Project description
Strengthening Research Careers in Europe
Researchers based in parts of Europe with fewer resources often face limited local opportunities, which pushes many to relocate. The EU-funded BRITE-EU project aims to address this challenge. Focusing first on digital health, it connects institutions in these regions with leading innovation hubs in countries such as Spain and Sweden. Through skills training, staff exchanges, and stronger links between universities and industry, BRITE-EU is reshaping how research happens and opening up better career paths locally. Its goal is simple but vital: to help talented researchers thrive at home and ensure these countries become fully integrated, competitive players in Europe’s research community.
Objective
The BRITE-EU project aims to strengthen research and innovation (R&I) capacity in Widening countries by enhancing employability, promoting cross-sectoral collaboration, and fostering institutional reforms. Starting with the digital health sector, the project leverages the expertise of consortium members from both Widening countries and advanced innovation ecosystems, such as Spain and Sweden. This sector was chosen for its potential to address pressing healthcare challenges and facilitate cross-disciplinary research and innovation.
BRITE-EU’s objectives include improving the skills and competences of R&I professionals through knowledge exchange between academia and industry. The project follows a three-phase approach: (1) Needs assessment to identify gaps and opportunities, (2) Capacity-building initiatives, such as training programs and mobility schemes, and (3) Follow-up measures, focusing on institutional reforms and return plans for seconded staff.
By adopting a quadruple-helix model, BRITE-EU engages researchers, businesses, and policymakers to create collaborative ecosystems that drive innovation. The project promotes skill development, broadens career prospects, and encourages creativity among researchers. It also facilitates institutional capacity building by transferring best practices in research management, enhancing the European R&I landscape.
The expected impacts of BRITE-EU include reversing brain drain, improving gender balance and equal opportunities, and increasing the attractiveness of Widening countries as destinations for excellent R&I talent. Through these efforts, the project will play a pivotal role in creating a sustainable and competitive R&I environment in Europe, ensuring that Widening countries are better integrated into the European Research Area (ERA).
Keywords
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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.4.1 - Widening participation and spreading excellence
MAIN PROGRAMME
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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.
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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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-TALENTS-03
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4099-002 Porto
Portugal
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