Abstract
First aired 2 years ago by European research chief Philippe Busquin, the concept of a European Research Area to promote cross-border research projects and to help coordinate research across the continent has won acclaim. But implementation--particularly the role for basic research in the ERA--is hotly debated. Science has solicited the views of four prominent European statesmen on this issue. [Enric Banda][1] leads off with a discussion of ways in which a European Research Council can serve as a support structure and how the European Science Foundation can be involved. In counterpoint, [Sir George Radda][2] comments that scientific networking across Europe is proceeding well without the need for a new administrative structure. [Hans Wigzell][3] believes that the Framework Programme itself needs to be split into a European Research Council and an Innovation Council to promote large projects. [Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker][4] suggests strategies that will aid small science and provide a bottom-up approach. [1]: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/295/5554/443a [2]: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/295/5554/445 [3]: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/295/5554/443b [4]: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/295/5554/446
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