Building Fairer Opportunities for Researchers
BEYOND BARRIERS is a Horizon Europe research project. We study what holds some researchers back and what helps them succeed, and we work with the people affected to create practical guidance, tools, training, and policy advice for fairer research careers.
Our aim: lasting change so that a researcher’s fair chance does not depend on who they are.
Project Highlights
- Coordinator
- University of Oslo
- Consortium
- 13 partners
- Research geography
- 10 countries
- Funding & duration
- Horizon Europe
Norway · leads the consortium
8 European countries + the Philippines
where researchers are listened to
Sep 2026 – Aug 2029 · Grant 101292911
Fair Chances Should Not Depend on Who You Are
Some researchers face real barriers when entering, progressing in, and staying in research careers. These barriers are not just personal — they are built into how research is organised, from hiring and recognition to working conditions and policy.
BEYOND BARRIERS studies these barriers and the conditions that help, and works towards lasting change in research environments, institutions, and policy. Read more on the About page →
How the Project is Organized
The project connects five directions of work to help build fairer research careers.
What the Project Will Produce
BEYOND BARRIERS is developing evidence-based outputs — including the ERA EDI Framework, policy recommendations, guidelines for inclusive practices, a Horizon Europe EDI checklist, the ERA Inclusiveness Index, training, and a glossary. These are planned and in development, and will appear as the work progresses.
Research Across 10 European Countries
The project carries out research across 10 European countries — separate from where the consortium is based. You can explore the research map and country information on our Methodology page.