Investigating and addressing career barriers faced by underrepresented and marginalised researchers

Last updated: 15.7.2025
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This Horizon Europe funding program aims to strengthen gender equality and inclusiveness within the European Research Area by investigating and addressing the significant career barriers faced by underrepresented and marginalised researchers. Projects will deliver crucial knowledge and practical tools to promote fair career advancement for disadvantaged groups in research and innovation.

Who is Funded for Inclusive Research Careers

This section details the target beneficiaries of the "Investigating and addressing career barriers faced by underrepresented and marginalised researchers" program, which aims to foster gender equality and inclusiveness across the European Research Area. It outlines the types of entities and individuals eligible to apply, the geographical scope of the initiative, and its overarching strategic objectives in promoting fair research career advancement.

What Research is Funded

This section specifies the types of research and innovation activities eligible for funding under the "Investigating and addressing career barriers faced by underrepresented and marginalised researchers" program, detailing the thematic areas, and the typical maturity level of supported projects.

Type and Scope of Funding for Researchers

This section outlines the financial characteristics of the "Investigating and addressing career barriers faced by underrepresented and marginalised researchers" program, including the type of financial support provided, the maximum funding available per project, and the expected duration of funded actions.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to for the "Investigating and addressing career barriers faced by underrepresented and marginalised researchers" program, covering application terms, collaboration guidelines, and other important provisions.

Application Procedure

This section provides a guide to the application process for the "Investigating and addressing career barriers faced by underrepresented and marginalised researchers" program, from proposal preparation and submission to the evaluation and award mechanisms.

This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that govern the "Investigating and addressing career barriers faced by underrepresented and marginalised researchers" funding program, identifying its primary authorization and other key regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

2,000,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

2,000,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

18.09.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

European Union (EU Member States and Associated Countries)

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Social Enterprises, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Researchers from underrepresented groups and marginalised communities (e.g., racialised researchers, researchers with disabilities, LGBTIQ or refugee researchers); also policy makers, research funding organisations, higher education and research performing organisations, researchers, and other research and innovation stakeholders.

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Basic Research

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Additional Partners:

Relevant ERA stakeholders (including the subgroup of the ERA Forum dedicated to ERA Action 5), researchers from concerned underrepresented and marginalised groups, and community support networks.

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