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🎉Over 100 German Universities Partner with MDPI in New National Agreement! 🌟Exciting news for the academic community! MDPI has inked a national agreement with more than 100 German universities and research institutions. This groundbreaking partnership, negotiated by ZB MED, will take effect from January 1, 2025, and run until the end of 2026. Institutions can still join the consortium until early 2025. 🌈 The agreement aims to make gold open access publishing more affordable and less burdensome for German researchers. Key benefits include substantial discounts on article processing charges (APCs) for participating institutions, flexible payment options, and a flat-fee model to help institutions plan expenses and optimize their library budgets. 🤝This partnership underscores our shared commitment to advancing open access and supporting researchers in showcasing their scientific excellence globally. 👉 For more information and participation opportunities, visit: https://lnkd.in/eY__-6Zj https://lnkd.in/gUWrrVBN #OpenAccess #GermanUniversities #Research #AcademicPublishing #MDPI #GoldOA

📰 Over 100 German Universities Partner with MDPI in New National Agreement We’re delighted to share a good news that more than 100 German universities and research institutions have entered into a national agreement with MDPI, negotiated by ZB MED. Starting 1 January 2025 and running until the end of 2026, this partnership is designed to make gold open access publishing more cost-effective and less administratively complex for researchers in Germany. Key benefits include: 🚀 Substantial APC discounts for corresponding authors from participating institutions 🚀 Flexible payment options, including centralized invoicing or individual payment 🚀 Flat-fee model for precise budget planning This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to advancing open access and supporting researchers in increasing the visibility of their work. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dDmZGCzq 🔗

Last week, Salil Sainis, former MSCA fellow and Researcher at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Isabel Dellacasa Lindberg, Swedish National Contact Point (NCP) Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions (#MSCA), and Erik Litborn, National Contact Point (NCP) Horizon Europe (HEU) joined us for a conversation about MSCA and #ERC opportunities in Sweden and how to best prepare your application. During our conversation, our guests shared the following resources and advise: • Check out the EURAXESS Sweden portal for open MSCA positions at Swedish universities (https://lnkd.in/e-x6r9tu). • Once you’ve identified an interesting opportunity, contact the Grants Office / Research Services at the university to ensure you have all the information needed to develop your application.  • Networking is key to success when looking for research opportunities - start early and network broadly. • MSCA grantees also have access to additional networking and learning opportunities during the fellowship period to build their professional profile. • Use your network when you’re looking for a job - the circle of researchers in Sweden, or within a particular field, is usually quite small and people are likely to be aware of opportunities within their own area of research. • The European Research Council (ERC)’s grant scheme is also a great resource for Principal Investigators and offers grants at various career levels (https://lnkd.in/deBxzyr4). • ERC projects also often hire additional researchers during the funding period, so keep an eye out for what projects have received funding and opportunities to work with those projects. • To learn more about the Swedish research funding landscape, check out EURAXESS Sweden’s overview on their website (https://lnkd.in/e9QPMwVT). If you would like to learn more about MSCA opportunities in Sweden, STARS’ webinar from last year is available at https://lnkd.in/ef5XPq_e.

🌍 International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Accelerator Team Grants 🌍 Exciting news for researchers! The HFSP is seeking groundbreaking projects that push the frontiers of life sciences. The HFSP Accelerator Team Grants aim to support international, interdisciplinary research with the potential for significant breakthroughs. Key Details: Eligibility: Teams must include members from eligible countries such as India, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and South Africa. Scientists can join teams based in these countries but cannot join if they are already represented in the same research institution. Funding: Successful teams receive an additional $100,000 USD to support the new accelerator team member during the second and third years of the project. Review Process: Applications are reviewed by the HFSP Research Grant Review Committee, and awards are decided by the Board of Trustees in March 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to join or expand a pioneering research team and contribute to high-risk, high-reward projects that could transform the life sciences field. To Apply: For more details, click here. https://lnkd.in/gf_d4sm2 Let’s push the boundaries of scientific discovery together! #HFSP #ResearchGrants #LifeSciences #InternationalCollaboration #InterdisciplinaryResearch #FundingOpportunity #AcceleratorGrants #ScientificInnovation

This video provides valuable insights into the future of the European Research & Innovation Framework Programme!

