The hybrid event marked the closing of the European-funded project SECURE project with the in-person segment held in Brussels on March 6. It brought together experts, policymakers, institutions’ representatives and researchers to discuss the future of research careers in Europe.
What are the main challenges of research careers? What strategies should be implemented to develop sustainable careers? How can policies and funding programs contribute to improving career stability and promoting intersectoral mobility? These were some of the questions debated in the various panels of the event, which included representatives from the European Commission such as Dario Capezzuto and Wainer Lusoli, as well as other international experts like Luísa Henriques (FCT, I.P.) and Emmanuelle Gardan (Coimbra Group).
During the SECURE Summit, the main conclusions and results of the project were also showcased, including the presentation of the Research Career Framework (RCF) and the sharing of best practices on Tenure track-like models.
NOVA’s participation, represented by Vice-Rector Isabel Rocha, included the presentation of its results as a pilot institution for the implementation of the RCF. Highlights included efforts to mitigate research precarity, promote career development through training and access to specialized resources such as the Vitae platform, and the application for the HR Excellence in Research Award. NOVA joined the other pilot institutions in a mutual learning exercise to share best practices and discuss the main challenges faced as trial organisations.
Through its participation in this initiative, NOVA reinforces its commitment to attracting and retaining research talent and to developing attractive and sustainable careers, aligning its strategy with the key European recommendations in this area.
Learn more about the event and the work carried out under the SECURE project here!