Scientific Advice Mechanism
@euscienceadvice.bsky.social
We provide independent scientific evidence and policy recommendations to the European institutions.
#scienceadvice #scienceforpolicy
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All European Academies (ALLEA) has awarded the 2025 Madame de Staël Prize to Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC), in recognition of her exceptional leadership in European research and her commitment to advancing frontier science. Read more: scadv.eu/AMuRRcE
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM
All European Academies (ALLEA) has awarded the 2025 Madame de Staël Prize to Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC), in recognition of her exceptional leadership in European research and her commitment to advancing frontier science. Read more: scadv.eu/AMuRRcE
EASAC enters the new year with fresh leadership, with newly appointed President Prof. Lise Øvreås. The new Board looks forward to shaping the future of European science advice, particularly through SAPEA. scadv.eu/HdBASGL
January 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
EASAC enters the new year with fresh leadership, with newly appointed President Prof. Lise Øvreås. The new Board looks forward to shaping the future of European science advice, particularly through SAPEA. scadv.eu/HdBASGL
The European Research Council (ERC) Annual Conference on Frontier Research for One Health takes place on 28 January 2026 in Brussels and online. scadv.eu/sgbftbg
January 21, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The European Research Council (ERC) Annual Conference on Frontier Research for One Health takes place on 28 January 2026 in Brussels and online. scadv.eu/sgbftbg
Could you trust an AI to make life-or-death decisions during a crisis?
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar. Register now.
Wednesday, 25th February
15:00 GMT (London) -16:00 CET (Brussels) -17:00 EET (Athens)
Free
scadv.eu/CUpCugP
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar. Register now.
Wednesday, 25th February
15:00 GMT (London) -16:00 CET (Brussels) -17:00 EET (Athens)
Free
scadv.eu/CUpCugP
January 14, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Could you trust an AI to make life-or-death decisions during a crisis?
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar. Register now.
Wednesday, 25th February
15:00 GMT (London) -16:00 CET (Brussels) -17:00 EET (Athens)
Free
scadv.eu/CUpCugP
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar. Register now.
Wednesday, 25th February
15:00 GMT (London) -16:00 CET (Brussels) -17:00 EET (Athens)
Free
scadv.eu/CUpCugP
This Wednesday, 14 January, the European Parliament's Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) is hosting "Planetary Health: A Critical Discipline for the Future". The event starts at 14h CET and is web-streamed from the European Parliament.
www.europarl.europa.eu/stoa/en/even...
www.europarl.europa.eu/stoa/en/even...
STOA workshop: Planetary Health: A Critical Discipline for the Future | Upcoming | Events | Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) | European Parliament
Upcoming STOA events, with programmes, registration and webstreaming links.
www.europarl.europa.eu
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
This Wednesday, 14 January, the European Parliament's Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) is hosting "Planetary Health: A Critical Discipline for the Future". The event starts at 14h CET and is web-streamed from the European Parliament.
www.europarl.europa.eu/stoa/en/even...
www.europarl.europa.eu/stoa/en/even...
Together, let's make 2026 a year where science informs smarter, more impactful solutions. Wishing you an insightful 2026!
January 13, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Together, let's make 2026 a year where science informs smarter, more impactful solutions. Wishing you an insightful 2026!
Professor Tina Comes, Chair of the SAPEA Working Group on AI for Crisis Management, presents findings on how artificial intelligence is transforming emergency response across Europe. Read the Rapid Evidence Review Report and the statement by the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors: scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
December 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Professor Tina Comes, Chair of the SAPEA Working Group on AI for Crisis Management, presents findings on how artificial intelligence is transforming emergency response across Europe. Read the Rapid Evidence Review Report and the statement by the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors: scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
New report and statement: The Scientific Advice Mechanism has delivered guidance to the European Commission on how AI can support crisis response across Europe. Key finding: AI excels at standardised, data-intensive tasks in recurring disasters like floods, wildfires, and droughts. scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
New report and statement: The Scientific Advice Mechanism has delivered guidance to the European Commission on how AI can support crisis response across Europe. Key finding: AI excels at standardised, data-intensive tasks in recurring disasters like floods, wildfires, and droughts. scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
The EC seeks nominations for the ERC Identification Committee: 6 distinguished scientists who advise on Scientific Council membership. Academic institutions across Europe can nominate exceptional researchers via EU Survey. Deadline: November 30, 2025.
