R&D News

A Dutch study of some 2014 European Research Council grantees claims to find ‘bias’ in their selection. But the agency disputes that, and an academic debate ensues

Officials set out terms of ‘open strategic autonomy’ to replace the ‘open to the world’ mantra

Suddenly in Washington science is in, after four years of being out. In stark contrast to the new protectionism of Europe. A viewpoint

A change of narrative and a united front is required to end east-west science and innovation disparities, says research commissioner. But stakeholders say binding national R&D spending targets are what matters

While the EU has done a lot to improve the circulation of data and information, a unifying ‘European Knowledge Act’ is needed to bring scattered initiatives together

Researchers in the UK were overwhelmingly opposed to Brexit. Now, new estimates of lost funding show these concerns were justified

The first Horizon Europe partnerships are now up and running – and expectations are high, says EU research chief

Research cooperation between the EU and Switzerland is on hold, while list of third countries invited to join new funding calls includes the UK and 17 others

EU’s global science blueprint will set stricter rules for international research cooperation. Norway is planning an official endorsement

Europe fares badly when it comes to translating biomedical research into health innovation. The upcoming Innovative Health Initiative aims to improve things, pumping €2.2B into cross-sector projects