-skilled researchers, enhancing organizations' capacity for training, career development, and talent circulation. Additionally, the project provides policy feedback on implementing the European standards research careers, ensuring continuous alignment with best practices in talent development. The involvement of ESRs at every stage—from competency mapping to policy development—ensures that the solutions created directly address the precariousness they face, building a more stable and sustainable career landscape for researchers across Europe.
Keywords
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Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.4.2 - Reforming and enhancing the European R&I System
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-CSA - HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-ERA-02
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21000 Novi Sad
Serbia
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