The European Union is stepping up to become the world's most attractive destination for researchers and innovators.
At today's Competitiveness Council, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva is presenting a snapshot of the more than 60 regional, national and EU funding and support schemes that help researchers advance their careers.
The announcement is part of the EU's €500 million Choose Europe initiative, launched on 5 May by President Ursula von der Leyen. To strengthen this ambition even more, the Commission is proposing a new call for European Research Area (ERA) Chairs worth €230 million under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026–27.
