Graduate students from universities across Europe took part in the initiative, which sees them assessed under the EU’s research and innovation program
Today, the Commission announced the first 51 students selected as Young Observers based on evaluations under the Horizon Europe programme.
Graduate students from universities across Europe took part in the initiative, which assesses proposals under the EU’s research and innovation program and the Coal and Steel Research Fund in a credible and impartial manner.
This unique opportunity is offered in the framework of the Horizon Europe youth calls published on 1 April 2022. This is an important initiative of the European Year of Youth, which aims to help young people take advantage of opportunities they can to give impetus to their personal and professional development.
The Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Mrs. Marija Gabriel, said in this regard:
“I am particularly happy for the extremely positive comments we received from students who want to become Young Observers within the framework of the “Horizon Europe” program.
Thanks to this initiative they will be able to develop their research and innovation skills by investing in their future and see for themselves how the EU institutions work. I would encourage more postgraduate students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity. opportunity”.
As Observers, young students have the opportunity to develop valuable skills through the training they receive and the experience of participating, which they can use later in their careers, e.g. as research and innovation experts and evaluators, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and active citizens.
Students enrolled in master’s degrees in any subject at universities in EU member states can apply.
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds, diverse backgrounds or who belong to vulnerable or marginalized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
The assessments cover many topics, such as mitigating the effects of the climate crisis, improving the lives of migrants in Europe and strengthening cyber security. The areas covered are linked to important EU policies, such as the European Green Deal, the digital decade, and EU missions under Horizon Europe
51 Young Observers (59% women, 41% men) have been selected in twelve evaluations through 2022. The New Observers study in 47 different universities in the European Union (Spain, France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Portugal, Ireland, Romania, Denmark, Hungary, Finland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Netherlands, Belgium, Cyprus, Greece).
Athena Papakosta
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