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Bernini Appoints Three to CNR Board, Ending Months-Long Deadlock

The ministry has convened a selection committee to shortlist candidates for the CNR presidency within 30 days

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Overview

  • Minister Anna Maria Bernini signed a decree naming Francesco Svelto, Giuseppe Tripoli and Elisabetta Cerbai to the National Research Council’s Board of Directors after weeks of paralysis.
  • Nicola Fantini remains the board’s fourth member as the sole holdover elected by CNR personnel.
  • Antonio Zoccoli convened the research institutions presidents selection committee to oversee the presidential appointment process at Italy’s largest research body.
  • The committee will publish application procedures and propose a shortlist of five candidates for the CNR presidency within 30 days.
  • A fully constituted board and a new president are expected to allow the council to approve its budget and resume stalled research activities.