European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities

Why EASSH?

EASSH is a membership organisation made up of scientific networks, associations, disciplinary groups and universities.

The main purposes of EASSH are to promote learning and research in the social sciences and humanities (SSH) as a resource for Europe and the world, and to engage with policymakers and research funders in support of the social sciences and humanities.

What EASSH does

EASSH provides a platform for engagement among its member organisations and for the promotion of a shared commitment to the advancement of the social sciences and humanities in Europe and in the member states of the European Union.

EASSH provides a channel for information, ideas, policy proposals and consultations shared between its member organisations and policymakers, advisers, public–private partnerships, administrators and practitioners.

EASSH engages with policy institutions on the design, implementation and oversight of multinational and European research programmes.

EASSH promotes the role of the social sciences and humanities in support of more informed, innovative, cohesive, sustainable and resilient societies.

EASSH provides a coherent voice in science policy from a SSH perspective in Europe and beyond.

How EASSH works

EASSH draws on the expertise and insight of its member organisations via the Governing Board, the General Assembly and task forces.

EASSH influences science public policy debate through position papers and reports and also contributes to wider public policy discussions through The EASSH Lens, our blog dedicated to SSH research and learning.

EASSH works through its Governing Board to engage with policymakers and public and private agencies in support of the actions agreed in the General Assembly.