Scientific Council

The E³UDRES² Scientific Council is governing the research activities of the E³UDRES² alliance. The Scientific Council is the relevant body for academic and strategic aspects of research activities in E³UDRES². It is established to provide scientific advice and guidance to the researchers and project staff of E³UDRES² regarding research related activities, to validate strategic and conceptual work conducted in research by E³UDRES² and to supervise the implementation of research-related concepts and activities.

MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNCIL

1)

Stimulate and support international scientific research activities between E³UDRES² partners, but also with other external partners

2)

Advise researchers and research groups from the E³UDRES² alliance

3)

Promote the transfer of scientific knowledge to key players like local authorities, stakeholders, entrepreneurs and technology transfer agencies

4)

Promote the continued and equal advancement of scientific rigor, creativity and relevance of E³UDRES² research

5)

Promote the free and responsible practice of science (Open Science)

The E³UDRES² Scientific Council is mainly responsible for:

Preparing the Joint Research Strategy of the E³UDRES² Alliance, together with the E³UDRES² research team
Supervising the implementation of the approved E³UDRES² Research Networks policy
Supervising the definition and validating the E³UDRES² Joint Doctoral Schools/Programs concept, methodology & policy
Supervising the implementation of the selected Joint Doctoral Programs.
Supervising the further development of the concept of E³UDRES² Applied Research Centres of Excellence (CoE) (including criteria, characteristics, role and potential benefits)
Supervising the further development of the selected pilots for CoE
Monitoring quality and performance of joint research activities in the E³UDRES² Alliance in general.