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  Open Call in Joint Undertaking Bio-based Industries (BBI) - Deadline 6 September 2018

  The JU Bio-based Industries (BBI) has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is September, 6 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1141.php)
   

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  EU COM: Instagram for Researchers - Images of Research - Capture the moment!

  Are you an EU funded researcher? Have you captured on camera a favourite moment during your research? Show the EU Commission what you are working on, they would love to see it. They invite you to showcase your passion for research. Why? Because research is an investment in our future!
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1139.php)
   

• topic  04.07.2018 - 06.07.2018 | Innsbruck, Austria

  WIRE 2018: Smart Choices for innovative regional ecosystems. The Power of Connectivity, Entrepreneurship and Science & Research

  Innsbruck in Tyrol will host the 9th edition of Week of Innovative Regions in Europe (WIRE) from 4 to 6 July 2018. The WIRE conference is an opportunity to address, develop and progress key topics of interest to the community. As such WIRE contributes largely to the important task for all potential actors in H2020’s WPs to network and be connected, spread Research and Innovation excellence and connect regions and people
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1137.php)
   

• topic  02.07.2018 - 04.07.2018 | Barcelona, Spain

  2018 IMISCOE Annual Conference “Europe, migrations and the Mediterranean: human mobilities and intercultural challenges”

  The Mediterranean lies at the heart of migration studies in Europe and, currently, it is a focal point of large-scale human displacement. This is both a global and a local challenge with major effects on origin and destination countries in terms of society and politics, and with important implications for border and diversity policies, and geopolitical strategies.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1135.php)
   

• topic  04.12.2018 - 06.12.2018 | Vienna, Austria

  ICT 2018 Event "Imagine Digital - Connect Europe" - Exhibition and Networking calls published

  The ICT 2018 Event "Imagine Digital - Connect Europe" will take place in Vienna from 4 to 6 December 2018. This research and innovation event will focus on the European Union’s priorities in the digital transformation of society and industry. It will present an opportunity for the people involved in this transformation to share their experience and vision of Europe in the digital age.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1134.php)
   

• topic  19.03.2018

  Short guide on SSH-relevant topics in Work Programme 2018/20

  Net4Society published a short guide on Opportunities for Researchers from the Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities in Horizon 2020 Work Programme 2018-2020.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1130.php)
   

• topic  08.03.2018

  UK Participation in Horizon 2020

  This report, released this week, helps clarify the UK’s position and ongoing eligibility to participate in Horizon 2020.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1129.php)
   

• topic  27.02.2018

  Mission-Oriented Research & Innovation in the European Union

  On 22 February 2018, the European Commission launched the report "Mission-Oriented Research & Innovation in the European Union" which was conducted by Prof. Mariana Mazzucato.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1127.php)
   

• topic  22.02.2018

  ERA-Net CORNET Call for Proposals is OPEN! Deadline 28 March 2018

  CORNET is short for Collective Research Networking, an international network which comprises a lot of different countries and regions. Until 28th of March 2018 (12 p.m., CET), applicants have the possibility to submit their project proposal online via the CORNET Submission Tool. Detailed information about the application process, current guidelines and required attachments can be found on the CORNET website in the section Calls for Proposals.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1126.php)
   

• topic  13.02.2018

  Open Calls in Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)

  Two calls focusing on "integration of third country nationals" and on "information and awareness campaigns in third countries" with funding opportunities for researchers from the field of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) have been pubslished under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1119.php)
   

• topic  02.02.2018

  New factsheets on "transformations" and "e-government" published!

  Net4Society recently published two new factsheets. The documents highlight the topics "transformations" and "e-government".
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1113.php)
   

• topic  31.01.2018

  Open Call in JPI Neurodegenerative Disease Research - Deadline for Pre-Proposals March 6, 2018

  The "JPI Neurodegenerative Disease Research" has published a call with deadline for pre-proposals March 6, 2018 and deadline for full proposals June 27, 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1112.php)
   

• topic  31.01.2018

  Open Call in JPI Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change - Deadline for pre-proposals April 4, 2018

  JPI Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change has published a call with deadline for pre-proposals April 4, 2018 and deadline for full proposals August 31, 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1111.php)
   

• topic  31.01.2018

  Open Call in JPI Urban Europe – Global Urban Challenges, Joint European Solutions - Deadline June 20, 2018

  The "JPI Urban Europe – Global Urban Challenges, Joint European Solutions" has published a call with registration deadline April 12, 2018 and deadline for proposals June 20, 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1110.php)
   

• topic  30.01.2018

  Open Call in JPI Water Challenges for a Changing World - Deadline for pre-proposals mid-April 2018

