Brussels (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission launched a call for nominations of scientists to advise the College of Commissioners.
Why Is the European Commission Seeking New Scientific Advisors?
The European Commission has undertaken a call for nominations of scientists to be shortlisted for future membership of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA). The group delivers high-quality, timely and independent scientific guidance to the College of Commissioners at its request on any subject, including policy matters that the European Parliament and the Council consider to be of major significance. Public European research and science communities are invited to appoint top-level scientists who meet the criteria stated in the call for nominations.
What Role Does the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors Play?
Iliana Ivanova, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth stated: “High-quality scientific advice, provided at the right time, is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of EU policy-making and legislation. The Group of Chief Scientific Advisors ensures that our decisions are informed by the latest scientific insights and that we remain responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities in an increasingly complex world.”
How Will the GCSA Influence EU Policy-Making?
The seven members of the GCSA are chosen for their outstanding level of scientific expertise and wide vision of science for policy, which collectively recalls an understanding of important scientific developments, including interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary analysis. They are appointed by the EU Commissioner responsible for research and innovation from a short-list selected by an independent, high-level Identification Committee.
Nominations for this prestigious body are intended to refill the short-list from which members are appointed. Candidates already on the checklist do not need to be renominated. The deadline for presenting nominations is 30 September 2024
