The Europen Science Foundtion (ESF) is n ssocition of 79 member orgnistions devoted to scientific reserch in 30 Europen countries. Since we were estblished in 1974, we hve coordinted wide rnge of pn-Europen scientific inititives, nd our flexible orgnistion structure mens we cn respond quickly to new developments. ESF’s core purpose is to promote high qulity science t Europen level. The ESF is committed to fcilitting coopertion nd collbortion in Europen science on behlf of its principl stkeholders (Member Orgnistions nd Europe’s scientific community). This cross-border ctivity combines both ‘top-down’ nd ‘bottom-up’ pproches in the long-term development of science. The Foundtion is committed to providing scientific ledership through its networking expertise nd by ensuring tht there is Europen dded vlue to ll of its inititives nd projects.