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European Cloud Initiative to give Europe a global lead in the data-driven economy

European Cloud Initiative to give Europe a global lead in the data-driven economy

The Commission today presented its blueprint for cloud-based services and world-class data infrastructure to ensure science, business and public services reap benefits of big data revolution.

Plans for new major European research facilities to help push the boundaries of science

Plans for new major European research facilities to help push the boundaries of science

Large telescopes, particle accelerators and environmental stations are among the topics covered by the eight new research infrastructure projects that are announced today as part of the 2016 Roadmap for the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI).

Ex-post evaluation of FP7

Ex-post evaluation of FP7

Response to the recommendations of an external High Level Expert Group and a Staff Working Document in which the Commission services have evaluated FP7.

The establishment of an Open Science policy platform

The establishment of an Open Science policy platform

The Directorate-General for Research and Innovation intends to set-up an Open Science Policy Platform to develop open science policy through a structured discussion with the main stakeholders.

Research funded by the ERC in 2007–2013

Research funded by the ERC in 2007–2013

The ERC has published today an analysis of the portfolio of its projects funded from 2007 to 2013 under the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP7).

Commission invests €16 billion in funding for research and innovation over next two years

Commission invests €16 billion in funding for research and innovation over next two years

The European Commission will boost competitiveness by investing almost €16 billion in research and innovation in the next two years under Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation funding scheme.

The importance of research for the future of Europe

The importance of research for the future of Europe

Moedas' speech at the opening of the academic year and the 375th Anniversary of Helsinki University.

New mechanism for scientific advice

New mechanism for scientific advice

President Juncker welcomes world-leading scientists, discusses role of science in competitiveness and announces new mechanism for scientific advice.

Final report on Science 2.0 public consultation

Final report on Science 2.0 public consultation

Science 2.0 is a new approach to science that uses information-sharing and collaboration made possible by network technologies. This consultation gathers the opinions of a broad sample of interested parties from across the EU research landscape.

ERC activities and achievements in 2014

ERC activities and achievements in 2014

The main goal of the European Research Council (ERC) is to encourage high quality research in Europe through competitive funding

Ukraine joins Horizon 2020 to work with EU in science and research

Ukraine joins Horizon 2020 to work with EU in science and research

Ukraine will now be able to fully participate in Horizon 2020 on equal terms with EU Member States and other associated countries.

Momentum for European innovation and competitiveness

Momentum for European innovation and competitiveness

Carlos Moedas' speech, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, in Berlin last week in favor of open science, disruptive innovation and digital technologies.

328 top early-career researchers selected by the ERC

328 top early-career researchers selected by the ERC

The ERC has selected 328 first class scientists to receive its prestigious Starting Grants, worth up to €2 million each.

Horizon Prizes

Horizon Prizes

Launch of the Horizon Prizes which offer a cash reward to whoever can first or most effectively meet a defined challenge.

Public perceptions of science, research and innovation

Public perceptions of science, research and innovation

A survey requested by the European Commission.

Single market for research depends on national reforms,

Single market for research depends on national reforms,

Reforms must now be implemented at the Member State level to make ERA work.

ERC Workshop on Research Data Management and Sharing

ERC Workshop on Research Data Management and Sharing

Exploring the topic together with ERC grantees and other researchers, with representatives from funding bodies, universities and other research performers, with publishers, policy makers and other interested parties.

Work Programme 2015

Work Programme 2015

This document is the annual work programme for the European Research Council funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

R&D investment fails to reach Europe 2020 targets

R&D investment fails to reach Europe 2020 targets

The UK and other European countries are underinvesting in research and development, according to a report from the European Commission.

Researchers and their long-term career development

Researchers and their long-term career development

Completing a Marie Curie Fellowship does have beneficial impacts on a researcher’s career prospects. These positive effects are more marked for academic researchers, while there is room for improving collaboration and mutual benefits with the private sector.

Demand for ERC Starting Grants stabilises

Demand for ERC Starting Grants stabilises

Demand for ERC Starting Grants stabilizes after Switzerland being not eligible for the first time.