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The European Union and the United States strengthen their cooperation in the area of Future Network Systems

EU and US sign an Administrative Arrangement for research collaboration on 6G and other areas of mutual interest in Future Network Systems. The US National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) of the European Commission signed an administrative arrangement on support to collaborative Research and Innovation projects …

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Next Postdoctoral Fellowships call opening soon: 6 steps to prepare your application

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships support researchers holding a PhD who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, get new skills and develop their careers in all fields of research. They give outstanding postdoctoral researchers the possibility to work on their own projects while receiving training and supervision to enhance their skills and boost their careers. …

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Next COFUND call opening soon: 6 steps to prepare your application

Get started with this funding scheme and learn how to prepare a successful proposal. The MSCA Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) action supports doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship programmes for the training, career development and mobility of researchers. The EU’s co-funding allows organisations in EU and Horizon Europe associated countries, which contribute with their own …

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MSCA awards € 443 million for doctoral programmes

The European Commission will support 128 doctoral programmes to train and develop the skills of 1,900 doctoral candidates. The European Commission has announced the results of the 2023 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Doctoral Networks. The Commission will fund a total of 128 excellent doctoral programmes with € 443 million to train over 1,900 doctoral candidates in and outside academia. € …

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Recovery fund: Council approves conclusions on the mid-term evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility

The Council approved conclusions on the mid-term evaluation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). In its conclusions the Council recognises the positive contribution of the RRF to the green and digital transitions and other EU priorities, and notes the incentive to implement the country-specific recommendations (CSRs), notably through an acceleration of structural reforms. The …

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Industrial emissions: Council signs off on updated rules to better protect the environment

The Council adopted the revised directive on industrial emissions (IED) and the regulation on the establishment of an industrial emissions portal (IEP), two complementary pieces of legislation aimed at regulating and monitoring the environmental impact of industrial activities. The new rules will offer better protection of human health and the environment by reducing harmful emissions from industrial installations, while promoting energy efficiency, …

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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive adopted to bring down energy bills and reduce emissions

The Commission welcomes final adoption of the strengthened Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, another milestone of the European Green Deal. This legislation sets the framework for Member States to reduce emissions and energy use in buildings across the EU, from homes and workplaces to schools, hospitals and other public buildings. This will help improve people’s health and quality of life. …

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Have your say on the European Education Area

About the consultation The European Commission has opened a public consultation for the interim evaluation of the European Education Area (EEA). Gathering feedback from various stakeholders is a key element in assessing the progress made towards building the European Education Area. The consultation welcomes input from all individuals and organisations with insights to share. The …

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Apply to join a new expert group on guidelines for teaching informatics

Digital skills and competences are essential to participate in society. Yet around 42% of Europeans currently lack basic digital skills, including many young people. Objective The expert group will work on guidelines for teaching informatics at primary and secondary levels. Who can apply The call is open to experts in the area of: informatics and …

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Europe commits to semiconductor innovation with new testing facilities

The Public Authorities Board of the Chips Joint Undertaking selected the consortia that will implement four pilot lines for semiconductor technology. It is a major step in the implementation of the European Chips Act, in particular for its Chips for Europe Initiative. These pilot lines are pioneering, state-of-the-art facilities to test, experiment, and validate semiconductor …

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