“Made in the EU” Smart Specialisation inspires the world – Regional Policy – European Commission

"Made in the EU" Smart Specialisation inspires the world. The EU's approach to regional economic development through Smart Specialisation is gaining a world-wide following. Smart Specialisation is increasingly gaining traction as a model for decentralised and innovation-led territorial development policies in several countries and regions around the world.Regional Policy newsroom - information on the latest news, events, press releases, policy, funding and consultations — Read on: ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/newsroom/news/2018/09/26-09-2018-made-in-the-eu-smart-specialisation-inspires-the-world

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Funding for research and innovation in Europe

The overall funding for research and innovation in Europe needs to be increased. Therefore an adequate ring-fenced budget should be provided for Horizon Europe, the next EU Framework Programme (2021- 2027). In Factsheet on the Need to Increase Funding for Research and Innovation (September 2018) Science Europe illustrates some of the reasons why. Read on: https://www.scienceeurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Horizon-Europe-Factsheet-Funding.pdf

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European Research & Innovation in the US (NearUS)

NearUS will establish the Network of Centres of European Research and Innovation as central contact point for support to EU research and innovation actors (start ups, SMEs, universities) seeking collaboration with and in the US. Read on https://ebn.eu/sharedResources/projects/NEARUS_summary.pdf https://ebn.eu/index.php?lnk=REZ1OWY0NDNuY1o4S0xBd0tCLzBCLzd5alcreGRQUHZ1d0F4b0JodWNRdz0=

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New scheme for non-EEA researchers to come to the UK

The new ‘UKRI Science, Research and Academia’ scheme, which allows non-EEA researchers, scientists and academics to come to the UK for up to 2 years, opens today (Friday 6 July), the Immigration Minister has announced. Read on: www.gov.uk/government/news/new-scheme-for-overseas-researchers-to-come-to-the-uk

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CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial/Viral Genomics for International Students in Australia, 2018

CSIRO is offering international Postdoctoral Fellowship in Microbial/Viral Genomics to study in Australia. Scholarship Description:  • Applications Deadline: July 15, 2018 • Course Level: Fellowship for Postdoctoral programme • Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in Microbial/Viral Genomics • Scholarship Award: Fellowship of AU$80K – AU$91K plus up to 15.4% superannuation • Nationality: International students’ are eligible to apply • Scholarship can be taken in Australia Eligibility for the Scholarship:  Eligible Countries: International students’ are eligible to apply for this fellowship. Entrance Requirements:  • A doctorate (or will shortly satisfy the requirements of a PhD) in a relevant discipline area, such as viral/microbial genomics.…

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