Today’s health challenges — from pandemics, antimicrobial resistance and climate change to health inequities, fragile health systems and unequal access to innovation — are increasingly interconnected and cannot be addressed by countries or institutions acting alone.
The European Global Health Research Institutes Network (EGHRIN) brings together leading European research institutions working on global health to strengthen collaboration, promote equitable partnerships and ensure that research evidence informs policy and practice.
EGHRIN provides a platform for its members to exchange knowledge, develop shared positions and engage collectively with European and international policy processes. The network works to strengthen the role of global health research in Europe’s research and innovation agenda, while supporting more balanced and long-term partnerships with global partners, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
EGHRIN works at the interface of research, policy and partnership. Through its members, the network brings together expertise across infectious diseases, poverty-related and neglected diseases, health systems, pandemic preparedness, antimicrobial resistance, climate and health, One Health, access to innovation, global health governance and the social determinants of health.
Shaping the future of European global health research
EGHRIN advocates for a strong and equitable place for global health research in the next generation of European research and innovation programmes.
As Europe prepares the future Framework Programme, FP10, and reflects on the next phase of global health partnerships, including the future of EDCTP, EGHRIN works to bring the expertise of global health research institutes into policy discussions. Our objective is to help ensure that European research funding supports long-term, equitable partnerships, strengthens research capacity, and responds to shared global health challenges.
Strengthening equitable research partnerships
Global health research must be built on collaboration, trust and mutual benefit. EGHRIN supports stronger links among European institutes and with global partners, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, to promote inclusive research agendas and more balanced forms of cooperation.
The network provides a space for members to exchange knowledge, identify opportunities for collaboration, and develop shared positions on the conditions needed for impactful and equitable global health research.
Connecting science, policy and implementation
EGHRIN works at the interface between research and policy. We support the translation of scientific evidence into policy-relevant insights and contribute to debates on health systems resilience, preparedness, access to innovation, One Health, climate and health, and global health governance.
By connecting researchers, policymakers, funders and implementation partners, EGHRIN helps ensure that global health research informs decisions that affect people and health systems within and beyond Europe.
Building visibility for European global health research
EGHRIN promotes the role of European global health research institutes in major academic, policy and funding spaces. Through joint activities, events, publications and congress engagement, the network increases the visibility of its members and creates opportunities for collective action.
In the coming period, EGHRIN will focus on strengthening its presence in key European and international global health fora, supporting member-led initiatives, and positioning the network as a trusted voice in the debate on the future of global health research.
EGHRIN operates as a collaborative network of member institutions. Its work is guided by the Council of Members, supported by an Executive Committee and coordinated by the Secretariat.
The Council of Members brings together all EGHRIN member institutions and provides strategic direction for the network. It is the main forum for discussing priorities, approving common workplans and identifying opportunities for joint action.
The Executive Committee supports the implementation of the network’s strategic priorities and helps steer activities between meetings of the Council of Members.
The Secretariat coordinates the day-to-day work of the network, supports member engagement and facilitates communication, policy work and joint activities. The EGHRIN Secretariat is currently hosted by ISGlobal.
EGHRIN’s activities are developed through member-led Working Groups. These groups provide a flexible space for members to exchange intelligence, coordinate action and develop joint outputs around shared priorities.
The Policy and Advocacy Working Group follows European and international policy processes relevant to global health research. Its current focus includes the future Framework Programme, FP10, the Multiannual Financial Framework, the future of EDCTP and wider debates on the role of research and innovation in Europe’s global health agenda.
The group supports the development of shared messages, policy inputs and engagement opportunities with EU institutions and other stakeholders.
The Academy Working Group strengthens EGHRIN’s presence in academic and scientific spaces. It identifies opportunities for joint sessions, seminars, conference participation and knowledge exchange among members.
Its current priorities include increasing the visibility of EGHRIN and its members in major global health congresses and supporting spaces for dialogue on equitable research, global health curricula and the future of global health training.
The Research Funding Working Group provides a space for members to exchange information on funding opportunities and explore joint applications. It supports collaboration among members around European and international funding instruments relevant to global health research.
The group also identifies opportunities to strengthen the sustainability of collaborative global health research, including through joint proposals, strategic partnerships and new funding mechanisms.
EGHRIN’s current roadmap focuses on two strategic objectives.
First, the network aims to contribute to ongoing debates on the future of European research and innovation policy, ensuring that global health, equitable partnerships and long-term research capacity remain central to FP10 and future global health partnerships.
Second, EGHRIN aims to strengthen its visibility and collective presence in key academic and policy spaces. Through member-led activities, congress engagement, publications and events, the network seeks to position European global health research institutes as key contributors to global health equity and evidence-informed policy.
