The overall objective of SMART Researchers project is to establish and institutionalize comprehensive, sustainable talent development ecosystems for ESRs across various positions in Widening Countries. By scaling HR excellence in line with the Council Recommendation on a European Framework for Research Careers and the European Charter for Researchers, the project aims to improve working conditions and create a capacity- building framework for European Competence Framework for Researchers-based micro-credentialing and certification.
Funding Program: Horizon Europe
Duration: Sep 2025 – Aug 2028
EC Funding: 1.875.375,00 €
Consortium: 9 partners from 4 countries
Coordinator: University of Novi Sad Faculty of Technical Sciences
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