The chief of the Swiss National Science Foundation talks about the pressures on funding and having a say in EU research

The European Research Council recognises the need, but questions the approach and budget implications.

Start-ups and SMEs should set innovation priorities alongside government, says Innosuisse chief.

New government in Budapest lays out plan to revamp Hungary’s R&D system and regain access to EU grants.

Gdańsk declaration sets out infrastructure, brain drain and grant office measures. But Ukraine is far short of R&D spending targets

Australia’s top universities are paying €12 million from their own pockets to access the EU research programme

A Competitiveness Fund governance exercise has left the Commission’s research directorate worried, internal memo shows.

Europe and the US initially wanted to integrate them, but numerous obstacles are now making this difficult

Research ethicists question how ERC approved €150,000 award despite military aims and Russia links

Robbert Dijkgraaf thinks the EU could expand on the sectoral plans idea first implemented across Dutch universities.

France could become the latest European country to set up a new innovation body after a government-commissioned report recommended it create one “within months, not years.”

Consultation on societal challenges and scientific solutions will inform decision-making at country’s main research funder.

The Commission’s draft work programme update includes preparations for the next Horizon Europe and a biodiversity mega-call.

The Commission has proposed a tripling of the EIC budget to more than €30 billion, and it wants that money to go further.

Research ministers are still hopeful of reaching a partial agreement on next Horizon Europe in June after meeting to discuss remaining hurdles

Grant-awarding committees are dominated by men, but first-ever majority female cohort of academy fellows gives reason for hope.

Earlier this week, Politico Europe reported that the European Commission is planning to centralise departments responsible for the direct allocation of EU funding ahead of the start of the next EU multiannual budget in 2028. 

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Alliances could help strong institutions outside mainstream join Horizon consortia, says Nicolaus Copernicus University vice-rector.

The country has set bold ambitions to revamp its research sector, with experts on the ground saying steady improvement is being made.

Institutions from UK, New Zealand, Canada and Switzerland worry about being locked out of governance and sensitive calls

If not for money, disgruntled researchers from around the world might still come to Europe for a taste of academic freedom

Competitive funding is breaking down just a few years after it was set up using EU and World Bank money.

Being frozen out of Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ for over three years has taken its toll on the country’s academics.
 

As Brussels debates how to extract more economic value out of its investments in science and technology, this news tracker brings together the latest developments in EU and national R&I policies