The European Mathematical Society

European Research Centres on Mathematics (ERCOM)

The remit of ERCOM

1. ERCOM is an EMS committee consisting of Scientific Directors of European Research Centres in the Mathematical sciences, or their chosen representatives. Only European centres, predominantly research oriented, with a large international visiting programme and covering a broad area of the Mathematical Sciences are eligible for representation in ERCOM. The eligibility of centres is decided by the EMS Executive Committee after consultations with ERCOM.
2. ERCOM aims to contribute to the unity of Mathematics, from fundamentals to applications.
3. The purposes of ERCOM are:
   • to constitute a forum for communications and exchange of information between the centres themselves and EMS
   • to foster collaboration and coordination between the centres themselves and EMS
   • to foster advanced research training on a European level
   • to advise the Executive Committee of the EMS on matters relating to activities of the centres
   • to contribute to the visibility of the EMS
   • to cultivate contacts with similar research centres within and outside of Europe

4. The Chair of ERCOM is proposed by the committee and appointed by the Executive Committee of EMS. A scientific Secretary is appointed by ERCOM. The terms of office of the Chair is four years, with the possibility of reappointment for another two year period.
5. The Committee meets at least once annually.
6. The research centres cover the expenses of ERCOM.

Members:

The members of this committee are the directors of the corresponding member institutions. For a complete list and further information, please follow the link ERCOM.