  The JPI Water Challenges for a Changing World has published a call with deadline for pre-proposals mid-April 2018 and deadline for full proposals September 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1109.php)
   

• topic  30.01.2018

  Open Call in ERA NET Cofund GENDER NET Plus - Deadline for Pre-Proposals March 1, 2018

  The ERA NET Cofund GENDER NET Plus has published a call with deadline for pre-proposals March 1, 2018 and deadline for full proposals July 15,2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1108.php)
   

• topic  10.01.2018 - 08.03.2018

  Your feedback is essential: Public consultation on the next EU Research & Innovation programme

  On 10 January 2018, the European Commission launched a series of public consultations clustered by key policy areas, in preparation for the EU's next long-term budget post-2020 (MFF). Citizens, organisations and businesses can give their views online until 8 March 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1105.php)
   

• topic  18.01.2018

  Net4Society supports the Joint Statement for FP9 "Living Together: Missions for Shaping the Future" - Join us!

  Organisations representing the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in Europe have published the joint statement “Living Together: Missions for Shaping the Future”. The signatories call for more inter- and transdisciplinarity and a conscientious framing of ‘missions’ in the future EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme 9 (FP9), putting forward suggestions that take account of social, cultural, legal and ethical challenges ahead.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1104.php)
   

• topic  15.01.2018

  HERA and NORFACE publish 'Research Beyond Borders'

  HERA and NORFACE present a joint paper on the value of international networks of research funding agencies for social sciences and humanities in the European Research Area. The joint paper Research Beyond Borders shares their vision for transnational research collaboration, achievements and ambitions for their research communities and their outlook to the future.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1103.php)
   

• topic  12.01.2018

  Communication from the European Commission on the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020

  On 11 January 2018, the Commission adopted a Communication on the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020, which outlines its views on how the impact of a successor research and innovation investment programme could be maximised.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1102.php)
   

• topic  14.12.2017

  Opportunities for SSH researchers in Horizon 2020 calls: Work Programme 2018-2020

  Net4Society has published a new version of the document "Opportunities for Researchers from the Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities", which contains the full texts of SSH relevant Horizon 2020 topics within Work Programmes 2018-2020.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1101.php)
   

• topic  11.12.2017

  Living Together: Missions for Shaping the Future

  An Agenda for the next European Research and Innovation Framework Programme from the Humanities and Social Sciences.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1100.php)
   

• topic  11.12.2017

  PIASt call for applications 2018-2019

  The Polish Institute of Advanced Studies PIASt offers residential fellowships to researchers seeking to spend 5-10 months in an interdisciplinary intellectual community while pursuing their own research.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1099.php)
   

• topic  05.12.2017

  Open Call in JPI Urban Europe - Deadline 28 February 2018

  The JPI Urban Europe has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is February, 28 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1097.php)
   

• topic  28.11.2017

  Social Innovation as a Trigger for Transformations - The role of research

  This Policy Review paper examines the place of Social Innovation (SI) in Research and Development projects, especially those funded by the EU. It also reflects on the relevance of SI and SI research in collective action, policy making and socio-political Transformation in Europe and the world today.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1094.php)
   

• topic  21.11.2017

  Horizon 2020 – Interim Evaluation confirms Relevance of Social Sciences and Humanities Research

  Analysis of Societal Challenge 6 Evaluation of the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2016).
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1092.php)
   

• topic  17.11.2017

  Recording of Societal Challenge 6 Information Day now available!

  This year’s Societal Challenge 6 Information Day for the international research community interested in the new Work Programme 2018 took place on 14 November 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1087.php)
   

• topic  10.11.2017

  Open Call in ERA-Net "FORESTVALUE" - Pre-Proposal Deadline 23 January 2018

  The ERA-Net FORESTVALUE has published a call with Pre-Proposal Deadline 23 January 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1085.php)
   

• topic  04.10.2017

  Publication of Societal Challenge 6 Work Programme 2018-2020

  Today the Societal Challenge 6 Work Programme has been pre-published on the Horizon 2020 website and is available for download.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1082.php)
   

• topic  28.09.2017

  Open Call in ERA-Net "SmartGridPlus" - Deadline 14 November 2017

  The ERA-NET "SmartGridPlus" has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is November 14, 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1081.php)
   

• topic  18.09.2017

  Open Call in ERA-Net "HERA - Public Spaces: Culture and Integration in Europe" - Deadline May 2018

  The ERA-Net HERA has published a call with Deadline May 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1079.php)
   

• topic  15.09.2017

  Open Call in ERA-Net "EDCTP - European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership" - Deadline 21 November 2017

  The ERA-NET "EDCTP - European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership" has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is November 21, 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1078.php)
   

