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Latvia Pilots Citizen Engagement in Research Grant Evaluations
Consultation on societal challenges and scientific solutions will inform decision-making at country’s main research funder.
AI Models Have a Troubling Knack for Discovering Legal Loopholes
AIs on their own found ways to exploit regulations and evade current safeguards.
European Academies Renew Call to Support Ukrainian Research
Federation urges international efforts to support rebuilding “globally integrated” system “as cornerstone of national recovery”.
What’s New in Horizon Europe Work Programmes in 2027
The Commission’s draft work programme update includes preparations for the next Horizon Europe and a biodiversity mega-call.
Trump Proposes Putting Political Goals Above Objective Criteria in Deciding Who Gets Government Grants
The Lack of Women at the Top of the Academic Ladder is Driven by Unequal Childcare Responsibilities
The EIC should take more risks, says Commission research chief Marc Lemaître
EU Governments Make Final Push for FP10 Deal this Month
Research ministers are still hopeful of reaching a partial agreement on next Horizon Europe in June after meeting to discuss remaining hurdles
First and Last Authors More Likely to Be Men in Leading Science Journals
World-leading UK Science Facilities at Risk Amid £162m Funding Crisis
World-leading UK Science Facilities at Risk Amid £162m Funding Crisis
Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source face cuts of up to 20% as Science and Technology Facilities Council seeks savings
Nature is Expanding Registered Reports to All the Fields in Which We Publish
Nature is Expanding Registered Reports to All the Fields in Which We Publish
International Researchers React to NIH Scrutiny of Foreign Coauthorship
International Researchers React to NIH Scrutiny of Foreign Coauthorship
Scientists in China, Europe, India, and South Africa say uncertainty surrounding US research policies is beginning to reshape international scientific partnerships.
White House Proposes Sweeping Changes to Grantmaking Process
A new rule would give political appointees approval power over scientific grants, reduce support for international collaboration, limit funding for publication fees, and make other alterations to the funding review process.
Mathematicians Warn of AI Threats to Profession as Industry Encroaches
Mathematicians Warn of AI Threats to Profession as Industry Encroaches
International Mathematical Union endorses warning about tech industry influence.
Elections to Top Science Bodies Test Croatia’s Gender Equality in Research
Elections to Top Science Bodies Test Croatia’s Gender Equality in Research
Grant-awarding committees are dominated by men, but first-ever majority female cohort of academy fellows gives reason for hope.
ORFG Releases Funder Policy Landscape Analysis and Recommendations: 2026
The Open Research Funders Group (ORFG) just released its 2026 Funder Policy Landscape Analysis Report and Recommendations. This report analyses access-to-research policies of ORFG members and other private funders of open research and open outputs.
Influential Study Touting ChatGPT in Education Retracted Over Red Flags
Influential Study Touting ChatGPT in Education Retracted Over Red Flags
The retracted study on ChatGPT in education was already cited hundreds of times.
U.S. Researchers Face New Restrictions on Publishing With Foreign Collaborators
NIH, NASA grantees are confused and concerned amid agencies’ piecemeal communication.
Rumoured overhaul of Commission research directorate gets mixed response
Rumoured overhaul of Commission research directorate gets mixed response
Earlier this week, Politico Europe reported that the European Commission is planning to centralise departments responsible for the direct allocation of EU funding ahead of the start of the next EU multiannual budget in 2028.
Five Things We Know About The EU’s New €5B Scaleup Europe Fund
The EU will officially launch its €5 billion investment fund for scaling up future European tech giants on June 3. Here are five things we know about the Scaleup Europe Fund so far.
NIH Ousts Infectious-disease Leaders As COVID Scientists Face US Charges
NIH Ousts Infectious-disease Leaders As COVID Scientists Face US Charges
Tough Peer-review Process? Your Paper Might End Up Being More Highly Cited
Tough Peer-review Process? Your Paper Might End Up Being More Highly Cited
Viewpoint: University alliances should be engines of distributed excellence
Viewpoint: University alliances should be engines of distributed excellence
Alliances could help strong institutions outside mainstream join Horizon consortia, says Nicolaus Copernicus University vice-rector.
Slovakia revises R&D approach to increase focus on competitiveness
Slovakia revises R&D approach to increase focus on competitiveness
The country has set bold ambitions to revamp its research sector, with experts on the ground saying steady improvement is being made.