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Ups and downs of managing an EU project
Managing an EU funded project can be tricky. You need to be aware of all the rules and obligations, the different reporting schemes depending on each programme, be ready for checks, audits and reviews...
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An innovative format gathered top-quality scientific discussion that achieved resounding success among on-site and online participants. Some 2500 people registered for the event; among these, more...
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Date: 24 September 2020, 10.00 The Western Balkans are a strategic priority for the European Commission. The EU has increased its efforts to boost the economic growth and support reforms required for...
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Von der Leyen: Western Balkans are part of Europe, not just a stopover on the Silk Road
President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stated that the future of the Western Balkans is in the EU during her first annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament.
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Enlargement Package on the agenda of the Commission possibly on 6 October
European Commission may discuss the Enlargement Package, including individual reports on EU candidates and potential candidate countries, on 6 October.
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Commission to publish plan for reviving the European Research Area
After pandemic delay, plans for a new-look ERA are due on 30 September. At same time, the European Commission will launch a Digital Education Action Plan and set out objectives for refreshing the European...
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COVID-19 crisis threatens Europe’s aerospace R&D strengths, industry warns
But pandemic not sufficient reason to rip up green and digital research plans, executives say at Science|Business conference.
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Explore Responsible Healthcare Ecosystems in Europe with CHERRIES Webinar Series 2020
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The Guild calls on EU institutions to increase investments in fundamental research in Horizon Europe
The coming weeks will decide the direction of the EU’s research and innovation policy for the coming seven years. This happens in a context where the need for investments in research and innovation have...
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ESOF2022 Leiden/The Hague: Leiden will be the European city of science in 2022
The EuroScience Open Forum 2022 will be hosted in Leiden/The Hague, Netherlands. Leiden University, the Municipality of Leiden, Leiden Marketing and The Hague Convention Bureau have successfully joined...
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[Call Announcement] Two extraordinary Erasmus+ calls for proposals
Two extraordinary Erasmus+ calls for proposals were launched on 25 August 2020 to support digital education readiness and creative skills. The calls each provide €100 million to respond to the coronavirus...
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[Call Announcement] Visegrad Fund Grants
With grants, we seek to advance innovative ideas that address shared challenges by high quality regional cooperation projects. Whether you are pursuing arts, work with vulnerable groups or focus on innovative...
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EU Survey: Share your views on Horizon Europe’s priorities for the next four years
How do we design an ambitious EU research and innovation programme that supports the green and digital transitions for a sustainable coronavirus recovery? To answer this question we need your help...
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Registration for R&I Days 2020 is open
The European Commission has announced that registration for the European Research & Innovation Days is now open.
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JRC assesses critical raw materials for Europe’s green and digital future
The JRC published the results of assessments of selected raw materials, with factsheets and reports presenting the criticality of each.
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ERC records increase in grant applications, underlining extent of threat from budget cut
Demand for grants means many high-quality fundamental research projects will miss out on funding, ERC president says, as the agency takes its fight for a bigger budget to the Euroscience meeting in Trieste...
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EU should help large research facilities attract members from newer member states
The scientific director of the ILL says EU should contribute more to large research infrastructures, to strengthen the European Research Area.
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Coronavirus: Commission continues expanding future vaccines portfolio with new talks
The European Commission has concluded exploratory talks with CureVac to purchase a potential vaccine against COVID-19. This is following the positive steps with Sanofi-GSK on 31 July and Johnson & ...
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EU heads of state agree on Horizon Europe budget deal
EU heads of state agree on historic budget deal, but partly at the cost of research funding, despite science’s role in fighting COVID-19. Critics say the Horizon budget became a ‘cash cow’ during budget...
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EU research ministers agreed on pathway to strengthen European research cooperation
As published by Science Business, at an “informal” – meaning non-public – meeting 21 July, the ministers agreed that the ERA, a single European market for research, should be stronger and more dynamic...
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Two opportunities to meet us at ESOF 2020!
Join WBC-RTI.info at the largest European science conference gathering world famous scientists from all disciplines ! Register for ESOF 2020 and do not miss our two virtual sessions dedicated to the Western...
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CESAER Communication on the future of research and innovation and the European Research Area
In our answer on the consultation for the upcoming communication from the European Commission, we emphasise three key messages that should be central, and offer to continue to contribute pro-actively ...
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10 Tips for Researchers: How to achieve impact on policy Science and Policy Handbook
The JRC’s Science for Policy Handbook provides advice on how to bring science to the attention of policy makers.
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Viewpoint: The success of open science depends on protecting academic data from commercial exploitation
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Competences for life: the skills you need to cope with complexity
People who nurture certain personal, social and learning skills will be better prepared to face the challenges of today’s society and grasp the opportunities that change brings.
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[Document Announcement] Can R&I save the day?
While research and innovation (R&I) are at the core of the response to the pandemic itself in the areas of virology, vaccines development, treatments and diagnostics, it will be crucial also in the...
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SFIC encourages integration of international cooperation aspects in Horizon Europe and the ERA
On 3 July 2020, the Strategic Forum for International S&T Cooperation (SFIC) adopted its opinion “Relevance of International Cooperation in research and innovation for the EU – boosting the international...
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Successful ERA requires maintaining focus on Europe’s ability to create world class new knowledge
The Guild of European Research-intensive Universities reissues its call for the European Research Area (ERA) to focus on strengthening the production of new knowledge through academic research.
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The proposed cut to Horizon Europe draws further criticism, as a parliament analysis warns funding will ‘plunge below current levels’ after pandemic recovery money is spent in 2024.
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10 Tips for Researchers: How to achieve impact on policy
The JRC’s Science for Policy Handbook provides advice on how to bring science to the attention of policy makers.
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EC invites feedback on new Roadmap for future of the ERA
In preparation of its upcoming Communication on the European Research Area (ERA), the European Commission (EC) is inviting the public to provide feedback on the Roadmap for the new ERA Communication...
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Austria takes over the Chairmanship of Eureka Network 2020/2021
Eureka, the world’s biggest public network for international cooperation in R&D and innovation is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Austria, as one of the founding members of Eureka now takes over...
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EU wants ideas for European Research Area reboot
Commission calls for feedback on its plan to promote coordination, quality and impact of national research systems. The aim is to revitalise ERA by providing it with ‘a new vision’.
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New ERA to launch at the end of a long summer, says research commissioner
In an interview with Science|Business, Mariya Gabriel gives more details about her main priorities for revitalising the European Research Area and finally delivering on the vision of a single market for...
