A CARERA project the overall aim is to to provide students and young researchers with more and better information about European research careers and funding opportunities, thus encouraging them to choose a career in research.

 

Other objectives of the project:

  • disseminating information and raising awareness of European research careers in Hungary
  • expand career opportunities for researchers through the ERA Mobility and Career Day
  • promoting the EURAXESS website and EURAXESS services to young researchers in Hungary

In 2017, the project consortium organised three Science Café events for three different target groups of university students, followed by the main event, the ERA Mobility&Career Day, on 16 November 2017. Visitors to the event were able to meet 19 exhibitors offering European research job opportunities.

A brief introduction of the exhibitors and their contact details can be found in the brochure.

The ERA Mobility&Career Day programmes were:

  • horizontal issues in research – workshop
  • CV advice
  • a panel discussion on career opportunities in research with three researchers from different careers
  • a presentation on EURAXESS
  • Science Slam with the winners of the SCIndicator science communication competition
  • presentation on career opportunities in applied research
  • introduction of the Marie Curie Alumni Association
  • an interactive workshop to develop presentation skills

Recordings of all presentations can be viewedat here.

The event was attended by 136 students and young researchers from more than 30 countries, either in person or via online streaming.

Project duration: 2017.03.01. – 2018.02.28.

Partners:

The project website: https://www.euraxess.hu/hungary/events/era-mobilitycareer-day-ceu

The project was funded by Horizon 2020, the European Union’s research, development and innovation programme.

Further information:
Katalin Kálai Project Manager
katalin.kalai@bayzoltan.hu
+36704891857