The Joint Research Centre (JRC) is a Directorate-General of the European Commission that provides independent scientific expertise and evidence-based advice to support European Union policies. The JRC offers five-month paid scientific traineeships aimed at university graduates wishing to gain professional experience in research and apply their knowledge in an international and interdisciplinary environment. The current […]
The EU is bolstering research and innovation with an additional €500 million for Horizon Europe
The European Commission has allocated an additional 500 million euros to Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme, for 2026 and 2027. With this additional funding, the total budget now stands at around 14.8 billion euros for the two years. Furthermore, the Commission will broaden the scope of Horizon Europe by including two […]
Commission invests €14 billion through Horizon Europe to boost global research and innovation leadership
On December 11, the European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, a €14 billion investment designed to drive research and innovation (R&I) across the EU’s strategic goals. These goals include achieving climate neutrality, boosting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and innovation, and ensuring resilience in a rapidly changing […]