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Concluding Statement on Commitment to Strengthening European R&I
This statement presents the key conclusions from the 2024 High Level Workshop on 'Strengthening European Cohesion and Competitiveness through Research and Innovation' and a set of priorities for achieving this.
Support for UNESCO Draft Principles on Open Science Monitoring
Science Europe responds to the global consultation on the UNESCO Draft Principles on Open Science Monitoring. The principles are a step in the right direction, aligning with the priorities and practices of Science Europe's Member Organisations.
What European Research Needs
Science Europe calls for a €200 billion investment in FP10, dedicated solely to R&I, ensuring continuity and sufficient funding for basic research, collaborative projects, and innovation. Key instruments like the European Research Council (ERC) and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions must be preserved, with a balanced focus on low and high technology readiness levels.
Framework for the Environmental Sustainability of Research Organisations
The present Framework introduces strategic directions for Science Europe Member Organisations to share practices and coordinate efforts. In addition to leading by example, the objective is to achieve systemic change – pursuing environmental sustainability of research organisations’ activities – including mitigating climate impacts. Other important questions, such as funding for research on sustainability, as well as the economic and social dimensions of sustainability, fall outside of the scope of this Framework and may be the subject of future actions.
Survey Report Strategic Approaches to, and Research Assessment of, Open Science
This report analyses the role of public research funding and performing organisations in Europe in the shifting landscape of open science and research assessment reform. The findings demonstrate how Science Europe's Member Organisations actively shape and contribute to these developments.
Conclusions of Reciprocity in Multilateral Research Collaboration event
Science Europe and RCN organised an event on reciprocity in international research collaboration to explore the critical importance of academic freedom, equitable access to scientific information and infrastructures. The conclusions highlight the need for a human-centered approach and the value of diverse knowledge systems.
Joint Statement on Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
As Europe navigates unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities, the need to invest in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions is clearer than ever. MSCA nurtures talent, fosters groundbreaking research, strengthens global collaborations, and has a key role in driving economic growth and securing Europe’s competitive edge in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Science Europe Response to the European Commission Consultation on the New ERA: Four Years On
Science Europe considers the 2021–2024 period a major step forward for the European Research Area due to its more inclusive and successful governance. There are still several areas that need improvement, however, including the ERA's contribution to key EU policy areas.
Developing and Aligning Policies on Research Software: Recommendations for RFOs and RPOs
This document highlights research software as an emerging element of open science policies and practices and provides recommendations for research funding and research performing organisations on developing and aligning related policies.
Report of High-level Conference 'Unlocking the Power of Science Communication in Research and Policy Making'
This report summarises the High-level Conference on Science Communication organised by Science Europe, FWO, and FNRS. The event emphasised the role of science communication, the importance of integrating it into research programmes and policies, and providing support for those engaging in it.
Greening Research Webinars Series: Final Report
This report summarises the main lessons learned from three webinars on greening research and proposes key messages for the next steps. A summary of each webinar's contents is presented; common lessons and key messages from the whole series are jointly discussed in the final section.
Integrity at the Heart of Healthy and Effective Research Cultures
Research integrity is a cornerstone of robust and reliable research systems, and is linked to healthy research cultures, attractive working environments, and the collective goal to support high-quality research. This statements reaffirms its importance and offers recommendations to research organisations for further action.
10 Key Messages for the 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10)
This position paper discusses the successes and challenges of Horizon Europe and proposes ways forward to increase investment in R&I, while preserving academic freedom, open science, international collaboration, and R&I integration as foundational principles for the upcoming Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10).
From Ambition To Action: Fostering Research Excellence In Europe - 2023 Annual Report
2023 proved to be another landmark year for Science Europe: building on the achievements of the previous year and setting the direction for new approaches in vital areas of research policy.
Multi-annual Action Plan 2021-2026
This Multi-annual Action Plan proposes a series of framework actions to guide the implementation of the Science Europe Strategy Plan 2021–2026 in line with the association's updated vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities. The Action Plan was updated in June 2024.
Research Matters Open Letter: A call to strengthen research and innovation in Europe
Science Europe has joined other research and higher education organisations in a call to increase and strengthen investment for research and innovation at European and national level and protect R&I budgets, as part of the Research Matters campaign.
Vote for Science: 5 Pledges for Candidates of the European Parliament Elections 2024
In the run up to the European Parliament Elections on 6-9 June 2024, Science Europe has launched our 'Vote for Science' Campaign advocating for political support for science research in the EU legislative agenda of the next 5 years. In the interests of securing this support, Science Europe encourages candidates for the European Parliament to consider and commit to 5 pledges to safeguard the future of European research and innovation.
Vote for Science: Factsheet on Science Research in Europe
In the run up to the European Parliament Elections on 6-9 June 2024, Science Europe has launched our 'Vote for Science' Campaign advocating for political support for science research in the EU legislative agenda of the next 5 years. As part of our campaign, we've created a factsheet offering a look at the state of science research in Europe, to help voters in understanding how we are doing in supporting science across the areas of our 5 Pledges for Candidates.
Science Europe's Initial Position: European Commission's Public Consultation on the White Paper on R&D on Dual-Use Technologies.
This initial position by Science Europe on ‘Dual-Use’ Research, was submitted on 30 April as a response to the European Commission Consultation on the White Paper on ‘Options for enhancing support for research and development involving technologies with dual-use potential’, following a preliminary discussion with our Governing Board and prior to a broader discussion with our Member Organisations in the context of our upcoming General Assembly Meeting.
Briefing on the ERA Policy Agenda
This briefing on the ERA Policy Agenda presents actions and advocacy points from Science Europe on the ERA Actions that it contributes to.
Action Plan Supporting CoARA
This action plan details the activities Science Europe undertakes to contribute to the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) in the coming years.
Guidance on Science for Policy Activities
Science can and should support policy- and decision makers by providing rigorous evidence to increase understanding of problems and assess available options. This guidance aims to support the development of 'Science for Policy' activities in research organisations.
Report of the 2023 High Level Workshop on the ERA
This report presents the discussions and outcomes of the main and satellite events held as part of the 2023 High Level Workshop on the ERA. This edition of the event dealt with international scientific collaboration between Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, based on principles of reciprocity and equity.
Report of the 2nd Diamond Open Access Conference
The event report of the second Diamond Open Access Conference (25–26 October 2023, Toluca, México), showcases good practices and policies for Diamond Open Access from across the world. The conference focused on the key features of infrastructure, policy development, governance, research evaluation and recognition, and sustainability.