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EPOS ERIC Statutes (amended December 2025)
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Last updated: 14/09/26
Update history
- Updated 14/09/26
- Updated 02/09/26
- Updated 08/06/26
- Updated 01/06/26
- Updated 21/05/26
- Created 30/04/26
Synthesis
from AIEPOS ERIC Statutes (amended December 2025) outline the governance, membership, financial, and operational framework of the European Plate Observing System European Research Infrastructure Consortium (ERIC).
The document establishes EPOS ERIC as a distributed research infrastructure with its statutory seat in Rome, Italy, governed by a General Assembly where Member States and associated countries hold majority voting rights. Key provisions include membership conditions, observer status, financial contributions, and governance structures such as the Executive Director and advisory boards. The statutes also define EPOS ERIC’s core services (Integrated Core Services and Thematic Core Services), access policies, intellectual property rights, and reporting obligations to the European Commission. Financial sustainability is ensured through annual membership fees, host contributions, and tax exemptions for non-economic activities.
Key points
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EPOS ERIC is a distributed research infrastructure with a statutory seat in Rome, Italy, governed by a General Assembly of members and observers.
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Membership requires a Member State and two other countries (Member States or associated countries), with majority voting rights held by Member States and associated countries.
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Financial contributions are calculated based on GDP, with annual fees ranging from €63k to €462k per member/permanent observer, ensuring long-term sustainability from 2026.
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Observer status is granted for up to 3 years (extendable) or permanently in exceptional cases, with no voting rights but equal access to services.
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EPOS ERIC’s core services include Integrated Core Services (ICS) for interoperability and Thematic Core Services (TCS) for scientific communities, coordinated by the Executive Coordination Office (ECO).
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Tax exemptions apply to non-economic activities, with VAT and excise duty exemptions for purchases exceeding €300.
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Annual activity and financial reports must be submitted to the European Commission within 6 months of the financial year-end.
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Key prompts
- What are the membership requirements for EPOS ERIC?
- How are financial contributions calculated for members?
- What are the rights and obligations of observers in EPOS ERIC?
- Which countries are founding members of EPOS ERIC?
- What tax exemptions apply to EPOS ERIC activities?
- How does EPOS ERIC ensure financial sustainability from 2026?
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