CENTREe activities in the spotlight (#3): Future Skills & Education Needs for RTR

The CENTREe project is looking beyond future road transport research and innovation (R&I) technologies to consider the skills and knowledge that will be needed to bring them into practice. Preparing the future workforce is an important part of this effort. As road transport evolves, researchers and professionals will need new and updated skill sets, supported by education and training approaches that respond to emerging sector needs.

What will CENTREe work on?

The project will address four main areas:

• Mapping future skills needs: identifying the skill sets required by the future road transport R&I workforce.

• Reviewing education practices: analysing innovative approaches and good practices in education that can help develop these skills.

• Developing learning materials: conceptualising an academic course and related learning materials based on the identified skills needs and educational practices.

• Providing recommendations: outlining how effective educational approaches can be further developed and scaled up.

Contribute to the ongoing research

Work is already underway to map future skills needs and gaps in Europe's road transport research workforce. As part of this activity, CENTREe is inviting researchers and professionals from academia and industry to share their perspectives.

Whether you are an early-career researcher or a senior expert, your input can help identify emerging skills gaps and inform future education and reskilling pathways for the sector.

Take part in the survey:

Complete the CENTREe skills survey

• Estimated completion time: 10–15 minutes

• Deadline: 27 November 2026

Researchers are also encouraged to share the survey with colleagues and professional networks across Europe to help broaden participation.

CENTREe is funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe programme.