Justine Moynat’s Post

We are very proud to launch today, alongside many partners, the campaign #ResearchMatters! We aim to raise awareness of the crucial role R&I play in shaping our future and addressing global challenges, and advocate for increased investment in R&I. 💡 Drawing from Europe’s rich heritage of research and innovation, we have seen remarkable achievements that have transformed our societies and economies. From groundbreaking advancements in renewable energy technologies to pioneering digital infrastructures and healthcare breakthroughs, Europe has been at the forefront. By investing further in research, we can continue this legacy, driving development and innovation that anticipate and navigate not only the challenges of today but also those of the future. This European-wide campaign is set to mobilise and unify the research and innovation community, aiming to engage with policymakers, stakeholders, and the media. This initiative is crucial for raising awareness about the crucial role of research in sculpting our future and addressing global challenges. By increasing investments in research and research-driven innovation, we are investing in the very future of Europe. Help us share the message! 🙌 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gQ7juiJu

Join the international campaign to increase funding for research and innovation in all European countries (not just EU members). North America and Asia have massively increased their investment in research, leaving Europe behind. To remain competitive, we must invest in research. We must invest in our future. #EUPRIO - European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education - European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education and other European associations are involved in the international Research Matters Campaign to advocate for more funding.   You can also join this vital initiative: www.research-matters.eu Together, we can show why #ResearchMatters! #ResearchMatters #Research #Innovation #FP10

📢 Leading R&I organisations unite to support the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (#MSCA). By LERU-initiative, a joint statement was written where we call for increased recognition and funding for the EU's MSCA programme.    The MSCA programme plays a critical role in nurturing talent, fostering groundbreaking research, strengthening global collaborations, and enhancing European competitiveness. We therefore urge the European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the European Union to recognise the MSCA's invaluable contributions by increasing its budget, while maintaining its purely bottom-up research character.   Read the full statement. 👇   Aurora Universities  - CESAER - Coimbra Group - EPSO - EuroTech Universities Alliance - EU-LIFE - European University Association - The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities - Initiative for Science in Europe - Marie Curie Alumni Association - Science Europe - YERUN - Young European Research Universities  

Pleased to add the #representative #researchmanagement #voice to this important #ResearchMatters #campaign which aligns perfectly with our own EARMA aims and objectives for #FP10 Our #shared #goals are to seek: - Increased funding for R&D and over 3% of GDP in EU and all European countries - Doubling of the budget for the EU’s next research and innovation programme (FP10) We are united with our #partners CESAER Coimbra Group EASSH – European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities European University Association EuroTech Universities Alliance EU-LIFE The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities League of European Research Universities (LERU) Science Europe UnILiON - Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network YERUN - Young European Research Universities University of Bergen #EUPRIO - European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education#EUPRIO - European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education#EUPRIO - European Association of Communication Professionals in Higher Education  #ResearchMatters Research Matters Campaign https://lnkd.in/eeVtfzmi https://lnkd.in/eSXQJZwh

📢 Today we join forces with other R&I actors to urge the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of the European Union to recognise the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (#MSCA)'s invaluable contributions by increasing its #budget, while maintaining its purely #bottomup research character. 👉 Read our #jointcall: https://lnkd.in/e6Mi4nT2 💬 “One of the fundamental values of MSCA is their major contribution to bottom-up research, both to individual researchers and to doctoral/postdoctoral programmes. Furthermore, MSCA is proven to be a highly effective programme in making changes in the institutional and national policies and strategies (such as researchers’ employability and career prospects, recruitment and supervisory rules and guidelines, skills development etc.) in the EU. Efforts should thus be made to increase MSCA funding“, stressed Ludovic THILLY, Coimbra Group Executive Board Chair. Signatories of the joint statement: Aurora Universities - CESAER- EPSO European Plant Science Organisation - EuroTech Universities Alliance - EU-LIFE - European University Association - Initiative for Science in Europe - League of European Research Universities (LERU) - Marie Curie Alumni Association - Science Europe - The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities - YERUN - Young European Research Universities 🏅 #MSCA Facts and Figures:  ◾ 150,000 researchers supported since 1990 ◾60,000 additional researchers will be supported under #HorizonEurope ◾12,500 organisations funded in the past 10 years, of which 5200 SMEs ◾1,500 doctoral training programmes funded in the past 10 years ◾13,500 prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships awarded in the past 10 years  ◾18 #NobelPrize laureates (CC The Nobel Prize) ◾3 winners of the #EuropeanWomenInnovatorsPrize in the past 5 years ◾1 winner of the #EUInnovationRadarPrize Grand Prix in 2020 • 6 researchers involved in the discovery of the #Higgsboson • 1 winner of the European Sustainable Energy Awards – Women in Energy

