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Science Europe is the association representing major public organisations that fund or perform excellent, ground-breaking research in Europe. We bring together the expertise of some of the largest and best-known research organisations in the world to jointly push the frontiers of how scientific research is produced and delivers benefits to society. We advocate science and the scientific community to help build the European Research Area and shape the global scientific agenda.

About Us

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30 countries	With members from 30 EU and non-EU countries and from all parts of Europe, we speak with a truly European voice.
40 member organisations	Bringing together research funding and research performing organisations.
25.1bn € spent on research per year by our members	Our members make a significant contribution to European scientific research and are crucial stakeholders in European science and research policy making.

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08.05.2025 - Science Europe contributes to consultation on MFF to support R&D and a standalone FP10

As discussions begin on the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), Science Europe has submitted a response to the European Commission’spublic consultation, from the perspective of national research funding and performing organisations.

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23.04.2025 - Science Europe Collaborates with CWTS & Know Center on Links Between Open Science and Research Cultures

Science Europe is working together with CWTS and the Know Center to investigate the links between open science and research cultures.

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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.

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26Mar.2025 - A Vision and Framework for Research Cultures

The culmination of several years of discussions, activities, positions, and events – Science Europe presents a Vision and Framework for Research Cultures that aims to synthesise research policy advances towards the shared objective of supporting knowledge advancement and enabling the quality and impact of research.

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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.

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17.03.2025 - Science Europe's Response to the European Commission’s Evaluation on Public Procurement Directives

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence issued to evaluate public procurement directives, emphasising the opportunity to align them with the EU’s green and innovative economy goals. By incorporating environmental criteria, such as energy savings and circular economy principles, public procurement can become a driver of sustainable practices within research organisations. Our recommendations highlight tangible benefits and call for measures to ensure procurement processes contribute to environmental sustainability, advancing the aims of the European Green Deal.

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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.

Resource Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Academic Freedom EU Framework Programmes

28Feb.2025 - Women in Science: Celebrating Inclusion and Shaping the Future of Research

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day for Girls and Women in Science, established to highlight the critical role that women and girls play in science and technology and promote measures to strengthen their participation.To mark this anniversary, and ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March, Science Europe invites you to a webinar to discuss the crucial importance of integrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in research systems and processes and the role of research organisations in supporting inclusive practices that encourage diverse research environments and empower under-represented groups to drive scientific excellence.

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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.

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27.02.2025 - Science Europe Endorses ALLEA's statement on Academic Freedom

Science Europe shares The European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities's (ALLEA) grave concerns over recent restrictions to academic freedoms enacted by the new U.S administration, imposing censorship and the cessation of funding for research programmes centred on climate change, gender studies, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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25.02.2025 - Lidia Borrell-Damián Appointed for Second Term as Secretary General

Science Europe is pleased to announced that Dr. Lidia Borrell-Damián has been appointed for a second term as Secretary General, which will see her continue in the position until 2030.

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24.02.2025 - Science Europe continues to stand with the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU) and the Ukrainian research community

On the third anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, Science Europe expresses its unwavering support for the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU) and Ukrainian research community.

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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.

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31.12.2024 - ScienceEurope

Best wishes for 2025 from Science Europe! Together, let’s continue to shape a future where science drives progress and addresses the critical challenges we face, based on reciprocal collaboration, academic freedom and inclusion, for the benefits of societies and the planet.

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