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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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23.02.26

Science Europe Response to the Call for Evidence on the Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation and Start-ups

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation and Start-ups, setting out concrete proposals to strengthen equality, diversity, and inclusion across Europe’s research and innovation systems.

12.02.26

Proposal for Amendments to the Council Decision & Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on establishing the 10th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

This document proposes amendments to the legislative documents that will establish and implement the 2028–34 Horizon Europe Framework Programme. These amendments aim to ensure that the programme remains excellence-driven, autonomous, and supportive of the full research value chain. They are based on broad stakeholder dialogue and a comprehensive, long-term vision of competitiveness.

02.02.26

Science Europe Response to the Call for Evidence on the Fair Labour Mobility Package

Science Europe has responded to the European Commission Call-for-Evidence on a Fair Labour Mobility Package, emphasising that equitable and inclusive career and mobility opportunities for research professionals are central to the effectiveness, attractiveness, and quality of the European Research Area. The response builds on Science Europe’s long-standing commitment to improving research careers and mobility, as reflected in its previous policy positions and activities on careers and working conditions in research.

29.01.26

NRFU-SE Webinar Series: Developing and Implementing Monitoring Tools for R&D Projects

This report summarises the discussions and key conclusions of the second webinar in the NRFU–Science Europe Webinar Series 'Building Capacity in the Ukrainian Research and Innovation Ecosystem,' which explored monitoring tools for R&D projects.

27.01.26

Science Europe Response to the Call for Evidence on the Revision of EU Public Procurement Guidelines

Science Europe has submitted a response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the revision of the EU public procurement directives, focusing on the role of green and circular public procurement in research and research-related activities.

23.01.26

The Environmental Impact of Science

This evidence-informed briefing provides background information on the environmental impact and explains why it requires serious attention: not only from an environmental perspective, but also in light of other wider organisational and societal positive co-benefits that research organisations can realise by strengthening their efforts on environmental sustainability.