Aimed at strengthening low R&I performing countries across Europe and Horizon Europe associated countries (“Widening Countries“) by providing grants to support the transfer of knowledge and increase their excellence in the R&I ecosystem.
Teaming for Excellence
Supporting the creation or upgrade of centres of excellence in low R&I performing countries that were established by partnerships with leading scientific institutions. For further information
Excellence Hubs
Ecosystems collaboration within low R&I performing countries to strengthen regional innovation excellence. For further information
European Excellence Initiative (EEI)
Strengthening cooperation between academic organisations from low R&I performing countries and leading international institutions. For further information
Twinning
Enhancing research networking activities with research institutes from low R&I performing countries. For further information
ERA Talents
Staff Exchanges of R&I supporting staff between academic and non-academic organisations, coordinated by countries in low R&I performing countries. For further information
Hop-On Facility
Allowing legal entities from low R&I performing countries to join already selected collaborative R&I actions from Pillar 2 and EIC Pathfinder actions. For further information
ERA Fellowships
Supporting postdoctoral researchers in host organisations located in low R&I performing countries. For further information:
ERA Chairs
Supporting the implementation of structural changes in universities or research organisations of low R&I performing countries with international research management guidance excellence. For further information.
For more information see: Widening Useful Information and Events
Contact
Smadar Hirsh
Director, European Research Council (ERC), Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Europe in a changing world, Science with and for the Society, Widening Participation of Low R&I Performing Countries (“Widening”), and Strengthening the European Research Area (ERA)
+972-54-2660110
Adi Maller
Head of Sector, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), Widening Participation of Low R&I Performing Countries (“Widening”), and Strengthening the European Research Area (ERA)
+972-52-8841771