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.
Research
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.
Research and innovation policy in the Finnish era
The Finnish Presidency is looking at a busy 6 months; they will cover the strategic planning of Horizon Europe in an era of change in Parliament and Commission.
A longer road to Open Access
After intense feedback, cOAlition S published revised Plan S guidelines. As a major change, the start date for full implementation is postponed by one year.
Open voices on Open Access
As Plan S moves ahead, stakeholders ask for careful implementation and good coherence with the Open Access policy of Horizon Europe.