• topic  13.09.2017

  Open Call in ERA-Net FORESTVALUE - Deadline 01 May 2018

  The ERA-Net FORESTVALUE has published a call with Deadline 01 May 2018.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1073.php)
   

• topic  13.09.2017

  Open Call in Art. 185-Initiative "BONUS" - Deadline 09 November 2017

  The Art. 185-Initiative "BONUS" has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is November 9, 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1074.php)
   

• topic  12.09.2017

  FAB – LAB – APP: The perspective of the European Alliance for SSH on the HLG Report

  The HLG’s work on the next Framework Programme emerges in a very fragile political environment, where humanitarian crisis, political fragility, populism and deep societal changes are among the most pressing issues for Europe’s future.While there is much to support in the work of the HLG, EASSH is concerned that the report fails to remain consistent with its own call to listen to the concerns of EU citizens.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1072.php)
   

• topic  08.09.2017

  Open Call in JPI Cultural Heritage (JPICH) - Deadline 30 November 2017

  The JPI Cultural Heritage has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is November, 30 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1071.php)
   

• topic  28.08.2017

  HERA JRP IV Public Spaces: Culture and Integration in Europe

  The Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA) Network has launched a new Joint Research Programme under the theme “Public Spaces: Culture and Integration in Europe” (HERA JRP PS).
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1070.php)
   

• topic  10.08.2017

  LAB – FAB – APP: Investing in the European future we want

  Report of the independent High Level Group on maximising the impact of EU Research & Innovation Programmes.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1066.php)
   

• topic  18.07.2017

  Participant Portal: New partner search service

  Since 14 July the Participant Portal provides a new service for finding potential partners for Horizon 2020 proposals. The service is complementary to existing partner search services offered by a number of NCPs and other organisations. It makes use of existing data in the Commission's databases for automatically creating organisation profiles.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1065.php)
   

• topic  21.06.2017

  Open Call in JPI "A healthy diet for a healthy life" - Deadline 29 August 2017

  The JPI "A healthy diet for a healthy life" has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is August 29, 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1058.php)
   

• topic  09.06.2017

  Success stories in SSH integration

  Net4Society developed a compilation of factsheets on SSH integration. The series contains illustrations of all Societal Challenges throughout Horizon 2020 presenting best practice examples of successful SSH integration.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1056.php)
   

• topic  08.06.2017

  European Commission's High Level Group invites EASSH to co-design FP9

  On Tuesday 6 June, the EC High Level Group led by Pascal Lamy has invited EASSH among the stakeholders for a discussion on Maximising the Impact of EU Research and Innovation Programmes.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1054.php)
   

• topic  16.05.2017

  Joining the European Alliance of Social Sciences and Humanities (EASSH)

  The European Alliance of Social Sciences and Humanities (EASSH) is an association comprised of all actors in the social science and humanities community. EASSH was founded less than a year ago and at present 28 of the most prestigious European disciplinary associations have joined.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1048.php)
   

• topic  12.05.2017

  Open Call in JPI on Cultural Heritage - Deadline 22 June 2017

  The JPI on Cultural Heritage has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is June 22, 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1047.php)
   

• topic  24.05.2017 | 15:00 – 16:30 CET

  Net4Society & Dandelion Webinar: "Beyond dissemination: How to communicate your research" recording available!

  The objective of the webinar, which was organized in cooperation with Dandelion, was to support NCPs as well as projects and researchers in improving communication skills within the framework of European funded projects in the field of Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) and Inclusive, Innovative and Reflective Societies.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1044.php)
   

• topic  02.05.2017

  Factsheet on "Increasing impact" published!

  Net4Society recently published a factsheet on the topic of "Increasing Impact".
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1042.php)
   

• topic  26.04.2017

  International Autumn School SCoRE'17: Science Communication for Researchers in Education: how to do it successfully

  The Research Centre “Didactics and Technology in the Education of Trainers” of the University of Aveiro – Portugal, announced the 1st edition of the international Autumn School "SCoRE'17: Science Communication for Researchers in Education: how to do it successfully", which will take place from November 5th to 10th, 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1039.php)
   

• topic  12.04.2017

  Europe 1957-2017: 60 years of peace, democracy, solidarity

  Over its 60 years of existence, the Treaty of Rome has evolved with the European Union. The history of the Union that has been formed under the guidance of this Treaty is of an unprecedented nature in Europe. We are looking back on over 70 years of peace, which our continent has never known before.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1036.php)
   

• topic  11.04.2017

  Report on the need to integrate Social Sciences and Humanities with Science and Engineering in Horizon 2020

