SEE-ERA.NET stands out with several unique selling points:
- Integration Catalyst: SEE-ERA.NET serves as the primary European Union networking project dedicated to integrating Southeast European countries into the European Research Area, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across borders.
- Policy-Level Engagement: With a network comprising 14 ministries and 3 agencies in 14 European countries, including all Western Balkan nations, SEE-ERA.NET engages directly with policymakers to drive strategic initiatives and policy alignment.
- Multinational Funding Opportunities: Partner countries within SEE-ERA.NET collaborate to fund multinational research teams through Joint Calls for Proposals, facilitating cross-border research collaboration and resource sharing.
- Transparent Review Process: SEE-ERA.NET implements a joint reviewing system for research project proposals, ensuring transparency, fairness, and a commitment to scientific excellence in the assessment procedures.
- Expanded Scientific Horizons: By providing new perspectives and opportunities for scientists and existing networks in Southeast Europe, SEE-ERA.NET broadens the scope of scientific cooperation and funding to encompass a European-wide perspective.
- Strategic Integration: SEE-ERA.NET is intricately linked to the “EU-Western Balkan Countries Steering Platform,” contributing strategic and operational insights to enhance regional cooperation and alignment with European frameworks.
- Strategic Focus: With a focus on a crucial target region of the 6th and 7th Framework Programme of the European Community, SEE-ERA.NET aligns with key European research priorities and initiatives.
- Long-Term Vision: As a long-term project spanning five years, SEE-ERA.NET not only addresses immediate needs but also develops scenarios for sustainable cooperation beyond 2009, ensuring continuity and longevity in its impact and contributions.