 Focus New Year, New Opportunities, New Look
Horizon Europe (HE) was launched on 2 February 2021, bringing €95.5 billion in funding and networking opportunities over the next 7 years. 2021 also marks the 20th anniversary of Euresearch. In honour of both, we have launched a new visual design.
The adoption of the EU
budget in early December 2020, several months later than originally planned,
finally cleared the way for the start of HE. The first calls of the new
Framework Programme for Research and Innovation are expected to be launched in
spring. To get a head start, join our national information event, “Horizon
Europe for Switzerland”, on 17 and 18 February 2021. Unfortunately, the late
adoption of the budget slowed down the negotiations on association to HE of
non-EU Member States, such as Switzerland. It is unlikely that the respective
agreements will be signed before autumn but the European Commission (EC)
expects that most countries that were associated to Horizon 2020 will be
associated to HE by the time the first project Grant Agreements need to be
signed. Accordingly, Swiss researchers and innovators are invited to
participate in all the first calls. The new year also brings
additional opportunities for funding and collaboration. Together with HE, the
EC has launched the Digital Europe Programme (DEP). This programme is closely
linked to HE and focuses on making Europe’s economy and society fit for the
digital age. You can learn more about DEP at our national information event as
well. Euresearch is looking
forward to informing, advising and connecting you, our readers, as well as
anybody else who is interested in European funding, as we have done in the
past. By now, this past spans almost 20 years! We are grateful that your
interest in the Framework Programmes over the last 2 decades has enabled us to
grow, and we hope that we will remain your trusted partner in the future. To
commemorate this anniversary, we have launched a fresh, new visual design. You
will have noticed our new logo by now, but have you had a look around our new
website yet? The whole Euresearch Network
wishes you a successful and inspiring year. Regina Schneider, Director of Euresearch
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News |  | Cancer Mission in Horizon Europe |
The Cancer Mission target to be achieved by 2030: more than 3 million lives saved,
living longer and better. This will be achieved through a thorough understanding of cancer, by preventing what is preventable, by optimising diagnosis and treatment, by supporting quality of life, and ensuring equitable access to information and services across Europe. |
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Scientists
at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre have released new reference materials that were developed
to function as quality assurance tools for the SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests used
to verify if an individual has been infected by the COVID-19 virus. By ensuring
the quality of the tests, the new reference materials are another important
piece of the puzzle in tackling this pandemic. |
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The
ERC has produced a series of 6 short videos, called “ERC classes”, with
information and tips on how to apply for an ERC grant. Watch them if you are
thinking of applying or are in the process of putting together
a proposal. There is even a video on how to prepare for the interview! Videos can be found at the bottom of the ERC webpage. |
| 2021 – European Year of Rail |
The
European Commission has declared 2021 European Year of the Rail. Rail is a
safe and sustainable mode of transport for passengers and goods. Improved
rail systems lead to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and prevention
of environmental pollution. This contributes to the climate neutrality goal
envisaged in the European Green Deal. |
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Research on Coronavirus |
The
European Commission is supporting 23 new research projects with a total of €128 million
to address the continuing coronavirus pandemic and its effects. Research covers
areas such as the capacity to react more quickly to prevent contagion,
improving diagnosis and treatment, and better mitigation measures. |
| European Health Data Space |
The
European Health Data Space is the first of several EU-wide interoperable data spaces that will allow access and use from across Europe. It will promote safe exchange of patient data, encourage access and use of
health data for research, and support digital health solutions. A legislative proposal for its set-up is planned for the end of 2021. |
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Calls | |  | |  | | 2021 ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants |
The tentative
deadline for the European Research Council (ERC) 2021 Starting Grant has been shifted to 24 March. The deadline for
the 2021 Consolidator Grant has remained with 20 April (status on 9 February). Call-related documents will be pre-published on the ERC
website shortly. |
| | Joint Call – Smart Energy Systems ERA-Net |
The Smart Energy Systems ERA-Net "Joint Call 2020 on digital transformation
for green energy transition" aims to support transnational research and innovation
activities unleash the potential of digital transformation for a sustainable-energy society.
Deadline: 06.05.2021 |
| | Work as an Expert for the EU! |
The European Union Institutions appoint external
experts to assist in the evaluation of grant applications, projects and
tenders, and to provide opinions and advice in specific cases. Calls for expression of interest are published regularly. The new call for experts for
the EU programme period 2021-2027 will be published shortly. |
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For Companies | ![]() | FormPlanet Open Call for SMEs and Large Companies |
The 2021 FormPlanet open call will give up to 8 European companies the chance to be the
first recipients of the FormPlanet Test Bed services. The call aims to help SMEs and large companies from the sheet metal manufacturing
sector characterise sheet metal properties, predict part performance, and
prevent production losses, thereby tackling the upcoming challenges in formability and part quality assessment.
Deadline: 31.03.2021 |
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Events | _newsletter.png?lm=1611217481) | ALBA Network – Towards Diversity and Equity |
The ALBA Declaration on Equity and Inclusion aims to raise awareness of gender and diversity issues in brain sciences
as well as disseminate positive practices to counter discrimination. The goal is to provide a concrete set of actions that individuals and
institutions can commit to in order to make their organisation and the brain
research community at large more inclusive. ALBA is organising a series of webinar focusing on issues linked to diversity. |
| Join us – Horizon Europe for Switzerland |
Horizon Europe is the 9th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. During this online event you will receive: an introduction to Horizon
Europe, information on the Association status of Switzerland, and testimonials from the
academic and private sectors. You will also have the opportunity to book
tailor-made 1:1 meetings with Euresearch Advisors – register today!
Date: 17.-18.02.2021 |
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