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Discover Science Europe’s comprehensive library of resources, including the most recent publications, briefings, and position statements.

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28.04.26

Trust in Science Conference Report

This report provides an overview of the presentations and discussions at the December 2025 ‘Trust in Science’ conference, co-organised by Science Europe and ANR. It highlights key factors that shape public trust in science and makes recommendations to strengthen the conditions that underpin that trust.

24.04.26

Open Science Policies and Practices of Research Funding Organisations

This report summarises the discussions from the third webinar the NRFU–Science Europe Webinar Series 'Building Capacity in the Ukrainian Research and Innovation Ecosystem,' exploring how research funding and performing organisations integrate Open Science principles into assessment systems, funding conditions, and research practices, with a focus on strengthening the Ukrainian research and innovation ecosystem.

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27.08.26

Transforming Research Assessment Systems: Criteria, Quality, and Societal Impact

The fourth webinar in the NRFU–Science Europe Webinar Series 'Building Capacity in the Ukrainian Research and Innovation Ecosystem' explored ongoing developments in responsible research assessment and examined how evolving approaches to assessment can contribute to improving research quality, fostering positive research cultures, and recognising a broader range of research contributions and impacts.

22.07.26

Environmental Sustainability as an Integral Priority for Horizon Europe 2028–34

By including environmental sustainability into the next Horizon Europe Framework Programme as an integral priority, the programme can help strengthen the resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness of European R&I systems.

16.07.26

2025 Annual Report: Delivering Excellence in a Changing World

This Annual Report provides an overview of the progress and achievements of Science Europe across the research policy topics that it worked on in 2025, including FP10 development, research culture, trust in science, research security, Artificial Intelligence, research assessment, environmental sustainability, inclusion, and open access.

29.06.26

Joint Statement on MSCA: Research Talent is Europe's Strategic Advantage

Science Europe has joined a coalition of European research and innovation organisations in publishing a joint statement MSCA: Research Talent is Europe's Strategic Advantage.

24.06.26

Science Europe Supports New Instrument for Collaborative Bottom-up Research in Horizon Europe 2028–2034

Bottom-up research underpins long-term competitiveness and innovation. Science Europe supports creating a dedicated instrument in Horizon Europe 2028–2034 to strengthen collaborative, researcher-driven approaches. Complementing existing schemes, it would boost scientific capacity across Europe. Science Europe welcomes this momentum and stands ready to help shape the most effective implementation.

19.06.26

Preserving Key Values of European Partnerships in FP10

As discussions on the next EU Framework Programme (2028–2034) progress, Science Europe’s position statement 'Preserving Key Values of European Partnerships in FP10' reflects closely on emerging ideas for the future of European Partnerships.