by ATHENA | Nov 13, 2025 | News
Today, the European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in...
by ATHENA | Nov 12, 2025 | News
The 2026 call for ERC Synergy Grants closed for applications on 5 November 2025, marking a record-breaking year for submissions. Preliminary data from the European Research Council (ERC) show that a total of 957 proposals were submitted—an all-time high since the...
by ATHENA | Nov 12, 2025 | News
On 11 November, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) announced that the Allwaters consortium will spearhead EIT Water, the tenth Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) focused on advancing solutions in Europe’s water, marine, and...
by ATHENA | Nov 12, 2025 | News
The European Commission appointed Maria Cristina Russo as Deputy Director-General responsible for Innovation, Prosperity and International Cooperation at its Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD). Ms Russo will succeed Signe Ratso, who is retiring....
by ATHENA | Nov 12, 2025 | News
Coalition S has announced a renewed commitment to advancing Open Access and open science with its newly defined 2026-2030 strategic plan. Building on seven years of influence since the launch of Plan S, the coalition is broadening its focus to promote rapid,...