Updated guidance on the practical implementation of lump sum projectsThe update primarily provides clarifications on the practical implementation of lump sum proposals and projects, for example regarding the introduction of the detailed budget table as an online form. |
Updated version of the MSCA model consortium agreement publishedThe model is intended for projects of the MSCA schemes Doctoral Networks and Staff Exchanges, and aims to support consortia in structuring their contractual collaboration. |
List of eligible projects for EIC Transition 2026 now availableThe list now includes collaborative projects and projects funded through the Research Infrastructures programme. |
ERC Advanced Grant 2026 information event on 3 June: registrationThe target group are potential ERC applicants and EU research managers at German host institutions. |
Living guidelines on responsible use of generative AI in research updatedKey elements include human accountability for scientific output, transparency on AI use, respect for data protection and intellectual property, and awareness of risks such as bias or hallucinations. |
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 frameworkIt 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 WPIn 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 EuropeA 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 MünsterThe info day "Research in Europe" provides a concise overview of academic career and related funding opportunities in Germany and the EU. |
