The European Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience (STR) is one of the new initiatives proposed under Horizon Europe, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. Its aim is to address critical societal challenges by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among the social sciences, humanities, and other fields.

The STR Partnership focuses on building societal resilience to challenges such as climate change, technological shifts, and demographic changes. It also aims to support social cohesion, fairness, and inclusiveness through innovative research and policy solutions. Key areas of impact include modernising social protection systems, shaping the future of work, fostering education and skills development, and supporting fair climate transitions.

On January 30, 2025, an Information session about the candidate for the European Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience (STR) was held. The online meeting was attended by research funding organisations and ministries interested in joining the Partnership. The session introduced participants to the objectives and framework of European Partnerships under Horizon Europe and provided important details of the STR Partnership’s aims, potential actions and next steps. The event also served as a platform for discussion among interested partners.

During the meeting, it was officially announced that the coordination of the STR Partnership will be led by National Science Centre (NCN). In this role, NCN collaborates with the European Commission and European funding organisations and ministries. The preparation phase includes the prepration of the Partnership Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and a roadmap of actions that will be taken to address the Partnership’s objectives.

The STR Partnership represents a significant step towards fostering resilience and driving social transformation across Europe. To get to know more about the STR partnership, please visit the dedicated page, where you can also find the webinar’s recording, presentations, and other useful documents.