ERIC practical guidelines : legal framework for a European Research Infrastructure Consortium

ERICs are legal entities set up under EU law to facilitate the establishment and operation of research infrastructures with European interest. They can be used either for establishing a new research infrastructure or for integrating existing research infrastructures into a single legal entity that is more advantageous for their operations and structural needs in the context of the European Research Area and of a global outreach. These guidelines are aimed at assisting potential ERIC applicants as well as existing ERICs. They are provided for information purposes only and are not intended to replace any applicable legal source, nor professional legal advice addressing specific issues. Neither the European Commission nor any person acting on its behalf can be held responsible for the use made of these guidelines.