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India seals deal to join Horizon Europe
It’s the latest country to sign up to the EU’s research programme. But the country starts from a low base of participation, and joins only part of the scheme.
Canada's New Open-access Policy Expands Access to Research, but Leaves Publishing Fees Unchecked
Canada's New Open-access Policy Expands Access to Research, but Leaves Publishing Fees Unchecked
PhDs Worldwide Are Having a Shake Up - Why Now?
Metascience Should Be a Source of Evidence, Not a Means of Control
Metascience Should Be a Source of Evidence, Not a Means of Control
The field has captured the interest of politicians. There are positives - but governments must not misuse the data.
We Have Enough Declarations. Now What? A Critique from Inside Diamond OA
We Have Enough Declarations. Now What? A Critique from Inside Diamond OA
Stark Doctoral Candidate Remuneration Gaps Across Europe
The European Council of Doctoral Candidates and Junior Researchers (Eurodoc) recently presented a comprehensive overview of remuneration levels that doctoral candidates can expect in 27 European countries.
Assessing the social impact of scientific institutions: a scoping review of concepts, indicators, and evaluation approaches
Assessing the social impact of scientific institutions: a scoping review of concepts, indicators, and evaluation approaches
This article presents the results of a scoping review on the social impact of scientific institutions, mapping the main concepts, indicators, and evaluation approaches identified in recent literature.
‘Historic change’: what the 2026 US mid-term election results mean for science
Science Policy Faces a Post-Election Shake-Up in Congress
The EU Must Focus On Women’s Health Research – Now
The next Framework Programme needs a dedicated instrument to bridge the gender health gap, MEP argues.
Is social media changing children’s brains? Here’s what the science says
Is social media changing children’s brains? Here’s what the science says
How Much Does It Cost to Produce One Research Paper?
The article explores what contributes to the cost of producing a research paper and what it reveals about the economics of academic publishing.
Data Corner: The relentless decline in EIC Pathfinder success rates
Data Corner: The relentless decline in EIC Pathfinder success rates
Thanks to skyrocketing applications and shrinking budgets, only 2% of applicants now win grants. In 2027, the budget will hit a new low.
Will AI Grant Reviews Make Science More Conservative?
Don’t be dazzled by fools’ gold
Stephen Curry critically examines proposals for a new “golden age” of science and questions approaches that promise to improve science through strongly directed reform. He argues for the importance of academic freedom, pluralism and constructive disagreement in determining how science develops.
Open Access Fees Could Deepen Global Research Inequalities
Open Access Fees Could Deepen Global Research Inequalities
For years, Diamond Open Access – a model where scholarly publishing is free for both authors and readers – has been championed as the great equaliser in global science. But a new study reveals that this equitable ecosystem is increasingly fracturing.
Freed from Thinking: Protecting Scholarly Publishing from the Slow Erosion of Human Judgment
Freed from Thinking: Protecting Scholarly Publishing from the Slow Erosion of Human Judgment
If we want scholarly publishing to be worth anything in a generation, we must acknowledge the risks we run by relying on intelligent automation.
Top Horizon Europe Adviser Calls out EU Leaders’ Contradictions
Manuel Heitor’s latest paper spells out why proposed cuts to Horizon Europe’s budget are misguided.
EU R&D Agreement With Western Balkans Will Need Regional Effort to Work
EU R&D Agreement With Western Balkans Will Need Regional Effort to Work
A new joint declaration on strengthening cooperation is welcome, but experts say a collective approach to implementation is vital
Serbian Election Result Raises Hope of Improved Academic Freedom
Serbian Election Result Raises Hope of Improved Academic Freedom
Opposition win for movement led by students and academics also changes prospects for EU accession
Trust in Science Declined Worldwide After 2020 Peak
A survey of more than 140,000 people across 140 countries found confidence in science sliding since its pandemic-era high.
How the US Mid-term Elections Could Shake Up Science
Parliament ECF Compromise Keeps Research Programming in Horizon Europe
The committee deal on the European Competitiveness Fund changes the draft report but maintains tight links to Horizon Europe