Overhead shot of Science Europe event networking session on their premises
Overhead shot of Science Europe event networking session on their premises

Members

Our 40 members from 29 European countries bring together national research funding agencies and prominent research performing organisations. They are among Europe’s major players in public research funding. Together they spend over €25 billion on research each year.

Our members work with the Science Europe Office to leverage their collective expertise to shape the best possible conditions and policies for scientific research.

Science Europe’s Member Organisations are highly recognised nationally and internationally. Together, they contribute approximately €25.1 billion to research per year. They join forces in Science Europe to support the best conditions for research and researchers.

Science Europe’s initiatives and advocacy activities are based on the expertise and experience of our members. The Science Europe Office works closely with all members on a daily basis through mechanisms such as its Working Groups, Task Forces, and Policy Networks and through the association’s primary bodies, the Governing Board and the General Assembly.

Science Europe is fully funded by its members.

Information on membership

Science Europe's Member Organisations

  • Have substantial and significant impact on their national research system and budget
  • Are primarily funded through national public funding
  • Have substantial operating independence from their national government

Our members

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Swedish Research Council
Vetenskapsrådet

VR

Funds research and research infrastructure in all scientific disciplines and works to increase understanding of the long-term societal benefits of research.

Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare
Forskningsrådet för hälsa, arbetsliv och välfärd

FORTE

Funds research on health, working life, and welfare paving the way for a more equal and sustainable society in the future.

Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development
Ett Forskningsråd för Hållbar Utveckling

FORMAS

Funds research in the field of environment, agricultural sciences, and spatial planning making it easier for Sweden to achieve its environmental goals.