International Science Cooperation: Challenges and Solutions

A conference in Brussels, "Transnational Science Cooperation: Fostering Collaborative Research in Europe and Poland," tackled crucial issues facing international scientific collaboration. Experts discussed the vital role of independent funding for breakthrough research, Poland's underperformance in ERC grants, and the risks of rising populism on global scientific exchange. The need for better research careers and increased public investment in R&D were highlighted as key to a stronger European research landscape

Episode 24 of the NAWA - Kierunek Nauka podcast, hosted by Krzysztof Pyrć, Justyna Olko, Manuel Heitor, Christine Durinx, Jarosław Kociszewski, titled "International Science Cooperation: Challenges and Solutions" was published on July 4, 2025 and runs 29 minutes.

July 4, 2025 ·29m · NAWA - Kierunek Nauka

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A Brussels conference, "Transnational Science Cooperation," brought together experts to discuss vital aspects of international scientific collaboration. Key topics included the importance of independent funding for breakthrough research, addressing Poland's underperformance in securing European Research Council (ERC) grants, and mitigating the risks of rising populism on global scientific exchange. Speakers emphasized the need for improved research careers, increased public investment in R&D, and robust European governance to ensure a thriving and resilient scientific landscape. The discussions highlighted challenges and proposed solutions for fostering stronger collaborative research across Europe and in Poland.