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The EURAXESS Smart Talks podcast for talents is your personal guide to Research Careers, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Commision. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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In this episode, Prof. Inta Mieriņa, sociologist and ERC grantee from Latvia, shares her ERC journey and research on migration, social integration and migrant reception in Central and Eastern Europe.

She discusses the inspiration behind her project,... more

In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we sit down with Dr. Brian Cahill — Grant Manager of the ReMO COST Action (CA19117) on Researcher Mental Health for a wide-ranging conversation about why researcher wellbeing has become one of academia's most ... more

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In this episode of EURAXESS Smart Talks, we sit down with Dr. Tanel Aruväli, an MSCA postdoctoral fellow originally from Estonia (TalTech), now researching at the University of Malta. Tanel shares the story behind his research on simulation-based str... more

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Today we take you beyond Earth to the icy moons, dusty plains, and hidden subsurface oceans of our Solar System. Our guest is Professor Elena Pettinelli, a physicist and planetary scientist from Roma Tre University. Prof. Pettinelli is the Principal ... more

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Inta Mieriņa
Sociologist and ERC grantee researching migration, social integration and migrant reception in Central and Eastern Europe
University of Latvia
Episode: Prof. Inta Mierina "The Idea Comes First: Excellence before the proposal"
Elisa Garcia
Representative of EURAXESS BHO from Spain
EURAXESS BHO
Episode: Beyond Burnout: Building Institutional Support for Researchers' Mental Health
Gábor Kismihók
Internationally recognized researcher in research careers, analytics, and wellbeing
Researcher focused on mental health and career pathways in academia and beyond
Episode: Mindful Connections: Academia, Communication, and AI in Mental Health
Siiri Kolka
National Contact Point, Estonia
Estonian NCP
Episode: Understanding the ERA Dimension of Horizon Europe: Strategies, Insights & Real Project Experiences
Damir Hasković
Project coordinator for Next Tech Talents project
Minds and Sparks
Episode: Understanding the ERA Dimension of Horizon Europe: Strategies, Insights & Real Project Experiences
Kārlis Krēsliņš
Project participant, Next Tech Talents
Latvia
Episode: Understanding the ERA Dimension of Horizon Europe: Strategies, Insights & Real Project Experiences
Juliane Sauer
Multilingual expert with a PhD in media and communication science
Oxygeneum; EU Research; MSCA NCP coordination
Episode: Radiance & Research Mobility: Dr. Juliane Sauer on Shaping MSCA Support
Monika Golińska
Biochemist and cancer researcher
Medical University of Łódź; Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Episode: Mobility That Matters: How Moving Shapes a Scientist’s Career
Antonino Puglisi
Chemist; European advisor; UKRI expert on Horizon Europe
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Episode: Crossing Borders and Bridging Disciplines with Dr. Antonino Puglisi

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Darija Aksyonova
Host of EURAXESS Smart Talks
Jovan Arangelovich
Host of EURAXESS Smart Talks

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Very informative and accessible for a broad audience.
Guests bring practical, implementable insights for mobility and career development.
Strong focus on policy-to-practice translation in European research.

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Prof. Inta Mierina "The Idea Comes First: Excellence before the proposal"
Q: What was actually your motivation to apply with this idea on immigration and immigrant reception in Central and Eastern Europe?
She wanted to understand why the region's response to Ukrainian arrivals appeared to contradict its reputation for xenophobia, and to investigate the historical, political and social factors shaping solidarity and attitudes toward different migrant groups.
Prof. Inta Mierina "The Idea Comes First: Excellence before the proposal"
Q: What strategy do you believe took the successful road to the granting of this application? What have you changed in comparison to your previous time that you applied to the ERC grant?
She learned from each rejection, narrowed the project, clarified its hypotheses and theoretical contribution, and incorporated useful reviewer suggestions, including changing a comparative case-study country.
Understanding the ERA Dimension of Horizon Europe: Strategies, Insights & Real Project Experiences
Q: What role do National Contact Points play in proposal development and partner searches?
Siiri highlights NPcs as crucial for confidential guidance, helping to assemble strong consortia, and facilitating connections across widening and other countries to strengthen proposals and ensure eligibility and relevance.
Understanding the ERA Dimension of Horizon Europe: Strategies, Insights & Real Project Experiences
Q: What are the key aspects for a competitive ERA proposal and how should applicants approach the work program?
Damir and Siiri discuss needing a strong, realistic work plan, understanding the top‑down expectations but exploiting room for new ideas, focusing on partnerships, showing synergies with existing ERA initiatives, and mapping capabilities with a clear dissemination and impact strategy.
Understanding the ERA Dimension of Horizon Europe: Strategies, Insights & Real Project Experiences
Q: Could you walk us through the ERA dimension of Horizon Europe and explain its core purpose?
Siiri explains that ERA is designed to align research institutions and innovation actors across Europe to be more competitive globally while ensuring freedom of movement for knowledge and researchers, with Horizon Europe supporting systemic strengthening rather than direct research activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EURAXESS Smart Talks

What is EURAXESS Smart Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on research careers, mobility, and European funding, with a steady focus on how institutions, policies, and programs shape scientists' daily work and long-term trajectories. Episodes frequently cover researcher mobility (cross-border moves, dual careers, and family support), funding mechanisms (MSCA, ERC, Horizon Europe), and institutional practices that foster career development, wellbeing, and collaboration. Guests range from NCPs and funders to active researchers and administrators, who share practical guidance, real-world workflows, and personal stories about navigating European research ecosystems. A notable strength is translating complex policy and funding landscapes into actionable steps for institutions and researc... more

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