Switzerland Makes the Case for Bottom-Up Innovation Funding
Start-ups and SMEs should set innovation priorities alongside government, says Innosuisse chief.
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Hungary Moves to Overhaul University Models Banned From Horizon Europe
Hungary Moves to Overhaul University Models Banned From Horizon Europe
New government in Budapest lays out plan to revamp Hungary’s R&D system and regain access to EU grants.
Europe agrees on plan to reconstruct Ukrainian R&D
Gdańsk declaration sets out infrastructure, brain drain and grant office measures. But Ukraine is far short of R&D spending targets
Australian Universities Fast-Tracked Horizon Europe Association in Hope of Shaping FP10
The Brain Drain that Stalled: Russian Scientists Struggle to Leave and Settle Abroad
The Brain Drain that Stalled: Russian Scientists Struggle to Leave and Settle Abroad
Europe and the US initially wanted to integrate them, but numerous obstacles are now making this difficult
European Research Council under fire over grant for Israeli ‘national defence’ drone project
EU Should Spur ‘Horizontal’ Research Collaborations
Robbert Dijkgraaf thinks the EU could expand on the sectoral plans idea first implemented across Dutch universities.
France Takes Step Towards Creating New Innovation Body
France could become the latest European country to set up a new innovation body after a government-commissioned report recommended it create one “within months, not years.”
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.
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.
Chair of Parliament’s Research Committee Wants EU Funding to Be Fairer
Chair of Parliament’s Research Committee Wants EU Funding to Be Fairer
Borys Budka says Horizon Europe evaluation criteria should reward scientific merit, not access to grant writing infrastructure.
Kazakhstan’s Horizon Europe Association is A Win-Win, Says Science Minister
Kazakhstan’s Horizon Europe Association is A Win-Win, Says Science Minister
Sayasat Nurbek tells Science|Business why he thinks the EU is missing a trick in its collaboration with Kazakhstan
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
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.
EU Governments Miss Target for FP10 Agreement
Research sector urges Council to consider Parliament’s ideas for future research and innovation instruments as agreement is delayed.
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.
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.
Associated Country Universities Demand Place at FP10 Table
Institutions from UK, New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland worry about being locked out of governance and sensitive calls
Call for EU to Leverage Academic Freedom in Global Talent Race
If not for money, disgruntled researchers from around the world might still come to Europe for a taste of academic freedom
Serbia’s National Research Fund ‘on Hiatus’ as Researchers Face Delays in Grant Evaluation
Serbia’s National Research Fund ‘on Hiatus’ as Researchers Face Delays in Grant Evaluation
Competitive funding is breaking down just a few years after it was set up using EU and World Bank money.
‘Academic Huxit.’ Hungarian Researchers Speak out on Impact of EU Ban
‘Academic Huxit.’ Hungarian Researchers Speak out on Impact of EU Ban
Being frozen out of Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ for over three years has taken its toll on the country’s academics.
EU Research Funding Should Do More to Support Scholars at Risk, Advocates Say
EU Research Funding Should Do More to Support Scholars at Risk, Advocates Say
Afghanistan is the latest test case for how Europe helps researchers threatened at home or fleeing abroad.
Funding Radar: €160,000 for Open Science Policy Research
The Global Research Initiative on Open Science has opened its first call for projects that synthesise evidence for policy.
EU Governments Hatch Plan to Secure Key Role in Next Horizon Europe
EU Governments Hatch Plan to Secure Key Role in Next Horizon Europe
Leaked documents contain measures calculated to strengthen role of EU member states in strategic priority setting.
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