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04.12.2025

High Level Workshop Concluding Statement on a Balanced, Collaborative and Secure R&I Framework

The Research Council of Norway (RCN), UK Research and innovation (UKRI) and Science Europe organised the 2025 High Level Workshop on the European Research Area on 18-20 November in Oslo, Norway. 

This concluding statement presents the overall conclusions from the event, highlighting the shared commitment to strengthening a resilient, collaborative, and secure European R&I ecosystem, and outlining the key themes that emerged from the discussions.

14.11.2025

Recommendations on Shaping the Close Connection Between Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness Fund

Science Europe has published a new position statement on how the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation should connect with the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) to strengthen Europe’s knowledge base and long-term competitiveness,focusing on on five key themes: Objectives; Budget; R&I Development and Governance; Association to Horizon Europe and Participation of Associated Countries; and Additional Practical Issues.

28.10.2025

Report on Research Security: Key Messages and Actions

This report provides six key policy messages as the result from a series of workshops, organised between January and June 2025 by the Task Force on Research Security. The workshops dealt with balancing openness, security, and academic freedom with policies and measures to protect national and economic security.

22 Oct. 2025

Co-operation between Asia and Europe

The second workshop in our series on research co-operation with other world regions focused on collaboration with Asia. It directly followed the GRC European Regional Meeting on 22 October in Belgrade. Asian and European research organisations shared good practices and opportunities to work together.

20.10.2025

Scoping Review: the Contributions of Open Science to Research Culture

This scoping review examines the contributions and unintended consequences of open science in realising results that align with key research culture values such as equity, openness, integrity, care, collaboration, and autonomy.

Commissioned by Science Europe, this review is the result of a collaboration between CWTS and the Know Center.

03.10.2025

Science Europe response to the Call for Evidence on a European Innovation Act

Science Europe's recommendations on the European Innovation Act emphasise support for excellent research, breakthrough innovation, and strong alignment with the upcoming ERA Act. The Act should maintain Horizon Europe’s autonomy for R&I-focused projects, foster talent circulation, strengthen research-industry collaboration, and enhance access to Research and Technology Infrastructures.

18.07.2025

A Reliable Financial Framework and a Robust R&I Programme for Europe’s Scientific Leadership

Science Europe's initial response to the European Commission's proposals for the next EU budget and new Horizon Europe, including a set of recommendations. While the proposals provide a significant budget increase and the Framework Programme remains self-standing, further clarification on its relation to the Competitiveness Fund is needed.

15.07.2025

2024 Annual Report: Advancing Excellence, Realising Impact

Science Europe made excellent progress on its research policy priorities in 2024, delivering key outputs in various areas, including science communication, research assessment, open science, the sustainability of research, international collaboration, and equality, diversity, and inclusion.

23.06.2025

Women in Science - Celebrating Inclusion and Shaping the Future of Research

This report summarises the outcomes of the 28 February webinar 'Women in Science: Celebrating Inclusion and Shaping the Future of Research'. It highlights possible avenues for research funding and research performing organisations to improve working environments by addressing equality, diversity, and inclusion.

23.06.2025

Input to Call for Evidence on a Strategy for RIs and TIs

In May, Science Europe responded to a Call for Evidence by the European Commission on a European Strategy on Research and Technology Infrastructures. The response outlines a number of considerations to be taken towards these infrastructures, which are of fundamental and strategic importance to the ERA.

04.06.2025

Event Summary of FP10: A Robust R&I Framework Programme in Light of the EU Competitiveness Agenda

The second workshop on FP10 addressed the position of the upcoming Framework Programme for R&I in the Multiannual Financial Framework and its relation to the proposed Competitiveness Fund. The summary highlights concerns about prioritising short-term economic gain over fundamental research and SSHA disciplines.

08.05.2025

Response to Consultation on MFF to support R&D and a standalone FP10

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on the next Multiannual Financial Framework. It focuses on establishing a strong and ambitious MFF that strategically aligns national and EU research funding, and includes a ringfenced budget for FP10.

03.04.2025

Working Together for a Strong and Standalone FP10

Science Europe proudly presents its statement, 'Working Together for a Strong and Standalone FP10', reaffirming the vital role of a dedicated EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme. Building on shared commitments from the European Parliament, EU research ministers, and the ERC and EIC, we advocate for an ambitious FP10 within the 2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. This programme must prioritise scientific freedom, curiosity-driven research, and a robust, independent R&I ecosystem to secure Europe’s long-term strategic, societal, and competitive future.

25.03.2025

A Vision & Framework for Research Cultures

Science Europe presents ‘A Vision and Framework for Research Cultures’. It synthesises our recent work across numerous policy topics focussing them on the shared objective of R&I systems to advance knowledge and enable the quality and impact of research.

08.03.2025

Science Europe Statement on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, Science Europe reaffirms its commitment to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the European research ecosystem as an essential part of research quality. We aim to promote a research ecosystem where all scholars can realise their potential regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, disabilities, ethnic origin, or social background.

27.02.2025

FP10: Beyond an Investment - Concluding Statement

Leaders and senior-level representatives of Science Europe Member Organisations met in Brussels on 18 and 19 February to discuss Science Europe’s priorities for the upcoming 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). The recommendations in the landmark reports by Enrico Letta, Mario Draghi, and the Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of Horizon Europe led by Manuel Heitor were taken into account. The event was kindly hosted by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) in Brussels, with the Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva participating in the opening session.

This statement presents the conclusions of these discussions.

12.02.2025

A Stronger Europe through Research and Innovation

Science Europe, together with CESAER; the European Association of Research and Technology; the European Round Table for Industry; the European University Association, the League of European Research Universities; and The Guild have joined together to call for a robust and dedicated European framework programme for research and innovation. 

 

20.12.2024

Attractive Careers in Research: the Expectations & Roles of Different Stakeholder Groups

This report summarises the key messages and perspectives collected during a two-part workshop exploring the common and different expectations for careers in research by various stakeholder groups.

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