Stronger ties to Asia – ERC teams up with Singapore
The ERC strengthens ties to Asia with a new implementing arrangement with the National Research Foundation of Singapore, the ERC’s 14th international agreement.
Research
The challenge to regulate AI in an ethical way
The discussion on ethical AI is focussing on regulation. A briefing by the EP Think Tank and a study by ETH Zurich highlight challenges and priorities.
Post-Brexit: UK universities face uncertainties
Approaching Brexit prompts UK elite universities to take a stand on potential difficulties with EU academics retention and recruitment.
ERC starting grants: 408 young researchers awarded
The ERC awarded 408 early career researchers with its prestigious starting grants. Among them 31 scientists hosted at Swiss institutions.
cOAlition S secures important support for Plan S
Plan S is growing with the WHO recently joining, and has appointed Johan Rooryck as a new champion to succeed Robert-Jan Smits.
Application open for additional JRC facilities’ use
The Joint Research Centre extends its open access initiative to its energy and transport research laboratories in Petten, The Netherlands.
Mission boards are complete – including a Swiss
The EC announced the board members for the five R&I missions. These include the Swiss, Bertrand Piccard, for the climate-neutral and smart cities mission.
H2020 financial boost to move AI ahead
Artificial intelligence receives special attention in the last year of H2020. AI excellence centres and AI for cancer will get a dedicated financial boost.
How to govern R&I Missions
The Commission announced the chairs of the European R&I Mission boards under Horizon Europe together with the publication of a report on Mission governance.
Final year of H2020: more funding for more impact
The EC released its budget for the final year of H2020. This largest annual tranche will aim at more impact, but also generously cover fundamental research.