Dear EGU expert,

This month’s Science for Policy Newsletter highlights a number of the opportunities for EGU members to learn more about European policymaking including science-policy traineeship and internship opportunities, upcoming policy events, and science for policy initiatives.

If you have any further questions or comments about the policy opportunities that exist for scientists in Europe, feel free to get in touch via policy@egu.eu or on Twitter @Chl0e_Hill.

Best wishes,
Chloe Hill, EGU Policy Officer

European Commission Joint Research Centre Traineeships

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre is currently offering a number of traineeship positions in a range of different policy areas. These traineeships are for a period of up to 5 months and provide candidates with a stipend.

Working as a JRC trainee can give you valuable insights into the science-policy interface and a better understanding about how to navigate and connect with European institutions. You can read about EGU member Aaron Mckinnon’s experience as a JRC Trainee here and find out more about the currently open positions offered here.

Internship with the European Parliament Intergroup Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development

The European Parliament Intergroup Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Development is seeking an intern to work between September and November 2021. The Intergroup represents a forum of discussion for Members of the European Parliament to learn, debate, and create policies geared towards sustainable development.

The selected candidate will assist the team by attending Parliamentary Committees within the Parliament, producing concise reports, monitoring the activities of EU institutions, and assisting with the logistics of meetings in the European Parliament.

You can find more information about this position and application procedure here.

European Research and Innovation Days 2021

The European Research and Innovation Days event is the European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the public to debate and shape the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond. Taking place online on 23-24 June 2021, it will allow virtual participation from anywhere in the world.

You can find more information and register for the conference here.

The Future of Science Communication Conference

Only effective and evidence-based science communication can help to tackle the challenges in the relationship between science-public-media-politics in the coming years on the European level. The Future of Science Communication Conference, held online from 24-25 June 2021, aims to facilitate stronger networking and outline best practices for science communication including how it can be transferred into practice.

You can find more information and register for the conference here.

Science Policy events calendar

The EGU’s Science Policy events calendar is regularly updated with geoscience-relevant policy events for researchers of all career stages. The calendar contains details of these science-policy events and is a great way to find opportunities to build your network and gain experience working directly with policymakers across Europe.

You can see upcoming events on the EGU’s external policy events calendar.

The Journal of Science Policy & Governance is an open-access peer-reviewed publication that serves as a visible platform for innovative solutions that address a wide range of problems at the intersection of science, technology, public policy, and governance. Their articles, podcast, and frequent webinars of policy writing may be of interest to EGU members interested in getting more at the interface of science and policy.

You can read more about this journal and their initiatives here.

The newly formed Global Network for Geoscience and Society (GNGS) will address aspects of science-policy while also highlighting non-policy-related opportunities for civic-minded geoscientists to address societal challenges related to natural resource exploitation, environmental contamination, natural hazards, and climate change. GNGS is currently asking for feedback on the design of this new platform that will be guided by input from end-users.

You can have your say on this new initiative by contributing to this 15-10 minute survey!