As the US and Russia hold controversial peace talks, Ukrainian research leaders want scientists back.

Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz is expected to become chancellor in a new coalition following election.

Leaked plans for climate research show EU will strive for more impact in final years of Horizon Europe.

At the annual AAAS conference in Boston, scientists and policy makers from around the world debate how to counter layoffs and cuts 

More than 1,700 academics complain about X owner's behaviour, citing his 'assault on scientific research'.

The Commission’s roadmap for the 2028-34 budget has renewed fears that research and innovation will disappear into a European Competitiveness Fund.
 

The American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Royal Society have launched a new framework for science diplomacy.

President Trump sees himself as a dealmaker and Elon Musk sees himself as a science-based innovator. Might this fabled partnership lead to a confluence towards what is termed “science diplomacy?” 

The Spark grants scheme, run by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), anonymises applications. This has meant a more diverse range of winners, particularly younger scientists and those new to SNSF funding.

EU’s basic research funder “is not living in a vacuum” and should listen to “evolving demands from society,” says Marc Lemaître.

Marc Lemaître expects “radical reduction in the number of instruments under the EU budget”.

Research centers move to reduce salaries and lay off staff.

Work and payments at universities, businesses and non-profits disrupted nationwide after executive orders.

An NIH announcement Friday cutting billions in biomedical research, a federal funding review and DEI prohibitions have left colleges scrambling for answers.

A leaked EU competitiveness strategy is prompting fears that Brussels intends to undermine the independence of the European Research Council by pushing for more alignment with the European Innovation Council and the EU's broader political goals.