The work of the Europäische Akademie is mainly conducted by temporary interdisciplinary project groups. Members of these project groups are recognized scientists from universities and non-university research organisations in Europe. In specific cases, representatives from other areas of society, e.g. from industry, can also be nominated. Each group elects a chairperson from among its members.
The subject areas for the projects of the Europäische Akademie are, among others, technology, health, the environment, and methods. Core concepts in investigating and assessing the consequences of scientific and technical developments such as “risk”, “innovation”, “prognosis” or “responsibility” and the related conceptual and procedural questions are dealt with interdisciplinarily; they are then incorporated in sets of instruments for “Rational Technology Assessment”.

Overview of Project Groups

Current Projects:

• Nanoparticles in Rheuma Research

   - Nanoparticles for medical purposes. Technical, medical, and ethical aspects

• Energy Storages and Virtual Power Plants

• Radioactive Waste

• Clinical Research on Vulnerable Populations

• Deep Brain Stimulation in Psychiatry. Guidance for Responsible Research and Application