In a significant move to bolster their research collaboration, Universities Canada and France Universités have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering strategic collaboration in science, technology and innovation. This partnership was announced during the international EAIE 2024 conference in Toulouse. https://lnkd.in/gRzPkMt8 Read more here^ #infinitenewsdesk #france #canada #global #challenges #proudlyinfinite

Did you know that KU Leuven has secured more grants from Horizon Europe than any other university in Europe? 🤯 Out of the 95.5 bilion € that Horizon Europe budgeted since 2021, KU Leuven has won 247€ milion on 418 projects. But KU Leuven is not alone. Also 2 other flemish universities Ghent University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel are top Horizon Europe performers. Flanders expending 3.65% of its GDP in research may play an important role. Part of it goes to fund the growing support staff such as grant facilitators, that help steering scientists proposals. With majority of universities underfunded and not able to afford those incentives, it's likeky that universities will turn to private facilitators that make up for the lack of personnel. If you want to know how Back2Lab can help your institution in this topic, don't doubt to contact us! #HorizonEurope #ResearchFunding #Flanders #KULeuven #Back2Lab #funding https://lnkd.in/eY6r4q9d

KU Leuven leads the way in Horizon Europe funding, securing €247 million for 418 projects. This success is the result of a robust support network for researchers, competitive internal #funding and strategic regional policy. The #university's approach includes a dedicated team to help researchers develop proposals and navigate the complexities of #HorizonEU applications, as well as financial incentives such as additional #research funding and collaboration support. Read more about how KU Leuven's strategic approach: https://lnkd.in/dcqAcQXe

📢 YERUN, in collaboration with key #research and #innovation organisations across #Europe, has joined forces to launch a critical joint statement advocating for increased recognition and support for the #MSCA Actions. Despite its remarkable achievements, the MSCA programme is at risk of being underfunded. In our joint statement, we emphasise the crucial role MSCA plays in advancing Europe’s innovation capacity and talent development. To unlock the full potential of MSCA, we urge the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of the European Union to recognise the MSCA's invaluable contributions by increasing its budget, while maintaining its purely bottom-up research character. 👀 Read the full statement 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFtdM5UM Organisation endorsing this statement: Aurora Universities - CESAER - Coimbra Group -EPSO - EuroTech Universities Alliance - EU-LIFE - European University Association - The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities - Initiative for Science in Europe - Marie Curie Alumni Association - Science Europe - League of European Research Universities (LERU)

We need much more MSCA 📢 The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) is the EU’s flagship programme for supporting doctoral and postdoctoral training through research and mobility. 🔬🌍 In a new joint statement, the European University Association (EUA) joins fellow stakeholders in calling for recognition of MSCA’s important role, alongside an increased budget to unlock its full potential. 💡 In short: ‘We need much more MSCA!’ MSCA funds high-quality, bottom-up research, enhances the career development of researchers at all stages, and supports the creation of interdisciplinary and intersectoral, global research collaborations. 🌐🤝 As such, the programme is much valued among research performing organisations, not least because it is key in supporting the next generation of researchers and creating attractive career perspectives, two priorities in the mission letter for the Commissioner-designate for Startups, #Research, and #Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva. However, there is a mismatch between political priorities (and the programme’s proven achievements) and the insufficient means to deliver on these. ⚖️ EUA’s vision for FP10 ‘Paving the way for impactful European R&I’ pinpoints MSCA as a vital instrument for universities. It allows future researchers to build strong international, intersectoral and interdisciplinary networks and provide unparalleled opportunities for professional development and cross-border cooperation, promoting the exchange of ideas and best practices, and contributing to Europe’s competitiveness on the world stage. 📚 ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4evUBuE Alongside EUA, the joint statement is endorsed by: Aurora Universities CESAER Coimbra Group EPSO EU-LIFE Initiative for Science in Europe League of European Research Universities (LERU) Marie Curie Alumni Association Science Europe The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities YERUN - Young European Research Universities