ROHEALTH is a Partner in the ARCOE Project – Advancing Research Careers through Organisational Excellence

On June 23–24, 2025, the European project ARCOE – Advancing Research Careers through Organisational Excellence was officially launched in Rome, during an event hosted by Fondazione E. Amaldi.

Representatives from 13 partner organizations across 9 European countries came together to align on the project’s objectives, methodologies, and activity roadmap for the next three years of implementation.

ROHEALTH – The Health and Bioeconomy Cluster is proud to be a partner in this strategic initiative, funded under the Horizon Europe – WIDERA TALENTS programme, dedicated to strengthening research careers and promoting organisational excellence.

Key Objectives of the ARCOE project:

Organisational assessments and gap analyses to improve HR practices and professional development frameworks across participating institutions
Supporting 15 research organisations in obtaining the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) award, in line with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers
Developing tailored training programmes and career services, with a strong focus on digital transformation, deep tech industries, and the goals of the European Green Deal
Fostering collaboration between academic and non-academic sectors through a dedicated Meet&Match system, integrated into the virtual hub, to boost researcher mobility and cross-sector partnerships
Designing a long-term sustainability plan to ensure the virtual hub continues to operate and deliver impact beyond the project’s lifetime

Who Can Benefit from ARCOE?

• Researchers at all career stages seeking training, support, and mobility opportunities

• HR departments and research managers aiming to improve institutional HR policies and career development structures

• Research institutions, especially in Widening countries, looking to align with European standards in talent management

• Industry partners and non-academic stakeholders interested in collaborating with researchers and accessing innovative talent

ROHEALTH’s Involvement

ROHEALTH contributes to the project with its expertise in communication, dissemination, and ecosystem engagement, playing an active role in ensuring visibility and real impact across the research and innovation community.

At the Kick-Off Meeting in Rome, Mădălina Argăseală and Rucsandra-Cristina Dumitrescu represented ROHEALTH, supporting the coordination efforts and helping shape the consortium’s next steps.

Ultimately, ARCOE aims to create an inclusive, sustainable, and forward-looking environment for research careers, actively contributing to the development of the European Research Area (ERA) and empowering the next generation of scientific talent in Europe.

Stay tuned for more updates as the project unfolds!