The Initiative for Science in Europe (ISE) is a platform of European learned societies and scientific organizations whose aim is to promote mechanisms to support basic science at a European level, involve scientists in the design and implementation of European science policies, and to advocate strong independent scientific advice in European policy making.

For more than a year and a half, the EAESP has been a strong supporter of the ISE. As a demonstration of this commitment, the EAESP has been asked to communicate its views regarding the needs of researchers in social sciences with respect to European funding at a meetings organized in Brussels on October 23/24, 2004, together by ISE and members of the European Parliament.

It is the opinion of the EAESP that our discipline must actively join other fields in order to promote and secure the most constructive of attitudes towards scientific research among European authorities. Funding of scientific research at the European level must be put in the hands of the scientists themselves and basic research ought to occupy the centre of the stage. These are critical conditions if Europe is to be a credible partner in today's international scientific debate.
If you are interested in learning more about the ISE, you can visit the following web site:
http://www.initiative-science-europe.org/

On June 30 2005, the EAESP signed an ISE appeal specifying the conditions for the creation of the ERC. To read this appeal, click below.

Appeal_Final_June05.pdf