The European Science Foundation

**soubiri** · 07-06-2006, 06:56 AM

The European Science FoundationThe European Science Foundation is committed to promoting high quality science at a European level. It is the European association of national organisations responsible for the support of scientific research.The European Science Foundation (ESF) is an association of 78 <a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?language=0&section=8&memb er=1"> member organisations</a> devoted to scientific research in 30 European countries. Since we were established in 1974, we have coordinated a wide range of pan-European scientific initiatives, and our flexible <a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?section=8&domain=0&generi cpage=605">organisation structure</a> means we can respond quickly to new developments. <div dir="ltr" align="left"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #cccccc; width: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><td style="border-right: #ece9d8; padding-right: 2.25pt; border-top: #ece9d8; padding-left: 2.25pt; padding-bottom: 2.25pt; border-left: #ece9d8; padding-top: 2.25pt; border-bottom: #ece9d8; background-color: transparent">Our purpose</td></tr></table></div>ESF's core purpose is to promote high quality science at a European level. <div dir="ltr" align="left"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #cccccc; width: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><td style="border-right: #ece9d8; padding-right: 2.25pt; border-top: #ece9d8; padding-left: 2.25pt; padding-bottom: 2.25pt; border-left: #ece9d8; padding-top: 2.25pt; border-bottom: #ece9d8; background-color: transparent"><a name="para_1446"></a>Our commitments</td></tr></table></div>The ESF is committed to facilitating cooperation and collaboration in European science on behalf of its principal stakeholders (Member Organisations and <place w:st="on">Europe</place>'s scientific community). This cross-border activity combines both 'top-down' and 'bottom-up' approaches in the long-term development of science.The Foundation is committed to providing scientific leadership through its networking expertise and by ensuring that there is a European added value to all of its initiatives and projects. <div dir="ltr" align="left"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #cccccc; width: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><td style="border-right: #ece9d8; padding-right: 2.25pt; border-top: #ece9d8; padding-left: 2.25pt; padding-bottom: 2.25pt; border-left: #ece9d8; padding-top: 2.25pt; border-bottom: #ece9d8; background-color: transparent"><a name="para_1447"></a>Our values</td></tr></table></div>The work of the various parts of the ESF’s organisation is governed by a series of shared values.Pan-EuropeanESF believes that there is value in bringing together scientists and organisations from different countries to cooperate on projects at a pan-European level. It believes that this diversity offers the potential for European added value.MultidisciplinaryThe background to current scientific enquiry is a complex and fluid one. New specialisms are emerging, the boundaries between existing disciplines becoming blurred. Many of the breakthroughs of tomorrow are likely to be the result of inter-disciplinary endeavour between specialists from a broad range of backgrounds. Multidisciplinarity is therefore essential, and the ESF promotes this, providing a clear, relevant voice across the whole science spectrum - from humanities and the social sciences, to biology and physics. FlexibleThe ESF is a relatively small organisation. One benefit of its size is that it remains flexible and responsive. It is free to move rapidly into new and emerging areas; it can respond to the changing needs of the interest groups it serves.IndependentWhile the ESF speaks with its own voice, it is open to influence from a wide range of sources. With 76 Member Organisations and links to the wider scientific community, it speaks with great authority and independence. This independence gives us the freedom to encourage cooperation and collaboration wherever it is relevant.RigorousRigour informs everything that the ESF does; the way it is structured; the way it operates; the values it promotes. Quality is paramount, at the very heart of our remit - to promote high quality research, and encourage effective cooperation with existing and emerging avenues of scientific enquiry throughout <place w:st="on">Europe</place>.OpenThe ESF exists to make possible greater openness in European scientific cooperation. Our scientific Standing Committees’ role is to provide broader opportunities for scientists to work together and share knowledge. Through a wide range of networking activities the ESF provides focus and support for scientists throughout <place w:st="on">Europe</place>.<div dir="ltr" align="left"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #cccccc; width: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><td style="border-right: #ece9d8; padding-right: 2.25pt; border-top: #ece9d8; padding-left: 2.25pt; padding-bottom: 2.25pt; border-left: #ece9d8; padding-top: 2.25pt; border-bottom: #ece9d8; background-color: transparent"><a name="para_1448"></a>More information</td></tr></table></div>For more details about the ESF, see the following pages : <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; color: black; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; text-align: left; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><div align="left"><a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?language=0&section=8&memb er=1">Member Organisations</a>: an introduction to the research councils, academies and funding agencies who are members of the ESF, listed by country </div></li><li class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; color: black; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; text-align: left; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><div align="left"><a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?section=8&domain=0&generi cpage=599">How we are</a> organised an overview of our structure, with a brief explanation of roles and functions </div></li><li class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; color: black; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; text-align: left; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><div align="left"><a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?language=0&section=8&gene ricpage=672">Who to contact</a>: a list of ESF contact names and numbers </div></li></ul> For brochures, publications or more information about our aims or activities, please contact: The Communication and Information UnitEuropean Science Foundation 1 quai Lezay-Marnesia F-67080 Strasbourg Cedex - <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">FRANCE</place></country-region> Telephone +33 (0)3 88 76 71 25 Fax +33 (0)3 88 76 71 80 <a href="http://www.esf.org/">www.esf.org</a>

The European Science Foundation

The European Science Foundation

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