The European Union has increased its national and regional funding schemes to attract global research talent, now totaling 101 initiatives compared to 65 last May. These schemes, supported by at least €1 billion in funding, include grants, mobility programs, and career development support across all 27 Member States. The Commission’s EURAXESS platform provides a unified gateway for researchers to access opportunities. Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva highlighted Europe’s commitment to fostering scientific freedom and quality of life. National programs, such as Germany’s Global Minds Initiative and Austria’s APART-USA, have already recruited over 200 researchers. EU-level actions under the Choose Europe initiative have seen significant growth in applications for ERC grants and MSCA fellowships. The updated overview coincided with the adoption of the new Visa Policy Strategy, aiming to simplify processes for researchers. These measures support the EU’s goal of creating a single market for research and innovation.
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