The European University Association calls for an increased budget for the next EU framework programme, to boost success rates and to reduce the gap between member states

EU officials are contemplating switching the formula for funding large-scale, multidisciplinary projects, replacing broad-brush flagships with targeted missions. Why spend €1B on brain research, if you could invest the money in a cure for Alzheimer’s? asks Research Commissioner Carlos Moedas  

Boost in post-Brexit budget would be financed from cuts to farmers and regional authorities - and a raft of new taxes

The three-year Swiss-EU dispute over immigration should not leave ‘any doubt’ that EU will make no concessions to UK in Brexit talks, says ERC Council member, Athene Donald

‘Keep collaborating,’ EU commissioner tells UK grantees rattled by legal uncertainties over Brexit, while UK science minister argues that government pledge to underwrite funding has steadied UK involvement in EU science

German tech giant weighs into debate over next EU research programmes, backing idea of creating high-profile technology missions – but with careful planning

The Commission has for the first time made clear the position of UK grantees after Brexit, in a sign the EU is laying the ground for the UK to leave without a deal