ESFRI Paper Concept Paper on ERICs

ESFRI has published a new Concept Paper exploring how the European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) legal framework can be further strengthened to better support pan-European Research Infrastructures.

Based on over a decade of experience since the framework’s adoption in 2009, the paper identifies key structural, operational, and sustainability challenges. To address these, ESFRI convened an ad-hoc Reflection Group, which developed strategic and operational recommendations addressed to Member States and Associated Countries, the European Commission, and ERICs.

The recommendations focus on better integration of ERIC elements, stronger cooperation with stakeholders, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of ERICs, contributing to ongoing discussions on the future governance and impact of European Research Infrastructures.