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Science Europe Position Statement: On the Proposed European General Data Protection Regulation (May 2013)

The European Institutions are currently entering the crucial stage of the legislative process that will revise the EU Data Protection Directive and lead to the European General Data Protection Regulation (DPR). Scientific research produces high impact results, depending heavily on access to and use of datasets that include personal data. In order to continue to perform scientific research for the benefi t of Europe and its citizens, researchers need an appropriate DPR that reconciles the safe processing of personal data for scientific research and the protection of individual rights to privacy read more

Medical Sciences Committee Opinion Paper: The Benefi ts of Personal Data Processing for Medical Sciences in the Context of Protection of Patient Privacy and Safety (May 2013)

A commentary and recommendations on the General Data Protection Regulation from the Scientific Committee for Medical Sciences of Science Europe.read more

 

 

 

 

Science Europe Position Statement: Principles on the Transition to Open Access to Research Publications (April 2013)

Open Access, as defined in the Berlin Declaration, means unrestricted, online access to peer-reviewed, scholarly research papers for reading and productive re-use, not impeded by any financial, organisational, legal or technical barriers. Ideally, the only restriction on use is an obligation to attribute the work to the author.... read more

 

 

Science Europe Position Statement on Horizon 2020: Embedding Social Sciences and Humanities in Horizon 2020 Societal Challenges (January 2013)

European social sciences and humanities research is world leading in many areas. SSH research perspectives are key to tackling grand societal challenges in the future and its role throughout H2020 needs to be substantial. Simply stating such an ambition will not, however, result in its achievement. Here we provide some practical recommendations for how SSH can be embedded into the societal challenges in a meaningful and constructive way. We look forward to discussing these ideas further with the Commission and other relevant bodies, including Member States.... read more

 

Science Europe Position Statement on Horizon 2020: Excellence Counts (December 2012)

Producing excellent science and research has historically been Europe’s key asset for sustainable growth and maintenance of a leading position in a highly competitive global economy. Horizon 2020, the European Framework for Research and Innovation from 2014 – 2020, complements national and cross-border efforts and should strengthen the impact of investments into science, research and innovation. read more... read more

 

 

Science Europe Position Statement on the Budget for Horizon 2020 (November 2012)

As European leaders meet to decide on the budget of the EU for the next seven years, the 50 major Research Performing and Research Funding Organisations that constitute Science Europe would like to stress the importance of adequate funding for research and innovation at the European level. The Europe 2020 strategy is the primary EU-level plan to strengthen growth and competitiveness, by producing clear European added value through investment in education, research and innovation... read more

 

 

 

  Science Europe Statement on the European Research Area (17 July 2012)

Science Europe is fully committed to the realisation of the European Research Area (ERA). Indeed, a key part of our mission is to strengthen the ERA through direct engagement with key partners as well as by facilitating co-operation and co-ordination amongst Members. We aim to work with other European organisations to create a coherent and inclusive ERA, where all stakeholders can and do play an appropriate role.... read more

 

 

Joint Statement on Working in Partnership in Achieving the European Research Area (17 July 2012)

This statement has been made on the occasion of the presentation of the ERA Communication 'A Reinforced European Research Area Partnership for Excellence and Growth'.The  partners consider that the direct  involvement of research stakeholder organisations will strengthen the European Research Area and will contribute to building a unified research area,... read more

 

 

 

Science Europe Contribution to the ERA Framework Consultation (30 November 2011)

Europe's greatest competitive advantage in pursuing research will stem from the capacity of the EU's Member States and Associated Countries to collaborate effectively when it is in their collective interest to do so, but also to pursue their own national strategies and policies where appropriate.  The diversity of national research organisations... read more

 

 

 

Previous Documents

EUROHORCs Vision for ERA (30 August 2011)

Science progresses through a creative tension between competition and co-operation. In developing the European Research Area, EUROHORCs believes the same principle applies to research policy, funding and support. That is, Europe's greatest competitive advantage in pursuing research will stem from the capacity of the EU's Member States... read more

 

 

 

EUROHORCs and ESF Vision on a Globally Competitive ERA and their Road Map for Actions (2009)

The Heads of European Research Councils (EUROHORCs) and the European Science Foundation (ESF) wish to play an active and concrete role in shaping a European Research Area of Excellence. Following the publication of the EUROHORCs and ESF’s comments on the European Commission’s Green Paper ‘The European Research Area: New Perspectives’,... read more