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Professor Frank Cörvers is affiliated with Maastricht University's School of Business and Economics (SBE) and leads research in Demographic Transition, Human Capital, and Employment. He is also a key figure at the Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA), where he directs the Human Capital in the Region programme. Additionally, he serves as director of the Graduate School of Business and Economics and is affiliated with the Neimed socio-economic institute at the Open University in Heerlen.
- MSc in General Economics, Maastricht University
- MSc in General Economics, University of Hannover
- PhD, Maastricht University (topic: education and training impact on international competitiveness)
His research centers on labor market dynamics, demographic transitions, regional development, and education systems. He investigates labor market forecasting, geographic mobility, teacher labor markets, brain drain, and the integration of education and employment pathways, particularly in shrinking and cross-border regions. His work often bridges academic inquiry with policy application.
His recent publications reflect a strong focus on regional labor market forecasting, cross-border mobility, migration, and demographic challenges. The articles span applied policy reports and peer-reviewed research, emphasizing regional disparities, workforce planning, and the socioeconomic effects of population change. Many are co-authored with policy institutions and address real-world labor market challenges across Europe.
- Member, Scientific Advisory Board, BiBB (Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung), Bonn
- Member, Scientific Advisory Board, NWO Domain Social Sciences and Humanities (WAC SGW)
- Member, Expert Group on Social Demography, Statistics Netherlands
- Member, Scientific Expert Group on Population Decline, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
- Member, Scientific Board, ITEM, Maastricht University
- Advisory Board Member, BMAS Skilled Worker Monitoring, Germany
- Jury Member, Institute GAK - KNAW Award
Professor Cörvers has led numerous research projects funded by ministries, provinces, the European Union, OECD, and the World Bank. He advises governmental and non-governmental bodies on labor market and education policies. While no formal student list is provided, his role as a professor and graduate school director implies mentorship of junior researchers and PhD candidates. He has published dozens of commissioned reports and academic papers.
He is actively involved in ROA’s research teams and contributes to interdisciplinary networks such as MACIMIDE and ITEM, focusing on cross-border cooperation and demographic challenges in Europe.
