It is the mission of EIROforum to combine the resources, facilities and expertise of its member organisations to support European science in reaching its full potential. EIROforum interacts with the European Commission and other organs of the European Union, other research networks and organisations, industry, science teachers, students and journalists.
EIROforum operates on a rotational Presidency starting on 1 July each year. In the period July 2025 to June 2026, the Chair is EMBL through his Interim Director General, Prof Peer Bork, and his Interim Executive Director, Prof Ewan Birney.
EIROforum is governed by a Council consisting of the Directors-General (or equivalents) of the member organisations. The day-to-day activities of EIROforum are overseen by the Coordination Group, which comprises of senior officials of the partner organisations. It also looks after the work of the thematic working groups (TWGs) and prepares the bi-annual meetings of the Council. The TWGs convene on a regular basis to propose and implement activities of joint interest. Currently there are 14 TWGs, which focus on different areas, including for example ‘International Affairs’, ‘Instrumentation’, ‘Information Technology’, and ‘Technology Transfer’.
For additional information about EIROforum and its activities, please visit the EIROforum website.