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🌟 We are thrilled to announce that TSI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the esteemed Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) / Hellenic Institute of Transport (HIT) in Thessaloniki, Greece! 🌟 CERTH, recognized among Europe’s top 20 research institutions, brings outstanding expertise in energy, sustainable mobility, and cutting-edge technologies to this landmark partnership. 🚀 This collaboration opens the door to transformative opportunities in PhD education and research, including: ✅ Joint supervision of doctoral candidates ✅ Practical training opportunities ✅ Staff exchanges ✅ Co-hosted seminars and conferences ✅ Collaborative research projects ✅ Access to world-class infrastructure Together, TSI and CERTH are committed to driving innovation, fostering academic excellence, and creating meaningful advancements that will impact Europe and beyond. 🌍 #Innovation #ResearchExcellence #TSI #CERTH #Partnership #AcademicCollaboration

🌍 Exciting Research Opportunity Alert! 🌟 I'm pleased to share with you an excellent call from the Daimler and Benz Foundation for a collaborative research project between German and African institutions. This initiative aims to foster meaningful collaboration between the two countries to improve our collective understanding and impact on society, environment and technology. Key highlights Funding available: Up to €300,000 for a project lasting up to 3 years. Project location: A significant proportion of the research will be carried out at institutions in Sub-Saharan, East or West Africa. Eligibility: Independent research group leaders at German universities or non-profit research institutes with existing or planned links to African research institutions. Focus: The project should not be just a visiting programme, but a robust scientific collaboration that primarily benefits the African partners and promotes sustainable interaction after the project. Application details Deadline: 1 November 2024 Submission: Applications must be submitted online in a single PDF file. Content: Include contact details, project title, description and proposed budget. Link for applications: Submit under: https://lnkd.in/dHt2_CYZ This is more than just a funding opportunity; it's a chance to make a difference through international cooperation. Please visit the Daimler und Benz Stiftung for more information on the Foundation's initiatives. Let's get in touch to discuss how we can work together on this transformative project or spread the word within our networks! #ResearchCollaboration #FundingOpportunity #ScienceAndTechnology #dbStiftung #AfricaResearch #Sustainability

Greece demonstrates its dominance in Horizon Europe by claiming 6 out of 10 top spots in the Widening countries' performance scale, with Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) notably leading the charge as a pinnacle of Greek research and innovation. Needless to say, Greece has some aces up its sleeves in securing funds from the Horizon Europe Widening program. The key strategy that allowed CERTH to climb the ladder and reach over €100 million in grants emphasizes the importance of: - aligning proposals with EU objectives - securing reliable partners - emphasizing project impact Another great example of a successful Horizon Europe performer, Estonia's University of Tartu sheds light on the benefits of building a dedicated grant office to support R&D funding. This surge in performance among Widening countries signals a significant improvement in their efforts to continuously secure more funds from the Horizon Europe Widening program. It's clear that their key strategies are working, driving their projects to winning positions. While there's no one-size-fits-all approach to securing every funding opportunity, these strategies offer valuable guidance. However, success demands a better understanding of each call and a deep dive into the innovation landscape to reach the full potential impact of ideas and stand out among all others. #HorizonEurope #ResearchFunding #Innovation https://lnkd.in/epJmxuzx

This surge in performance among #Widening #countries signals a significant improvement in their efforts to continuously secure more funds from the Horizon Europe #Widening #program. It's clear that their key strategies are working, driving their projects to winning positions.

🚨 Joint Statement in Support of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 🚨 A group of European research and innovation stakeholder organisations — Aurora, Cesaer, Coimbra Group, EPSO, Eurotech, EU-Life, EUA, The Guild, ISE, LERU, MCAA, Science Europe and YERUN — have issued a joint statement calling for the recognition of the outstanding contribution of Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA) and for an increased budget to unlock its full potential. Indeed, while the MSCA’s achievements are impressive, and their tangible impact is undeniable, the programme is not mentioned in the main documents published recently in the run-up to the next framework programme. The Draghi report mentions it only incidentally, and it does not appear in President von der Leyen’s mission letters to the Executive Vice-President for People, Skills and Preparedness or the Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation designates. “The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions has been, for decades, part of the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation; it stands as the EU’s flagship programme for supporting doctoral and postdoctoral training through research and mobility.” Europe needs to prepare the next generation of researchers, which is exactly what MSCA does. As a member of Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE), the #EAA fully supports this initiative, which aligns with our core mission: promoting European coherence and empowering early career researchers — values deeply embedded in EAA's DNA. 👉 Download the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/gXhhSdSF #MSCA #Research #Europe

