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ViewInstitutions ‘must push at national level’ to protect EU R&D budget

MEP Christian Ehler says actions of pan-European associations alone will not prevent cuts

ViewUniversity group calls for certainty on EU R&D budget

It is “lamentable and unwise” that the 2023 budget could be cut, says Leru

ViewFeedback sought on EU’s €1.75bn Eurostars-2 scheme

Scheme supported by EU R&D programme funds research-intensive small companies

ViewResearch needed to clean up aviation, report says

EU agency urges work on climate change mitigation measures and impact assessment

ViewUK considers next steps after unsuccessful Horizon meeting

UK government says EU declined request for association to R&D programmes at disputes committee meeting

ViewEU ‘closing the gap’ to global innovation competitors

Analysis finds bloc now outperforms Japan but still trails four other countries

ViewEU approves €5.2bn in state aid for hydrogen technology

Approval gives go-ahead to second multi-billion-euro hydrogen innovation initiative in just a few months

ViewUK to set out plan B ‘shortly’ if today’s Horizon Europe talks fail

Government says “it will be disappointing” if UK’s access issue is not resolved today

ViewEU denies rumoured option of partial Horizon deal for the UK

Academia had hoped tomorrow’s talks might unlock UK access to EU research and innovation programme

ViewEIT Higher Education Initiative to shift focus to deep tech

European Institute of Innovation and Technology also boosts support for less-innovative countries

ViewApplications for key EU postdoctoral fellowships plummet

Interest for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions slides as number of researchers applying drops 16 per cent

ViewMEPs call for fresh Horizon money for Bauhaus initiative

Extra €500 million should be devoted to green design scheme, according to European Parliament

ViewWhat the EU’s Raw Materials Act actually entails

Bloc wants to avoid depending on China for materials, after relying on Russia for fuels

ViewCommission ‘behind Horizon shutout’

Dismay as researchers in Canada and New Zealand blocked from swathes of R&D programme

ViewInitiative aims to cut gender gap in EU politics and technology

Microsoft-backed initiative, Conversations Unscripted, kicks off with October event in Brussels

ViewAgreement seeks to place Thai researchers with ERC teams

Deal is a “win-win”, says European Research Council president Maria Leptin

ViewUK drops from second to sixth for ERC Proof of Concept grants

Four researchers in UK awarded grants in latest announcement, down from seven in previous round

ViewNew experts appointed to advise EU on R&D missions

More than 1,100 people applied for 75 roles, although the five board chairs remain unchanged

ViewEU research sector watching for UK leader’s action on R&D ties

Liz Truss might have to give ground on Northern Ireland to secure Horizon Europe association

ViewEU seeks feedback on Mediterranean research scheme

Call for evidence to help evaluation of Prima programme

ViewDismay over Canada and New Zealand’s Horizon Europe plans

Research community calls for involvement in EU research and innovation programme beyond its second pillar

ViewUK government extends guarantee for Horizon winners

Safety net for successful UK applicants extended to cover calls ending by 31 December

ViewPlans for boosting EU clinical trials fleshed out

Work will include supporting trial sponsors and facilitating dialogue among patients, professionals and academia

ViewEU tones down proposal to explore new ‘widening’ funding

Latest presidency draft text calls for “tailor-made” rather than “more diversified” actions

ViewCompanies given quality stamp by European Innovation Council

Some 160 applicants to EIC Accelerator win plaudits but not funding for proposals

ViewSwiss and UK applications for EU innovation prize plummet

Fall in applications to Women Innovators award comes amid concerns over faltering ties

ViewDetails emerge on Canada and New Zealand Horizon access

Negotiations will cover access to EU R&D programme’s ‘Global Challenges’ and industrial competitiveness elements

ViewResearch community welcomes UK access to ERC grantee group

But some warn it cannot truly make up for lost European Research Council grants

ViewSunak promises ‘better’ UK alternative to Horizon Europe

Ex-chancellor says science and innovation will “be at heart” of government if he becomes leader

ViewERC Grantees group welcomes UK members

Association of ERC Grantees offers full membership to UK scientists unable to take up grants