EURAB 2

On 3 June 2004 the Commission appointed 45 members to the consultative committee for research. Their appointment was made in accordance with the criteria set out in decision 2001/531/CE Euratom of the Commission, on 27 June 2001, related to the creation of a European consultative committee for research (OJ L 192, 14.7.2001, P.21).

What is EURAB?

EURAB is a high-level, independent, advisory committee created by the Commission to provide advice on the design and implementation of EU research policy. EURAB is made up of 45 top experts from EU countries and beyond. Its members are nominated in a personal capacity and come from a wide range of academic and industrial backgrounds,as well as representing other societal interests.

EURAB focuses its attention on the realisation of the European Research Area and the use of policy instruments such as the Community RTD Framework Programmes.

EURAB delivers advice and opinions on specific issues either at the request of the Commission or on its own initiative. The board is free to cooperate with organisations and institutions interested in European research, to create working groups on specific themes and to consult with other experts who could enrich its reflection.

When and how was EURAB created?

EURAB was created on June 2001 by a Commission decision (PDF file: 99Kb), which describes in legal terms its mandate, principles of functioning and the criteria to be used for its composition. The members of the EURAB 1 board (mandate 2001-2004) were nominated, based on proposals received from the academic and industrial communities.

EURAB is the result of a long and wide consultation process. In May 2000, Commissioner Busquin, realising the pressing need for an independent advisory committee in the field of research policy, set up a large working group of high-level European experts to advise him on how best to establish such a body. The recommendations contained in the Group’s final report (issued in February 2001) were the basis of the Commission decision establishing EURAB.

Background documents

• Recommendations of the Working Group for establishing EURAB
• Commission decision establishing EURAB ( pdf file 99kb)
• Commission decision nominating EURAB 1 members (2001-2004) ( pdf file 44kb)
• Rules of procedure ( pdf file 31kb)

Links & Contact

• EURAB 2 bureau
• Members of EURAB 2 (2004-2007) - names, affiliations and CV's
• Scientific secretary: Tony Mayer
• Commission contacts: Isidoros Karatzas, Evelyne Ruttens, Dimitri Corpakis