Fellowships

Wissenschafliches Politikstipendium für Selma Cadot – Herzlichen Glückwunsch

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Selma Cadot, Alumna des Doktoratsprogrammes “Science and Policy” wird eine von drei Stipendiat:innen für das Wissenschafliche Politikstipendium. Wir gratulieren ihr herzlichen zu diesem grossen Erfolg und hoffen sie bald, im Rahmen unseres Programmes, zu ihren Erfahrungen und Eindrücken befragen zu dürfen. Vielleicht ja schon bei unserem nächsten Besuch der nächsten Wintersession, während im Berner Bundeshaus (siehe Science and Policy workshop: Building Political Support).

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Information Event

Online Information Event: Get to know the PhD Program in Science and Policy

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Did you already think about the impact you could have in your research field on policy-making and you want to learn how to achieve this? Are you enthusiastic to learn about new tools and competencies for successful engagement and communication at the science and policy interface? If yes, join the PhD Program in Science and Policy of ETH Zurich, University of Zurich and University of Basel.

Join our Online Information Event on October 6, 2023 (1-2 pm).

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Energy Transformation, PSC Science-Policy Fellowship

Impact of policies on residential multi-energy systems for consumers and prosumers

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Response Doctoral Programme

In multi-energy systems (MES), different energy carriers such as electricity, heat, and gas interact with each other. When optimally designed and operated, MES can outperform energy systems without sector coupling in terms of economic, environmental, and social sustainability. MES can thus contribute to the transition towards affordable, low-carbon and secure energy.

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Energy Transformation, PSC Science-Policy Fellowship

Land-free bioenergy for a carbon-neutral Europe –why, what, how?

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Response Doctoral Programme

Navigating the complexities of bioenergy, its potential for carbon neutrality, and its conflicts with land, food, and feed resources is a pressing issue. What if we could circumvent these issues and focus solely on land-free bioenergy, similar to growing mushrooms on waste coffee grounds for a delicious dish? Waste and byproducts can generate valuable bioenergy, playing strategic roles in a future sustainable energy system.

The ETH Energy Blog post of RESPONSE fellow Fei Wu presents key findings from our latest research papers, providing insights into the strategic applications of land-free bioenergy and its policy implications. Join us in exploring the ‘why,’ ‘what’, and ‘how’ of deploying land-free bioenergy effectively in the quest for carbon neutrality.

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Policy

Who gets heard? Scientific experts at the Parliament

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How do scientific insights find their way into parliament? Researchers in Switzerland often do not have a clear answer to this question. A new publication by the Swiss Young Academy provides practical tips, insights and background information on the legislative process. This orientation guide is intended to enable (young) scientists to successfully contribute their knowledge to parliamentary deliberations.

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Professionals

How ETH aims to strengthen the science-policy dialogue

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On October 4, 2023, Dr. Benedikt Knüsel will share his experiences on how can you prepare for a career at the interface between science and policy.

In the Science and Policy Talk series professionals working in different roles at the interface between science and policy explain how they contribute to linking science and policy and give us insights in their career pathway. This talk series is an offer as part of the PhD program in Science and Policy.

Dr. Benedikt Knüsel is Head of Science-Policy Interface in the Office of Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations at ETH Zurich. The Science-Policy Interface is the central hub at ETH that supports researchers who wish to engage in a dialogue with policymakers and was created in 2022.

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PSC Science-Policy Fellowship

Zukunft der Landnutzung in der Schweiz unter dem neuen Globalen Biodiversitätsrahmen (COP 15)

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Response Doctoral Programme

26. September, 2023 – An diesem Fireside Chat des Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center und des Franxini Projekt diskutieren wir, was es für die Landnutzung in der Schweiz bedeuten würde, wenn die an der COP15 formulierten Biodiversitätsziele schweizweit umgesetzt werden. Zusammen mit Vertreter*innen aus Wissenschaft, Politik, Verwaltung und Wirtschaft besprechen wir mögliche Lösungen in einem offenen Austausch.

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Novel Molecular Breeding Techniques, Plant Breeding, Policy

Neue Züchtungstechnologien: Anwendungsbeispiele aus der Pflanzenforschung

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Der Bundesrat wurde vom Parlament beauftragt, bis Mitte 2024 risikobasierte Regeln für die Zulassung von Nutzpflanzen vorzulegen, die mit neuen Züchtungsmethoden gezüchtet wurden, kein artfremdes Erbmaterial enthalten und einen Mehrwert für Landwirtschaft, Umwelt und Konsumierende gegenüber herkömmlichen Züchtungsmethoden bieten. Die Vernehmlassung der vorgeschlagenen Zulassungsregelung ist für die 2. Jahreshälfte 2023 angekündigt. Als Beitrag zur Diskussion hat das Forum Genforschung der SCNAT untersucht, ob sich aktuell Projekte in Forschung und Entwicklung befinden, die diesen Kriterien entsprechen.

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Professionals

Politics scholarship for academics – Prepare yourself and submit a successful science and policy application

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PSC Science and Policy Talk

On May 24, 2023, Dr. Sophie Girardin will share her experiences on how can you prepare for a career at the interface between science and policy.

In the Science and Policy Talk series professionals working in different roles at the science and policy interface explain how they communicate research findings to have an impact on policies and give us insights in their career pathway.

Dr. Sophie Girardin holds a politics scholarship for academics. The scholarship of Scientific Policy Grants enables each year two graduates of Swiss universities to experience the political processes in the Swiss parliament by working for the Parliamentary Services in the Federal Palace in Berne. The scholarship recipients support the parliamentary legislative committees by joining the team of one of the committee secretary’s offices.

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