In a letter that we recently shared with Commissioner for Start-Ups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva,we urged the European Commission to take action to attract leading US academics working on clean tech and circular economy to Europe’s research landscape.
As a unique opportunity for the European Research Council (ERC) and other EU research frameworks to step in as a beacon for academics and researchers who have been discouraged from pursuing their careers on the other side of the Atlantic.
The Commission should develop, together with Member States, an immediate action plan – aligned with the objectives presented in the Clean Industrial Deal – which should consider the following elements:
1. A dedicated research mobility scheme
2. Simplified grant and partnership processes
3. Collaboration incentives for EU institutions
4. Strategic partnerships with global institutions
This initiative would not only strengthen Europe’s research ecosystem but also send a strong message about our continent’s commitment to fostering excellence and global cooperation in tackling climate challenges.
Read the full letter here.
