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European Commission seeks new scientific advisors: nominations open until September

23/08/2024

Today, the European Commission launched a call for nominations of scientists to be shortlisted for future membership of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA).

The group provides high-quality, timely and independent scientific advice to the College of European Commissioners on any subject, including on policy issues that the European Parliament and the Council consider to be of major importance.

Public European research and science organisations are invited to nominate top-level scientists who meet the criteria stated in the call for nominations

The deadline for submitting nominations is 30 September 2024 (18:00 CET).

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European Commission seeks new scientific advisors: nominations open until September

23/08/2024

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Widening needs a more precise diagnosis, not more boxes - a reflection ahead of the CZEDER 2026 conference

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Seven associations representing European universities and research institutions are calling for the budget for the 10th Framework Programme to be increased to 200 billion euros. Do you think that will be enough?

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