Each selected researcher for the Programme was offered 36-month full-time employment contract with a very competitive salary (at regional, national and European level) in one of the two recruiting universities under applicable regional & national legislation, compatible with EU law and following the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. 

In addition, a family allowance was available for researchers with family dependants. Social benefits such as annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, national public health insurance and pension provision. The fellows will also received generous contributions towards the cost of conducting the research proposal (i.e. consumables, publications, travel, specific workshop or training activities).