Talent Network
The home of INFORMat’s PhD students and early-career researchers: own governance, own activities, own budget.
INFORMat Talent Network
Run by early-career researchers, for early-career researchers
PhD students and young researchers get their own governance, activities and budget inside the Action. Almost half of the founding proposers are young researchers.
Year 1 onwardsCross-sector mentoringYRIs, especially from ITC countries, matched with mentors from other sectors and countries.
YearlyYoung Talent PrizeRecognition for outstanding early-career work, run by the Talent Network itself.
Years 2 and 4Talent Network retreatsDedicated retreats plus networking lunches and hybrid meet-ups at every Action event.
OngoingSoft-skills toolboxTraining in grant writing, communication, leadership and career planning.
OngoingVideo highlight seriesShort films that put young researchers and their work in front of the field.
Every callA voice in the ActionTwo YRI seats on the Management Committee and input on STSM calls for young researchers.
Who can join
PhD students and researchers within 8 years of their PhD
Young Researchers and Innovators (YRIs) become part of the Talent Network automatically when they join a working group. The network elects its own representatives, including two seats on the Management Committee.