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The European Young Researchers’ Platform - EYRP Slobodan Radičev EuroScience governing board member EuroScience the European association for the promotion of science and technology EuroScience has 2600 Individual Members in 77 countries and 12 Corporate Members. • • • About : Non-profit grassroots association, Open to European researchers across disciplines and countries, From 1997 EuroScience has been active in shaping policies for science, technology and innovation, • • • Mission: A voice for and to European scientists An anchor point for all those who want to interact with a European scientific voice A platform for policymakers to connect to scientists and scientific institutions at a European level Office: 1, Quai Lezay-Marnesia 67000 Strasbourg - France +33 (0) 3 88 24 11 50 [email protected] EuroScience activities Rammal Award European Young Researcher Award (EYRA) European Science Writers Award The European Young Researchers’ Platform Background The numbers of people holding a doctorate degree are rising Their training mainly prepares them for a career in academia Only few of them will obtain a secured position in academia Due to the economic crisis, job opportunities as well as funding have in many countries been reduced The European Young Researchers’ Platform Many European countries are currently addressing obstacles in research career development Many institutions and associations are actively involved in improving the situation of young researchers (contributors) Efforts to help young researchers are sometimes duplicated by different organizations The European Young Researchers’ Platform Improve and harmonise data and information on the situation of young researchers Compare young researchers situations in different European countries and explore differences and similarities within a global context Identify problems and advocate best practices for the development of researchers’ careers Map existing policy tools and regulations and propose new evidence- based ones. Foster the interaction of young researchers with policy makers and participation in policy making processes Encourage young researchers to be proactive about their own career planning The European Young Researchers’ Platform Contributors The European Young Researchers’ Platform Common portal for European researcher organisations www.voiceofresearchers.net ESOF 2014 - Copenhagen session Science Bus ESOF 2016 - Manchester session Thank you for your attention www.euroscience.net Twitter: @euroscience www.euroscientist.com Twitter: @Euroscientist www.esof.eu Twitter: @esof2016