What differentiates ESF from other science organisations in Europe?
Our independence: we are not tied to a national government or policy arm. We therefore have the freedom of being able to make our decisions apolitically. • Our expertise: We have built up a high degree of expertise since our foundation in 1972 in the management of international networking and research and in the formulation of international research strategy. The majority of our science management staff are experienced individuals on rotation from our member organisations so we maintain contact with current issues. “Customer surveys” indicate that ESF’s style of managing its activites is well appreciated by participants. • Our policy arm: Our Strategic Plan outlines our vision of becoming a leading European research policy generator. We have a range of ways of doing this, through our scientific committees, our research activities, and through special instruments such as our policy flagship of ESF Forward Looks. • ESF covers all areas in all disciplines: natural, medical and engineering
