A Reinforced European Research Area Partnership for Excellence and Growth
abernard102@gmail.com 2012-07-17
Summary:
Use the link to access the full text document providing background and details on each of the ERA priorities mentioned in the following excerpt: “The ERA priorities ... Based on analysis of the strengths and weakness of Europe's research systems and the overall objective of inducing lasting step-changes in Europe's research performance and effectiveness by 2014, the ERA priorities are: [1] More effective national research systems – including increased competition within national borders and sustained or greater investment in research [2] Optimal transnational co-operation and competition - defining and implementing common research agendas on grand-challenges, raising quality through Europe-wide open competition, and constructing and running effectively key research infrastructures on a pan-European basis [3] An open labour market for researchers - to ensure the removal of barriers to researcher mobility, training and attractive careers [4] Gender equality and gender mainstreaming in research – to end the waste of talent which we cannot afford and to diversify views and approaches in research and foster excellence [5] Optimal circulation, access to and transfer of scientific knowledge including via digital ERA - to guarantee access to and uptake of knowledge by all.”