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ICoRSA Newsletter June
ICoRSA
June 30, 2025
In this month’s newsletter, ICoRSA invites the global research community to join an urgent public debate on overcoming challenges faced by underrepresented researchers in academia. Together with its partners, ICoRSA continues to advocate for equity, sustainable careers, and stronger support systems across research environments. We also highlight our recent contribution to shaping the EU’s long-term budget for research and innovation and showcase key developments in policy and funding across Europe. Don’t miss the latest updates, upcoming events, and opportunities to engage in shaping a more inclusive and resilient research ecosystem.
In today’s email:
Last chance to register: Public debate on challenges faced by underrepresented researchers in academia
Global surveys and calls for action supporting diversity and inclusion in science
Major updates in research and innovation policies, including the new ERA Strategy and OECD’s ReICO platform
Opportunities for funding, training, and participation in EU science policy initiatives
Upcoming events: OPUS Final Conference, Open Science Monitoring, and more
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NEWS ABOUT ICORSA
Last opportunity to register: Public debate on challenges faced by underrepresented researchers in academia
ICoRSA, in collaboration with its member organizations APNG and CAPS/ACP, is hosting a public debate on the challenges faced by underrepresented and marginalized researchers in academia.
The event will spotlight the systemic barriers impacting women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQI+ individuals, persons with disabilities in academia. Researcher associations as Eurodoc, MCAA and Young Academy Europe will share their efforts to support inclusion, while case studies from Brazil, Canada, and the UK will highlight national initiatives advancing equality and diversity in research. The debate will also feature the SECURE project, showcasing how institutional initiatives—such as research career frameworks—can contribute to greater inclusion. These frameworks can provide clearer and fairer career pathways, enhance access to support and mentorship, and embed diversity into research systems and policies.
Join us as we explore inclusive career frameworks and collective actions to improve working conditions in research.
📅 8th July, 2025
🕒 2 -5 pm CEST
🌍 Online via zoom
ICoRSA contributes to open consultation to the next long-term budget Multiannual Financial Framework
ICoRSA submitted its contributions to the next long-term budget, the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which allocates EU funds to support the single market and cooperation between national authorities, as well as the future European programme for Research and Innovation, FP10.
The consultation was open to all types of organisations and citizens.
ICoRSA advocated for:
Ensuring continuity of investment in the European Research Area and sustained funding programmes that promote its implementation.
Maintaining support for international collaboration, with particular attention to sustained engagement in underrepresented world regions, recognising the global nature of scientific challenges and the value of inclusive knowledge exchange.
Addressing the precarity of research careers at all levels by enabling more stable, predictable, and fair funding mechanisms that foster long-term career development.
Guaranteeing the independence and increased funding of the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).
NEWS ABOUT RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS
Initiative Science Europe (ISE) call for support Research and Innovation in Europe
As negotiations continue on FP10 the future and largest European funding framework for Research and Innovation the Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE) has launched an open letter calling on all scientists to speak up for the future of science in Europe. The letter calls for:
A fully funded and autonomous FP10.
Sustained funding of €220 billion to ensure the continuity of major programmes such as the European Research Council (ERC), Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and long-term investment in research careers.
Continuity of basic collaborative research.
Sign the open letter here:
International Science Council - Global survey on participation in scientific organizations
The ISC, together with the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES), has launched a global qualitative survey to understand how scientists experience participation in scientific organizations.
All individual scientists affiliated with scientific organizations, including academies, unions and associations, societies, science councils, and young scientist organizations are invited and highly encouraged to take part in the survey by 6 July via https://council.science/news/global-survey-participation-scientific-organizations/
Every survey contribution will help shape recommendations to foster more equitable and inclusive participation. Thank you for circulating this survey widely among your members and networks and encouraging responses.
NEWS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION POLICIES
OECD Launches the Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO)
ReICO is a new platform designed to provide comprehensive access to international statistics, analytical tools, and resources on research and innovation (R&I) careers. ReICO is being developed in close collaboration with national governments and diverse stakeholders. As for the time, ReICO data is divided into three themes, i) R&I talent development; ii) R&I labour market; iii) R&I talent circulation.
Watch the launch of the beta version here: https://www.oecd.org/en/events/2025/06/launch-of-the-research-and-innovation-careers-observatory-reico.html
New ERA Strategy 2025-2027
The European Commission’s flagship initiative to create a unified space for research and innovation – European Research Area (ERA) has now a renewed policy agenda for 2025–2027, endorsed by EU research ministers.
