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This report compares the institutional settings of research systems in Canada, Germany, Israel, the USA, and the UK. Australia's research system is heavily influenced by the higher education system, with higher education research increasing while business investment in R&D has been falling. Australia, Canada, and the UK have had higher education expenditures in the national R&D effort in the 25-35% range. These countries inherited the British system of cabinet government and individual Ministerial responsibility. The approach to public research funding in these countries is an aggregative "bottom-up" style, with no long-term national research strategy and low R&D to GDP proportions. In Germany, Israel, and the USA, higher education contribution to national R&D is much less, in the 10-20% range, and a much greater proportion of public research—research institutes and national laboratories. These countries reflect different public administration traditions and have a national research foundation that takes a cross-government approach to public R&D investment. Based on the study, the report argues for new institutional forms, including additional research funding councils and a national research foundation. https://wix.to/ggCrwkU #newblogpost

Free Access to COVID-19 Articles in Sub-Saharan Africa - https://shorturl.at/isvGQ For the past 3 years, alongside a dedicated group of fellow Africans, many from universities across the continent, I have spearheaded comprehensive  Review this collection on COVID-19 in Africa. Our findings have been published in Q1 open access journals, but despite this accessibility, our colleagues in Africa have faced challenges in accessing these vital resources. Responding to numerous requests for PDF copies, I have worked with my university library to create a solution.  To effortlessly download any article at your convenience, Western Sydney University Library has collaborated to ensure these resources are globally accessible. Our aim is to provide our African peers a one-stop repository for firsthand evidence, eliminating concerns about payments and subscriptions, Please take a moment to review these important works and share this link to the research with your network: https://shorturl.at/isvGQ 

Situated at the midpoint between Western and Eastern Canada, the Province of Manitoba has the largest, most diverse, and fastest-growing Indigenous population in North America. It’s flagship postsecondary institution, the University of Manitoba (UM), is a leader in research, innovation, and collaboration. As a driving force for progressive thought and transformational change, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way in advancing reconciliation. Innovation News Network is proud to present the latest article from University of Manitoba Vice-President (Research and International) Mario Pinto, appearing in the latest edition of the Innovation Platform. Mario describes the University's role in answering global societal challenges in a fascinating contribution. #canada #horizoneurope #indigenouspopulations #science #research #horizoneurope

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Apply for funding to work with Canada-based researchers to mobilise, examine and synthesise humanities and social sciences research on the topic of envisioning governance systems that work. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC or AHRC funding. Funding is available for one-year projects. The UK-Canada teams can apply for up to C$ 30,000 from SSHRC and ESRC or AHRC. Budgets cannot exceed a maximum 60% and 40% split across the two agencies (for example, 18,000 Canadian dollars (CA$) and £10,517 or £7,011 and CA$ 12,000). ESRC or AHRC will fund 80% of the UK budget’s full economic cost. https://buff.ly/45bLyLv #funding #investing #fintech #technology #sustainability #growth #cybersecurity #environment #food #automation #automotive #recycling #nutrition #medicine #robotics #farming #augmentedreality #neuroscience #grants #ukgrants #startupgrants #businessgrants #ukgovernmentgrant #sme #smegrant #businessfunding #smefunding #technologygrant #innovationgrant #capti #captiinnovation #gamechanging #gamechanginginnovation #disruptiveinnovation #smartgrant #ai #manufacturing #sustainable #innovation #telecoms #semiconductors #business #IUK #InnovateUK #SmartGrant #InnovateUKfunding

The Academy’s submission to the Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023 is now available to read. The submission advises Parliament to progress the passage of the Bill, and also makes suggestions regarding ministerial powers and opportunities to enhance the Bill. “Australia’s overall level of investment in research and development – which is a down payment on future economic and social prosperity – is falling and is well below the OECD average.” “The role of the ARC, its leadership and the execution of its functions should reflect our aspirations for the research landscape, for research excellence and for how research can best support our national ambitions.” Read our full submission: https://lnkd.in/gkb4_NSE   The Academy also joined other Learned Academies in a joint submission to the Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023. Read the joint submission: https://lnkd.in/gk77CrNC

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Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Apply for funding to work with Canada-based researchers to mobilise, examine and synthesise humanities and social sciences research on the topic of envisioning governance systems that work. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC or AHRC funding. Funding is available for one-year projects. The UK-Canada teams can apply for up to C$ 30,000 from SSHRC and ESRC or AHRC. Budgets cannot exceed a maximum 60% and 40% split across the two agencies (for example, 18,000 Canadian dollars (CA$) and £10,517 or £7,011 and CA$ 12,000). ESRC or AHRC will fund 80% of the UK budget’s full economic cost. https://buff.ly/45bLyLv #funding #investing #fintech #technology #sustainability #growth #cybersecurity #environment #food #automation #automotive #recycling #nutrition #medicine #robotics #farming #augmentedreality #neuroscience #grants #ukgrants #startupgrants #businessgrants #ukgovernmentgrant #sme #smegrant #businessfunding #smefunding #technologygrant #innovationgrant #capti #captiinnovation #gamechanging #gamechanginginnovation #disruptiveinnovation #smartgrant #ai #manufacturing #sustainable #innovation #telecoms #semiconductors #business #IUK #InnovateUK #SmartGrant #InnovateUKfunding

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FRENCH SCIENCE SYSTEM UNDERGOES MAJOR OVERHAUL: A LANDMARK REFORM Explore the transformative reforms announced by the French government for the nation's research organization, emphasizing a reduction in bureaucracy and placing science at the forefront of political decision-making. Key elements include a Presidential Science Council, transformation of national research institutes, autonomy for universities, and efficiency measures. While overall positive, critics raise concerns about the reforms being overly ideological and divorced from practical realities. Effective implementation and alignment with the scientific community's needs will be crucial for success. More: https://lnkd.in/dHAXwvGH #FranceResearchReform #SciencePolicy #ResearchOrganization #FrenchScience #EmmanuelMacron #ScienceCouncil #NationalResearchInstitutes #UniversityAutonomy #BureaucracyReduction #ResearchEfficiency

Research Impact Canada's Dr David Phipps and I have a piece out this week about national priorities for research in Canada and Australia, and the need for policy and funding to go beyond a focus on commercialisation to the broader societal benefits of research and knowledge mobilisation. As David says, we won't patent our way to reconciliation. In the Australian system, the Universities Accord provides us with an important opportunity to get the settings right so that university researchers are encouraged to collaborate with colleagues in the public and community sectors as well as with industry. The diversity of impacts from university research means that there is no one single metric or template that will capture everything, but we should see that diversity as a strength. https://lnkd.in/g2yKUM-A