Reciprocity in Multilateral Research Collaboration

Abstract

International co-operation in research and innovation is crucial to advance the frontiers of knowledge and to maximise their societal and economic impact. It is also of geopolitical and strategic importance, and contributes to potential solutions to challenges related to climate change, health, and food security. Research collaboration contributes to a more open and peaceful world.

Science Europe and the Research Council of Norway (RCN) are organising this session to explore how reciprocal and equitable scientific partnerships can build mutual trust and co-operation – within and outside the lab. It builds on Science Europe’s 2023 High Level Workshop on the ERA, which promoted dialogue on the conditions and policies for boosting international scientific collaboration between Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Based on the outcomes of the session and the resulting statement, Science Europe will bring together partners from the Global North and South.

Science Europe seeks to support international collaboration that is based on reciprocity and inclusion, and which benefits all parties involved. This is in line with the UN Policy Briefs, the New Agenda for Peace, and the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science. The session at the Science Summit will underline cross-cutting issues, such as the critical importance of Open Science, Diamond Open Access, and safeguarding knowledge security. Our dedication to ensuring free, unrestricted access to research resonates with both the broader goals of international collaboration and with the advancement of science for the public good.

More details

More details about the programme of the session and speakers is available on the Science Europe website.