MEPs achieved increases for the 2026 EU budget and secured funds for Horizon Europe, transport and energy networks, civil protection and agriculture. On Saturday morning, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2026 EU Budget, before the deadline of the conciliation period. Negotiators agreed to set the overall […]
Research to make Europe a leader in the quantum field
The EU-funded QuantERA III project has launched a new call for international research projects in quantum technologies. This is part of the QuantERA network’s efforts to promote quantum research that connects people, promotes excellence and fosters responsibility across borders, industries and disciplines. Building on the momentum The QuantERA 2025 call is the fifth organised by […]
PhD – Physics and Nanotechnology – Norway
NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology is looking for a PhD candidate for microfabrication, nanostructuring and Transmission Electron Microscopy studies at the Department of Physics. This PhD position is within the field of experimental materials physics and nanotechnology, in the project «Nanoscale imaging of magnetic skyrmion dynamics in thin film devices» (NIMSKY). Magnetic skyrmions […]
Egypt becomes second African country to join Horizon Europe
On Tuesday 22nd, Egypt has officially joined Horizon Europe, becoming the second African country associated to the EU’s multibillion-euro research and innovation (R&I) programme. This grants Egyptian researchers, universities, innovators and entities access to all parts of the programme on similar terms to those of EU Member States. It enables them to lead projects, contribute […]
PhD – Non-invasive monitoring and prediction of cancer evolutionary dynamics from cfDNA- United Kingdom
Evolutionary Medical Genomics (EvoMG) is a MSCA Doctoral Network programme that pioneers an integrative approach combining Evolutionary Medicine and Medical Genomics to address critical health challenges. By combining evolutionary insights with state-of-the-art genomic tools, EvoMG-DN seeks to establish EvoMG as a structured and impactful discipline in Europe. The network aims to train the next generation […]
New criteria for greener and healthier public canteen menus
The JRC has published a new report on how to achieve healthy and sustainable meals in public institutions, from schools to public workplaces and hospitals. More sustainable choices for public food A new JRC report outlines sustainable criteria for public food procurement: how schools, hospitals, or public institutions buy, source and manage food and drinks. The […]
Munich, Paris and Madrid regions among EU strategic areas for digital R&I
A new JRC study provides a regional-level analysis of R&I and startups in EU’s digital ecosystem, and investigates how EU regions perform globally. The top 10 most strategic regions for R&I in the EU are spread across nine different Member States. The study uses economic indicators to investigate the progress in competitiveness and support policy initiatives […]
PhD – Clinical-translational neuroimmunology of Parkinson’s disease – Belgium
The Gut-Immune-Brain Axis Lab and the Parkinson’s disease Research Team are hiring a full-time (100%) PhD to map how peripheral and circulating immune cells reflect early Parkinson’s disease (PD) biology. The project focuses on high-risk individuals and PD patients and aims to identify circulating immune signatures that anticipate disease onset and progression. Their lab studies how […]
PhD – Accounting – Norway
The Department of Accounting and Operations Management at BI Norwegian Business School is inviting applications for doctoral scholarships. The PhD specialization in Accounting prepares candidates for careers in the world’s leading academic institutions, research-oriented international and national organizations, and the industry. The four-year program offers rigorous training for candidates with strong analytical skills and intellectual […]