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ESFRI Roadmap

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) itemises research facilities of pan-European significance in all scientific disciplines that dovetail with the long-term needs of the European research community. The publication of regularly revised ESFRI Roadmaps (the first roadmap was published in 2006) provides the Council of the European Union with a coherent and strategic vision. This is important to ensure that Europe has high-quality research facilities which are accessible to all top researchers, so that the world of science can truly use its potential.

Large-scale scientific infrastructure

Large-scale scientific infrastructures are facilities, resources and services that are available to research communities so that they can conduct research in their areas and promote innovation. When relevant, the infrastructure can also be applied for other research objectives, such as education or public services.

Permanent Committee for Large-Scale Scientific Infrastructure

The Permanent Committee for Large-Scale Scientific Infrastructure was appointed by NWO in July 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. The ministry’s request to the committee was to develop a national strategy for investments in large-scale research facilities. This website is part of that endeavour. The committee consists of 12 members representing the full spectrum of science in the Netherlands. The committee is chaired by Hans van Duijn, former rector of Eindhoven University of Technology. An overview of all committee members is available here

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