The development of the European research sphere is rooted in the new Lisbon Strategy and the Ljubljana process. The key highlights have an impact on the resources and the main actions and activities in view of international cooperation. The background and the instruments of this cooperation are...

The current innovative scientific policy is taking into consideration an increasing scope of factors, as a result of the rapid development of the global economy and the growing criteria of the highly competitive European and global market environment. In order to be incorporated adequately in...

Introduction -- Part I: Changing contract between science, society, and public policy -- 1. Next generation science policy and grand challenges / Stefan Kuhlmann and Arie Rip -- 2. Responsible innovation and responsible research and innovation / Richard Owen and Mario Pansera -- 3. Normative...