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Draft Council of EU text encourages linked-up fund planning to address auditor concerns
Sector awaiting next steps after von der Leyen and Sunak agree on Northern Ireland protocol
Use of funding mode will be trialled with European Research Council Advanced Grants
Bodies say complexity of EU R&D programme hampering quality of proposals and opportunities for outsiders
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“Historic” agreement clears the path for association to EU science programmes, says European Commission president
Call comes ahead of planned EU pharmaceutical strategy
Science Europe says research programme now focuses too much on economic impact and global competition
Pilot instrument for institutions set to launch in 2023-24, but member states express doubts
Researchers struggle to take advantage of initiative to boost participation in underdeveloped research countries
Government shocks sector by cancelling budget for Horizon membership
Scheme to provide entrepreneurial skills training to researchers and support early-stage startups
Guild, EUA and Cesaer seek more funding for basic research
University group warns collaborative research is “overprogrammed” in Horizon Europe with funding thinly spread
Experts will advise EIC grant winners on intellectual property related to their project
Researchers can now apply to lead consortia under R&D programme’s second pillar
German move finalises multinational protection for intellectual property after years of delay
Representatives of member states and the Commission will work with a high-level expert group
Dutch company ASML reports “unauthorised misappropriation of data” as MEPs progress EU legislation on microchips
Europe advised to take “holistic” approach, encompassing research, innovation, education and skills
Drug company trade body suggests concerns around intellectual property will push R&D investment elsewhere
Swiss institute reports reduced collaboration resulting from loss of access to Horizon Europe
European Investment Bank and member states commit €3.75 billion for ‘fund of funds’
Earto raises concerns about budget “instability” and “serious hurdles” for widening measures
Review also urges safeguarding of emergency budgets to help partnerships navigate crises such as Covid-19
Using “buzzwords” and aiming for project outcomes that are “too ambitious” reduces prospect of success
Many evaluators will identify people behind proposals they are assessing, policy adviser warns
Agreements with Canada, Faroe Islands and New Zealand could all be blocked by European Parliament
European University Association calls for a less “utilitarian” approach to R&D impact
Competition increases among applicants for European Research Council grants for multiple principal investigators
Working groups set to discuss clean-tech research and critical industrial components
The Guild calls for investment in responses to biological warfare and age-dependent disease
European, American, Canadian and Japanese groups will work on topics including standards and funding
Comments sought on priorities for stakeholder platform
All two-stage 2023-24 calls in Horizon Europe R&D programme except one will be involved
Mariya Gabriel says office will create “stronger ties” between EU and Ukrainian R&D
European Commission plan “very vague with regard to fresh funding”, says Socialists and Democrats leader
Petition argues PhD-based eligibility windows do “not make sense” and discriminate against unconventional career paths