05.04.2013
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The Future of Evidence-based Bullying and Violence Prevention in Childhood and Adolescence
An ESF SCSS Science Position Paper
31.01.2013
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Developing a New Understanding of Enabling Health and Wellbeing in Europe – Harmonising Health and Social Care Delivery and Informatics Support to Ensure Holistic Care
An ESF SCSS Science Position Paper
21.01.2013
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The Professionalisation of Academics as Teachers in Higher Education
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05.07.2012
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Metallurgy Europe – A Renaissance Programme for 2012-2022
An ESF-MatSEEC Science Position Paper
20.06.2012
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Marine Microbial Diversity and its role in Ecosystem Functioning and Environmental Change
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 17
27.01.2012
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Proposal for a revision of the "Clinical Trials Directive" (2001/20/EC) and other recommendations to facilitate clinical trials
An ESF-EMRC Position Paper
15.12.2011
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Monitoring Chemical Pollution in Europe’s Seas – Programmes, Practices and Priorities for Research
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 16
28.09.2011
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A Stronger Biomedical Research for a Better European Future
European Medical Research Councils (EMRC) White Paper II
26.04.2011
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Computational Techniques, Methods and Materials Design
An ESF-MatSEEC Science Position Paper
28.02.2011
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ESF-EMRC Position on the Directive on the Protection of Animals used for Scientific Purposes (2010/63/EU)
– 3rd Edition February 2011
07.12.2010
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European Research in the Polar Regions: Relevance, strategic context and setting future directions in the European Research Area
An ESF EPB (European Polar Board) Strategic Position Paper
18.10.2010
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Marine Biotechnology: A New Vision and Strategy for Europe
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 15
28.07.2010
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Promoting Internationalisation of the Social Sciences in Central and Eastern Europe
An ESF SCSS Science Position Paper
25.06.2010
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ESF-EMRC Position on the Implications of the EMF Directive 2004/40/EC for European Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Research
07.05.2010
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Science dimensions of an Ecosystem Approach to Management of Biotic Ocean Resources (SEAMBOR)
Marine Board-ESF/ICES/EFARO Position Paper 14
07.12.2009
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Vital Questions – The Contribution of European Social Science
An ESF SCSS Science Position Paper
24.08.2009
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LESC Strategic Science Position: The View Ahead
An ESF LESC Science Position Paper
24.03.2009
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ESF-EMRC Position on the Proposal for a Directive on the Protection of Animals used for Scientific Purposes
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02.03.2009
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FACEing the Future: Planning the Next Generation of Elevated CO2 Experiments on Crops and Ecosystems
An ESF LESC-PESC Science Position Paper
28.11.2008
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Scientific Evaluation and Future Priorities of ESA's ELIPS Programme
An ESSC-ESF Position Paper
08.09.2008
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The Effects of Anthropogenic Sound on Marine Mammals
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 13
25.04.2008
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Humans in Outer Space – Interdisciplinary Odysseys
An SCH-ESSC Position Paper
18.04.2008
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Remote Sensing of Shelf Sea Ecosystems
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 12
26.02.2008
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Science-Driven Scenario for Space Exploration
An ESSC-ESF Position Paper
30.11.2007
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Response to the European Commission’s Green Papers: (i) Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union: A European vision for the oceans and seas (ii) The European Research Area: New Perspectives
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 11
15.10.2007
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Standing Committee for the Humanities (SCH) Position Paper 2007
31.03.2007
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European Ocean Research Fleets – Towards a Common Strategy and Enhanced Use
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 10
17.03.2007
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Impacts of Climate Change on the European Marine and Coastal Environment - Ecosystems Approach
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 9
01.12.2006
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Navigating the Future - III
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 8
01.07.2005
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Modelling in Coastal and Shelf Seas – European Challenges
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 7
12.05.2003
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Navigating the Future II
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 6. Summary of Integrating Marine Science in Europe
01.11.2002
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Integrating Marine Science in Europe
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 5
30.10.2001
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Future of Europe in Space Research
ESF Recommendations to Ministers of ESA Member States. An ESSC-ESF Position Paper
30.06.2001
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Human Stem Cell Research: scientific uncertainties and ethical dilemmas
ESF Science Policy Briefing 14
13.03.2001
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Navigating the Future – Towards a European Marine Research Area
Marine Board-ESF Position Paper 3
01.12.2000
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MB Position Paper: Towards a European Marine Research Area, December 2000
05.09.1998
Environment and Health Research for Europe
An ESF Position Paper