The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Framework Programme is a cornerstone of the European R&I landscape. It encourages and facilitates collaboration between member states, universities, industries, and other stakeholders to advance the frontiers of science, technology and innovation.🌍🔬 It is also a crucial instrument in shaping the direction and priorities of R&I across the continent and driving significant public and private investments at the EU and national levels. 💼📊 With the design of the next programme (#FP10) on the horizon, Thomas Coudreau, Director-General for Research, Education and Innovation, Sorbonne Université (France) shares his views on how to enhance the programme’s role as a catalyst for change to effectively drive R&I across Europe. 🧪 #HorizonEU #HorizonEurope #Research #Innovation #ResearchImpactEU

Novo Nordisk has deepened its partnership with the University of Oxford by announcing £18.5 million of funding for a further 20 Postdoctoral Fellows in this prestigious scientific research programme, over the next nine years. This expanded collaboration also introduces an innovative ‘Springboard Fellowship’, which offers selected fellows an extra two years of funding to further advance their research and professional development. Find out more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gNkpbkMF

📢 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’re thrilled to soon welcome the next generation of talented young researchers through this second #MarieSkłodowskaCurieActions cofund supported project! If you recall the great success of the InnovaXN programme (https://lnkd.in/drAp-DT4) and the myriad of outstanding young researchers we have welcomed, trained, and watched grow thanks to it, you can understand our excitement! Together with our experts, academic & industrial partners, they’ll take on critical challenges in sustainable development and industrial competitiveness in the areas of: ⚕️ Health 🛰️ Digital, Industry & Space 🌍 Climate, Energy and Mobility 🌾 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment .... at the heart of Horizon Europe 🇪🇺 #Neutrons4society #HorizonEurope #ResearchAndInnovation #YoungResearchers #SustainableDevelopment #ScientificExcellence #FutureOfScience #HealthInnovation #DigitalTransformation #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition

The Australian Council of Deans of Science (ACDS) submission to the Australian Research Council's policy review of the national competitive grant program (NCGP) makes important points: ✅ Grant Program Structure: we stress maintaining the distinction of Discovery and Linkage programs to support both basic and translational research. ✅ Funding and Impact Assessment: to enhance NCGP effectiveness, we suggest reviewing selection criteria to ensure they support funding scheme objectives more effectively and foster high-calibre research benefiting Australia. ✅ Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration: we advocate for a new scheme to promote interdisciplinary research and improved coordination, and revising eligibility rules to let industry organisations lead key applications ✅ Indigenous Research and Researchers: the ACDS proposes setting annual targets for grants and investment in indigenous research to support and recognise indigenous researchers' contributions. ✅ International Collaborations: we strongly encourage the ARC to enhance international collaborations by establishing joint funding initiatives and participating in multilateral programs, leveraging international funding for greater overall investment and impact. Our full submission is at: https://lnkd.in/g7WVg_jQ. Engage in the discussion 🎺. Read our arguments for these important reforms! #ACDS #UniveristyScience #ScienceEducation #ResearchExcellence #CollaborativeResearch #UniveristyResearch #ScienceEducation, #ScienceResearch Melissa Brown, Mark Buntine FRACI CChem, GAICD Jacqui Ramagge Adam Trevitt Katrina Falkner FTSE Shaun Collin, Marcel Dinger, John Bartlett, Susan Howitt Australian Government Department of Education Department of Industry, Science and Resources Science & Technology Australia Ed Husic MP Jason Clare MP Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering The Australian Academy of Science Cathy Foley Universities Australia Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Australian Technology Network of Universities (ATN Universities) Regional Universities Network The Group of Eight