Marc Tachelet

Shaping Europe’s innovation future means inclusivity, balance, and competitiveness.

The WIDERA sub-programme, part of #HorizonEU, supports transformative projects promoting equality and resilience - strengthening the European Research Area for years to come.

🧪 #SciComm @minnawilkki.bsky.social

Promotional graphic for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Text on a blue background reads ‘Choose Europe for Science – Call now open with 22.5 million budget’. A researcher in protective gear looks through a microscope. EU emblem and hashtag #UnionOfSkills appear at the bottom.

The new #ChooseEurope for science funding scheme aims to attract the best researchers worldwide, retain European talent, and ensure sustainable careers.

Hosting organisations commit to employing researchers beyond the EU-funded phase of the project.

Who can apply? Any organisation in an EU country or a #HorizonEU Associated Country. Collaborations with optional partners are welcome.

Funding details: up to €3.5M available per beneficiary.

€22.5 million Choose Europe for Science call offers researchers long-term careers in Europe The new initiative is designed to make research careers in Europe more attractive by offering excellent working conditions and long-term prospects.

What is funded? At least 3 postdoctoral researchers per project for up to 5 years. The funding is divided into two phases:

- Phase 1: Supported by #MSCA for 2-3 years.
- Phase 2: Continued support by the host institution for up to 2 additional years.

Know more and apply here: link.europa.eu/6JhtHp

The European Commission is pleased to launch this new Science, Research & Innovation account. We look forward to connecting with the community on Bluesky! 🧪

Here you will find:
- EU scientific news
- Horizon Europe funding opportunities
- Innovative EU-supported projects
- Events, tools & resources

Great to be at these #RIdaysEU, having some fun with my colleague @minnawilkki.bsky.social and supporting some of the projects that we fund at the European Research Executive Agency. 🧪

€141 million funds 36 new research projects to build a safer Europe The EU-funded projects aim to strengthen security, fight crime, improve disaster preparedness and build more resilient infrastructure.

EU invests €141M in 36 civil security projects to build a safer society! From AI customs tools to deepfake detection, these projects tackle crime, disasters, and border resilience.
⏳ Apply by 12 Nov 2025 for new #funding: link.europa.eu/7VfDtM
#HorizonEU #research #security

(3/3) The goal is to close Europe's innovation gap with global competitors - strengthening resilience, economic security, and autonomy in critical technologies: ink.europa.eu/WrpJ3v

(2/3) This strategy seeks to become the backbone of Europe’s research and innovation ecosystem, recognising that market-ready solutions cannot be developed without the right support for scientists throughout the entire innovation cycle.

A visual with the text: European strategy on research and technology infrastructures.

(1/3) Great minds think...better in excellent infrastructure 🧪

The newly launched European Strategy on research & tech infrastructures ensures scientists who #ChooseEurope can access top labs, equipment & services - such particle accelerators, cleanrooms, quality data & more.

#philsci #SciComm

Participants at EUCYS 2025 stand on stage in Riga with national flags, alongside organisers and jurors, in front of a large event screen.

Two young scientists at EUCYS in Riga discuss a project, one holding a pen and book, with a “RCB Rescue Bot” poster in the background.

Two young scientists present their project at EUCYS in Riga. One speaks while the other smiles beside her, with scientific posters and a heart model on the table.

Participants at EUCYS 2025 sit in an amphitheatre on a wide, concrete staircase inside a large, open-air structure with an elaborate, gridded roof made of numerous square panels.

🔬 Empowering youth, driving EU science.

130+ young scientists aged 14-20 from nearly 40 countries gathered in 🇱🇻 Riga to showcase their projects.

From medicine and physics to climate and computing, their groundbreaking ideas are shaping the future of 🇪🇺 science.

→ eucys2025.eu

(3/3) A big thank you to my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency for their continued dedication in managing MSCA-funded projects.

Much work lies ahead – work that will continue to shape the future of science in Europe and beyond.

More: europa.eu/!XCKxWM

(2/3) The rise in applications highlights the growing impact of #ChooseEurope for Science, aiming to make Europe a top hub for research talent and innovation.

With a €404.3M budget, the @ec.europa.eu plans to fund around 1,650 projects under this call 🧪

A visual with the text: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships call 2025

A visual with the text proposals by country of coordinator.

