Discover our CU.ecr in action
The CU.ecr offers a unique platform for sharing best practices and addressing challenges related to the training, mobility, and career development of Early-Career Researchers (ECRs) within our universities.
The CU.ecr was developed within the Circle U.'s Empowering Research Innovation Action project between 2021-2024, and was formerly known as the ECR Forum.
Community of Practice for Early-Career Reseachers (CU.ecr)
As a community of practice, the CU.ecr facilitates regular interaction among members to exchange experiences and identify areas for improvement. The CU.ecr has already conducted workshops and is creating digital tools to enhance communication among its members.
Membership includes ECRs, academic supervisors, and administrative staff supporting ECRs, such as heads or coordinators of Doctoral Schools and representatives from research institutes/centres or faculties. Building on the pioneering activities of CU ERIA, this community of practice aims to:
- Support the skills and career development of early-career researchers.
- Share good practices and discuss issues related to ECR training, mobility, and careers, including topics such as training content and mentoring.
- Share and provide guidance on developing training sessions for ECRs.
- Oversee the development of mobility schemes for ECRs and maximize mobility opportunities within the alliance.
- Promote the use of the cotutelle de thèse model to enable ECRs to establish close ties with two CU universities for both training and research.
