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On 20 June, the Commission published a new call for €15.4 million for the 2024 and 2025 editions of the 'European Researchers' Night' and the 'Researchers at School' initiative. These two flagship initiatives, funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie MSCA and EU Citizenship Actions, showcase the diversity of European research and innovation and how they affect the everyday lives of citizens through fun and educational activities including science shows, exhibitions, lab visits, exchanges with researchers, games and competitions.
The call will be open until 25 October 2023 and is expected to fund around 50 projects implementing such activities in the EU and in countries associated with Horizon Europe. These initiatives strengthen the link between science and education and stimulate interest in research careers, particularly among young people.
The European Researchers' Night, which takes place annually on the last Friday in September, is the biggest science engagement and communication event in the EU and Horizon Europe partner countries, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors each year. The 'Researchers in Schools' initiative supports activities and direct interaction between researchers and thousands of primary and secondary school students throughout the year, particularly on key topics such as climate change, sustainable development and healthier lifestyles.
Source: Press office of the European Commission Representation in Italy
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