News & Press Releases
ESF expresses solidarity with EPSO
July 21, 2016
The European Science Foundation expresses its solidarity with the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO)’s letter, sent to the President of the European Parliament on 1 July 2016, requesting that action be taken to address the personal safety threats against independent scientists in Europe. EPSO’s letter is available at the following link: www.ep… Read more
European Space Sciences Committee issues recommendations for Horizon 2020 Work Programme
July 11, 2016
Recommendations to help the EU to define a strong and visible space strategy. The European Science Foundation's (ESF) European Space Sciences Committee (ESSC) has issued recommendations and inputs to the consultation process set up by the European Commission on the 2018-2020 Work Programme for Horizon 2020 - SPACE. The Committee was also asked by the… Read more
Commissioner Vella consults CEOs of European Marine Board member institutes on priorities for advancing ocean observation and seabed mapping
July 08, 2016
Karmenu Vella, EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is meeting with ocean research leaders at the European Marine Board offices in Ostend, Belgium, today to discuss ocean research challenges. The meeting with Commissioner Vella follows on from a previous consultation, held in March, which identified ocean observation and seabed… Read more
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