Today the second European Research Area (ERA) Scoreboard and ERA Dashboard under the ERA monitoring mechanism have been published. Both reports were prepared by the Commission DG Research & Innovation in cooperation with a consortium of independent experts and in close coordination with the ERA Forum.

The ERA Scoreboard and Dashboard are central features of the ERA Monitoring Mechanism, supporting evidence-informed policymaking within the ERA. The Scoreboard outlines progress in the four ERA priority areas at EU-level through 19 research and innovation (R&I) indicators for which data is publicly available, while the Dashboard offers a more granular analysis at national level based on 53 indicators.

The ERA Scoreboard 2024 shows that the EU has advanced in several areas between 2010 and 2022, e.g. in open science, gender equality and global engagement. During that period, the share of publications available in open access in the EU grew from 56.8% to 77.7%, and the proportion of women in the highest grade (Grade A) among academic staff increased from 19.7% to 27.3%. Substantial positive change was also observed in the percentage of foreign doctorate students in the EU, which raised from 16.3% to 22.7%.

The ERA Dashboard 2024 shows that countries advanced considerably in open science, research infrastructures and global engagement. However, challenges remain in improving research mobility and enhancing collaboration between academia and industry. On addressing the green and digital transition, some countries have shown sustained commitment to environmental R&D investment, but others continue to face decline or low performance in key areas, highlighting the need for more focused policy interventions.

The reports, the executive summaries, the infographics and a short video clip have been made available on the ERA Policy Platform and through the European Commission news article.