The Agenda sets the following new priorities and actions co-developed with Member States, associated countries, and stakeholders through the ERA Forum for the period 2025-2027:
Embedding equity in open science
Developing the Science for Policy (S4P) ecosystem
Enabling responsible AI use in research
Enhancing research security
Boosting R&I investment for industrial transformation
Advancing new biomedical research methods
Strengthening integrity and ethics in R&I
Supporting professional research management
Check the new actions here: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CONSIL%3AST_8469_2025_INIT
EU anti-racism strategy
The European Commission is designing its comprehensive strategy of anti-racism. Researchers, experts, citizens and organizations can submit their feedback until July 8, 2025: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14552-Anti-racism-Strategy_en
EU Gender Equality Strategy for 2026-2030
The European Commission invites contributions from the community to help shape its upcoming Gender Equality Strategy for 2026–2030. Gender equality is both a fundamental right for everyone and a core value of the European Union. The new strategy for 2026–2030 will set out the concrete actions the European Commission plans to implement over the next five years to further promote gender equality across Europe.
The call for evidence is open for your feedback until 11 August 2025. Available here: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14611-2026-2030-gender-equality-strategy_en
NEWS ABOUT RESEARCH MANAGEMENT
Professional Development Opportunities in Research Management by RM ROADMAP project
The EU-funded project dedicated to strengthening Research Management (RM) in Europe has recently published key findings, including a comprehensive mapping of the RM community, tool showcasing existing training opportunities, networks, and funding sources for RMs across Europe and a catalogue. Available here: https://www.rmroadmap.eu/rm-professional-development-opportunities
The European Commission launches success stories on Research Management
RM Success Stories is a initiative of the European Commission to map success stories from and by the community of research managers on their experiences, detailing the context, the steps they undertook, and the results of their efforts. This initiative seeks to build broader recognition and support for research management among diverse communities and stakeholders. Available here: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/d2f1b4ed-2bc6-11f0-8a44-01aa75ed71a1/language-en
OPPORTUNITIES
All topics of the call A research agenda for a beautiful, inclusive and sustainable transformation of neighbourhoods (HORIZON-NEB-2025-01) are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. These calls are framed within the Work Programme 2025 of the New European Bauhaus Facility. Deadline for submission: November 12, 2025, 17:00 CET
MSCA Doctoral Networks – 2025 Call Open
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks 2025 call for proposals opened recently. The European Commission will hold an online info event on 24 June to inform potential applicants and stakeholders about the key aspects of the call.
Call deadline: : November 25, 2025, 17:00 CET
Contribute to Developing the New Horizon Results Platform
The European Commission is ramping up efforts to enhance knowledge valorisation within Horizon Europe by creating a unified digital gateway for innovators and investors across Europe. This new platform will evolve from the current Horizon Results Platform.
To make sure the redesigned platform is easy to use and serves the innovation community effectively, the Commission plans to set up a Sounding Board of 20–25 representatives drawn from Europe’s research, innovation, dissemination, and exploitation sectors.
Organisations or individuals who have benefited from Horizon 2020 or Horizon Europe and have already used the existing Horizon Results Platform are encouraged to express their interest in taking part. To apply, please send an email to [email protected] no later than 15 July 2025.
European Commission is looking for AI experts for scientific panel
The European Commission launched a call for experts to join a new AI Scientific Panel. This panel will support the implementation of the AI Act by advising amongst others on general-purpose AI (GPAI) systems, systemic and emerging risks, and model classification and evaluation.
Deadline for submissions: 14 September 2025.
Learn more about the requirements and process of submission:
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-seeks-experts-ai-scientific-panel
EVENTS
OPUS Final Conference | July 9–10, 2025
Register Now & Save the Date: OPUS Final Conference | July 9 – 10, 2025
Join us for the Final Conference of the OPUS (Open and Universal Science) Project, taking place on July 9–10, 2025. This event will bring together key stakeholders, including experts, policymakers, and research organisations, to explore the future of Open Science and responsible research practices in Europe.
We’ll present the main outcomes of the OPUS project, including the Research Assessment Framework and valuable insights from implementation that can benefit Research Funding and Performing Organisations (RFOs & RPOs).
Seats for in-person attendance are limited, secure your spot early. Online participation is also available.
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Register Now: Joint Online Session on Open Science Monitoring | July 8, 2025
Don’t miss this special joint session hosted by OPUS, PathOS, EOSC Track, and OSMI on July 8, 2025, focused on: “The Role of RPOs and RFOs in Open Science Monitoring: Connecting Institutional Practices to Policy Aggregation”.
Online participation only – register now!
As demands for accountability, transparency, and alignment grow, research-performing (RPO) and research-funding organisations (RFO) face increasing pressure to implement effective Open Science monitoring. This session will explore how to translate EU-level policy into meaningful, sustainable institutional practices.