ACADEMIA DE STIINTE A MOLDOVEI

Their core work

The Academy of Sciences of Moldova is the country's principal research governance body, responsible for coordinating national science policy and supporting researcher careers. Within H2020, ASM has focused on integrating Moldova into the European research mobility ecosystem through the EURAXESS network — helping researchers find jobs, funding, and cross-border career opportunities. They also organize science engagement events such as the European Researchers' Night, bringing research closer to the Moldovan public. Their EU participation centers on coordination and support actions rather than direct technical research.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

ASM's initial H2020 involvement (2018–2020) centered on broad EURAXESS network participation — researcher mobility, career development, gender balance, and industry engagement. In the later period (2020–2022), their focus narrowed toward two directions: public-facing science communication through European Researchers' Night, and a more specialized pilot role in EURAXESS Hubs for researcher talent management. The shift suggests a move from general network membership toward more targeted engagement formats.

ASM is moving from passive network participation toward active roles in researcher talent management and public engagement — potentially a stronger local anchor for EU-Moldova research connections.

How they like to work

ASM has participated exclusively as a partner, never coordinating an H2020 project. Their 46 unique partners across 40 countries reflect the large-consortium structure typical of EURAXESS and Researchers' Night networks rather than deep bilateral partnerships. Working with ASM means engaging a national-level institution that provides access to Moldova's research community, but expect them in a supporting role rather than driving project direction.

ASM has collaborated with 46 partners across 40 countries, reflecting participation in pan-European coordination networks (EURAXESS, Researchers' Night) that span nearly all of Europe and associated countries. Their network is broad but structurally driven by large CSA consortia rather than targeted bilateral partnerships.

What sets them apart

ASM is Moldova's national academy of sciences and the primary gateway for EU-Moldova research collaboration. For consortium builders needing a credible Moldovan partner — particularly for Widening Participation or MSCA-type actions — ASM is one of very few institutional options with proven H2020 track record. Their value lies in institutional authority and national-level access rather than specialized technical capabilities.

Highlights from their portfolio

• MODERNight-2020
  Received the largest single grant (EUR 30,438) and represented Moldova's direct participation in the European Researchers' Night initiative.
• EURAXESS Hubs
  A pilot program testing a new 'talent hubs' concept for researcher career support — indicating ASM was selected for an experimental format.