An expert report on science diplomacy makes the case for funding refugee scholars and diaspora networks overseas
Report authors Luk Van Langenhove (left), Jan Marco Müller (third from left) and Nienke Buisman (right), handing over the report to European Commission official Signe Ratso.
Targeted EU funding for refugee scholars and researchers at risk has been recommended by an expert group reporting to the European Commission on scientific diplomacy. Associations for Europe’s scientific diaspora should also be set up and resourced, its report says.
Around 130 science and diplomacy experts from across Europe were involved in creating the report, which was released last week.
EU funds to support scholars at risk have been discussed for some time, especially after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In April 2022, research commissioner Mariya Gabriel launched a €25 million fund for Ukrainian researchers…
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