Dr. Jørgen Kjems ESFRI PSE RWG chair

1. ESFRI Roadmap and Astronomy Dr. Jørgen Kjems ESFRI PSE RWGchair ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

2. ESFRI E urope an S trate gy F orum o n Research Infrastructures What is ESFRI? • A European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures • Launched in April 02 • Brings together representatives of the 25 Member States,7 Associated States, and one representative of the European Commission (EC)

3. To foster an “open method of coordination” between different countries To discuss the long term vision at European level and to support the development of a European RI policy To bring initiatives and projects to a point where decisions by ministers are possible A stimulation and incubator role First roadmap in 2006 Update in Dec 2008 Role of ESFRI(and of its ad-hoc Working Groups) ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

4. Mandate from the Council of Ministers,November 2004 The Roadmap is the result of two years of intensive work About 1000 high-level experts were involved, from every MS and AS, from most fields and user communities, giving the end product credibility and quality. It is the beginning of an ongoing process The RoadmapFirst edition 2006 ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

5. Addressing seven (7) fields of Research and major challenges From about original 200 proposals, thirty five (35) projects have been identified through several review stages Community produced ideas that will open up new and unexpected areas of knowledge Some fields should be stimulated for further integration The Roadmap (2) First edition 2006 ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

6. Social Science and Humanities 6 Projects CLARIN CESSDA EROHS ESS SHARE DARIAH ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

7. Environmental Sciences AURORA BOREALIS IAGOS-ERI 7 Projects EUFAR EURO-ARGO EMSO LIFEWATCH ICOS ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

8. Energy IFMIF HiPER 3 Projects Being built JHR ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

9. Biomedical and Life Sciences 6 Projects STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY BIOBANKS CLINICAL TRIALS EATRIS Upgrade of EBI INFRAFRONTIER ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

10. Material Sciences Being built 7 Projects IRUVX XFEL ESS Phase 1 ongoing ESRF Phase 1 eminent ILL PRINS ELI ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

11. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Nuclear Physics SPIRAL2 5 Projects Beeing built European ELT Phase 1 eminent KM3NeT SKA FAIR ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

12. Computer Data Treatment, Particle and Space PhysicsInputs from e-IRG, ESA, CERN EUHPC (e-IRG) The CERN Council strategy for particle physics The ESA Cosmic Vision ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

13. Several of the projects on the Roadmap require a global approach  ESFRI has entered into a dialogue with the OECD Global Science Forum Major players are Australia, China, India, Japan, Russia, South Africa, USA Astronomy is an obvious area for global coordination Global Dimension ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

14. Policy Makers Researchers Funders Industry Who is the Roadmap for ? • - European Commission supports the ESFRI process in the 7th Framework Programme. • A growing number of national road maps • Important science community inputs i.e. ASTRONET • We need an sustained dialogue ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

15. Developing transferable and global financial and legal structures for Research Infrastructures Ensuring the human capacity is available and making it attractive for young people Interfaces with industry Part of response to grand challenges Critical Issues ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

16. Preparatory Phase facilitating financial engineering for new research infrastructures Member States European Commission Stakeholdersincl. EIROs Inclusion in national Programmes Inclusion in Specific RTD Programme(s) Inclusion in DG REGIO / DG DEV strategic plans Projects EIB RSFF ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

17. A new legal framework: ERI The main characteristics of the status of an ERI would be the following: Legal personality recognised in all MS; Reflecting spirit of a truly European venture; Non-economic research services (on basis of excellence); Flexible, to adapt to the needs; Providing some privileges and exemptions; Not a Community body, but being governed by a hierarchy of laws: Community, State(s), Statutes. Approval of the EC scheduled for July 23 ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

18. ESFRI Road Map Up-date 2008: strategic issues like energy, environement and climate change of growing importance; e-infrastructures also need more attention Implementation: some of the projects are already in place and new momentum will be sought under the French presidency based on Road Map Up-date Next Steps ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

19. Merci Grazie Danke Bedankt Gracias Many thanks for your attention Hvala Kiitos Tack Obrigado Ευχαριστω Köszönöm Teşekkür ederim СПАСІБO ありがとう ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures

20. Research Infrastructures on CORDIS (FP7)http://www.cordis.lu/infrastructures/ http://www.cordis.lu/ist/rn/ ESFRI (European Strategy Forum for Research Infrastructures)http://www.cordis.lu/esfri/ http://www.e-irg.com EIB (European Investment Bank)http://www.eib.org Useful links ASTRONET – European Roadmap for Research Infrastructures