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Joining AnaEE-ERIC offers numerous benefits for the scientific community, the member countries and infrastructure managers. It provides access to cutting-edge facilities, international collaboration opportunities, and ensures the highest quality of data and research. AnaEE-ERIC supports long-term sustainability, capacity building, and visibility for member facilities, fostering an active and impactful scientific community.
Why become a member?
- Scientific Access & Collaboration: Membership provides access to a unique network of state-of-the-art facilities across Europe, enabling advanced research on ecosystem science. It also brings international exposure and collaboration, simplifying the proposal process and ensuring preferential access to a diverse range of facilities.
- Quality Assurance & Innovation: The Technology Centre ensures the quality of instrumentation and data, while AnaEE-ERIC provides tools for FAIR data standards and facilitates interdisciplinary science through collaborations with other European research infrastructures.
- Community Building & Strategic Development: AnaEE-ERIC actively engages its members through scientific events, training, and strategic initiatives. It also supports young researchers and encourages the development of new facilities, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the research community.
- Sustainability: AnaEE-ERIC membership results from a long-term commitment at governmental level, that involve both the support of the national infrastructure (national facilities), and of the ERIC itself.
- Support & Resources: Facilities benefit from AnaEE-ERIC’s support in enhancing service quality, securing funding, and participating in large-scale projects. This involvement guarantees that facilities serve a broad, international community, increasing their impact and sustainability.
Becoming a member of AnaEE-ERIC not only elevates the scientific capabilities of your facilities but also embeds them in a collaborative, forward-thinking European network. This membership drives innovation, supports sustainable practices, and ensures that your research has a lasting impact on both science and society.
Joining AnaEE-ERIC: Key Steps and Requirements
To join AnaEE-ERIC, an intergovernmental organization, membership must be approved by the national government. Key requirements include:
- Establishing a National Node: Create a national node, especially if multiple institutions are involved, and consider forming a national consortium agreement.
- Integrating Facilities: Contribute state-of-the-art facilities within the scope of AnaEE, with support available to meet required standards.
- Government Support: Secure backing from a relevant ministry (e.g., higher education, research, agriculture, or ecology) and submit the application for evaluation.
- Representation and Participation: Appoint two government representatives to the Assembly of Members and include a national node representative in the Extended Management Board.
- Membership Fee and Service Agreement: Pay the membership fee and ensure facilities provide access for non-national users under a Service Level Agreement (SLA).
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