The recent EGHRIN Council of Members, hosted by the Global Health EDCTP3 on 21 April in Brussels, has officially marked the beginning of a new chapter for the European Global Health Research Institutes Network. After years of dedicated stewardship under the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD), EGHRIN’s Secretariat is now officially hosted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). This transition reflects an evolution in the network’s structure and coordination, while its core purpose remains unchanged.
The principles that have shaped the network since its inception remain firmly in place: strengthening Europe’s role in global health research, fostering collaboration across institutions, and ensuring that global health remains highly visible within EU research and innovation agendas. To ensure institutional continuity at this pivotal moment of transition, the Council of Members also confirmed the re-election of Jolene Skordis as Network Coordinator, guiding EGHRIN as it enters this new phase.
Strategic Priorities: Positioning Global Health in FP10 and the MFF
The discussions in Brussels underscored a shared ambition among members to reinforce EGHRIN’s active contribution to the ongoing debates surrounding the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and the Framework Programme 10 (FP10).
In a European landscape where competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and preparedness increasingly dominate the policy agenda, the network firmly reaffirmed the critical importance of safeguarding strong, collaborative, and internationally-oriented health R&D funding.
A Driving Force for Advocacy and Research Collaboration
Looking ahead, the meeting highlighted EGHRIN’s ongoing commitment to serving as Europe’s premier platform for:
- Exchanging information on research funding opportunities.
- Coordinating joint advocacy efforts at the EU level.
- Enhancing academic engagement across member institutions.
Moving forward, the network will continue to strengthen its presence in major scientific and policy fora. This includes active engagement in upcoming discussions linked to FP10, shaping the future of European partnerships, and participating in key global health conferences taking place across the continent.