Erasmus+ Project
PeerPower
Strengthening peer-support structures for early-career researchers across Europe, addressing urgent needs for inclusion, resilience, and digital innovation in higher education and research training.
PeerPower is an Erasmus+ project (KA220-HED) launched on 1 September 2025 and funded by the Nationale Agentur für Erasmus+ Hochschulzusammenarbeit (NA DAAD). The project strengthens peer-support structures for early-career researchers across Europe, addressing urgent needs for inclusion, resilience, and digital innovation in higher education and research training.
Objectives
PeerPower aims to:
- Train 50+ ambassadors to create more than 50 sustainable peer-support communities.
- Support over 1,000 early-career researchers in mental health awareness, mentoring, and professional development.
- Develop and deliver 10+ open-access, AI-enhanced courses via the eDoer platform.
- Engage at least 10 universities and research networks to embed peer-support into institutional frameworks.
- Organise multiplier events and co-creation hackathons to refine, co-develop, and share tools and best practices.
Contact and Further Information
PeerPower project page: https://projects.tib.eu/peerpower/about-the-project
Join the conversation on ReMO Network (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/remo-cost-action/
Duration
September 2025 – August 2028 (36 months)
Budget: 400 000 €
Kick-off meeting
The kick-off meeting took place on 22 September 2025 at TIB in Hannover. Partners confirmed administrative and reporting procedures, set up the communication strategy, and scheduled regular monthly meetings.
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