UAS4EUROPE: Towards 2028 – Shaping the Future of the EU Framework Programme for R&I

On 6 March 2024, the Universities of Applied Sciences Network (UAS4EUROPE) published a position paper on the future of the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The position paper outlines a vision for the 10th Framework Programme on how UAS can make an even greater contribution to the success of European research, innovation and competitiveness.

The position paper contains ten strategic recommendations to improve the R&I Framework Programme, including:

• Increasing the budget,
• Recognising the complementary value of basic and applied research,
• Promoting co-operation between industry and universities,
• Support for internationalisation,   
• Streamlining project sizes,   
• Timely publication of work programmes.

Further information and the position paper can be found here.