Armin Grunwald has been appointed member of the Horizon 2020 Advisory Group on Energy [16.10.2013]

European Union's new funding program Horizon 2020 is conceptualized as single framework program for research and innovation. For the development of the specific work programs in Horizon 2020 and further tasks a number of external Advisory Groups are being established.

Armin Grunwald has been appointed member of the Horizon 2020 Advisory Group on Energy. He agreed to take on the task. The first meeting of the group will be held in November 2013 and will mainly be devoted to discussing the main priorities for the coming years as regards European support for research and innovation in the energy field.

Advice to the Commission is the result of discussions within the Group. It is expected to represent the consensus view of the Group. However, in the event that a consensus cannot be found, divergent views will be recorded. The Advisory Group does not take binding decisions.

The Group may also be a focal point for processing inputs from across society related to the relevant field. The Group will thereby support outreach and strengthening of the Commission services' dialogue with a wider group of stakeholders.