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New ESF Study for ESA Identifies Measures to Protect the Moon’s Most Pristine Environments

News As space agencies and commercial enterprises race back to the Moon, a new study warns that a scientific treasure billions of years in the making could be compromised before it is even understood. Coordinated by the European Science Foundation (ESF) for the Independent Safety Office of the European Space Agency (ESA), the review sets…

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FIGHT KIDS CANCER 2026-2027 Competitive Call Announcement

FIGHT KIDS CANCER (FKC) is pleased to announce its next call for proposals, opening on 1 September 2026, dedicated to clinical and translational research in paediatric cancer.

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European Science Foundation Appoints Dr. Angelika Kalt as New President

The General Assembly of the European Science Foundation (ESF) has appointed Dr. Angelika Kalt as its next President, succeeding Professor Véronique Halloin after two terms in office (July 2020 – July 2026).

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Advancing AI in Europe: From Foundations to Real-World Applications

ENFILED final conference brings together leading voices from academia, industry, and public policy to confront the most consequential challenges shaping the future of AI on the continent.

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BlueActionAA 2026 Call for proposals

Two calls are currently open for Applications: BlueActionAA Community-Led Pilot Action Call and BlueActionAA Transition Agenda Call 1

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Fight Kids Cancer 2025-2026 Call for Proposals

FIGHT KIDS CANCER’s ongoing call for proposals, dedicated to clinical and translational research in paediatric sarcoma, now open for full proposals.

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Discover PASSENGER’s key findings

PASSENGER Facsheets showcasing the results achieved by each pilot plant and work package.

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Call for Candidates for CoARA Steering Board

The Secretariat of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) launches a call for candidates with three CoARA Steering Board Member positions, including one Vice-Chair.

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Global Research Initiative launched to advance Open Science through evidence-based approach

A new international collaboration, the Global Research Initiative on Open Science (GRIOS), is being officially announced today to provide comprehensive synthesis and evidence-based recommendations for advancing open science practices globally for the benefit of society and research itself.

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SUPPORTER achieves key milestone in driving gender equality in sports

Eight sports higher education institutions have successfully developed, endorsed, and published their Inclusive Gender Equality Plans.

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BEACON 2025: A Landmark Gathering for Astrobiology in Europe

ESF supports successful second edition of the Biennial European Astrobiology Conference

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