Title: NuFFER kick-off meeting
Time: 15:00-16:30 CEST
Where: EUNPC2025 conference
Description: This meeting marks the official launch of the NuFFER forum dedicated to supporting early-career researchers (ECRs) in nuclear physics across Europe.

Title: Pathways to European Funding: ERC and Marie Curie Opportunities
Time: 15:00-16:30 CEST
Where: via Zoom
Description: Funding is a crucial step in a researcher`s career path. This NuFFER event presents key European funding programmes, with a particular focus on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and the European Research Council (ERC).
Invited Speakers:

• Isabel Herzhoff (Head of Team ERC & MSCA, KoWi): Funding opportunities for early-career researchers within MSCA.
• Nicolas Villacorta (Delegate for Helmholtz Matter in Brussels): ERC funding schemes and strategic insights.

The keynote presentations will be followed by an open Q&A session with participants.

Title: Mental Health in Early Career Research
Time: 15:00-17:00 CEST
Where: via Zoom
Description: First NuFFER event dedicated to mental health in academia, with a focus on the challenges faced by early career researchers.
Invited Speakers:

• Jorg Bergmann (Berlin Clinical Psychology, Germany). How to recognize pressure early and respond in ways that help
• Francesca Cavanna (INFN Torino, Italy): Presentation on researcher's perspective, sharing experiences and engaging in discussion during the Q&A session.

The event will begin with a short introduction to NuFFER, followed by the keynote talk, a moderated discussion, and an open Q&A with participants. The session is designed as an interactive space and explore practical strategies for maintaining mental well-being in academia.