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European Astrobiology Institute (EAI): Leading Interdisciplinary Research in Europe

The European Astrobiology Institute (EAI) is a virtual institute that conducts interdisciplinary research on the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. It brings together leading space research organizations and institutions to explore questions related to astrobiology. The EAI facilitates collaboration, training, and resource-sharing among researchers in various disciplines, ensuring a concerted European effort in this exciting and emergent field. Join us today and be part of the cutting-edge research in astrobiology!

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European Astrobiology Institute (EAI): Leading Interdisciplinary Research in Europe

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  1. EUROPEAN ASTROBIOLOGY INSTITUTE (EAI) A NEW VIRTUAL INSTITUTE FOR LEADING INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH IN EUROPE

  2. Astrobiology: Stydyoforigin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the Universe Formation of planetary systems Early Earth environment From simple molecules to life Astro- biology Early life and life in extreme conditions Detection of life on other planets Historical, legal and philosophical issues

  3. Astrobiology - an interdisciplinary and diverse field

  4. An interdisciplinary and diverse field Astrobiology - an interdisciplinary and diverse field Philosophical approach to the definition oflife Historyofideas on origin and evolution oflife Ethicaland societalquestions in space missions Societal, political and economicimpactsof a detectionoflifeoutside Earth

  5. Necessity for a European Institute Interdisciplinarity requires concerted multi-method approach Change of global science landscapefromsubject to problem-based research Better understanding on how to approach astrobiology after decades of research Training of a new generation of scientists imperative Involvement of smaller research communities possible ( e.g. in less-represented EU Member States Efficient use of resources necessary Most EU countries lack personnel and financial resources to fully cover a large multidisciplinary field like astrobiology A European Institute provides the critical mass for such efforts

  6. Timelinessof the EAI Big questions like «How did life emerge on Earth?» and «Are there other habitable planets and is there life on them» now open to scientific studies NewSpace missions and telescopes (ExoMars, ALMA) create large amount of data – has to be mined Europe facing increasing competition from established (USA) and emerging (India and China) space research nations Momentum of recent EU-appraised structures (COST Action «Origins» and Erasmus+ -funded «European astrobiology Campus») has to be kept ExoMars misssion ALMA telescope array

  7. Uniquenessof the EAI Virtual institute involving several leading space research organisations and institutions Involvement of many disciplines both in scienceand humanities Ideal growing ground ofnew research communities Concerted European effort in a new and hot research topic Sustainable structure - less dependent on temporary grants

  8. Addedvalueof the EAI Build upon Europe's leading role in astrobiology by pooling resources Pan-European strategy on training outreach, education and dissemination Multidisciplinary training of a students and early scientists imperative – difficult for single institutions, possible for EAI Involvement of smaller research communities ( e.g. in less-represented EU Member States) enabled by EAI Roadmaps of future research directions must enjoy wide support by community - EAI ideal discussion forum Field work during the course «Impacts and the evolution of Life» Saaremaa, Estonia

  9. Advantages for ParticipatingEntities Reduced costs for participations in meetings and training events of the EAI Facilitated access to research infrastructures and field sites Cooperation in applications for funding for large-scale projects Collaboration in outreach, dissemination, training and industry liaisons Possibilityto act as a strong voice and shape the European science landscape together with other eminent institutions Meeting for Early Career Astrobiologists (Tartu, 2017) IAU International Symposium on Astronomy and Astrobiology (co-organised by EAC)

  10. Interim Board of the EAI • John Brucato, INAF • Maurizio Falanga, ISSI • Wolf Geppert, Stockholm • (ScientificSecretary) • Muriel Gargaud, CNRS • Thomas Henning, MPIA • JánHrušak, Czech Academy • Kalle Kirsimäe, Tartu • Jesús Martinez-Frias, CSIC • Emmanuelle Javaux, Liège • Miguel Mas Hesse, CAB • Nigel Mason, Kent • Stephane Mazevet, CNRS • Piero Messina, ESA • Karen Olsson-Francis, OU • TilmanSpohn, DLR, • Ruth-Sophie Taubner, Vienna • Michel Viso, CNES • Nicolas Walter, ESF • (Administrative Secretary) • Frances Westall, CNRS

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