This week in Europe in brief: MEPs vote for more research funding in 2014-20; ERC Starting Grant applications up 50 per cent; Commission corrects 2012 R&D budget; European universities to examine effect of rankings; Earthquake convictions affect scientific advice.
MEPs vote for more research funding in 2014-20
The European Parliament called for an increase in funding for research and competitiveness for the next multi-annual EU budget, in a resolution passed on 23 October. MEPs warned the Council of Ministers that the Parliament wants “significant increases” in funding for research, innovation and competitiveness, to stimulate growth and help to end the economic crisis. The resolution was passed 517 votes to 105.
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