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Federal Council launches new National Research Programme

Federal Council launches new National Research Programme

The Federal Council has launched a new National Research Programme (NRP) on ways of achieving a sustainable economy. This NRP is expected to contribute significantly to a more sustainable economy and greater resource security, resulting in increased competitiveness for the Swiss economy and more prosperity for the population. This programme will run for five years and is budgeted at CHF 20 million.

No deadline, fewer requests

No deadline, fewer requests

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has found a potentially powerful tool to help it tamp down the workload created by some 48,000 grant proposals annually: It can simply eliminate deadlines.

NSF test finds eliminating deadlines halves number of grant proposals

NSF test finds eliminating deadlines halves number of grant proposals

NSF geosciences advisory committee reveales the preliminary results from a pilot program that got rid of grant proposal deadlines in favor of an anytime submission.

How one lab challenged a grant rejection and won €5 million

How one lab challenged a grant rejection and won €5 million

A British scientist successfully appealed against an unfavourable grant review — but the road to victory can be paved with challenges.

Elsewhere in Science: Funding concerns, a scientific memoir, and more

Elsewhere in Science: Funding concerns, a scientific memoir, and more

Financial conflicts of interest … Concerns about a people-based funding program … NextGen VOICES … A scientific memoir … Working Life

Young health researchers consider leaving the country due to funding drought

Young health researchers consider leaving the country due to funding drought

Nearly half of all young Canadian health researchers say they are seriously considering leaving the country because of lack of financial support, according to an informal survey that comes as the federal government is signalling more support for basic science and for young scientists.

Biological specimen troves threatened by funding pause

Biological specimen troves threatened by funding pause

Decision by US National Science Foundation could hamper research on conservation biology, climate change and invasive species.

Performance-Based Funding of Universities in Europe

Performance-Based Funding of Universities in Europe

Policymakers, funders, and universities should take a holistic view on performance-based funding and develop strategies for reaping its benefits while mitigating its risks.