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Swiss Horizon Europe Talks Aim for Agreement in Summer
Swiss and EU negotiators are aiming to reach agreement on Horizon Europe association in the summer, which should allow full access to the programme for calls in 2025.
Ten Graphs Show How the Research Landscape in EU 2004 Members Has Changed
May 2024 marks 20 years since the EU's largest single enlargement, when 10 countries joined. The data show that great progress has been made in improving research and innovation systems in that time, with more public money being pumped in, more international scientific collaboration, and more private investment.
New Zealand Science Minister Assumes Country Will Join Next Framework Programme
New Zealand Science Minister Assumes Country Will Join Next Framework Programme
New Zealand is on course to associate to Horizon Europe's successor in 2028, science minister Judith Collins has said, as she tries to reorientate the country's partnerships towards states that respect intellectual property laws.
New Project to Replace the European City of Science
The European Commission has unveiled details of a new call under Horizon Europe that effectively replaces the European City of Science and the biennial EuroScience Open Forum (ESOF) international conference with a multi-city project 'Science Comes to Town'.
EU Should Spend More on Horizon Europe, Macron Says
The EU needs to fundamentally change, including the way it invests in research and innovation, or it might die. That was the gist of a speech by French president Emmanuel Macron at Sorbonne University today. But there is hope, he said - at least as long as member states agree to reform the EU single market and rewrite the rules for state aid, allocate a lot more money to the EU budget, and invest more in research and innovation.
EU Opens Exploratory Talks with Singapore on Horizon Europe Association
The European Commission has announced that it has opened early stage talks with Singapore about associating to Horizon Europe.
The Last Plenary: the Main Research Policy Issues of EU's 9th Legislature
MEPs are gathering in Strasbourg this week for the last plenary session in the current EU legislature, with many of them about to enter into campaign mode ahead of the 9 June ballot. On the agenda this week are votes on a report by Tomislav Sokol and Annalisa Tardion on the European Health Data Space, another vote on how EuroHPC computers can help boost the EU AI industry by Maria da Graça Carvalho, and a debate on the Net Zero industry act, a piece of legislation spearheaded by Christian Ehler.
EU and US Commit More Funding for Ukrainian Research
Funding from Horizon Europe and US philanthropic organisations has near and long-term support objectives
High-profile Report Urges EU to Create a 'Fifth Freedom' of Research and Innovation
High-profile Report Urges EU to Create a 'Fifth Freedom' of Research and Innovation
The European Union needs a revamped single market that includes a "fifth freedom" dedicated to the free movement of research, innovation, knowledge and education, according to a high-profile policy report by former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta.
Poland Supports Funding of Dual Use Technologies in EU's Next Research Programme
Poland Supports Funding of Dual Use Technologies in EU's Next Research Programme
The Polish government is backing the inclusion of dual-use technologies in the EU's next seven-year research and innovation funding programme, due to start in 2028, saying the tense geopolitical situation makes it vital.
South Korea Joins Horizon Europe in Multi-Billion Euro Push to Globalise Science
South Korea Joins Horizon Europe in Multi-Billion Euro Push to Globalise Science
South Korea has officially completed negotiations to join the EU's research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, making it the first Asian country outside the European region to associate.
EU Reaches Agreement: Shared Health Data Space Boosts Research
The European Parliament and the Council of the EU have reached a deal on the European Health Data Space (EHDS), a piece of legislation that aims to improve individual access and control over their health data in Europe.
UK and EU Renew Research Ties with New London Hub and Chips Partnership
A new milestone in the revival of EU-UK science relations has been reached with the launch of EIT Hub UK by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), following the UK's association to Horizon Europe at the beginning of 2024.
Understanding the EU's €270M Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme
In April, the European Commission will open its annual MSCA postdoctoral fellowships call to help connect excellent researchers with host institutions around the world.
Switzerland Takes Another Step Towards Being Able to Apply to Horizon Europe
Switzerland Takes Another Step Towards Being Able to Apply to Horizon Europe
Member states have signed off a negotiating mandate with Switzerland, clearing another hurdle in talks that pave the way for Swiss researchers to apply for European Research Council (ERC) grants.
We Need a University Check for New EU Legislation
The wave of new EU digital regulation has revealed a particular blind spot in EU policy making. While these regulations are not specific to universities, they do have a considerable impact on the day-to-day running of these institutions.
Helmholtz Calls for More Attractive Widening Programme in Framework Programme 10
Helmholtz Calls for More Attractive Widening Programme in Framework Programme 10
The EU's next framework research programme should continue funding projects aimed at bridging Europe's research and innovation gap, Germany's largest research organisation said in a paper highlighting their priorities for the successor of Horizon Europe.
Europe Must Urgently Invest in Defence Technologies, Says Ursula Von Der Leyen
"There is no room for any more illusions," European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said as she called for the bloc to get serious about its defence on Wednesday. Ongoing geopolitical tensions require "a new European defence mindset from institutions to industries to investors," she told MEPs in Strasbourg ahead of a debate on strengthening European defence.
Framework Programme 10 Should Have a Stable and Predictable Budget, French Research Minister Says
Framework Programme 10 Should Have a Stable and Predictable Budget, French Research Minister Says
France's research minister Sylvie Retailleau is joining a growing chorus of politicians asking for an ironclad commitment from EU member states that the next framework research programme, FP10, will not have its budget taken to pieces to fund emerging priorities. "Science needs a multiannual plan that is predictible and has budgetary stability," Retailleau told Science|Business.
The Digital and Green Transitions Are Not Parallel Processes but Transformations that Affect Each Other Deeply
The Digital and Green Transitions Are Not Parallel Processes but Transformations that Affect Each Other Deeply
In her State of the Union speech of 2023, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen underlined the fact that the European Green Deal is at the centre of the European economy and "unmatched in ambition".
Science Gender Split Still Varies Widely Among EU Countries - Research Professional News
Science Gender Split Still Varies Widely Among EU Countries - Research Professional News
Denmark has the largest share of female scientists and engineers, and Hungary the smallest.
The Past and Future of the EU's 'Horizon' Framework Programme
A special report on the 40th anniversary of the EU’s flagship R&D programme – its origins, its evolution and the issues that will shape its next decade - has been issued.
Defence R&D Should Not Be Funded at the Expense of Other Research in Framework Programme 10
Defence R&D Should Not Be Funded at the Expense of Other Research in Framework Programme 10
With the war in Ukraine continuing to occupy minds across Europe, defence has become a central theme of discussions around the successor to Horizon Europe, Framework Programme 10.
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