Since 1974, the European Science Foundation (ESF) has cultivated a strong network of international academics, science policy experts, and key stakeholders across the European and global research landscape. Building on this legacy, ESF continues to expand its activities in grant evaluation and research assessment by bringing together leading researchers within its Community of Experts and College of Research Associates.

This dynamic community of specialists plays a vital role in supporting ESF’s high-quality, responsive peer review and evaluation services.

• Experts may be invited to act as reviewers for research project proposals, fellowship applications, or academic promotion candidates. They may also be called upon to serve on review panels convened to evaluate and select research proposals in dedicated meetings.
• Research Associates support ESF in identifying experts. From across all scientific disciplines, they allow us to streamline and enhance our peer review processes by maintaining the excellence and credibility of our evaluation activities and in supporting the broader scientific ecosystem. They collaborate with ESF on a consultancy basis and remotely.