Supporting Europe's innovators through open innovation
Supporting Europe's innovators through open innovation - 2014-2019
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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.
"Open science: share and succeed"
Speech by Commissioner Carlos Moedas in Amsterdam, NL
She Figures: Women and Science 2015
Under-representation of women in science greater in Switzerland than in Europe.
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
Response to the recommendations of an external High Level Expert Group and a Staff Working Document in which the Commission services have evaluated FP7.
From frontier research to innovation
ERC funds 135 Proof of Concept grants, a press release.
EU Commission sets out plan to allow free data mining
Commission proposes a research-friendly copyright for open science and innovation in Europe.
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
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
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
Moedas' speech at the opening of the academic year and the 375th Anniversary of Helsinki University.
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
[24]This report presents the key findings, the main areas of discussion and the policy recommendations emerging from the 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
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 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
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
The ERC has selected 328 first class scientists to receive its prestigious Starting Grants, worth up to €2 million each.
Horizon Prizes
Launch of the Horizon Prizes which offer a cash reward to whoever can first or most effectively meet a defined challenge.
The future of Europe is science
A report of the President’s Science and Technology Advisory Council.
Public perceptions of science, research and innovation
A survey requested by the European Commission.
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
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
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.
Consolidator applications down by 31%
ERC has announced a decrease in proposals submitted to the 2014.
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.
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