R&I Policy

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This working group gathers representatives of our member universities’ policy and research support teams to discuss timely developments in EU research and innovation policy.
Group activities include:
- developing Guild positions on Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe;
- sharing information about policy developments at EU and national levels, and discussing their implications to member universities.
If you have further questions on this group, please contact the group’s coordinator Sarika Wilson at sarika.wilson@the-guild.eu.
Related publications:
Horizon Europe Application Survey - 13 January 2022
Further time and perspectives needed to fully evaluate the Lump Sum Pilot - 7 January 2022
Empowering Europe’s scientific leadership through a renewed European Research Area - 4 March 2020
Proposals for MSCA in Horizon Europe - 7 October 2019
The Guild's priorities for Excellence initiatives - 23 September 2019
Open letter to ITRE committee members - 19 September 2019
Open letter to Commissioner-designate Mariya Gabriel - 18 September 2019
The Guild's proposals for a successful implementation of Horizon Europe and its Strategic Planning process - 9 April 2019
Scientific leadership and global impact key priorities in the current negotiations on Horizon Europe - 5 November 2018
The Guild's position on the draft reports of Dan Nica and Christian Ehler on Horizon Europe - 31 August 2018
Guild Presidents call on Horizon Europe and Erasmus to strengthen Europe’s global position in science, education, and innovation - 12 June 2018
Mission (im)possible? Addressing Europeans’ pressing concerns through research and innovation - 14 December 2017
Supporting Europe’s Societies: Research and Innovation for the Ninth Framework Programme - 12 June 2017
The Guild’s response to the ITRE draft report on H2020 and FP9 - 5 April 2017
Unleashing the Potential of Europe’s Universities - 16 January 2017