The tenure-track programme is a fairly new concept in Europe, through which universities attract promising researchers and offer them attractive careers. Such programmes enable universities to e.g. compete for talent on a bigger scale. It is defined as a fixed-term contract (usually for three to six or more years) leading to a permanent position at a higher level if the candidate receives a positive evaluation. A large number of LERU universities already have such a tenure track in place (on a “up-or-out” premise), however, it is too early to assess the outcome: the universities are still adjusting to and fine-tuning the concept. The paper ends with a list of recommendations for universities, governments etc. and calls on them to support this growing concept.