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🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

How much for foreign prestige? China says no to some Western science journal fees

China's research body has prohibited the use of government funds for publishing in certain high-fee Western science journals, signaling a shift in policy regarding international academic prestige.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

124 billion yen support for Tokyo University of Science recognized as a top-tier university; Minister expresses regret over China’s list

The Japanese Ministry of Education announced a 12.4 billion yen funding for the Tokyo University of Science, now recognized as a top-tier research university, while expressing regret about its designation as a dual-use entity by China.

Feb 27 • 22:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Rikard Hjorth Warlenius: Why Swedish Researchers Are Forced to Engage in Wasted Work

Rikard Hjorth Warlenius argues that the current research funding system in Sweden leads to substantial wasted efforts by researchers and advocates for direct funding to universities.

Feb 26 • 13:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Italy: The European Public Prosecutor's Office requested the arrest of 16 researchers

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the arrest of 16 Italian researchers and professionals involved in technology who allegedly misused EU funds for personal benefits.

Feb 25 • 12:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Scientific Research at Polish Universities

Scientific research results in Poland are increasingly finding practical applications in various sectors rather than remaining confined to academic publications.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Probable resistance of the barraganete to ‘Fusarium’ R4T

The article discusses the necessity for enhanced research funding and political proposals to combat Fusarium R4T affecting the banana and plantain sectors in Ecuador.

Feb 22 • 10:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Perla Wahnón, President of Scientists: "By not protecting it, Spanish knowledge ends up exploited by foreign powers"

Perla Wahnón, an eminent physicist and president of a scientific organization in Spain, urges the government to increase research funding to prevent foreign exploitation of Spanish knowledge.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Epstein and the Scientists

The article discusses the connections between Jeffrey Epstein and various scientists, highlighting how his funding of research projects was often severed following his legal troubles.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Who Is Not Funding This Antarctic Expedition?

The article discusses America's changing commitment to polar research amid increasing concerns over rising sea levels.

Feb 21 • 02:44 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Medicine between the laboratory and the market: Who writes and funds medical studies?

The article discusses the skepticism surrounding the pharmaceutical and food industry funding of medical research and the evolution of medical research practices over the years.

Feb 20 • 10:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kadri Aavik: Project-based Research Imposes a Double Burden on Female Scientists

Kadri Aavik discusses the challenges faced by female scientists in Estonia, highlighting the disparity in academic progression compared to their male counterparts.

Feb 20 • 09:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Video] Instead of a gag, a high five... President Yoon at the KAIST graduation ceremony: "Challenge freely"

President Yoon at KAIST's graduation ceremony encouraged students to face challenges boldly and promised government support for research funding.

Feb 20 • 08:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon visits KAIST: 'I won’t let research stop due to lack of funds... Trust the government and take challenges'

President Yoon Suk-yeol reassures researchers at KAIST that the government will ensure adequate funding to prevent research stoppage and emphasizes the importance of trust in pursuing challenges in innovation.

Feb 20 • 05:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seeking Applicants for Research Support on the Busan Democratic Uprising

The Busan Democratic Uprising Memorial Foundation is calling for applications for research support until next month to foster academic research and the next generation in the field of modern Korean democratization movements related to the uprising.

Feb 20 • 04:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The fight against hepatitis in Africa hangs in the balance due to U.S. cuts: closed clinics, fewer tests, and canceled research

U.S. funding cuts are severely impacting the battle against hepatitis in Africa, leading to closed clinics and reduced testing capabilities.

Feb 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Scientific Practice: A Spam Filter for Research

The article discusses the prevalence of 'paper mills' that sell fake studies to researchers aiming to inflate their publication records in order to gain prestige and funding in academia.

Feb 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Academic Friends on Epstein: He Had Money

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated friendships with elite academics, using his financial influence to connect with top researchers and garner their support.

Feb 15 • 06:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Universities and Research, Bernini Freezes the Left: "Let's Solve the Problems Created by You"

Italian University Minister Anna Maria Bernini responds to leftist criticisms about educational funding cuts by highlighting an increase in funding since 2019.

Feb 14 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Without a clear direction, Brazil's scientific power has little impact

Brazil is recognized as a major producer of scientific knowledge, yet it lacks significant impact in research.

Feb 14 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Gunhild Stordalen's EAT Foundation is to be dissolved: - We have succeeded in many ways

The EAT Foundation, founded by Gunhild Stordalen, has decided to dissolve its operations due to changes in international funding conditions, despite having achieved significant milestones in food, health, and sustainability research.

Feb 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

European subsidies: 'Other member states protect their businesses. In Greece, we always find an obstacle ahead of us'

Greece is set to conduct targeted research on the absorption of European subsidies by small and medium enterprises, identifying barriers preventing access to funding programs.

Feb 11 • 14:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Rebecka Katz Thor: Humanistic researchers constantly live with a knife to their throat

Humanities researchers in Sweden face overwhelming competition for fixed positions, relying on constant applications for research funding to survive.

Feb 9 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK could ‘lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities

Researchers warn that significant budget cuts to physics projects and research facilities in the UK may lead to the loss of a generation of scientists.

Feb 6 • 15:25 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Aurelio Rojas, cardiologist, furious about public money to be allocated to Broncano

Cardiologist Aurelio Rojas expresses anger over public funds being allocated to pay entertainer Broncano instead of supporting researcher Mariano Barbacid.

Feb 6 • 10:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

POSTIMEHE FUND ⟩ The deadline for applications for the Postimehe book grant is approaching

The Postimehe Fund's application deadline for the Jaan Tõnisson-named book grant, aimed at supporting research in the humanities or social sciences, is approaching, with submissions accepted until February 14, 2026.

Feb 5 • 17:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

New Fund: European Money for European Start-Ups

A new fund aims to support European start-ups, particularly in the Deep Tech sector, where high research costs often hinder innovation and growth.

Feb 5 • 09:19 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A Spaniard leads a breakthrough that could accelerate the HIV vaccine

A Spanish scientist has made significant progress that could lead to accelerated development of an HIV vaccine, pending funding for human trials.

Feb 3 • 19:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Defense Purposes Feasibility Study Prepared by LMT: Scientific Research for Defense Needs and National Security

The feasibility study indicates that existing national measures primarily focus on individual stages of innovation or technology development and fail to facilitate targeted funding for research that builds a sustainable knowledge and technology base relevant to defense innovations.

Feb 3 • 09:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The US Congress slashes Trump's brutal cuts in science

The US Congress has rejected President Trump's proposed severe cuts to science, research, and development budgets, maintaining nearly intact funding for key agencies like NASA and NSF.

Jan 16 • 13:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

EU Wastes on Pro-Islam Projects: 1.6 Million to Study the Hair of Muslim Women

The article discusses an EU-funded research project costing 1.6 million euros aimed at studying various aspects of Muslim women's hair, which has drawn criticism from Italian politician Silvia Sardone.

Jan 15 • 09:46 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Trump’s Steep Science Budget Cuts to Be Turned Back by Congress

Congress is set to reverse significant budget cuts proposed by President Trump to scientific research funding.

Jan 10 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ayuso Government suspends funding in 2026 for 250 scientists to work on their theses with a salary

The Ayuso Government of the Community of Madrid has suspended funding for 250 scientists to work on their theses with a salary, a decision criticized by university platforms for jeopardizing research careers.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Appeals Court Upholds Prohibition on Trump’s Medical Research Cuts

An appeals court has confirmed the ban on cuts to medical research funding initiated by former President Trump.

Jan 6 • 00:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Breakthrough year in the defense industry?

The article discusses the significance of record funding for Poland's defense industry, international collaboration, and the impact of research and innovation on its future.

Jan 5 • 03:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Great Promise of Ibogaine: How the US Right Promotes Psychedelic Drugs

The article discusses how the US right, including evangelical Christians and Republican leaders, is increasingly endorsing psychedelic drugs like ibogaine for healing and rebirth, supported by substantial funding for research.

Dec 28 • 13:06 UTC

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