EC launches call for experts for Horizon Europe Mission Boards

On 13 May 2019, the European Commission (EC) launched a call for experts to join ‘Mission Boards’ under the next Research Framework Programme Horizon Europe. The Mission Boards will advise the Commission for the identification and implementation of missions in Horizon Europe. These missions will be high-ambition, high-profile initiatives, to find solutions to some of the major challenges faced by European citizens, with a clear target that captures the imagination of citizens at large.

There will be five “Mission Boards”, one for each of the following areas:

• Adaptation to climate change including societal transformation;
• Cancer;
• Healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters;
• Climate-neutral and smart cities;
• Soil health and food.

The ‘Mission Boards’ will comprised high-level independent experts, who will help shape the missions including their respective objectives, indicators and timelines. The Commission is looking for individuals who can bring strategic skills and expertise, from across the spectrum of possible fields to support the work of the missions, and with profiles from industry, innovation and business; academia and research; policy makers and practitioners; end-users and key stakeholders.

The call for applications is available online. The deadline for applications is 11 June 2019. Each of the ‘Mission Boards’ shall consist of up to 15 members.

More information is available here.