The European University Association (EUA) has published a position paper advocating for more ambitious EU funding for research and innovation (R&I) in Europe after Horizon-2020. The paper reiterates the strategic importance of fostering a united and prosperous knowledge-based society in Europe. According to the position paper, Horizon 2020 is significantly underfunded, despite its high-impact on society and economy, with EUA advocating for a quantitative and qualitative increase in EU research funding. The paper also suggests opening a discussion on a possible ring-fencing or shift of funding from European Structural and Investment Funds or other sources for a more ambitious and well-functioning research programme. The paper aims to contribute to the upcoming discussion on the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP9).

Source: http://www.eua.be/