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As part of the consultation process on the reorganisation of extra-parliamentary commissions, the Swiss Science Council (SSC) firmly rejects the Federal Council's proposal to abolish the SSC.
Swiss teams, researchers from developing countries, and eligible European partners invited to bid
Scheme for unconventional ideas among those hit by Swiss National Science Foundation funding loss.
On the eve of officially signing Switzerland's late association with Horizon Europe, both sides are thinking about how to avoid renewed disruption when a new set of bilateral accords is brought forward next year.
Contemporary science diplomacy holds promise not only to strengthen diplomatic and science realms but also to advance sustainable development transformations.
Associated countries to Horizon Europe have complained about being frozen out of sensitive calls, and want a bigger role designing the next Framework Programme, according to a study.
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.
The Federal Council has adopted an implementation proposal regarding the creation of ad-hoc scientific advisory groups during crises. Switzerland’s ERI institutions are to jointly propose experts for the groups.
Swiss university leaders have welcomed the European Commission's announcement that it will finally open exploratory talks on Horizon Europe association, with hopes this could lead to an agreement as early as next year.
An end to Switzerland's exclusion from key European research and education schemes may be discussed next year, says the head of swissuniversities.
