What are Research Infrastructures?

Research Infrastructures are facilities, resources and services that are used by research communities to conduct research and foster innovation in their fields. They include: major

The European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC) is a specific legal form that facilitates the establishment and operation of Research Infrastructures with European interest. Advantages: A

LifeWatch ERIC is the e-Science and Technology European Infrastructure for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research that: Establishes and operates the infrastructure and information systems necessary to

The core structural components are the three Common Facilities, serving the entire ERIC and responsible for the implementation, coordination and management of all activities: Statutory

At present, LifeWatch ERIC consists of eight European Member States: Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain.

Member States of the European Union; Associated Countries; Other Third Countries; Intergovernmental Organisations.

Members have the right to: Participate and vote in the General Assembly (contributing to the definition of strategic objectives and implementation plans); Access information and

Be part of a highly specialised European Research Infrastructure Consortium; Aggregate and organise national scientific communities working on biodiversity and ecosystems, maximising their visibility and

LifeWatch ERIC full Members must: Support and facilitate the objectives, tasks and governance of LifeWatch ERIC; Identify a representing entity and maintain a National LifeWatch Support

To  apply for membership a letter must be written to the Chair of the General Assembly. This letter should be supported by an Annex in