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Parliament in push to open up Horizon 2020
Key MEPs are calling for specific measures to widen the horizon of the EU’s flagship research programme and ensure there is more participation from member states with less-developed R&D systems
Danes urge ‘Excellence’ as basis for future research grants
The debate over Horizon 2020 funding heats up, with publication of a Danish ‘declaration’ on the importance of funding excellent science
ERC stands firm on excellence: to get more grants, newer EU members need to try harder
As it celebrates its 5th birthday, the European Research Council is not about to give in to pressure to spread grants more evenly across Europe. Excellence will prevail, says president Helga Nowotny
Conduct more breakthrough research in Europe
Scientific breakthroughs arise when excellent researchers are given the freedom to explore beyond the bounds of formulaic R&D programmes. A Howard Hughes-type grant scheme for Europe would promote this, says Gunnar Öquist
Hands off Europe’s R&D funding
Building the European Research Area should be paid for by Structural Funds not R&D programmes, says Science and Technology Commissioner Janez Potočnik
A new broom in Brussels
This month the European Research Council is launched – and if it succeeds, it will usher in radical change in university research.
European Research Council Archive
Young researcher from Imperial College receives grant to make gas turbines greener
For the next five years, Dr Aimee Morgans (Aeronautics) will receive funding for her research into lower...
Parliament in push to open up Horizon 2020
Key MEPs are calling for specific measures to widen the horizon of the EU’s flagship research programme and ensure there is more participation from member states with less-developed R&D systems
Conduct more breakthrough research in Europe
Scientific breakthroughs arise when excellent researchers are given the freedom to explore beyond the bounds of formulaic R&D programmes. A Howard Hughes-type grant scheme for Europe would promote this, says Gunnar Öquist
Danes urge ‘Excellence’ as basis for future research grants
The debate over Horizon 2020 funding heats up, with publication of a Danish ‘declaration’ on the importance of funding excellent science
ERC stands firm on excellence: to get more grants, newer EU members need to try harder
As it celebrates its 5th birthday, the European Research Council is not about to give in to pressure to spread grants more evenly across Europe. Excellence will prevail, says president Helga Nowotny
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Young researcher from Imperial College receives grant to make gas turbines greener
For the next five years, Dr Aimee Morgans (Aeronautics) will receive funding for her research into lower emissions for gas turbine...
ERC Scientific Council sets structure for peer-review proposal plan
The European Research Council has set an initial strategy for its plan to grant research money solely on the basis of the peer-reviewed quality.
Horizon 2020 Special Coverage
Smarter Data for Europe: Live webcast with Vice-President Neelie Kroes
The development of ‘Big Data’ applications and e-infrastructure can stimulate a new wave of economic and social progress.
Park Royal, Brussels - 23 May 2013
Academic Enterprise Awards (ACES) 2013
The ACES - Academic Enterprise Awards - are the only pan-European awards for spin-out companies emerged from European universities and public...
European Parliament, Brussels - 04 June 2013
Unlocking the value of Personalised Healthcare in Europe
This new study shows ICT investments could cut healthcare costs for key ailments by more than 35%.
Bigger and Simpler: A short guide to the EU's €80 billion Horizon 2020 programme
A two-year political fight formally began in Brussels on 30 November with the publication of the European Commission's plan for Horizon 2020, its omnibus R&D programme. It promises less red tape, broader benefits, and more jobs and economic growth.
Biofuels: The Next Generation
Key ideas and recommendations to accelerate the deployment of sustainable biofuels have emerged at the second in a series of three high-level academic policy debates on the energy R&D challenge, The Energy Difference
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