EATRIS actively engages with research funders, regulators and policy-makers to raise awareness of the benefits and challenges associated with Translational Medicine, both in terms of the research process and the innovation ecosystems that can support effective translation. In the next strategic programming period, EATRIS will further deepen its relationships with EU-wide and national policy bodies, funding organisations and regulatory authorities and leverage its diverse partnerships to support evidence-based policy-making in the field of health and increase the understanding from policy-makers of the value of research infrastructure investments on human health.
To evidence our impact on science policy, we track key performance indicators that reflect how EATRIS contributes to policy development and dialogue at international, EU and national levels. In 2025, EATRIS published and responded to 9 policy statements and consultations and participated in 19 policy-focused workshops and events, working with international, EU and national policy bodies to support evidence-based decision-making. Since 2018, this has amounted to 21 policy statements and consultations, and 84 policy workshops attended, demonstrating sustained commitment to science policy.
Examples of our work in this area:
EATRIS in ACT EU Multi-Stakeholder Platform Advisory Group
EATRIS is part of the ACT EU Multi-stakeholder Platform Advisory Group - a joint effort by the European Commission, the Heads of Medicines Agencies, and the European Medicines Agency to transform how clinical trials are initiated, designed, and run in the EU.
EATRIS Becomes Member Of CoARA
EATRIS Signs Agreement to Maximise Quality and Impact of Research And Becomes Member Of Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA)
EATRIS Joined the EU Health Coalition as 41st Member
By joining the EU Health Coalition and actively supporting its future advocacy actions, EATRIS aims to constructively contribute to the shaping of health and research policies and to help ensure health research remains a top priority in Europe.
EATRIS Advocacy Efforts
EATRIS works with public funding agencies, charities and policy makers with tailored actions to help improve the translational research ecosystem. EATRIS policy efforts include raising the awareness on the impact of Translational Research; supporting the European research ecosystems to facilitate responsible research policies and engage society in the research and innovation decision-making processes; facilitating the digital transformation in Europe to unlock the power of data to improve health and, making meaningful patient engagement in translational research the new normal.
Connecting with funders
EATRIS is active amongst international funders, including being part of the REMEDi4ALL Funders Network
Collaboration and best-practice exchange in the ERIC community
By participating in the ERIC Forum EATRIS aims to be part of further structuring and cooperation efforts between the ERICs and to support the implementation of the ERICs’ policy, shaping the community identity and consolidating integration within the European Research Area (ERA)
