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The European Science FoundationThe European Science Foundation is committed to promoting high quality science at a European level. It is the European association of national organisations responsible for the support of scientific research.The European Science Foundation (ESF) is an association of 78*<a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?language=0&section=8&member=1"> member organisations</a> devoted to scientific research in 30 European countries. Since we were established in 1974, we have coordinated a wide range of pan-European scientific initiatives, and our flexible <a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?section=8&domain=0&genericpage=60 5">organisation structure</a> means we can respond quickly to new developments.*<div dir="ltr" align="left"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #cccccc; width: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><td style="border-right: #ece9d8; padding-right: 2.25pt; border-top: #ece9d8; padding-left: 2.25pt; padding-bottom: 2.25pt; border-left: #ece9d8; padding-top: 2.25pt; border-bottom: #ece9d8; background-color: transparent">Our purpose</td></tr></table></div>ESF's core purpose is to promote high quality science at a European level. <div dir="ltr" align="left"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #cccccc; width: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><td style="border-right: #ece9d8; padding-right: 2.25pt; border-top: #ece9d8; padding-left: 2.25pt; padding-bottom: 2.25pt; border-left: #ece9d8; padding-top: 2.25pt; border-bottom: #ece9d8; background-color: transparent"><a name="para_1446"></a>Our commitments</td></tr></table></div>The ESF is committed to facilitating cooperation and collaboration in European science on behalf of its principal stakeholders (Member Organisations and <place w:st="on">Europe</place>'s scientific community).* This cross-border activity combines both 'top-down' and 'bottom-up' approaches in the long-term development of science.The Foundation is committed to providing scientific leadership through its networking expertise and by ensuring that there is a European added value to all of its initiatives and projects. <div dir="ltr" align="left"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #cccccc; width: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><td style="border-right: #ece9d8; padding-right: 2.25pt; border-top: #ece9d8; padding-left: 2.25pt; padding-bottom: 2.25pt; border-left: #ece9d8; padding-top: 2.25pt; border-bottom: #ece9d8; background-color: transparent"><a name="para_1447"></a>Our values</td></tr></table></div>The work of the* various parts of the ESF’s organisation is governed by a series of shared values.Pan-EuropeanESF believes that there is value in bringing together scientists and organisations from different countries to cooperate on projects at a pan-European level.* It believes that this diversity offers the potential for European added value.MultidisciplinaryThe background to current scientific enquiry is a complex and fluid one.* New specialisms are emerging, the boundaries between existing disciplines becoming blurred.* Many of the breakthroughs of tomorrow are likely to be the result of inter-disciplinary endeavour between specialists from a broad range of backgrounds.* Multidisciplinarity is therefore essential, and the ESF promotes this, providing a clear, relevant voice across the whole science spectrum - from humanities and the social sciences, to biology and physics. FlexibleThe ESF is a relatively small organisation.* One benefit of its size is that it remains flexible and responsive.* It is free to move rapidly into new and emerging areas; it can respond to the changing needs of the interest groups it serves.IndependentWhile the ESF speaks with its own voice, it is open to influence from a wide range of sources.* With 76 Member Organisations and links to the wider scientific community, it speaks with great authority and independence.* This independence gives us the freedom to encourage cooperation and collaboration wherever it is relevant.RigorousRigour informs everything that the ESF does; the way it is structured; the way it operates; the values it promotes.* Quality is paramount, at the very heart of our remit - to promote high quality research, and encourage effective cooperation with existing and emerging avenues of scientific enquiry throughout <place w:st="on">Europe</place>.OpenThe ESF exists to make possible greater openness in European scientific cooperation.* Our scientific Standing Committees’ role is to provide broader opportunities for scientists to work together and share knowledge. Through a wide range of networking activities the ESF provides focus and support for scientists throughout <place w:st="on">Europe</place>.<div dir="ltr" align="left"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: #cccccc; width: 100%; mso-cellspacing: 0cm; mso-padding-alt: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><td style="border-right: #ece9d8; padding-right: 2.25pt; border-top: #ece9d8; padding-left: 2.25pt; padding-bottom: 2.25pt; border-left: #ece9d8; padding-top: 2.25pt; border-bottom: #ece9d8; background-color: transparent"><a name="para_1448"></a>More information</td></tr></table></div>For more details about the ESF, see the following pages : <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; color: black; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; text-align: left; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><div align="left"><a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?language=0&section=8&member=1">Member Organisations</a>: an introduction to the research councils, academies and funding agencies who are members of the ESF, listed by country </div></li><li class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; color: black; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; text-align: left; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><div align="left"><a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?section=8&domain=0&genericpage=59 9">How we are</a> organised an overview of our structure, with a brief explanation of roles and functions </div></li><li class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; color: black; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; text-align: left; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><div align="left"><a href="http://www.esf.org/esf_redirect.php?language=0&section=8&genericpage= 672">Who to contact</a>: a list of ESF contact names and numbers </div></li></ul> For brochures, publications or more information about our aims or activities, please contact: The Communication and Information UnitEuropean Science Foundation 1 quai Lezay-Marnesia F-67080 Strasbourg Cedex - <country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">FRANCE</place></country-region> Telephone +33 (0)3 88 76 71 25 Fax +33 (0)3 88 76 71 80 <a href="http://www.esf.org/">www.esf.org</a>**