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EU Commission sketches out the route to next research programme

2016/10/13

The groundwork for the 2021- 2028 EU research programme is already being laid, with a foresight study in hand, plans to develop new models of how R&D contributes to the economy, and a public consultation due to open next month, Robert Jan-Smits, Director-General for Research at the European Commission said in Brussels. A public consultation will open at the end of the month, with researchers and industry invited to share their experience of Horizon 2020.

Improve evaluation and transparency in Horizon 2020, urge MEPs

2016/04/12

The process for evaluating Horizon 2020 proposals needs more rigour and first-time applicants for grants from the research programme should get better information on the odds of success.