ERA Chairs actions aim to attract in a sustainable manner outstanding scientists and innovators to universities or research organisations in catching up countries and regions to foster brain circulation for researchers and innovators. This measure of “brain gain” and creation of pockets of excellence will impact on the culture and performance of host institutions.
The leadership of the ERA Chair holder and the creation of a permanent and excellent research group in the chosen scientific field will ensure excellence, visibility and better integration in the European Research Area, as well as fostering competitiveness in research funding and promoting institutional reforms aligned with ERA priorities.
Research organisations located in widening countries interested in establishing an ERA Chair shall submit a proposal with the prospective ERA Chair holder who should be an outstanding researcher and/or innovator in the chosen scientific domain.
The EU estimates that an EU contribution of between EUR 1.5 and 2.5 Million Euros per proposal for 5 years.
Total budget for HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-01-01: ERA Chairs call is 97 Million Euros. A total of 45 projects are expected to be funded.
HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-TALENTS-01-01 call is opened on 28th of September 2023. The deadline for applications is 7th of March 2024.
For your inquiries, please send an email to ncpwidera@tubitak.gov.tr