EUSPRI – European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation

Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2026 ‘Questioning the contributions of Science and Innovation to Society'

Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2026

10-12th June, 2026 - Questioning the contributions of Science and Innovation to Society, Ingenio, Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain

Exploratory initiatives

Eu-SPRI Forum anticipates new SPRI themes, concepts and methods. The exploration of new interdisciplinary analytical horizons is facilitated through co-funding of working groups, and position papers

Next generation

Eu-SPRI Forum supports the intellectual and career development of early career SPRI researchers, through doctoral programs, conferences, summer schools and circulations between the partner groups

Structuring the field

Eu-SPRI Forum holds annual European Conferences on Policies for Research and Innovation and events focussed at engaging Early Career Researchers

Stakeholder engagement

The Eu-SPRI Forum seeks to engage directly with policy makers and to strengthen the interface with other scientific disciplines

Read the latest EU-SPRI newsletter for insights from the President, community highlights, and upcoming calls and events shaping STI policy in Europe.

Calendar of Events

9th June 2026

Early Career Event, Ingenio, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain. Imagining Futures: How can Studies of Policies for Research & Innovation contribute to grand challenges?

10th-12th June 2026

Annual Conference, Ingenio, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain. Questioning the contributions of Science and Innovation to Society

20th-24th July 2026

5th EU-Spri EIBA Summer School to take place at the Lake Como School of Advanced Studies (info@lakecomoschool.org), in Como, Italy

EU-SPRI Conference Valencia: Registration Now Open

April 21, 2026

EU-SPRI Conference Valencia: Registration Now Open We are pleased to announce that registration for the upcoming EU-SPRI Conference 2026 in Valencia is now open. The conference registration is hosted via

Bridging Policy, Governance, and Transition Studies: My Eu-SPRI Circulation Experience

February 6, 2026

Bridging Policy, Governance, and Transition Studies: My Eu-SPRI Circulation Experience by Dr. Liu Shi During my two-month Eu-SPRI Forum Early Career Researcher circulation at Utrecht University’s Copernicus Institute of Sustainable

Second Eu-SPRI Early Career Training on Mission-Oriented Science-Policy Dialogues

February 2, 2026

How can researchers and policymakers engage in meaningful dialogue to address complex societal challenges? Bridging the gap between science and policy requires mutual, ongoing learning, yet early-career professionals are often

Call for Proposals for Early Career Research Conferences (ECC)

April 21, 2026

Call for Proposals: Eu-SPRI Early Career Research Conferences (ECC) The Eu-SPRI Forum invites member organisations to submit proposals for Early Career Research Conferences (ECC) to be organised by 31 December

Call for Expressions of Interest: Eu-SPRI Early Career Training Schools (ECTS) Series

April 21, 2026

Call for Expressions of Interest Eu-SPRI Early Career Training Schools (ECTS) Series The Eu-SPRI Forum invites expressions of interest from member organisations to contribute to a renewed Early Career Training

Call for Applications: Eu-SPRI Early Career Researcher Scheme

January 14, 2026

Submission Deadline: 11th June 2026 The Eu-SPRI Forum is pleased to invite applications for its Early Career and PhD Researcher Circulation Scheme, designed to support short and long-term mobility