About us

About us

Science Europe is the association that represents major public organisations that fund or perform excellent, ground-breaking scientific research in Europe. It brings together their expertise to jointly push the frontiers of how scientific research is produced and delivers benefits to society.

It advocates research and the scientific community to help build the European Research Area and shape the global scientific agenda.

Our Vision, Mission & Strategy

Science Europe is the association representing major public organisations that fund or perform excellent, ground-breaking scientific research in Europe. It brings together the expertise of some of the largest and best-known research organisations in the world to jointly push the frontiers of how scientific research is produced and delivers benefits to society.

It advocates science and the scientific community to help build the European Research Area and shape the global scientific agenda.

Governing Board

The Science Europe Governing Board is the senior body of elected members that is entrusted by the General Assembly to define, guide, and monitor the strategic direction of the association. It consists of at least nine Heads of Science Europe’s Member Organisations, including a President and two Vice-Presidents.

Governing Board members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years.

Global Research Council

The Global Research Council (GRC) is a global virtual organisation dedicated to building or enhancing collaboration across the international research funding community. To this end it promotes dialogue, and the sharing of best practices and data for high-quality collaboration among funding agencies worldwide. Science Europe is a long-time GRC member and is committed to supporting its mission.

Our Team

The Science Europe Office identifies and co-ordinates activities to increase the collective influence and visibility of the association in Europe and globally.

Vacancies

We currently have an open vacancy for:

  • Policy Officer – R&I EU Legislation and Advocacy