scadv.eu/aAaJck9
scadv.eu/aAaJck9
November 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The EC seeks nominations for the ERC Identification Committee: 6 distinguished scientists who advise on Scientific Council membership. Academic institutions across Europe can nominate exceptional researchers via EU Survey. Deadline: November 30, 2025.
scadv.eu/aAaJck9
scadv.eu/aAaJck9
We are pleased to announce the upcoming workshop and meeting, “Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions,” scheduled for 11 December 2025 in Brussels, in a hybrid format.
Pre-registration for the meeting and workshop online.
scadv.eu/bMfl4Zn
Pre-registration for the meeting and workshop online.
scadv.eu/bMfl4Zn
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We are pleased to announce the upcoming workshop and meeting, “Resilience to Natural Hazards through AI Solutions,” scheduled for 11 December 2025 in Brussels, in a hybrid format.
Pre-registration for the meeting and workshop online.
scadv.eu/bMfl4Zn
Pre-registration for the meeting and workshop online.
scadv.eu/bMfl4Zn
First insights from our workshop on integrity in scientific advice! Hosted by MTA in Budapest for their 200th anniversary. Key message: Without integrity, science advice cannot produce the independent, unbiased information policymakers need.
Full recording: scadv.eu/yKkmMlU
#ScienceAdvice
Full recording: scadv.eu/yKkmMlU
#ScienceAdvice
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
First insights from our workshop on integrity in scientific advice! Hosted by MTA in Budapest for their 200th anniversary. Key message: Without integrity, science advice cannot produce the independent, unbiased information policymakers need.
Full recording: scadv.eu/yKkmMlU
#ScienceAdvice
Full recording: scadv.eu/yKkmMlU
#ScienceAdvice
First insights from our workshop on integrity in scientific advice! Hosted by MTA in Budapest for their 200th anniversary. Key message: Without integrity, science advice cannot produce the independent, unbiased information policymakers need.
Full recording: scadv.eu/yKkmMlU
#ScienceAdvice
Full recording: scadv.eu/yKkmMlU
#ScienceAdvice
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
First insights from our workshop on integrity in scientific advice! Hosted by MTA in Budapest for their 200th anniversary. Key message: Without integrity, science advice cannot produce the independent, unbiased information policymakers need.
Full recording: scadv.eu/yKkmMlU
#ScienceAdvice
Full recording: scadv.eu/yKkmMlU
#ScienceAdvice
We’re in Budapest for the ALLEA workshop on scientific integrity, exploring how transparency, accountability, and independence sustain trust in evidence-informed policymaking. #scienceadvice scadv.eu/LKYLPo4
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We’re in Budapest for the ALLEA workshop on scientific integrity, exploring how transparency, accountability, and independence sustain trust in evidence-informed policymaking. #scienceadvice scadv.eu/LKYLPo4
We’re hiring! Academia Europaea is looking for a Scientific Policy Officer (50%) to join the EU-funded SAPEA project, part of the Scientific Advice Mechanism to the European Commission.
Based in Munich (remote possible), until April 2029.
Apply by 31 October 2025.
scadv.eu/rpNPiem
Based in Munich (remote possible), until April 2029.
Apply by 31 October 2025.
scadv.eu/rpNPiem
October 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We’re hiring! Academia Europaea is looking for a Scientific Policy Officer (50%) to join the EU-funded SAPEA project, part of the Scientific Advice Mechanism to the European Commission.
Based in Munich (remote possible), until April 2029.