  A report by the Future and Emerging Technologies Advisory Group analyses how technological innovations need to pay close attention to the social contexts in which they are to be placed. It recommends more support to multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research that brings together engineering, natural science and the social sciences and humanities.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1034.php)
   

• topic  28.03.2017

  Webinar on "Social Sciences and Humanities in security research: Writing successful proposals"

  This webinar was organized by SEREN 3, the Network of National Contact Points for Societal Challenge 7: Secure Societies in Horizon 2020 in cooperation with Net4Society.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1028.php)
   

• topic  13.03.2017

  Open Call in JPI “A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life” - Deadline 5 April 2017

  The JPI "A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life" has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is April 5, 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1023.php)
   

• topic  10.03.2017

  Open Call in JPI “A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life” - Deadline 31 March 2017

  The JPI “A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life” has published a call with Deadline 31 March 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1024.php)
   

• topic  06.03.2017

  White Paper on the future of Europe

  The European Commission presented a White Paper on the Future of Europe, which forms the Commission's contribution to the Rome Summit of 25 March 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1021.php)
   

• topic  03.03.2017

  The European Commission has published the "Version 4.0" of the Model Grant Agreement (MGA).

  On 27 February the European Commission has published the Version 4.0 of the Model Grant Agreement (MGA).
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1019.php)
   

• topic  06.02.2017

  Integration of Social Sciences and Humanities in Horizon 2020: 2nd Monitoring report on SSH-flagged projects funded in 2015

  To truly integrate Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities in Horizon 2020 is essential in order to ensure that the programme delivers on its high ambitions.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1015.php)
   

• topic  01.02.2017

  FILM: Ethics in Horizon 2020

  The NCP Academy, the Network of NCPs for Legal and Financial aspects of Horizon 2020, developed a film on ethics in Horizon 2020.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1013.php)
   

• topic  31.01.2017

  Support Mechanisms for Evidence-based Policy Making in Education

  The Report describes the mechanisms and practices that support evidence-based policy-making in the education sector in Europe. It comparatively looks at institutions and practices in evidence-based policy-making, as well as the accessibility, and mediation, of evidence. The report presents more detailed information on each individual country, with specific examples of the use of evidence in policy formulation for each separate country.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1012.php)
   

• topic  14.02.2017 | 11 CET

  Webinar: Understanding the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) integration in Security topics: Writing successful proposals including SSH aspects

  The webinar equally targets NCPs in Secure Societies and proposers interested to improve their knowledge in SSH aspects.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1009.php)
   

• topic  25.01.2017

  Open Call in ERA-NET "Sustainable Urbanisation Global Initiative (SUGI)/Food-Water-Energy Nexus" - Deadline pre-proposals 15 March 2017

  The ERA-NET "Sustainable Urbanisation Global Initiative (SUGI)/Food-Water-Energy Nexus" has published a call with a pre-proposal Deadline 15 March 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1007.php)
   

• topic  25.01.2017

  Open Call in ERA-NET on Transformations to Sustainability (T2S) - Deadline 5 April 2017

  The ERA-NET on Transformations to Sustainability (T2S) has published a call with deadline 5 April 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1008.php)
   

• topic  24.01.2017

  Open Call in ERA-NET COFUND "SUSFOOD2" - Deadline 13 March 2017

  The ERA-NET COFUND "SUSFOOD2" has published a call with Deadline 13 March 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1005.php)
   

• topic  24.01.2017

  Open Call in JPI More Years Better Lives - Deadline 3 April 2017

  The JPI More Years Better Lives has launched a call for transnational research proposals. Deadline for proposal submission is April 3, 2017.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1004.php)
   

• topic  23.01.2017

  Seminar Report – Work, Welfare and Inequalities in Europe: The Research Perspective

  DG Research and Innovation 'Open and Inclusive Societies' organised the one day seminar 'Work, Welfare and Inequalities in Europe – The Research Perspective' (October 10, 2016 Brussels) to present scientific evidence in relation to the present and future of welfare systems, labour markets and the content of work, reversing inequalities, social investment and poverty etc.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/1002.php)
   

• topic  17.01.2017

  EASSH position paper on the Ad interim review of Horizon 2020 to the High Level Experts Group

  The European Alliance of SSH has submitted its position paper on the evaluation of Horizon 2020. The paper is the result of a vast consultation across EASSH members and several other organisations that support EASSH aims and mission on having a voice for SSH in science policy debate.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/999.php)
   

• topic  10.01.2017

  Keys to successful integration of social sciences and humanities (SSH) in H2020

  The Net4Society Expert Meeting entitled ‘SSH in H2020: Societal Challenge6 and integration in other Challenges’ addressed the issue of how to ensure fruitful and effective integration of SSH into a project.
  [more] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/public/991.php)