Empowering Early Career Researchers
The Global ECR Network (GEN) is dedicated to advancing education and research by supporting Early Career Researchers. Connect with mentors, access funding, and become part of a thriving academic community.
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The Global ECR Network
We build a supportive community that fosters training, mentoring, networking, and funding opportunities, with a special focus on under-represented and minority groups.
GEN exists to help researchers successfully transition from PhD studies into thriving academic and professional careers.
Pathways to Growth
Our programmes are designed to strengthen research skills, build supportive communities, and open doors to global collaboration and funding. Each pathway is tailored to help ECRs grow with confidence, impact, and inclusivity at the heart of their journey.
Our Mission
To advance education and research by empowering early-career researchers through mentorship, training, networking, and inclusive collaboration.
GEN exists to create equitable opportunities for professional growth, strengthen global research connections, and foster a supportive community where every researcher can thrive.
To build a global, inclusive network where early-career researchers from all backgrounds can connect, collaborate, and lead meaningful change in academia and beyond.
GEN envisions a research ecosystem defined by equity, diversity, and shared opportunity — one that nurtures innovation, amplifies the voices of underrepresented ECRs, and drives global progress through collaboration.