The Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE) has published several position papers including recommendations for Horizon Europe and FP10. ISE is an independent platform of European Learned Societies and Research Organisations supporting all fields of science at a European level to engage in European science strategies and policies. The most recent position paper provides ISE’s answers to four questions on Horizon Europe and FP10 by the European Commission’s High Level Group, chaired by Manuel Heitor, and was published in July 2024. As the most important innovations to be considered in a future FP, ISE identified the following:
- Add Research Actions in Pillar 2 to create an upwards R&I spiral. Make collaborative basic research an intrinsic component.
- Policy makers must define the goals but not the pathways.
- Build, prepare and motivate the next generation of researchers.
- Encourage / request the transfer of funds from programmes in other DGs when actions are transferred from these to the FP.
- Increase trust in and flexibility for beneficiaries.