Scientific Advice Mechanism
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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
Drawing on the recent work of the Scientific Advice Mechanism, they'll explore the opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations shaping AI's role in crisis response. Read the evidence gathering by SAPEA and the recommendations from the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors: scadv.eu/sFxzDPB
January 14, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Drawing on the recent work of the Scientific Advice Mechanism, they'll explore the opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations shaping AI's role in crisis response. Read the evidence gathering by SAPEA and the recommendations from the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors: scadv.eu/sFxzDPB
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
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
The Group of Chief Scientific Advisors is complementing the report with a series of recommendations. They call for a technical assessment of the risks and their social acceptability, a database of existing tools, and data harmonisation. scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The Group of Chief Scientific Advisors is complementing the report with a series of recommendations. They call for a technical assessment of the risks and their social acceptability, a database of existing tools, and data harmonisation. scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
The SAPEA report highlights the importance of benchmarks, ethical oversight, and sandbox environments to test AI before full deployment. Read it now for all findings and policy options. scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The SAPEA report highlights the importance of benchmarks, ethical oversight, and sandbox environments to test AI before full deployment. Read it now for all findings and policy options. scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
But AI has limits. It struggles with novel situations, especially when lacking training data. It cannot navigate highly heterogeneous contexts. And critically, morally challenging decisions must remain with humans. scadv.eu/7t4hWpl
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
But AI has limits. It struggles with novel situations, especially when lacking training data. It cannot navigate highly heterogeneous contexts. And critically, morally challenging decisions must remain with humans. 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.
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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
David Budtz Pedersen shared that policymakers value "contextual competences" over credentials. Markus Prutsch highlighted the risk that AI poses, prompting policymakers to ask, "Do we still need science?"
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
David Budtz Pedersen shared that policymakers value "contextual competences" over credentials. Markus Prutsch highlighted the risk that AI poses, prompting policymakers to ask, "Do we still need science?"
Panel insights on integrity challenges: Ana Marušić warned about the paper mills crisis, demanding "human in the loop" oversight. Peter Lund emphasised "AI can lie", and we need audited channels.
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Panel insights on integrity challenges: Ana Marušić warned about the paper mills crisis, demanding "human in the loop" oversight. Peter Lund emphasised "AI can lie", and we need audited channels.
Professor Barbara Prainsack's keynote highlighted crucial challenges for science advice integrity: transparency about uncertainties, independence from vested interests, and inclusivity of diverse perspectives. She warned that AI risks de-skilling institutions.
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Professor Barbara Prainsack's keynote highlighted crucial challenges for science advice integrity: transparency about uncertainties, independence from vested interests, and inclusivity of diverse perspectives. She warned that AI risks de-skilling institutions.
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
David Budtz Pedersen shared that policymakers value "contextual competences" over credentials. Markus Prutsch highlighted the risk that AI poses, prompting policymakers to ask, "Do we still need science?"
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
David Budtz Pedersen shared that policymakers value "contextual competences" over credentials. Markus Prutsch highlighted the risk that AI poses, prompting policymakers to ask, "Do we still need science?"
Panel insights on integrity challenges: Ana Marušić warned about the paper mills crisis, demanding "human in the loop" oversight. Peter Lund emphasised "AI can lie", and we need audited channels.
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Panel insights on integrity challenges: Ana Marušić warned about the paper mills crisis, demanding "human in the loop" oversight. Peter Lund emphasised "AI can lie", and we need audited channels.
Professor Barbara Prainsack's keynote highlighted crucial challenges for science advice integrity: transparency about uncertainties, independence from vested interests, and inclusivity of diverse perspectives. She warned that AI risks de-skilling institutions.
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Professor Barbara Prainsack's keynote highlighted crucial challenges for science advice integrity: transparency about uncertainties, independence from vested interests, and inclusivity of diverse perspectives. She warned that AI risks de-skilling institutions.
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
Keynote speaker Barbara Prainsack reminds us that “Integrity in science advice grows from trustful and transparent relationships between experts, policymakers, and citizens”.
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Keynote speaker Barbara Prainsack reminds us that “Integrity in science advice grows from trustful and transparent relationships between experts, policymakers, and citizens”.
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
It’s encouraging to see these core ideas now being operationalised through tools like RAISE, the AI Observatory, which will monitor AI trends and assess sectoral impacts, and enhanced EU funding. This is an opportunity to highlight how scientific advice can inform policy in a meaningful way.
October 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
It’s encouraging to see these core ideas now being operationalised through tools like RAISE, the AI Observatory, which will monitor AI trends and assess sectoral impacts, and enhanced EU funding. This is an opportunity to highlight how scientific advice can inform policy in a meaningful way.