Here’s an explainer on how the next seven-year EU research programme, FP10, is being crafted, from the EU institutions and stakeholders, to the budget battle and potential sticking points
Robots are using technologies developed by the H2020 MERGING project to automate manufacturing processes involving non-rigid materials. Funded by the 'Factories of the Future' partnership, the project is aligned with the research and innovation priority roadmap developed by the European Factories of the Future Research Association (EFFRA).
The latest step in negotiations between Brussels and Bern opens the door for Switzerland to finally start participating in part of Horizon Europe. But there are still political hurdles to clear
Researchers who use AI in writing research proposals must take ‘full and sole authorship responsibilities’, says the ERC. Its ‘robust’ system can detect ‘text similarities’
In this report, experts and representatives of the European Commission comment on the initial recommendations of the EU-funded VERITY project, exploring the challenges and opportunities for fostering trust in scientific processes, including advocating for greater citizen participation and addressing concerns about scientific integrity and inequalities.
In the face of competing demands, it is critically important that FP10 is not stretched thin but instead concentrates on what EU research programmes do best
The independent advice panel is at the centre of a transparency row after its report on pharmaceutical innovation was withdrawn, prompting MEPs to challenge its leadership
With EU relations patched up, UK researchers and policymakers are planning the next moves. There are no firm plans for AI legislation, but an international collaboration fund set up during the wilderness years will continue, and there will be a focus on South American links
The newly released 2024 work programme will introduce lump sum funding and revised intellectual property rules, while the budget is going down from €1.6B to €1.2B
The Vanguard Initiative’s new funding instrument aims to strengthen EU innovation ecosystems and support SMEs through regional collaboration and co-investment
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