The European Union is stepping up its efforts to become the world’s leading destination for researchers. According to the latest update published by the Commission today, Europe now offers 101 national and regional funding and support schemes designed to attract, retain and develop research talent. The increase in the number of initiatives, from 65 last May to over 100, shows EU countries are committed to making Europe a top choice for researchers worldwide.
These initiatives complement opportunities at EU level, launched under the Choose Europe initiative by President Ursula von der Leyen in May 2025 and currently supported by nearly €900 million in EU funding - €400 million more than announced in May 2025.