Visit Research and Innovation Council Finland Last Thursday, the delegation of the Research and Innovation Council of Finland & Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund met with the AWTI to discuss the “Triple Helix model of innovation and coordination of the strategic choices”. Their visit was part of the delegation’s excursion Innovation and Research in the Netherlands.🌍 💡Secretary-director Patrick Essers and Annelieke Van Der Giessen explained the position of the AWTI in the Dutch innovation ecosystem and focussed on the triple helix (interactions of academia, industry and government) and STI policy in the Netherlands. #innovation #research #science #technology #council

EURAXESS ASEAN meets Partners in the Region 🌏 🇸🇬 :   🎯 We had and have a mission in #Singapore: The European Commission puts Open Science “at the centre of European research policy. Policies, initiatives and structures are developed and implemented to open up European science and research to make them more efficient and productive, seamless, transparent and robust as well as responsive to policy and society needs and expectations.”   🤝 Therefore, we are very happy to be part of the upcoming “Singapore Open Research Conference 2024: Accelerating the Impact of Open Research” on 11 and 12 November 2024, organised by Nanyang Technological University Singapore in partnership with the National Institute of Education, Singapore, National University of Singapore, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) and Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). #EURAXESS #ASEAN will support the conference with a workshop for researchers to share insights into European policies and practices on Open Science, and also organise a networking event for EU-Singaporean researchers and innovators on 11 November. A great pleasure to work with Su Nee Goh, Yuyun Wirawati and Yasmin Ally on the programme! 👉 The registration will open soon. You can already have a look at the conference programme here: https://lnkd.in/gy8sQcZB 🙏 During our mission, we also had the opportunity to participate in the Singapore Science and Technology Counsellor’s Meeting hosted by Mr Benoit Sauveroche from the European Union Delegation to Singapore, as well as meet and discuss potential collaborations under #HorizonEurope with Professor Chua Chee Kai, Associate Provost for Research at SUTD; and with Kenneth Choo and Gregory Lim from the SMU Office of Overseas Centres. 🛣 Exciting times ahead in Singapore while the exploratory talks on a possible association to Horizon Europe between the Singapore Government and the European Commission are underway. #HorizonEurope #researchcollaboration #openscience #openresearch

16 innovative projects have been approved for funding under the 2024 call of the Swiss-Polish cooperation programme The calls are implemented in cooperation with the The National Centre for Research and Development and financed by the Swiss contribution to selected EU member states. The 2025 call will be announced next January. The following Swiss research institutions are among the 16 projects of the 2024 call: Berner Fachhochschule BFH | OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule | University of Zurich | Universitätsspital Zürich | CSEM | EPFL | ETH Zürich | Empa Learn more about the projects : https://lnkd.in/gcrqSnGU Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Embassy of Switzerland in Poland

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

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬! 🌍 Do you want to boost your research and innovation impact globally? The Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science is seeking applications for networking activities under the Global Innovation Network Programme (GINP)! 🌟   The aim of the programme is to enhance the Danish research and innovation ecosystem on a global scale, as well as fostering international collaboration among stakeholders. Activities may include workshops, conferences, and delegation visits. Applications are open to Danish research and technology organizations, national cluster organizations, university departments, publicly-owned hospitals, and other research-oriented institutes!   Use this opportunity to create new international partnerships, and to deepen existing collaborations. The focal areas are networks addressing green transition, health, and emerging technologies, with China being one of the prioritized countries. ♻️💻   📅 Deadline: June 18, 2024, 12:00.   Ready to make a global impact? Apply now and join the journey towards innovation excellence! For more details, visit the link in the comments!   #GlobalInnovation #Networking #Research #Innovation #Collaboration Christian Jonstrup | Yubo Guo | Carla Jo Brückner | Meeja Neergaard