APPENDIX 5
European research policy institutions
COST Scientific and Technological Committee,
set up by the Member States of the EEC in 1970 to co-ordinate
national research priorities. It includes non-Member States.
In December 1995 it had 25 members and 125 projects. See POST
2.1.
CREST Scientific and Technical Research
Committee, set up by the EEC in 1974 to co-ordinate national research
priorities. Its members represent the national research ministries.
ESF European Science Foundation, set
up in 1974 to oversee developments in basic research. Its members
are research councils and academics from around Europe, including
non-Member States.
ESTA European Science and Technology
Assembly, set up in 1994. It brings together 100 scientists,
chosen by the Commission, to advise on EU RTD policy. Successor
to CODEST (Committee for the European Development of Science and
Technology).
EUREKA An intergovernmental institution
set up in 1985 in response to the US Strategic Defense Initiative,
to encourage collaborations across Europe in near-market R&D.
IRDAC Industrial Research and Development
Advisory Committee, set up by the EEC in 1984 to give industrial
input to EU RTD policy. Its members are appointed by the Commission
from industrial and trade union organisations.
