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ERA Consultation Contribution (4): Intersectoral Boundary Spanning

26 November 2011

In this fourth contribution to the European Research Area consultation, we address the issue of intersectoral transfer possibilities for PhDs between the academic and non-academic sectors. Here, ‘intersectoral boundary spanning’ constitutes an important strategy in the attempt to increase the research intensity of European economies. By facilitating mobility of junior researchers across sectors and fostering the development of transferable skills of doctoral candidates, ties between academic and non-academic sectors will be strengthened. This enables an intensified knowledge transfer, promotes future cooperation and boosts the reputation of doctorate holders in industry and other non-academic sectors. As intersectoral boundary spanning remains under-discussed so far, we point to two exemplary action fields which should be approached.
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