WP1 – Coordinating European Support
Inspireurope+ strengthened cooperation across Europe for researchers at risk via a transnational Coordinating Committee, which met 14 times and supported 46 deliverables and 12 milestones. The project engaged with higher education, policy-makers and civil society to build a cross-sectoral support ecosystem, enhancing support, visibility and integration of researchers at risk within EU frameworks.
WP2 – Guidance and Support for Researchers at Risk
At-risk researchers were supported to pursue their careers and share their expertise in European higher education and industry. 7 webinars & 6 trainings exceeded targets & reached over 2,200 researchers. Nine newsletters reached 2,500 subscribers in 77 countries.
WP3 – Building Institutional Capacity
Institutions across Europe strengthen their capacity to host at risk researchers. 4 leadership roundtables & 5 webinars with guidance materials improved institutional support. Over 480 participants engaged, surpassing targets. Activities fostered collaboration and preparedness across sectors.
WP4 – Advising National-Level Initiatives
National-level initiatives were advanced, strengthened, coordinated and connected. Three annual platforms (Berlin 2023 & 2024, Paris 2025) gathered hundreds of stakeholders. 21 activities in countries developing national fellowship/support programmes. Advice was given to initiatives in Ireland, Germany, Greece, and others.
WP5 – European Policy, Networking & Dissemination
Understanding of researchers at risk and academic freedom increased across Europe. Dissemination included a website, brochures, newsletters, and social media reaching 700K+ stakeholders. Project outputs were presented at 41 external events. Policy engagement included six briefings and meetings with EU policymakers.
Impact
The project unified European efforts, catalysed national progress, and influenced EU frameworks. Over 2,200 researchers and 800 institutional stakeholders benefited from capacity-building. Inspireurope+ policy recommendations created a blueprint for future European engagement with at risk researchers. The resource bank aided responses to crises like Ukraine.
Conclusion & Future Directions
Inspireurope+ embedded support for researchers at risk into European structures, exceeding deliverables and shaping systemic change. Future efforts should deepen cross-sectoral cooperation, scale European and national programmes, continue supporting at risk researchers and host institutions. The consortium will continue engagement via network-development, partnerships and information sharing to sustain impact.
