The OECD Global Science Forum (GSF) was established in 1992 under the name “Mega-Science Forum” to provide a platform for discussing issues related to international research infrastructures among OECD members and relevant partner countries. In 1994, the Forum’s mandate was revised and expanded to focus on providing analysis and advice to governments on international scientific cooperation. To better reflect its broader role in science policy, the Forum was renamed the Global Science Forum in 1999.
The Forum currently consists of 33 members, including OECD countries, key partner economies, and the European Union. National representatives come from academia, funding agencies, and ministries of science.
The OECD GSF provides a platform for dialogue, consultation, and mutual learning among high-level science policy officials from OECD member countries. It conducts analytical work on high-priority science policy issues, offering a setting for expert evaluation and exchange of ideas.
While conducting its activities, the GSF:
Explores opportunities and mechanisms for international cooperation in selected priority areas;
Aims to establish an international framework to guide national and regional science policy developments;
Works to identify the global dimensions of science policy challenges.
Scientific issues that require collective solutions are raised by GSF members. If accepted, the Forum initiates the necessary studies and collaborative processes.
Further information about the OECD GSF is available at: