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News - 18 January 2021

EFC Research Forum Workshop – The replication crisis in science and the role of foundations in tackling it

The EFC’s Research Forum will host a workshop exploring ”The Replication crisis in science and the role of foundations in tackling it” online from 11:00 – 12:30 and…
News - 26 November 2020

A warm EFC welcome to our newest member and affiliates!

The EFC welcomes its latest members and affiliates to its worldwide network of philanthropic organisations! To find out more on EFC membership and what it can provide visit …
News - 24 November 2020

Building a common framework for assessing, understanding and maximizing impact – Insights from the first Virtual Summit on Impact

Watch the replays here The first edition of the Virtual Summit on Impact, organised by Fondation Maison des sciences de l’homme and…
News - 3 November 2020

Bertelsmann Stiftung and AlgorithmWatch publish mapping exploring the deployment of Automated Decision-Making (ADM) and AI-based systems throughout Europe

Bertelsmann Stiftung and AlgorithmWatch have published the 2020 edition of ‘Automating Society’, mapping the deployment of Automated Decision-Making…
News - 5 October 2020

Virtual Summit on Impact – Building a Common Framework for Assessing, Understanding and Maximizing Impact

Access the live stream The “Virtual Summit on Impact – Building a Common Framework for Assessing, Understanding and Maximizing Impact” organised by…
News - 24 September 2020

European AI Fund is launched by consortium of foundations working in Europe

A consortium of foundations working in Europe have launched the European AI Fund, an…
News - 10 September 2020

Data in philanthropic foundations: beyond data science

In 2019, the Compagnia di San Paolo foundation transformed its organization to reflect the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals framework. These radical changes were supported by a detailed analysis…
News - 22 July 2020

A warm welcome to the newest members and affiliate to join the EFC network!

The EFC welcomes its latest members and affiliate to its worldwide network of philanthropic organisations! To find out more on EFC membership and what it can provide visit…
News - 22 July 2020

UK and EU research leaders urge Brexit negotiators to compromise on Horizon Europe agreement

In a joint statement published today, the Wellcome Trust and over 100 organisations and individuals representing the research community across the UK and Europe have set…
News - 8 July 2020

EFC Research Forum Webinar – Trust in Science in Turbulent Times

The EFC Research Forum webinar “Trust in Science in Turbulent Times” will take place on 8 October, 11.00-12.30 CEST, replacing the previously scheduled Research Forum Conference 2020 that…