Remunerated External Experts (REE)
The Remunerated External Experts (REE) framework regulated by Article 242 of the Financial Regulation enables EFSA to access specialised expertise whenever scientific or operational opinion and advice is required using the following schemes:
- ISA - Individual Scientific Advisors for Scientific and Technical Support in the area of the assessment of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Biological Hazards and Chemical contaminants, Pesticides, Plant health, Genetically Modified Organisms for food and feed uses, Food Additives, Food Contact Materials, Food Enzymes, Food flavourings, Feed additives, Novel Foods, NutritionThe science of how diet relates to the body's need for sustenance
- OSA - Operational Support Advisors for expert advice in the area of Communication, Digital and Social Science
More details on this framework and a comparison between ISA and OSA are provided in the infographic linked below.
ISA scheme
Call for scientific and technical support
EFSA is establishing a list of scientists to assist its units in carrying out the preparatory work in support of EFSA’s scientific and risk communicationThe interactive exchange of information and opinions throughout the risk analysis process, including the explanation of risk assessment findings and the basis of risk management decisions. The levels of interactive exchange include: the dissemination of public information about risks to consumers or other affected groups; the dialogue within and between risk assessment and risk management; engagement with interested parties affected by risk analysis outcomes. activities with the main focus on the areas of generic risk assessments and the assessment of applications for the authorisation of regulated products, in particular in the areas of Animal Health and Animal Welfare, Biological hazards and Chemical contaminants, Pesticides, Plant health, Genetically Modified Organisms for food and feed uses, Food Additives, Food Contact Materials, Food Enzymes, Food Flavourings, Feed additives, Novel Foods, Nutrition.
In most cases, these support tasks will be carried out remotely and the results delivered electronically. In certain cases, EFSA may request that specific tasks are carried out at EFSA premises.
The list resulting from this call for expression of interests and any further updates are valid until maximum 17/10/2027, five years from the first publication of the open call for expressions of interest (CEI). To find out more, please consult the documents below.
More details on the ISA scheme are provided in the infographic linked below.
Documents
- Notice of call for expressions of interest with annex I, III and V included
- Annex II - Declaration of honour on exclusion criteria
- Annex IV – Declaration of previous work in EU institutions
- Annex VI - Draft contract
- Presentation - Best practices in declaring interests
- Frequently Asked Questions
Corrigenda
OSA scheme
Call for expert advice in the area of Communication, Digital and Social Science
EFSA is establishing a list of individuals (natural persons) with expertise to assist EFSA in communication, digital and social sciencesA branch of science that refers to the study of human behaviour, and its interplay with social and cultural aspects. Typically, it encompasses disciplines such as psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, political science, and political science. Evidence and expertise from social science is used by EFSA to support its communication of risk from farm to fork; evolve its research methods and capability; and back its organisational agility. activities.
In most of the cases, tasks will be carried out remotely and delivered using electronic communication tools. In certain cases, EFSA may request that specific tasks are carried out in EFSA premises or other sites that will be mentioned in the contract specifications.
The list resulting from this call for expression of interests and any further updates are valid until maximum 28/05/2031, five years from the first publication of the open call for expressions of interest (CEI). To find out more, please consult the documents below.
More details on the OSA scheme are provided in the infographic linked below.