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What's the current state of play for the RIS4CIVIS project, and how is our work supporting research and researchers across the Alliance? The experts leading the project share an update! ### Developing a research and innovation strategy for CIVIS The ultimate goals of the RIS4CIVIS project are to: - **DEFINE** a common Research & Innovation strategy for the CIVIS Alliance - **TRANSPOSE** the developed CIVIS strategy into an Institutional Transformation Model (to be used as a source of inspiration for other European Alliances and/or Universities) Through the RIS4CIVIS project, the member universities of the CIVIS Alliance are creating a bold vision for the research aspects of our cooperation. By assessing our strengths, finding shared priorities for development and improvement, and testing innovative measures, we are developing a roadmap for the future of research and innovation in CIVIS. This will guide our own strategy and also serve as an inspiration to other alliances and policymakers. ### 6 transformational modules RIS4CIVIS integrates the following dimensions as key conditions for successful cooperation between modern, forward-looking Universities. [**Module 1: Developing a Common Research and Innovation Strategy**](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-1) What topics must our strategy address, and how can we work on them together? [**Module 2: Sharing infrastructures**](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-2-sharing-research-infrastructures) Is it possible to facilitate access to research infrastructure across our Alliance, offering researchers new opportunities and increasing the impact of our work? [**Module 3: Reinforcing Academia-Business R&I Cooperation**](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-3-reinforcing-academia-business-randi-cooperation) Cooperation with regional ecosystems is a vital link in the innovation chain. How can it be strengthened by European university alliances like CIVIS? [**Module 4: Strengthening Human Capital**](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-4-strengthening-human-capital) Which ambitious common standards on working conditions and career development can help CIVIS attract and retain the best research talent? [**Module 5: Mainstreaming of Open Science**](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-5-mainstreaming-of-open-science) How can CIVIS take Open Science from vision to practice with a common approach and support for the implementation of this new paradigm in research? [**Module 6: Embedding Citizens and Society**](https://civis.eu/en/ris4civis/embedding-citizens-and-society) Engagement with citizens and civil society is at the heart of CIVIS, so what will this mean in the research domain? ### 3 stages over 3 years Discover the 3 stages spread over 3 years, from January 2021-December 2023. 1. **Benchmarking** Establishing an inventory of current practices and resources while identifying the barriers we face in enhancing cooperation on R&I. 2. **Consensus-building** Mapping the ways we might work together on R&I and selecting our shared priorities. 3. **Validation through case studies** Putting our ideas into practice to test and evaluate vital aspects of the proposed strategy. ### 1 inspiring output CIVIS R&I Strategy and Institutional Transformational Model to be shared with other European Universities - [ RIS4CIVIS Module 1 - Developing a Common Research and Innovation Strategy ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-1) - [ RIS4CIVIS Module 2 - Sharing Research Infrastructures ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-2-sharing-research-infrastructures) - [ RIS4CIVIS Module 3 - Reinforcing Academia-Business R&I Cooperation ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-3-reinforcing-academia-business-randi-cooperation) - [ RIS4CIVIS Module 4 - Strengthening Human Capital ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-4-strengthening-human-capital) - [ RIS4CIVIS Module 5 - Mainstreaming of Open Science ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/ris4civis-module-5-mainstreaming-of-open-science) - [ RIS4CIVIS Module 6 - Embedding Citizens and Society ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/civis-alliance-projects/recent-projects/ris4civis/embedding-citizens-and-society) Discover RIS4CIVIS ------------------- Let the experts who lead RIS4CIVIS take you on a tour of the project in our playlist of video interviews. Resources & reports ------------------------ - [RIS4CIVIS brochure](/storage/files/brochurer4c-final.pdf) - [RIS4CIVIS infographic](/storage/files/r4cinfographie.pdf) - [RIS4CIVIS mission statement](http://drive.google.com/file/d/1jWah_yd7IJdM9vnlKvS3RjshhBH3yNoc/view?usp=sharing) - [WP1 Benchmarking Report](/storage/files/d11-wp1-ris4civis-benchmarking-report_1.pdf) - [WP2 Consensus-building Report](/storage/files/d21-wp2-consensus-building-report.pdf) - [WP2 Preliminary Roadmap](/storage/files/d22-wp2-preliminary-roadmap.pdf) - [WP3 Validation through Case Studies Report](/storage/files/d31-ris4civis-wp3-validation-through-case-studies-report.pdf) - [WP4 Training Platforms and Information sharing databases](/storage/files/d41-2-wp4-training-platforms-and-information-sharing-databases.pdf) - [WP4 Preliminary Policy Report](/storage/files/d44-wp4-ris4civis-policy-report-version-1-final.pdf) - [WP5 RIS4CIVIS Communication and Dissemination Strategy](/storage/files/d56-final-ris4civis-cd-implementation-report-2023_1.pdf) - [WP5 RIS4CIVIS CIVIS Dissemination and Exploitation Conference Report ](/storage/files/d55-ris4civis-wp5-final-conference-report.pdf) - [WP5 Forum of European Universities (FOREU) Conference Report](/storage/files/d53-wp5-ris4civis-conference-report.pdf) - [Briefing note: Module 1 - Developing a Common Research and Innovation Strategy](/storage/files/briefing-note-module-1-developing-a-common-research-and-innovation-strategy.pdf) - [Briefing note: Module 2 - Sharing research infrastructures](/storage/files/briefing-note-module-2-sharing-research-infrastructures.pdf) - [Briefing note: Module 3 - Academia-business R&I cooperation](/storage/files/briefing-note-module-3-reinforcing-academia-business-ri-cooperation_1.pdf) - [Briefing note: Module 4 - Building common standards for HR policies](/storage/files/briefing-note-module-4-building-common-standards-for-hr-policies.pdf) - [Briefing note: Module 5 - Mainstreaming of open science](/storage/files/briefing-note-module-5-mainstreaming-of-open-science.pdf) - [Briefing note: Module 6 - Embedding Citizens and Society](/storage/files/m6.pdf) - [Cups & Cakes webinar series](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9H52ijfCQPV_dwRLXKVTaSK1oz5kxmHr&si=N1J2knCukMrvhMhF) - [Special feature on programme results](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/ris4civis-results-of-3-years-of-research-and-innovation) ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/ris4civis11-grey-map-white-circle_1-990x_.png?token=c61325664339f24551d0d68fd98b9677) Contact information -------------------- For further information on RIS4CIVIS, please contact: - **Julie Hyzewicz**, RIS4CIVIS project manager: Co-funded under Horizon2020 ---------------------------- The RIS4CIVIS project is **co-financed by the European Commission** under the Horizon2020 ‘Science with and for Society’ (SWAFS) programme **and the CIVIS member universities**. This flagship European programme aims at fostering the cooperation between Science and Society supporting extensive actions in Research and Innovation to tackle European societal challenges. ![](/storage/files/flag-yellow-low_1.jpg)*This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement N° 101016691* ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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