Articles in this set

• At the cutting edge

  The new EU view of research needs money as well as consensus.
  

• Innovation on the horizon

  Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, the European commissioner for research, sets out her plans and hopes for the EU's funding programme.
  

• Bringing down the research barriers

  Overcoming fragmentation in the research sector.
  

• Providing value for money?

  The European Court of Auditors has in the past criticised how the EU spends money on research. Its next report is likely to follow suit.
  

• The search for excellence

  Spending on research will be one of the sticking points in budget discussions.
  

• Healthy rivalries?

  How globalisation is changing the scientific community's attitude.
  

• Battle for influence over research council

  The European Research Council is an acknowledged success, but it is under pressure to make changes.
  

• A training ground for entrepreneurs

  The European Institute of Innovation and Technology faces challenges.
  

• A scientific approach to teamwork

  The European Commission believes that sharing expertise can help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the EU.
  

• The funding gap

  How much money should come from the private sector?
  

Research

Research is now a first-rank political priority and of great importance to economic growth and competitiveness.

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