Supporting the Transformative Impact of Research Infrastructures on European Research

Download or read book Supporting the Transformative Impact of Research Infrastructures on European Research written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EU support to research infrastructures has contributed to transforming the way science is done in Europe, establishing open, merit-based access to world class infrastructures across Member and Associated States. Research infrastructures are essential providers of services for researchers, contributing to scientific excellence and to European shared objectives of equal opportunity in science, innovation and competitiveness. This report by an independent group of experts carries out a thorough assessment of EU support to the preparatory phase of pan-European research infrastructures, looking at the evolution of funding instruments and formulating recommendations for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the European research infrastructure system.