The EPS Brussels office is happy to announce the publication of the Horizon Europe (HE) position paper developed in collaboration with the Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE), in a dedicated task force chaired by Dr. Enrique Sánchez, the EPS Brussels office coordinator, plus another 18 members from different European learned societies.
Considering the relatively low funding budgeted for HE (i.e., no substantial increase with respect to H2020), it is important to address structural features to make as effective and balanced among the three pillars. The analysis of the framework programme presented in the position paper takes into account its impact on many sectors, disciplines, and geographies.
This position paper that is attached here, which represents about one year of work, contains three main areas that need more consideration to further enhance the effectiveness and pan-European societal impact of the HE programme:
- The interdisciplinary perspective of HE
- Widening participation on HE
- The R&I cycle in pillar 2 of the HE
These three aspects are strongly interconnected and tackling them together will improve European R&I capabilities well beyond the time span of this Framework Programme.
The EPS has been involved in the drafting of this paper from the beginning, collecting feedback from its Member Societies and Divisions and Groups. Of course, please, do not hesitate to contact us in case you have any question in relation to this position paper.
Best regards,
Dr. Enrique Sánchez Bautista
Policy Officer - Brussels Office
European Physical Society