Join us on January 22nd at 2:30 PM for an exciting introductory session on ResearchComp, hosted by NOVA. Maria Mecenero, Policy Officer at the European Commission, will be leading the session. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this valuable tool and get to know how to assess and develop your own transversal skills.
Discover more about ResearchComp below and register now for the online session!
What is ResearchComp?
ResearchComp is the European Competence Framework for Researchers. It supports the assessment and development by researchers of transversal skills that can offer them more career opportunities by fostering inter-sectoral mobility.
The tool is available in the ERA Talent Platform and is aligned with the European Skills, Competences, and Occupations (ESCO) classification, which provides a common language and understanding of researchers’ transversal skills needed for interoperable careers in all sectors of the society.
ResearchComp offers benefits to various stakeholders:
- Researchers can identify the competences that support interoperable careers across sectors. They can assess their proficiency levels, recognize strengths, and pinpoint areas for improvement, enhancing their career prospects and employability;
- Universities, research organizations, and training providers can design or adapt their training programs to equip researchers with essential transversal competences from the outset or through targeted learning opportunities, fostering a lifelong learning approach;
- Employers gain insights into the competences researchers bring, simplifying the search for highly skilled talents.
- Policy makers can better monitor researchers’ competences and develop targeted policies to support inter-sectoral mobility for researchers
How can I access and use ResearchComp?
ResearchComp is available here. You can evaluate your expertise across 38 different competences distributed by 7 competence areas (cognitive abilities, doing research, managing research, managing research tools, making an impact, working with others, self-management). This tool serves as a valuable resource for initiating your career plan. It covers both research-specific competences, such as managing research, and essential career skills like self-management and teamwork.
Each competence is outlined with varying levels of expertise. During this self-assessment, you don’t need to be an expert in every area, but you should develop competences in all seven areas.