Facilitating and accelerating the responsible use of AI in Science in the EU

01WHAT’S UP

02INTRODUCTION

ERA Action 14 in the ERA Policy Agenda (2025-2027)

AI is playing an increasingly significant role in various scientific disciplines, serving as a tool for advancing research processes and enabling scientific discoveries at an accelerated pace. It contributes to addressing societal challenges such as climate change, healthcare, and the transitions to green and digital technologies, while also supporting Europe’s position in scientific innovation.

The action will focus on three key topics stemming from the political priorities of the new Commission:

  • strategy for AI in science;
  • the setting-up of a European AI Research Council;
  • an agreement on a funding focus for AI in science.

These topics will be discussed and developed in the form of regular meetings, capacity building workshops presenting evidence and policy developments, as well as hands-on workshops to work together on policy alignment, guidelines, and funding agendas.

Objectives

To design, support, align and coordinate policy measures to accelerate and facilitate the responsible uptake of AI in European science and research, resulting in:

  • aligned policies on AI in Science, including common identification of priority areas;
  • greater expertise and resource sharing across countries;
  • a foundation for collaboration and future involvement, for sharing best practices, and for attracting more like-minded partners;
  • closer collaboration and engagement with stakeholders, setting up networks, and building a community.

Expected outcomes

  • Update, promote and disseminate the ERA living guidelines on the use of generative AI in research (at least yearly in 2025, 2026, 2027);
  • a joint roadmap on AI in science (2025);
  • an agreed strategic funding agenda with Member States and possibly also with European funders (2026);
  • joint projects if considered feasible/useful by participants (2026-2027);
  • an agreed plan for ongoing collaboration and policy development (2027)

For more information:

Living guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research | Research and innovation