Foversees the process of selecting EUROCORES programmes from start-to-finish, including an international peer review panel, a ranking process and research dissemination activities. EUROCORES programmes are broad and complex in nature, with topics selected through an open call for themes. Uniquely, EUROCORES networking activities bring together researchers who will eventually conduct their research at the bench together.
In 2009, the nine following EUROCORES Theme proposals were selected for further developement into EUROCORES programmes: EuroSafeART, EuroEPINOMICS, EuroUnderstanding, EuroCYNAT, EuroBioSAS, EuroGICA, EuroVOL, EuroTRACES, EuroSolarFuels.
The ESF is currently in the process of securing the financial commitments from the interested Funding Organisations for these nine programmes. The deadline for establishing the required level of financial commitments to enable the launch of the programme (i.e. funding commitments for at least 30 Individual Projects) is 10 December 2009.