Research Strategy and Coordination

Research Strategy and Coordination is an executive body which prepares policy documents for research within the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. It compiles the research agenda and prepares opinions, reports and position papers on research, and it determines the methodical rules for conducting research at the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment.

• To provide competent consultancy to political decision makers on a high scientific level with internationally recognised expertise
• To guarantee the quality of assessments in authorisation processes
• To enhance competence in the network of European scientific authorities in the field of consumer health protection
• To ensure a high level of specialised expertise for the national and international exchange of ideas and concepts and in the conducting of joint research projects
• To create an atmosphere of scientific excellence to enhance the appeal of workplaces at the Institute
• To analyse the risk perception of stakeholders, the population in general and the media as the basis for the development and application of suitable risk communication instruments.

Research Strategy and Coordination provides support to the scientists at the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in general and fundamental issues of research promotion and advises them in the application process for research projects funded by third parties. It advises the specialised departments of the Institute in all questions concerning research promotion, the application process and project execution. It also provides support in the accompaniment, organisation and control of the quality assurance of all research projects, including those funded by third parties. Research coordination is responsible for the administrative, financial procedures and documentation of all research activities including third-party funded research projects.

Research Strategy and Coordination organises cooperation with the responsible federal ministries and other institutions active in the field of research in collaboration with work group coordinators and project managers. It participates in the departmental research work group and is actively involved in several committees.

Research Strategy and Coordination is responsible for the business management activities of the Scientific Advisory Board of the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment.

Scientific Advisory Board

Research Strategy and Coordination organises scientific seminars every two months at which current research projects are presented.

In cooperation with the BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment Academy, Research Strategy and Coordination organises the Summer Academy on risk assessment and communication.