Stakeholders’ funding wish list includes a Horizon cluster for life sciences and a biotech take on Chips for Europe

Despite improvements, low success rates mean many researchers struggle to justify the time and money spent on applying for EU research funds

A stark north-south divide can be seen in a mid-term review of Italy’s performance in the EU’s current research Framework Programme

African engagement in Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions is up, but other signs of stronger innovation ties will take years to show

The 2025 Horizon Europe work programme includes eight new research partnerships. Here’s what you need to know

Under a new proposal, the EIC would fund dual-use technologies and defence would become the fourth priority of the STEP programme

This year’s work programmes will not come out for another few weeks causing “serious difficulties” for those chasing Horizon funding this year

Last-minute U-turn maintains rules for gender equality plans, as Commission postpones vote on 2025 work programmes

Gender balance in teams has only been decisive in 3% of grant decisions, but gender mainstreaming in Horizon is bearing fruit

Small companies flock to Horizon Europe, with Spanish SMEs proving the keenest for the programme’s research and innovation grants