FOD RTD Futures of Researchers
FOD II Ongoing- Client
- DG RTD
- Lead organisation
- Visionary Analytics
- Year
- 2025
- Start date
- 2025-12-15
- Duration
- 12 months
Project summary
This foresight project explores alternative futures for researchers’ careers in Europe and their implications for the EU research and innovation system. Combining horizon scanning, trend analysis, weak signal detection, participatory workshops, and scenario development, it examines long-term drivers shaping research careers, develops scenarios to 2040, and explores policy pathways to support attractive, sustainable, and resilient research careers and governance across Europe.Resources
Project focus
Topics
Research CareersResearch & InnovationSkills & Employment
Foresight methods
Horizon ScanningTrend AnalysisWeak Signal DetectionParticipatory WorkshopsScenario Development
Policy objectives
ResilienceSustainabilityCompetitivenessHuman-Centric Innovation
Outputs
ScenariosRecommendations
Project type
Strategic ForesightStakeholder Engagement