New MSCA reports published: Feedback to Policy Report 2026 & Report on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

With a dedicated budget of EUR 261 million, around 600 projects explicitly address issues such as gender equality, migration, social inclusion, and equal opportunities.

New study on Open Access and copyright: options for a more research-adequate EU legal framework

It examines the market economics of scientific publishing, the impact of national secondary publication rights introduced in some Member States.

ERC Scientific Council readjusts reapplication rules for the 2027 WP

In response to concerns from the research community about recently announced changes to the ERC re-submission rules, the ERC Scientific Council has readjusted some of these changes.

New Excel tool to prepare financial reporting in Horizon Europe

A new Excel template is now available for staff in research support offices responsible for reporting actual cost projects under Horizon Europe.

Save the date: "Research in Europe" – Academic Career Day at the University of Münster

The info day "Research in Europe" provides a concise overview of academic career and related funding opportunities in Germany and the EU.

MSCA at 30: Research Mobility & Bridging Gaps Across Europe

Together with the Polish Academy of Sciences, MCAA and further partners in Brussels, KoWi organises a special event on the occasion of the 30th MSCA anniversary.

ERC work programme 2027: extended eligibility and tighter resubmission restrictions

With these measures, the ERC Scientific Council aims to better manage a continued increase of applications.

37th KoWi Annual Conference from 16 to 18 June 2026 in Leipzig – Registration opens on 16 April 2026

Our annual conference is a well‑established nationwide forum for the exchange of information, views, and experiences on current issues and developments in EU research and innovation funding.

MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025: Results published

A total of 141 doctoral programmes will be funded with an overall budget of EUR 617.18 million.

Updated KoWi factsheet on Horizon Europe Partnerships available

Our overview includes information on the different types of partnerships, as well as a cluster‑based list and an annex with the key details on each of the co-programmed and co-funded partnerships [in German].