The European Commission is inviting organisations and public entities to apply to become members of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) Stakeholder Forum.
The Forum will provide stakeholder input on the governance and implementation of the EHDS, covering both the primary and secondary use of health data.
Applications may be submitted by 10 December 2026
What will the Forum do?
The Forum will bring together stakeholders to:
- provide input and recommendations on EHDS implementation, including data access, data quality, interoperability, usability and artificial intelligence
- exchange knowledge, implementation experience and good practices
- identify emerging issues and priorities
- contribute stakeholder views on the development and uptake of the EHDS.
The Forum will also facilitate exchanges between EHDS governance bodies and the wider stakeholder community.
Who can apply?
The Forum will have around 80 members, comprising:
- organisations (‘Type C’ members)
- public entities other than Member States’ authorities (‘Type E’ members).
Applicants should have proven and relevant expertise and experience in areas related to the primary and secondary use of electronic health data within the EHDS framework.
The Commission aims for balanced representation across five stakeholder categories:
- citizens, patients and consumers
- healthcare providers and health ecosystems
- industry and standards development organisations
- research and academia
- public entities, including EU and international organisations.
Organisations must nominate representatives with appropriate expertise. Representatives must have a good knowledge of English to participate actively in the Forum’s discussions.
What is expected from members?
Members should be prepared to participate actively in the Forum, including by attending meetings, contributing to discussions and reviewing documents.
The Forum will meet at least once a year in a hybrid General Assembly, complemented by regular online meetings. Working documents and meetings will generally be in English. Participation is not remunerated, although travel and subsistence expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with Commission rules.
How to apply
Applications must include a:
- cover letter explaining the applicant’s motivation and potential contribution to the Forum
- completed classification form
- completed selection criteria form demonstrating that the applicant meets the selection criteria.
Applications may be submitted in any official EU language. English is encouraged to facilitate the evaluation.
Deadline: 10 December 2026
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