Following a recommendation from the European Court of Auditors (i.e. Special report No 31/2018 on Animal welfare in the EU), the Commission has started an evaluation of the EU Strategy for Protection and Welfare of Animals (2012-2015). This evaluation will assess the extent to which the strategy delivered on its objectives and whether they are relevant and […]
Covid-19: How unprecedented data sharing has led to faster-than-ever outbreak research
Advances in gene sequencing have allowed scientists to trace and monitor the COVID-19 pandemic faster than any previous outbreak. When the new coronavirus (formally known as SARS-CoV-2) was identified in China in January, scientists around the world were ready to respond. The virus’s entire genetic makeup, or genome, was published online within days. By comparison, during the […]
UKRO Webinar – MSCA Individual Fellowships call 2020
UKRO is pleased to announce the latest in its series of webinars, which will take place at 10.00-11.00 (UK time) on 8 April on the topic of the MSCA Individual Fellowships call 2020. General Information The webinar will be delivered by the UK MSCA National Contact Point, and will cover: UK Participation in the 2020 Individual Fellowships Call; An overview […]
FIFA and OMS campaign to kick out coronavirus
FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have teamed up to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) by launching a new awareness campaign led by world-renowned footballers, who are calling on all people around the world to follow five key steps to stop the spread of the disease. The “Pass the message to kick out coronavirus” campaign […]
H2020. Quantum Flagship – ERA-NET Cofund
Support to transnational projects in quantum technologies, fostering synergy between European, national and regional initiatives and promoting broader partnerships between the European stakeholders in quantum technologies. Scope The aim is to support the networking and coordination of national activities in support of the Quantum Flagship by implementing a joint call for proposals resulting primarily in […]
EFSA grant opportunity: microbiomes and plant pests
EFSA has launched its latest thematic grant call for proposals in the following areas: Evaluating the impact on/by gastrointestinal tract microbiomes (human and domestic animals) in assessments. Capacity building for evaluating the impact on/by environmental microbiomes (plants, wildlife, soil) in assessments. Hotspots for introduction of plant pests: an integrated analysis to better prepare for pest invasions. EFSA […]
COVID-19: action to procure life-saving medical equipment
Parliament is working with member states to ensure that the EU can buy ventilators, masks and other medical equipment to be put at the disposal of hospitals across the EU. rescEU Last week, the Commission set up a scheme to gather medical equipment (through rescEU) so that the necessary supplies to combat COVID-19 can quickly get […]
Los ministros de finanzas acuerdan suavizar las normas fiscales de la UE en las consecuencias de COVID-19
Debido a las medidas de precaución de COVID-19, la reunión de ministros de economía y finanzas del 23 de marzo se celebró por teleconferencia. COVID-19: flexibilidad del Pacto de Estabilidad y Crecimiento A la luz de la crisis de COVID-19, los ministros debatieron la flexibilidad del Pacto de Estabilidad y Crecimiento, en vista de la […]
Postdoctoral researcher in Econometrics at the University of Luxembourg
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance of the University of Luxembourg invites applications for a: Postdoctoral researcher in Econometrics (m/f) The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research university. Description The post-doctoral researcher will be working within the Department of Economics and Management and is expected to contribute to research in the area of econometrics. We particularly encourage […]