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ViewMy winning proposal: Promoting a powerful partnership

For success with the Newton fund, demonstrating synergy with collaborators is crucial

ViewUS-China tensions ‘hampering coronavirus response’

But open science is helping to combat the spread of the virus, AAAS meeting hears

ViewProving worthy of a proof-of-concept grant

Former ERC evaluator Petra Franitza tells Robin Bisson how she spotted promising proposals

ViewUS news roundup: 14-20 February

The latest research and funding policy news from the US

ViewPart-time work no impediment for prestigious grants

Revamped NHMRC grant scheme aims for inclusivity, but gender gap persists for senior researchers

ViewPlan S looking at variable pricing

Funders said to be talking to publishers about pricing options for weaker economies

ViewWorld news roundup: 7-13 February

The latest news in global research policy and funding

ViewMy winning proposal: Ambition is not everything

An excellent grant idea will not get far if the panel doubts its successful execution

ViewPoliticians call for cooperation on coronavirus vaccine

Countries must work together and with industry and academia, ministers agree

ViewMy winning proposal: Science history heads to the stacks

The Royal Society’s Lisa Jardine Grants allow researchers to exploit history of science collections

ViewTrump tries to slash research funding again

President’s favoured technologies spared in plans to cut federal R&D spending in 2021 budget

ViewUS news roundup: 7-13 February

The latest research and funding policy news from the US

ViewSolar Orbiter mission blasts off

Orbiter will study the sun, providing a first glimpse into its poles

ViewWHO holding virus research meeting and seeking $675m

Donations needed to help vulnerable countries, intergovernmental body says

ViewUS criticises proposed terms of Horizon Europe association

Pay-as-you-go, without reciprocity or programming input, is unattractive, official says

ViewWorld news roundup: 31 January-6 February

The latest news in global research policy and funding

ViewItaly ratifies SKA convention

Two down, three to go to set up intergovernmental organisation to run global telescope facility

ViewSurvey finds US citizens hopeful about genetics research

Public optimistic about potential cures despite lack of understanding of the science

ViewUS news roundup: 31 January-6 February

The latest research and funding policy news from the US

ViewScientists warn urgent action needed to save COP26

‘Worrying’ lack of progress on annual UN climate conference due to take place in November

ViewWHO declares global emergency over coronavirus

Research funders and government ministries scramble to unpick dangers

ViewWorld news roundup: 24-30 January

The latest news in global research policy and funding

ViewHow creativity can help

'Creativity' is not an empty buzzword; it is essential for academic success

ViewSeven steps to perfect partnerships

Successful collaborations of all sizes require diligent groundwork

ViewSKA and Cherenkov telescope crews team up

Teams behind two complementary international facilities agree to work closer together

ViewJapan announces ‘moonshot’ goals for 2050

Prime minister Shinzo Abe lays out targets including quantum computing and robotics in ¥100bn initiative

ViewMy winning proposal: Uncovering a postdoc in Japan

Japanese universities can be excellent bases for research in many fields

ViewUS dominance of global science ending, NSF indicates

China is gaining fast in areas it has not already caught up, annual report flags

ViewUS news roundup: 24-30 January

The latest research and funding policy news from the US

ViewJapanese library group strikes open-access deal

Cambridge University Press deal with over 500 Japanese university libraries includes ‘read-and-publish’ option