What are Communities of Practice ?
Communities of Practice (CoPs) are part of Cluster 1, which focuses on International Attraction, Mobility and Integration. They bring together EURAXESS network members and external stakeholders to exchange knowledge, share expertise and develop good practices in researcher mobility, talent circulation and integration. Through collaboration and capacity building, they contribute to more effective support for international researchers, strengthening Europe´s ability to attract and retain talent, and creating attractive, inclusive and secure research environments.
Please, see the specific CoPs below to learn more about their thematic focus, key activities and opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Mobility and Entry Conditions
Focus: .This CoP supports the collection and exchange of practices on entry and residence conditions, including visas, permits and recognition procedures, identification of mobility barriers and the development of practical guidance to support institutions in hosting international researchers and their families.
CoP leader: Nuffic (the Netherlands)
Social Security and Taxation
Focus: This CoP addresses challenges related to social security coordination and taxation in cross-border mobility. It focuses on analysing institutional experiences, identifying bottlenecks and developing recommendations and guidance materials to support recruitment and employment processes
in international contexts.
CoP leader: FFG (Austria)
Talent Attraction and Recruitment
Focus: CoP bringing together EURAXESS members, HR professionals, diaspora representatives and relevant stakeholders.
CoP leader: SAIA (Slovakia)
Welcome and Integration Services
Focus: This CoP supports peer exchange, mutual learning and capacity building among EURAXESS staff involved in welcome and integration services.
CoP leader: OeAD (Austria)