EUROPEAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME European Physical Society more than ideas EPS ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME OVERVIEW The European Physical Society (EPS) was created in and Groups covering all fields of physics and related 1968. Since then, with 42 member societies, EPS has societal issues. been contributing to European physics in fields such as education, research, student mobility, publication and The scientific excellence of European physicists is regu- outreach. The growing importance of the European larly promoted by EPS through targeted actions, high Union in developing and implementing science policy profile activities (such as the “International Year of has given a new role for the EPS in representing the Light” in 2015), world leading conferences and various European physics community to several institutions electronic media (e-EPS, eps.org, etc.). To disseminate including the European Parliament and the Europe- information about the Society and European Physics, an Commission. EPS publishes the magazine Europhysics News (EPN), distributed to 25,000 individual physicists in Europe. A The EPS actively advocates research in physics and large and influential learned society like EPS of course its contribution to the economic, technological, social publishes high-standard scientific journals, among and cultural advancement in Europe. It represents the which the well-known frontiers letters journal EPL, and European physics community, providing independent the European Journal of Physics (EJP). input into science policy issues in Europe; supports physicists throughout Europe; designs and imple- The EPS acts as a federation and umbrella organisation ments programs to structure the European physics that brings added value and gives the vast scientific community; provides a forum to discuss common community of over 130’000 physicists it represents issues and share best practice; engages in activities in a coherent and powerful voice concerning research, physics research, funding and education. EPS coop- education, scientific awareness and scientific policy. erates with international physical societies to foster This action is facilitated by improving the links with international collaborations. appropriate institutions, in particular through the EPS’s representation in Brussels, national governments, part- The EPS also has a role in connecting all European aca- ner organisations and alliances. An important part of demic institutions. It plays an essential role as an inter- the EPS's role is to improve the engagement with the face between fundamental research, applications and EU and its Member States in all major policy matters industrial innovation, and awards highly prestigious (research infrastructures, road maps, etc.). Coopera- prizes to outstanding researchers, many of whom go tion inside and outside Europe, in particular towards on to become Nobel Laureates. less developed and scientifically-emerging countries, are reinforced by means of dedicated grant programs. In addition, EPS privileges many collaborations with other learned societies all over the world. The EPS EPS maintains a governance structure consisting of also provides policy advice for European stakehold- the President, Council and Executive Committee. The ers and decision makers. It advises the highest politi- Council is comprised of delegates from Members cal institutions in Europe, mentors several forums Societies, Individual Members, Associate Members dedicated to societal challenges, decides on strategic and Divisions/Groups. The Council decides on EPS’s initiatives and is involved in major EU policies on strategy, approves budgets and financial statements. It research, energy, environment, health, ethics, etc. To votes for and approves the President and other Execu- fulfil these objectives, the EPS relies on a dense net- tive Committee members. The Executive Committee, work of Community Groups (dedicated committees chaired by the President, is in charge of the imple- in fields such as conference development and policy, mentation of the strategy, and oversees operational distinctions & awards, equal opportunities, Euro- matters and budget preparation through the Secretary pean integration, etc.) and 18 scientific Divisions General of EPS. 2 EPS ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME OPPORTUNITIES The European Physical Society (EPS) reaches an au- EPS Associate Membership is an exclusive opportunity dience of scientists, industry leaders, decision makers to showcase your vision for sustainability, strategies and and members of the public worldwide. Its Membership practices. You will benefit of a unique EPS platform to consists of 42 physical societies and about 40 renowned create partnerships with key stakeholders, industry institutions. In addition, the EPS developed close, ongo- insiders and leading decision makers in physics, cul- ing relationships with 22 international learned societies, ture, development and education. You will be able to volunteer organisations and other international bodies demonstrate your support to prestigious actions during from many countries around the world. Besides promot- leading conferences welcoming the broadest audiences ing scientific excellence and offering various community in Europe and the world’s largest trade fairs in technol- services, the EPS has a strong commitment to physics ogy. You will highlight your international leadership education and advises EU policymakers through semi- by funding and presenting international awards to the nal, authoritative reports (‘The importance of physics to highest-level scientists. the economy of Europe’, ‘Physics for Society’, etc.). By joining the EPS Associate Membership Program, Throughout the year you will be provided with customised packages of ben- 2015, the International efits, highlighted prominently at all levels through the Year of Light (IYL2015) numerous EPS channels (award ceremonies, confer- highlighted to the citi- ences, publications, outreach events, web advertise- zens of the world the importance of light and op- ments, etc.), and publically acknowledged for your tical technologies in their lives, for their futures, commitment. Becoming an EPS Associate Member and for the sustainable development of society. En- will allow your society or your company to be present dorsed by UNESCO and proclaimed by the United at the broadest and most prestigious European events Nations, this event was and continues to be an ex- related to physics, such as the famous CLEO®/Europe ceptional opportunity to engage with leaders in – EQEC conference, which, in June 2015 in Munich, diverse fields of science, technology, culture and gathered representatives from UNESCO and many politics, and initiate new partnerships between the other countries around the world, 4 Nobel Laureates, scientific, public and private sectors. The European 2000 high-level scientists and more than 30,000 visitors Physical Society, a major actor in IYL2015, befitted (engineers, CEOs, researchers etc.). from the participation of companies, universities and research institutions in joining this unique Physics offers a unique opportunity to meet new audi- initiative. Thanks to their support, countless ap- ences, new potential partners and collaborators, as the plications of light technology have been brought many aspects in science, culture and technology bring to the knowledge of people worldwide. The Inter- together diverse participants: key personnel in univer- national Year of Light has been a brilliant dem- sities, industry, funding agencies, regional and local onstration that science and industry contribute to authorities, governmental and international decision the advancement in essential branches of our lives. makers, educators, students, and volunteers. The EPS would like to continue to develop this privileged To benefit of this opportunity, the EPS proposes partnership between industries and academic research. three levels of Associate Membership and Sponsor- This document explains the different ways in which you ship, namely, can both help and benefit from forthcoming EPS activi- ties. With your involvement and support, we can look • The EPS 'Prestige' Sponsorship forward to tremendous events that promote and magnify • The EPS Sponsorship for 'Societal Challenges' physics to the world. • The EPS Supporter Associate Membership 3 EPS ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMME EPS PRESTIGE SPONSORSHIP From left to right: Th e o d or W. Hä n s ch , EPS-QEOD Prize in 2001 - 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics, Albert Fert, EPS-CMD Europhysics Prize in 1997 - 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics, Eric Betzig, Plenary Speaker at CLEO®/ Europe-EQEC 2015 - 2014 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Serge Haroche, EPS-QEOD Prize in 2002 - 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics. The EPS Awardees today are the potential Nobel Laure- Prestige Sponsors receive the following benefits: ates of tomorrow. Albert Fert, Peter Grünberg, Gerhard • Exclusive invitation to the Award Ceremony, Ertl, Klaus von Klitzing, Andre Geim, Kostya Novoselov, Serge Haroche, Theodor Hänsch, Claude Cohen-Tan- • Present the prizes to the awardees together with the noudji, Frank Wilczek, François Englert, Peter Higgs, highest scientific personalities in Europe, Gerardus 't Hooft and several other outstanding physi- • Participate to the organisation and the presentation of cists all received prizes from the European Physical So- the Award ceremony and/or opt for a special ceremony ciety, often many years before receiving the Nobel Prize. at the Sponsor's headquarters,