ALLEA in brief

Established in 1994, ALLEA serves as the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, advocating for the role of science as a global public good and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among its Member Academies and beyond. ALLEA’s statutory purpose is to promote science and research in Europe and globally.

1994 Year of founding
61 Member academies
Independent of political, religious, and commercial interests

ALLEA provides a forum for scientific exchange across borders, thereby consolidating the collective voice of European academia and contributing a European perspective to international discourse. As such, ALLEA is widely recognised as renowned academic stakeholder at the European science-policy-society interface and is frequently consulted as a trusted source of expertise for policymakers, media and the public.

A charitable non-profit association formally registered as All European Academies (ALLEA) e.V. under German law, ALLEA has its own legal personality and therefore remains fully independent of political, religious, and commercial interests.

Vision and mission

A future where science remains independent from undue interference and is respected as a global public good.

ALLEA represents the European Academies at the intersection of science, policy, and society, with a vision to create a future where science remains independent from undue interference and is respected as a global public good. ALLEA champions science not only for its benefits in addressing societal challenges but also for its intrinsic value to human culture and intellectual advancement, while recognising the foundational role of scientific evidence for societal cohesion and progress.

From research to policy

By fostering the full cycle of knowledge production and uptake, from fundamental research to informed decision-making and innovation, ALLEA ensures that the valuable contributions of European academies are effectively recognised and have a notable impact on policy and society, and on the framework conditions in which science and research are being exercised.

A diverse membership

Recognising the institutional diversity of its members – including young and senior academies, academies from EU and non-EU countries, academies performing as learned societies, research networks, or grant givers – ALLEA works towards creating benefit for all parts of its membership, including capacity building and protection of their autonomy where needed. This diverse membership represents a unique wealth of valuable insights and experiences from various research and innovation systems. ALLEA provides its members a dialogue platform to exchange experiences, discuss and analyse different approaches, and share knowledge and insights with counterparts across Europe.

Engaging Europe and the world

In a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, ALLEA actively engages with EU Institutions, including through the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM), and connects European research efforts to global frameworks. We facilitate interdisciplinary and cross-border scientific collaboration, reflecting our distinctive role in the European Research Area (ERA). Committed to defending academic freedom, promoting ethical research practices, and strengthening the role of science, we address critical issues in research policy, academic integrity, and public trust in science.

ALLEA strives to foster a scientific culture of inclusivity, responsibility, sustainability, and quality while delivering science-based solutions to the pressing challenges of our time for the benefit of society, therewith reinforcing Europe’s leadership in research and innovation.

How are we financed?

ALLEA’s operations are funded by annual subscriptions from its Member Academies who furthermore contribute in-kind or through ad-hoc donations to ongoing projects. To expand its activities, ALLEA also receives grants and endowments from public institutions, charitable foundations, or other like-minded organisations. You can support ALLEA’s work with a one-time or recurring donation.