ERA Shuttle project update and announcement of the info session

The window of opportunity is closing in 1 year: apply for a fully funded secondments with the ERA-Shuttle project

With just one year remaining in the ERA-Shuttle project pipeline, the opportunity to embark on a fully EU-funded professional secondment in leading European research institutions is rapidly approaching its countdown.

If you are looking to elevate your career, expand your international network, and master new tools in research management, technology transfer, and cross-sectoral innovation, this is your chance to turn ambition into action.

What is the ERA-Shuttle Secondment Opportunity?

Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe framework, the ERA-Shuttle project bridges academia, research infrastructure, and industry-oriented research. Through structured, temporary secondments, University of Malta staff can gain hands-on placement experience at top-tier European host organisations, including:

• Steinbeis Network (Germany) – Champions of technology transfer and industrial digitisation with over 1000 partner institutions to choose from.

• CERIC-ERIC (Italy / Central Europe) – World-class European research infrastructure consortium.

• ASTP (Netherlands) – The premier European association for knowledge transfer professionals.

Whether you aim to job-shadow international research directors, gain expertise in European proposal writing, explore industrial collaborations, or develop cutting-edge technologies, these secondments are designed to deliver direct, transformative benefits to your career trajectory. Your travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs are fully covered by EU funding.

Unlock Your Potential: Join the Online Info Session

To help you navigate the application process, choose the right host institution, and understand institutional guidelines (such as sabbatical leave alignments and line manager approvals), the University of Malta is organising a dedicated Info Session.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, 31 July

• Time: 12:00 – 13:00 (CEST)

• Location: Online (Virtual Session) Add to  Google Calendar

Who Should Attend?

This session is specially tailored for:

• Academic & Research Staff: Explore how cross-sectoral placements can accelerate your research impact, foster industry ties, and broaden your publication and funding footprint.

• Research Managers & Administrators (RMAs): Discover tailored placements focusing on open science, science communication, research proposal development, and administration of research infrastructures.

Don't Let the Clock Run Out!

With only one year left to take advantage of these EU-funded mobility grants, now is the time to plan your secondment. 

Join us online on Friday, 31 July, at 12:00, ask questions directly to the colleagues managing this project, and start shaping your next big career milestone. Check out the ERA-Shuttle Portal to see how the application process is structured.

Mark your calendar and prepare to launch your career into the European Research Area!

Need more information?

For further information regarding institutional approvals and eligibility, please contact Dr Elena Sultana.

We recommend contacting us as soon as possible to discuss your eligibility and the other criteria based on the Secondment SOP.

A full SOP for secondments of the ERA-Shuttle project is published online.