Apply by 31 October 2025.
scadv.eu/rpNPiem
Based in Munich (remote possible), until April 2029.
Apply by 31 October 2025.
scadv.eu/rpNPiem
The European Commission has launched its Apply AI and AI in Science strategies, a major step for AI-driven research and innovation in Europe. scadv.eu/4MlYCve
Many of their actions reflect the scientific advice of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors’ report. scadv.eu/b8kqRDd
Many of their actions reflect the scientific advice of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors’ report. scadv.eu/b8kqRDd
October 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The European Commission has launched its Apply AI and AI in Science strategies, a major step for AI-driven research and innovation in Europe. scadv.eu/4MlYCve
Many of their actions reflect the scientific advice of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors’ report. scadv.eu/b8kqRDd
Many of their actions reflect the scientific advice of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors’ report. scadv.eu/b8kqRDd
Welcome!
The European Commission is pleased to launch this new Science, Research & Innovation account. We look forward to connecting with the community on Bluesky! 🧪
Here you will find:
- EU scientific news
- Horizon Europe funding opportunities
- Innovative EU-supported projects
- Events, tools & resources
Here you will find:
- EU scientific news
- Horizon Europe funding opportunities
- Innovative EU-supported projects
- Events, tools & resources
October 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Welcome!
How can research projects make a real impact on policy?
The European Research Executive Agency has released a practical guide on writing effective policy briefs: short, clear documents that turn evidence into actionable recommendations.
Read the full guide here:
scadv.eu/rodMxEU
The European Research Executive Agency has released a practical guide on writing effective policy briefs: short, clear documents that turn evidence into actionable recommendations.
Read the full guide here:
scadv.eu/rodMxEU
September 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
How can research projects make a real impact on policy?
The European Research Executive Agency has released a practical guide on writing effective policy briefs: short, clear documents that turn evidence into actionable recommendations.
Read the full guide here:
scadv.eu/rodMxEU
The European Research Executive Agency has released a practical guide on writing effective policy briefs: short, clear documents that turn evidence into actionable recommendations.
Read the full guide here:
scadv.eu/rodMxEU
New from the European Commission: Sharing scientific evidence with policymakers, a quick starter kit for EU-funded R&I teams. Turn results into policy inputs with a 7-question checklist, timing/channel tips, and curated tools & training. op.europa.eu/s/z8U8
September 18, 2025 at 7:47 AM
New from the European Commission: Sharing scientific evidence with policymakers, a quick starter kit for EU-funded R&I teams. Turn results into policy inputs with a 7-question checklist, timing/channel tips, and curated tools & training. op.europa.eu/s/z8U8
Political cycles often prioritise quick wins, but our most significant challenges require long-term thinking. Can science advice bridge this gap between electoral pressures and generational solutions?
Read our conference report: scadv.eu/tVFH3mJ
Read our conference report: scadv.eu/tVFH3mJ
September 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Political cycles often prioritise quick wins, but our most significant challenges require long-term thinking. Can science advice bridge this gap between electoral pressures and generational solutions?
Read our conference report: scadv.eu/tVFH3mJ
Read our conference report: scadv.eu/tVFH3mJ
“We’re trained to make discoveries, not to give advice.”
— Prof. Stefan N. Constantinescu
We recognise this challenge. Turning research into actionable policy is a different skill. How can we support scientists in building it?
Read more: scadv.eu/tVFH3mJ
#ScienceAdvice
— Prof. Stefan N. Constantinescu
We recognise this challenge. Turning research into actionable policy is a different skill. How can we support scientists in building it?
Read more: scadv.eu/tVFH3mJ
#ScienceAdvice
September 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“We’re trained to make discoveries, not to give advice.”
— Prof. Stefan N. Constantinescu
We recognise this challenge. Turning research into actionable policy is a different skill. How can we support scientists in building it?
