News & Press Releases
Suspension of EUROCORES scheme has left a gap in funding for collaborative research in Europe - ISE
July 04, 2016
The suspension of the EUROCORES Scheme, which promoted large- scale collaborative research programmes across Europe, has undoubtedly left a funding gap in the European Research Area. There is no other scheme which addresses the promotion of bottom-up, cross-border collaborative research in a similarly comprehensive way, according to a report by the… Read more
European Science Foundation presents 40 year archive to the Historical Archives of the European Union
May 26, 2016
The 40-year archive of the European Science Foundation (ESF) has been officially presented to the Historical Archives of the European Union (HAEU) in Florence, Italy. The presentation of the archive marks a new era for ESF as it continues its evolution into a dedicated research support services organisation for the European Research Area.Through this… Read more
European Science Foundation announces appointment of new Chief Executive, Dr Jean-Claude Worms
May 09, 2016
Dr. Jean-Claude Worms has been appointed Chief Executive of the Strasbourg-based European Science Foundation (ESF). With over 22 years’ experience in research management, Dr. Worms leads the organisation as it completes the re-alignment of its service offering. ESF is now focused exclusively on providing public and private clients with expert research… Read more
Searching for Life beyond Earth - Release of the first Scientific Roadmap for European Astrobiology
March 25, 2016
This strategic landmark for European astrobiology has been produced through the European Commission-funded AstRoMap project (2013-2015). The first scientific Roadmap for European Astrobiology was published on March 21st. This strategic landmark for European astrobiology has been produced through the European Commission-funded AstRoMap project (2013-2015).… Read more
Seminar on “Heritage of the European Science Foundation”
March 15, 2016
HAEU, Florence, 11-12 April 2016 In 40 years of existence, the European Science Foundation (ESF) has accumulated a very significant body of documents representing a resource for several purposes including the science and management of research. ESF has recently transitioned into a services-based institution, strengthening science through peer review,… Read more