Reforming and enhancing the European R&I system

With a budget of €25 million, the call aims to improve access to excellence and deepen the European Research Area, covering topics such as strengthening researchers’ skills, intellectual property management or cooperation in open access publishing. Deadline: 12 March 2024. Consult the timeline and Info Day recording for more!

The EU-funded IMPETUS initiative is seeking Citizen Science projects for its 2nd Joint Open Call, covering: the IMPETUS Accelerator Programme, offering training and financial aid, and the European Union Prize for citizen science, rewarding outstanding projects. Apply by 11 and 14 March 2024!

35 proposals have been submitted for the EU Award for Gender Equality Champions, with 10 in the Sustainable Gender Equality Champions category, 21 in the Newcomer Gender Equality Champions category, and 4 in the Inclusive Gender Equality Champions category. Evaluation results are expected in May 2024.

The European Research Area platform provides space for researchers, innovators, citizens, and policymakers to connect, collaborate, and access the latest information, data and resources related to the European Research Area.

This year’s event will bring together policymakers, researchers and science lovers to debate and shape the future of innovation in Europe, while also celebrating 40 years of the EU’s Research and Innovation Framework Programmes with a journey through successful projects and their societal impact.

Organised by Erasmus University Rotterdam, the event will host scholars, policymakers, and civil society members. Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Iliana Ivanova and Minna Wilkki, Head of the "Future Society" Department at the European Research Executive Agency, will participate as featured speakers.

The 2nd edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival will take place in April 2024. It is an occasion to meet innovators, creators, scientists, people and collectives from all walks of life, contributing to building a sustainable and inclusive future. Registrations are open!

The pan-European event is organised every two years in a different city, highlighting European research and mutual learning. Established in 2004, the science conference unites scientists, policymakers, and science enthusiasts. The event is co-funded by Horizon Europe “European Science in the City next generation” programme. The upcoming edition will be held in Katowice, Poland, the European City of Science.

Empowering scientists, public authorities, communicators, and the public to engage in meaningful dialogue is key to fostering a healthy public discussion of scientific issues. The updated CORDIS Results Pack on science communication highlights nine innovative projects working towards this objective.

If integrating gender into your research may seem like a challenge, we’ve got you covered! Find out how to meet gender requirements when writing your grant proposal and discover your obligations under Horizon Europe – from Gender Equality Plans to the gender dimension in research.

On 21 February 2024, the ROSIE project (Responsible Open Science in Europe) hosted a policy roundtable at the European Parliament Panel for the Future of Science and Technology. Speakers included European Commissioner Iliana Ivanova, and Ivars Ijabs, Member of the European Parliament.

Protecting democratic values is essential, especially in 2024, in light of the upcoming European elections. Meet EU-funded initiatives ready to nurture, protect and strengthen democracy in Europe and beyond.