(1/3) A record-breaking number of applications in the 40+ year history of EU research and innovation framework programmes.

This year’s Postdoctoral Fellowships call saw a 64.6% increase in applications, underlining the growing importance of the MSCA within the global research community.

#SciComm

A visual with the text: How to share scientific evidence with policymakers - a cover of a report

(1/4) How can EU-funded research shape policy for a better Europe? 🔬

Colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency (REA) has produced a starter kit to help projects share scientific evidence effectively with policymakers: at European, national, regional, and local levels.

#philsci #SciComm

(2/4) Advice number 1 – understand the policy context.

Get to know the policymakers’ priorities at various levels. Pinpoint which project results are most relevant, and when they’re needed.

(3/4) Advice number 2 – join forces with other stakeholders.

Establish relationships with researchers and other key stakeholders. Together, amplify impact and provide insights for better policies.

(4/4) Advice number 3 – plan early for policy impact.

Define the issue, clarify your goals, and know your audience before sharing your project results.

Find more here: europa.eu/!tfTgWt

A visual showcasing the European Union innovation index for 2025.

Recently, the @ec.europa.eu published the 2025 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard.

#EUInnovation performance increased by 12.6% since 2018.

EU Innovation leaders: Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Finland

Discover more: europa.eu/!WjQwCW

#philsci #SciComm 🧪

two men and two women in lab coats and goggles standing in a science lab

After a productive session in the lab testing processes to produce in-house Reference Material for marine inorganic carbon measurements, Tobias Steinhoff, Kristin Kampen, Melf Paulsen & Nina Podsiadly took a moment for a satisfied selfie. Results coming in a report & video. Stay tuned for more.

Researcher to entrepreneur: from love for tiny things to building a startup Discover how a researcher and university professor jumped into the market with her research on integrated photonics.

"It's important to follow your instinct and go for it." Sonia María García Blanco. "I was hesitant to tell my colleagues that I was applying for an ERC grant. In the end, it turned out I was good enough to get it. If I had listened to others, I wouldn't have even applied."

A visual with the text: Republic of Korea becomes associated to Horizon Europe

The Republic of Korea is the first Asian country to join Horizon Europe, EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation! 🇪🇺 🤝🇰🇷

This marks a new chapter for #HorizonEU and sets the stage for a more connected and innovative global research landscape: europa.eu/!QFHCnC

#philsci #SciComm 🧪

Read some thoughts on the future of the EU’s research and innovation framework programme below: www.linkedin.com/pulse/horizo...

(3/3) We’ve already invested so much in European research and innovation, and we should indeed continue to intensify this commitment. With #HorizonEU now and ahead, we reinforce this energy in our R&I community - connecting ideas and talent from across Europe and beyond.

(2/3) As a director of the @REA_research, I’ve seen science achieve so many things – making cancer treatments more targeted or developing life-saving technologies like small robots that detect people trapped under rubble after earthquakes: europa.eu/!Dy9fTV

(1/3)The @ec.europa.eu has proposed to double the funding allocated to Horizon Europe to €175 billion in the next long-term budget (2028-2034).

🧪This underscores the programme’s vital role in driving the EU’s economy, prosperity, and global competitiveness: europa.eu/!F68v7J

#philsci #SciComm

Cancer is a battle many know too well - through loved ones, friends, or ourselves.

Across Europe, scientists and innovators race against time to turn this battle into hope. Investing in them is investing in our future. The EU stands for science: europa.eu/!B8hjh3

#Science4EU #philsci #SciComm 🧪

Visual with the text: MSCA - attracting and retaining research talent in Europe.

The future of the EU research depends on supporting early-career scientists 🧪

This September, under the @eu2025dk.bsky.social‬, the #MSCA Presidency Conference 2025 in Lyngby will tackle making European universities more inclusive, connected & thriving for new talent.

More: europa.eu/!6xqNdx

Visual with the text: Your guide to research careers in the EU

The EU needs scientists! But what do scientists need to build a sustainable career? 🧪

See guidance from my colleagues at the European Research Executive Agency to learn about:
🔵 EU funding supporting research careers
🔵 EU services for career development and more

🔗 europa.eu/!VGkqH3

#SciComm

@minnawilkki.bsky.social, @ec.europa.eu