Read more: scadv.eu/tVFH3mJ
#ScienceAdvice
— Prof. Stefan N. Constantinescu
We recognise this challenge. Turning research into actionable policy is a different skill. How can we support scientists in building it?
Read more: scadv.eu/tVFH3mJ
#ScienceAdvice
At the SAM Conference, Joanna Drake underscored the vital role of science and ethics advice in responsible, democratic, and forward-looking policymaking.
What do you think?
Where’s the biggest cultural barrier: politics, academia, media, or the public?
👇 Tell us why in the comments.
What do you think?
Where’s the biggest cultural barrier: politics, academia, media, or the public?
👇 Tell us why in the comments.
September 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
At the SAM Conference, Joanna Drake underscored the vital role of science and ethics advice in responsible, democratic, and forward-looking policymaking.
What do you think?
Where’s the biggest cultural barrier: politics, academia, media, or the public?
👇 Tell us why in the comments.
What do you think?
Where’s the biggest cultural barrier: politics, academia, media, or the public?
👇 Tell us why in the comments.
"Building Bridges - Shaping Europe's Science-for-Policy Landscape" conference report now available! Insights on strengthening #ScienceAdvice across Europe.
Download it now and let's keep building those bridges together!
scadv.eu/17054736
Download it now and let's keep building those bridges together!
scadv.eu/17054736
September 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
"Building Bridges - Shaping Europe's Science-for-Policy Landscape" conference report now available! Insights on strengthening #ScienceAdvice across Europe.
Download it now and let's keep building those bridges together!
scadv.eu/17054736
Download it now and let's keep building those bridges together!
scadv.eu/17054736
Independent scientific advice is vital for Europe’s climate response. 🌍 The EU seeks top experts (PhD +10 yrs, EU nationality) for its Climate Advisory Board (2026–2030). Apply by 15 Sept 2025.
Heat waves, wildfires and floods are hitting Europe more often. Effective policy requires robust, independent scientific advice.
The @eea.europa.eu is seeking experts for the EU’s Climate Advisory Board - @esabcc.bsky.social (2026–2030).
Apply by 15 Sept 2025: www.eea.europa.eu/en/about/key...
The @eea.europa.eu is seeking experts for the EU’s Climate Advisory Board - @esabcc.bsky.social (2026–2030).
Apply by 15 Sept 2025: www.eea.europa.eu/en/about/key...
Call for expression of interest for members of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change
The EEA is issuing this call with the aim of designating the members of the Advisory Board for its second term (2026-2030). Persons who are interested in becoming a member of the Advisory Board are in...
www.eea.europa.eu
August 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Independent scientific advice is vital for Europe’s climate response. 🌍 The EU seeks top experts (PhD +10 yrs, EU nationality) for its Climate Advisory Board (2026–2030). Apply by 15 Sept 2025.
With climate risks accelerating, some scientists are exploring solar radiation modification, reflecting sunlight to cool the planet. Not a substitute for cutting emissions, but could it help in a warmer world? A debate organised by Euractiv. scadv.eu/P8diNp5
30 Sept 2025 | 12:00 CEST | Hybrid
30 Sept 2025 | 12:00 CEST | Hybrid
August 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
With climate risks accelerating, some scientists are exploring solar radiation modification, reflecting sunlight to cool the planet. Not a substitute for cutting emissions, but could it help in a warmer world? A debate organised by Euractiv. scadv.eu/P8diNp5
30 Sept 2025 | 12:00 CEST | Hybrid
30 Sept 2025 | 12:00 CEST | Hybrid
Don’t miss the interview with Prof. Dr. Jakob Zinsstag-Klopfenstein, chair of the SAPEA Working Group on One Health. He shares his expert views on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health for the European Science-Media Hub. buff.ly/skVd4nB
August 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Don’t miss the interview with Prof. Dr. Jakob Zinsstag-Klopfenstein, chair of the SAPEA Working Group on One Health. He shares his expert views on the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health for the European Science-Media Hub. buff.ly/skVd4nB