ERC President Warns Against Proposed 10% Cut to EU Research Funding
What happened
Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council, warned that the proposed near 10% cut to the European Union’s research and innovation funding for 2028-34 is a wrong strategic choice. Speaking in Spain, she cautioned that the EU's capacity to address future challenges depends on its science and technologies.
Why it matters
The proposed reduction in research funding could impact the economic attractiveness of participation in the European Research Council for countries like Norway. Furthermore, the threat of budget cuts could directly jeopardize grants for researchers such as Edvard Moser.
Who's involved
- European Research CouncilInstitution providing basic research funding in the European Union
- Maria LeptinPresident of the European Research Council
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- NorwaySpeculative
Norway might see reduced investment in research, affecting its economic attractiveness for ERC participation.
- Edvard MoserSpeculative
Edvard Moser might face reduced revenue from grants if the ERC funding is cut.
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The entities involved
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European Research Council
institution for basic research funding in the European Union
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