EIT publishes 2024 Country Factsheets

The factsheet also highlights Germany’s strong participation in EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), particularly in health, energy, and raw materials.

2025 European Innovation Scoreboard: Sweden leads, Germany shows mixed trends

Germany remains a Strong Innovator, ranking 9th among EU Member States.

Call for evidence with regard to the upcoming ERA Act

The call for evidence is targeted in particular at stakeholders from higher education, research performing organisations, research infrastructures, and scientific advice/technology assessment structures.

"Research in Europe" at the University of Augsburg: Registration open

The career day will take place on 25 September on the campus of the University of Augsburg.

First SSH Monitoring Report for Horizon Europe published

he report states that 40% of the topics advertised in the clusters between 2021 and 2023 were SSH-flagged topics.

Republic of Korea associated with Horizon Europe Pillar II

The signing of the association agreement now paves the way for the signature of Grant Agreements and the start of projects with Korean beneficiaries.

Interview training registration opens for ERC Synergy Grant groups on 29 July 2025

Registration for the interview training sessions for Synergy Grant groups who have received an invitation to the ERC interview opens on 29 July at 9:00 am.

Proofreading of MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship proposals

As every year KoWi offers to proofread applications with German host institutions. Please send your complete application documents by 13 August.

EU Commission proposals for next MFF and Horizon Europe (2028-2034)

The EU Commission presented its proposal for the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (2028-2034) with a total volume of almost 2 trillion euros (in current prices) - which includes a significant budget increase for the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

ERC Proof of Concept 2025: first results announced and a note on the NCP proposal advisory service

The selected projects are hosted by institutions in 21 EU member states and associated countries. The largest number of grants were awarded to researchers based in Germany (27).