Science Europe

Science Europe is the organisation representing major public organisations that fund or perform excellent, ground-breaking research in Europe. It brings together the expertise of some of the largest and most respected European research organisations 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.

Vision

Our vision is for a European Research Area with optimal conditions, to support robust education, research and innovation systems. This is a European Research Area where science is a strong and trusted component of sustainable economic, environmental, and societal development.

Mission

Our mission is to define long-term perspectives for European research and champion best-practice approaches, ensuring high quality science for the benefit of humanity and the planet.

Values

• We consider scientific knowledge to be for the common good and that research is a public service.

• We value and protect the freedom of scientific inquiry and the self-organising nature of the scientific research system.

• We acknowledge the responsibility of all actors in ensuring the highest possible standards of quality, ethics, integrity, inclusivity, and openness, in the conduct and management of research.

• We recognise the strong links between research, education, and innovation.

• We believe that collaboration within the R&I system and engagement with and for society are constitutive elements of science. They are vital to its effective and efficient functioning.

Strategic Priorities

The Science Europe Strategy Plan will be implemented through the following set of strategic priorities that address our vision, mission, and values:

• Shape European research policy developments

• Contribute to the evolution of research culture

• Strengthen the role and contribution of science in tackling societal challenges

Framework Actions

Five framework actions will guide the implementation of the Science Europe Strategy Plan:

• Share best practices between Member Organisations

• Facilitate alignment of policies between Member Organisations

• Promote collaboration between Member Organisations

• Conduct advocacy of common interests to EU institutions

• Develop and support outreach for Science Europe and Member Organisation activities and the promotion of science