Welcome to the submission system for applications to join the Green ERA Hub Early Career Researcher Workshop in 2025.

The Workshop will be hosted by CIHEAM Bari in Italy on July 24 and 25, 2025.

The application system is now open!

Deadline for submission of application documents is April 30, 2025 (CEST 12:00h noon).

Please carefully read the information below and the Call Announcement before preparing your application.

Background
In addition to funding collaborative research and innovation projects, the GEH also focuses on enhancing networking, knowledge exchange, and promoting capacity building. Expanding upon our previous mobility and knowledge exchange initiative for early career researchers in 2023, the GEH is now announcing a call for early career researchers to participate in our Early Career Researchers Workshop (ECRW) at CIHEAM in Bari, Italy, from July 24^th -25^th July, 2025. This workshop for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) is designed specifically to engage participants in identifying both the challenges and aspirations related to sustainable production systems in Europe.

Thematic areas
The workshop is structured around the main theme “Challenges and Visions for Future Sustainable Production Systems” divided into three session topics:

1. Climate Resilience in Agricultural Practices,

2. Sustainable Agroecosystems, and

3. Plant Pathology and Emerging Pests and Diseases.

These topics encourage collaboration among ECRs from diverse backgrounds, such as agronomy, environmental science, economics, and technology.

Format and programme
The ECR workshop is structured in a way that allows participants to engage deeply with each topic, share insights, and collaboratively explore the future of sustainable production systems. Each session builds on the previous one, culminating in actionable ideas and shared visions that can inform future initiatives.

• Expert Panels: Involvement of experts who can provide insights, present case studies, and facilitate discussions on best practices and emerging trends.
• Interactive Sessions: Use of breakout groups, brainstorming sessions, and site visits to encourage active participation and diverse input.
• Feedback Mechanisms: Collecting feedback on ideas and visions to refine them and ensure they are grounded in reality.

A preliminary programme of the workshop is available under the Call Documents (left side of the screen).

What does the summer school offer?
Successful applicants will:

• have expenses covered for travel and Early Career Workshops participation (main meals included);
• be accommodated on the CIHEAM-Bari campus;
• have the chance to discuss their research and the research of others with high level experts in the different thematic fields (see above);
• have the chance to interact and network with a diverse set of stakeholders such as researchers from academia and industry, representatives of European funding organizations;
• participate in planned activities (excursion, thematic workshop etc.).

For further application details such as eligibility criteria, required documents, timeline, evaluation criteria, please read the Call Announcement and the supporting documents under the CALL DOCUMENTS.

Eligibility criteria for application
The applicant should apply in accordance with the following requirements – non-compliance with these requirements may result in exclusion of the application:

• To be eligible, applicants must hold a PhD degree awarded no later than December 31, 2020, prior to the application deadline. For this requirement, the date of graduation will be considered.
• Employed (on a temporary or permanent contract) by a university or research performing organisation in one of the countries listed (see Call Announcement) at the submission deadline.
• Proficient in English.
• Involved in and/or experienced with national and/or international research projects dealing in sustainable development or related fields.
• All required information must be provided in the application.

Applicant registration and login
In order to create an account for your application, please go to APPLICANT REGISTRATION and follow the instructions. Upon registration, you will receive an email from ptj-geh-call-office@fz-juelich.de including an activation link of your new account. The activation link will activate your account and bring you to the login page. 

For further questions and assistance, do not hesitate to contact members of the Call Office.

Ancy Kollamparambil (MASAF, IT)
Asmathew.kollamparambil.ext@masaf.gov.it

Barry Crosbie (TEAGASC, IE)
Barry.Crosbie@teagasc.ie

Christian Breuer (PTJ, DE)
c.breuer@ptj.de