Science Europe (opens in a new tab) is an association which promotes the interests of European research funding- and performing agencies. It supports the work of its Member Organisations (which include SFI, IRC (opens in a new tab)and HRB (opens in a new tab) in Ireland) and promotes co-operation and networking between the research community at both policy and activity level. Science Europe is involved in the development of the ERA (opens in a new tab), and aims to maximise the input of its MOs in the decision-making process. Its recommendations for the implementation of policies are generated by a number of dedicated expert Working Groups. These Working Groups presently focus on:

• Cross-border Collaboration;
• Open Access to Scientific Publications;
• Research Data;
• Research Careers;
• Research Infrastructures;
• Research Integrity;
• Horizon 2020;
• Gender and Diversity (planned for the future);
• Ex-post Evaluation (planned for the future).

In November 2015 Science Europe Member Organisations agreed the creation of a new, cross-disciplinary Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).