The European Astrobiology Institute (EAI) is a consortium of European research and higher education institutions and organisations as well as other stakeholders aiming to carry out research, training, outreach and dissemination activities in astrobiology in a comprehensive and coordinated manner and thereby securing a leading role for the European Research Area in the field.
To perform ground-breaking research on key scientific questions in astrobiology (which will be periodically reviewed) requiring a cooperative interdisciplinary approach
To disseminate high-quality results of such research efforts effectively across the scientific community
To provide interdisciplinary training for students and early career scientists in astrobiology and engage in education in the field of astrobiology on all levels
To liaise with industry to foster collaborations on technological developments that are relevant to astrobiology research and beneficial to Europe as a whole
To coordinate the outreach activities of European astrobiologists to the general public, industry and all other relevant stakeholders
To act as an advisory body and provide high-quality expertise to European research organisations and decision makers on all aspects of astrobiology at an European level
To ensure the necessary financial means to carry out these activities through a coordinated approach to European funding agencies including Horizon programmes
The European Astrobiology Institute (EAI) is hosted by The European Science Foundation