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Parliament Divided over Dual Use in Next EU Research Programme
Parliament Divided over Dual Use in Next EU Research Programme
Divisions are growing within the European Parliament over plans to let research and innovation projects with civilian and defence applications apply for funding in the next EU Framework Programme. Under the present programme, such dual-use projects have been excluded.For Eszter Lakos, a European People's Party (EPP) MEP who sits on both the research and defence committees, dual use is a "necessity" and an "imperative," deserving stronger investment.
Single Rulebook for EU Research Funding Risks 'Death' by Inflexibility, Warns ERC President
Single Rulebook for EU Research Funding Risks 'Death' by Inflexibility, Warns ERC President
A European Commission plan to standardise administrative processes for EU research funding could spell "death," the president of the European Research Council (ERC) has warned. Maria Leptin said that different EU research bodies had different aims and so need flexibility. Standardising their contracts, for example, could put them in a straitjacket.
'Gold Standard Science' Plans Emphasize Existing Agency Efforts
Agency plans to implement Trump's "gold standard science" order explain how long-standing initiatives align with its tenets.
Science is No Longer Above Suspicion
Science is no longer above suspicion. Once trusted as an impartial guide, it is now entangled with politics, corporate agendas and selective narratives - nowher
Federal Budget Cuts: Impact on the SNSF
The SNSF rejects the cuts but is preparing for them. Together with its partners, it has decided to cut costs across several funding schemes.
Navigating the chaos: Research community owes better communication to taxpayers
Navigating the chaos: Research community owes better communication to taxpayers
In exchange for continued taxpayer funding, American universities must better explain how research promotes the well-being and security of the public, according to two of the country’s top leaders in science policy.
International Scientific Collaboration is More Necessary - yet More Challenging - than Ever
International Scientific Collaboration is More Necessary - yet More Challenging - than Ever
These partnerships accelerate neuroscience by enabling researchers to share resources and expertise, as well as generate more relevant and reproducible results. But new federal funding restrictions in the United States are putting such collaborations in jeopardy.
As Scientists Raise the Alarm, Trump Administration Attacks Continue
Between January 20th and August 31st 2025, there have been 479 attacks on science, which undermine, co-opt, or blatantly ignore science in the federal government. These attacks follow the plan laid out in Project 2025.
It's Time to Rethink the Academic Tenure Process
To fight the war on science, higher education needs to reimagine the most important career milestone for faculty.
Far More Authors Use AI to Write Science Papers than Admit it
Report highlights promise, questions about detectors of AI-generated text.
Funding Gaps Stall Africa’s Open Science Progress
Experts call for African-led platforms and pooled funding to protect scientific visibility.
Australia Opens Consultation on Horizon Europe Association
“Non-binding exploratory talks” with the EU have already started, bringing hope to research sector leaders.
Western Higher Education Systems Are Poor Models for Equity
The global focus on what equitable access to and success in higher education means needs to be rebalanced.
Nasa Blocks Chinese Nationals from Working on Its Space Programs
Move comes amid escalating anti-China rhetoric under Donald Trump's administration
Australia and EU Launch Exploratory Talks for Horizon Europe Association
Australia and EU Launch Exploratory Talks for Horizon Europe Association
Exploratory talks that would lead to Australia associating to Horizon Europe were announced by the European Commission on September 10.
The Case for a National Disaster Research Strategy
An integrated national research strategy is urgently needed to strengthen the country's efforts to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Make Academic Publishing a Commons, not a Market
Commercialisation has thwarted the promise of openness—it’s time for new priorities, says Samuel Moore
Emerging Council Plans Could Shake Up FP10
Just two months after the European Commission published its proposal for the next multiannual EU budget, which included the tenth Framework Programme for research and innovation (FP10) and a new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), details are already changing.
Research Integrity Needs a Kindness Agenda or We Will Lose Early Career Researchers
Research Integrity Needs a Kindness Agenda or We Will Lose Early Career Researchers
Responding to early-career researchers' honest questions with accusations of misconduct is a travesty of open science.
A 'Fake Science' Tsunami. More Fraud Than Facts.
A new report reveals the shocking scale of research fraud. Global "paper mills" now produce more fake science than real studies. Learn how they work.
Security Policy for Globalized Science
Five large-scale problems that new security policies for the public research sector will encounter.
Europe's Independence Hinges on Innovation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen placed competitiveness, research and innovation at the heart of her annual State of the European Union address, arguing that Europe's "independence will depend on its ability to compete in today's turbulent times." "We have seen how dependencies can be used against us," she said. "This is why we will massively invest in digital and clean tech."
The value of publishing null results
The scientific community appears to have created a research environment where researchers either feel little point in writing up null results and/or struggle to publish such findings.
At NIH, Political Appointees Get More Say in Grant Decisions
In a shift of longstanding precedent, political priorities may now override peer review in research funding decisions.
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