The European Commission ran a first call for proposals for members for ERNs in 2016, followed in 2019 with a call for new members to join the existing 24 ERNs.
When a new call for proposals is launched, the membership process involves several steps:
- contacting the national representatives in the ERN Board on the national endorsement process
- filling in the online application and self-assessment
- checking the required documents in the assessment manual:
- letter of endorsement for healthcare providers
- declaration signed by the hospital director or Chief Executive Officer
- declaration signed by the healthcare provider representative
Before applying, the healthcare provider has to review the following:
- applicable legislation
- information on the diseases covered by each of the 24 ERNs
- information from the Networks websites
- the applicant assessment manual and operational criteria for the healthcare providers’ assessment.
