ERA Chairs fund research organisations in Widening countries to attract outstanding researchers or innovators to establish permanent, high-quality research groups. The program aims to strengthen links between research and innovation actors, improve institutional culture and performance, and promote reforms aligned with European Research Area priorities. Funded activities include fostering brain circulation, enhancing research capacity, and increasing competitiveness in research through institutional reforms and talent mobility.
Eligible applicants are legal entities established in Widening countries acting as sole coordinators. Proposals must include commitment letters from the prospective ERA Chair holder and the head of the coordinating institution. ERA Chair holders may be from any country but must not have a prior cont
