On 15 May 2025, the European Commission hosted an online workshop bringing together 76 researchers from 11 countries to contribute to the forthcoming EU Strategy on Artificial Intelligence in Science. The initiative, co-organised by DG RTD and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) , is part of a broader consultation to align scientific needs with European AI policy.
Participants represented a wide range of disciplines,16 in total, including physics, computer science, philosophy, political science, and medicine. Approximately 35% of attendees were from the JRC and 65% from external institutions, with a gender distribution of 42% female and 58% male. Notably, 59% of participants indicated they already use AI in their research.
The workshop featured dynamic discussions structured around eight strategic pillars: coordination among Member States, trustworthy AI, computing infrastructure, data, excellence and talent, research funding, private sector engagement, and international cooperation. The event used interactive tools to collect input on concrete actions and systemic barriers, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and equitable access to compute and data resources.
The workshop is part of the Commission’s broader effort to inform the AI-in-Science strategy expected in Autumn 2025. It complements the open public consultation, which includes a Call for Evidence, and a targeted questionnaire for researchers and the broader research and innovation community. These will remain open until 5 June 2025.
Researchers and stakeholders are encouraged to contribute to help shape a responsible, inclusive, and competitive European AI research landscape.
