1. The EFSA Expert Database (Sérgio Potier Rodeia, Scientific Cooperation Unit)
POLISH EFSA FOCAL POINT – ANNUAL EXPERTS SUMMIT
24TH April 2009, Gromada Hotel, Warsaw, Poland

2. The Expert Database: Background
Decision for setting up a database of external scientific experts taken by EFSA and EU Member States in 04/2007;
A key element in EFSA’s policy for the selection of scientific experts;
The database will also be available to all EU Member States who may use it to select experts for own scientific projects.

3. The Expert Database: Objectives
To effectively “pool” scientific excellence across Europe;
To achieve a more effective and flexible response to EFSA’s increased workload;
To help enhance transparency of the way in which experts are selected and invited to cooperate with EFSA;
To assist Member States in their risk assessment work;

4. The Expert Database Disciplines
EFSA is looking for experts in a wide range of disciplines…
…e.g. food and feed safety, nutrition, toxicology, chemistry and animal health & welfare, plant protection & plant health;
Application process:
Experts are invited to fill in an on-line form and make a declaration of interests (in order to ensure their independence)

5. Eligibility criteria: inclusion
University degree, or equivalent in one or more areas of expertise within the remit of EFSA;
Relevant professional experience i.e. in risk assessment, data collection on biological or chemical hazards, as appropriate;
Scientific articles in peer reviewed journals or other scientific documents / reports relevant to the expertise declared;
Ability to communicate and work in at least one Community language;
Completed an Annual Declaration of Interests.

6. Expert Database: selection
When a scientific need is identified, a list of potential experts is drawn up from the expert database;
Evaluation and final selection criteria are finally assessed by EFSA, leading to the identification of the most suitable candidate(s);
Experts receive travel and subsistence expenses and an indemnity for their contribution to EFSA’s work.

7. Application forms received as of 05/04/2009: 1439
Current state-of-play
Application forms received as of 05/04/2009: 1439

8. Applications received (05/04/2009)

9. Applications received (others)

10. How to apply to EFSA’s EDB
Simply go to EFSA’s homepage:
… and follow the links!!!
For any questions or support:

21. EFSA's Expert Database
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