Get involved

Together for excellence in heritage science

E-RIHS enables many different venues for getting involved and engaged with its activities and community towards promoting collaboration, capacity-building, knowledge and technology sharing and translation, and the pursuit of excellence in heritage science in Europe and beyond.

Get involved as Providers of Services

Countries and intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) can contribute to the E-RIHS by playing an active role in providing services to the heritage science community.

All Member States of the European Union, EU-associated countries, third countries other than associated countries and IGOs interested in becoming part of the E-RIHS vibrant community, can contact the E-RIHS Central Hub at co@e-rihs.eu

For further information on the relevant procedures see also Documentation of this website.

Enlargement workshops and webinars are organized to provide further information of the E-RIHS mission, vision, structure and governance.

Get involved as Users of Services

The broad E-RIHS Catalogue of Services fulfils the different needs of several types of users (e.g., public institutions, research and project teams, free-lance researchers, practitioners, professionals and the private and commercial sector) and research questions, through the four E-RIHS platforms (FIXLAB, ARCHLAB, MOLAB, and DIGILAB).

The E-RIHS community already includes a wide variety of users who have been engaged through different initiatives and projects (e.g., IPERION HS): you can learn about the stories in the Newsroom.

Dedicated calls for applying to use E-RIHS services will be posted on this website and in our social media channels; we encourage you to subscribe to the E-RIHS Newsletter to keep up-to-date with these opportunities.

For further information, you can also contact the E-RIHS Central Hub at
co@e-rihs.eu

Get involved as Masters, PhD Students and Early Career Scientists

E-RIHS welcomes the engagement of young scientists; and thus, provides several initiatives for postgraduate students and early career scientists to get involved in E-RIHS activities, including training opportunities (via the HS Academy), advising on access opportunities, internships at the E-RIHS Central Hub and National Nodes, as well as information on scholarships and fellowships via E-RIHS LinkedIn channel and the Newsletter.

Cooperation arrangement with networks and association of young scientists can also be explored by contacting the E-RIHS Central Hub co@e-rihs.eu

Get involved as Partners & Sponsors

E-RIHS welcomes partnerships with, and sponsorships by institutions interested in promoting the advancement of the heritage science in Europe and globally.

In particular, E-RIHS is open to cooperation with institutions (e.g., philanthropic foundations and NGOs) aimed at supporting capacity-building and knowledge- technology-transfer initiatives towards a more inclusive access to E-RIHS services (Catalogue of services and HS Academy), also in developing countries and in scientifically-lagging countries.

For further information, kindly contact the E-RIHS Central Hub at co@e-rihs.eu

Get involved as Media Professionals

E-RIHS can provide an entry-point for media professionals to identify cutting-edge developments in heritage science and/or to identify high-level expertise to comment and/or report on the state-of-the-art of heritage science in Europe and global.  Online resources can be accessed via the Results Library (User Stories and Publications) and Newsroom on this website and through E-RIHS social media channels and Newsletter.

For further information including interviews with heritage scientists and accreditation to E-RIHS events, kindly contact the Communication Office at the E-RIHS Central Hub by emailing communication@e-rihs.eu

Vacanies

  • Vacancies at the Central Hub (Florence, Italy)

Position: Financial Officer

Contract: Full-time employee contract (36h/week), 1-year tenure-track position, subject to evaluation

Gross Annual Salary: €48,000 (13 instalments)

Start Date: December 2025 (to be agreed)

Deadline for Applications: 9 November 2025

E-RIHS ERIC is hiring a Financial Officer to support the financial and administrative management of the organisation. The role includes assisting in the preparation and monitoring of budgets, managing membership fees and in-kind contributions, overseeing accounting and financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with ERIC, national, and EU financial regulations. The position also involves handling payments, procurement and service contracts, liaising with auditors and consultants, and supporting the financial management of EU and national projects in coordination with the Central Hub and National Nodes.

How to apply: Send your application in English to co@e-rihs.eu

For full details and application instructions, please consult the vacancy notice

 

Position: Communication Assistant – CLOSED

Contract: Full-time (36h/week), 1-year tenure-track position, leading to permanent position upon positive review

Gross Annual Salary: €49,550 (13 instalments)

Start Date: October 2025 (to be agreed)

Deadline for Applications: 15 September 2025

E-RIHS ERIC is hiring a Communication Assistant to support the implementation of its communication and dissemination strategy. The role includes managing content and channels (website, social media, newsletters), contributing to visibility and outreach activities, assisting in event organisation, and supporting internal and external communication activities. The position also involves providing general secretarial support and ensuring smooth communication between the Central Hub, National Nodes, and stakeholders.

How to apply: Send your application in English to co@e-rihs.eu

For full details and application instructions, please consult the vacancy notice

 

  • Vacancies at the National Nodes – no opening at the moment

Procurement opportunities

Contract: Travels and accomodation to the E-RIHS Opening Days (12-14 November)

Purpose of the procurement:
E-RIHS ERIC seeks the support of a travel agency to manage travel and accommodation arrangements for invited speakers and guests participating in the upcoming event scheduled from 12 to 14 November 2025.

Scope of services:
The selected agency will be responsible for organising and booking round-trip travel and hotel accommodation (including breakfast) for invited participants. Services must include assistance with itinerary coordination, booking management, and possible last-minute modifications.

Participants and accommodation needs:

  • Invited speakers: Minimum 10, maximum 14 persons. Some will require 1 to 2 nights of accommodation (approximately 7–10 persons expected), others 2 to 3 nights of accommodation (approximately 3-4 persons expected).

Deliverables:

  • Flight/train bookings and hotel reservations with breakfast included.

  • Clear and itemised cost proposal (per participant and per service).

  • Invoicing compliant with E-RIHS ERIC financial and procurement procedures.

Selection criteria:

  • Competitive pricing and transparent fee structure.

  • Proven experience in managing travel for international events.

  • Capacity for flexible and timely support (including changes and cancellations).

Submission deadline: 23 October 2025

Submission procedure:
Interested travel agencies are invited to send their offer, including a detailed cost estimate and description of services, to co@e-rihs.eu

Other engagement opportunities

For further information, kindly contact the E-RIHS Central Hub at co@e-rihs.eu