The European Group for Research on Aging and Physical Activity
Acronym: EGRAPA
General Information
Identification Code: 829670541151-21
Website: http://www.egrapa.org
Entity Form: eingetragener Verein (e.V.)
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 1/30/2021
Last Update: 8/17/2023
Mission & Interests
Goals: § 2 of the constitution: Purpose of the Association
(1) The purpose of the Association is
a. the promotion of science and research,
b. the promotion of public health and public health-care,
c. the promotion of sport.
(2) The purpose of the Articles of Association is achieved in particular through
a. the development and implementation of appropriate academic and educational
programs, activities and events,
b. the promotion of young scholars,
c. the publication and distribution of procedures, reports, studies and teaching
materials, documentary materials,
d. the promotion of the functional independence of the elderly and the
improvement their living conditions,
e. the dissemination of knowledge and practical skills in the field of “exercise and
sport for the elderly”,
f. the counselling of individuals and institutions.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Education and training
- Public health
- Research and innovation
- Sport
Levels of Interest:
- national
- european
- global
- sub-national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: EGREPA contributes to decision-making processes in two EU policy areas:
1. Health
2. Research & Innovation
via professional intermediaries, think tanks, platforms, forums, campaigns and grassroots initiatives, formal consultations or hearings.
These activities are just starting or are under preparation.
Communication Activities: EGREPA takes part in the
1. EU Health Policy Platform (https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/hpf/)
2. European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA)
(https://ec.europa.eu/eip/ageing/about-the-partnership_en)
3. European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities (EIP-SCC)
(https://smart-cities-marketplace.ec.europa.eu/)
These activities are just starting (1) or are under preparation (2, 3).
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciencesc/o M. Brach
Post Code: 48149
City: Münster
Country: GERMANY
Phone:
Indic Phone: 49
Phone Number: 2518338420
EU Office
Address: Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciencesc/o M. Brach
Post Code: 48149
City: Münster
Country: GERMANY
Phone:
Indic Phone: 49
Phone Number: 2518338420
Financial Data
Closed Year:
Start Date:
End Date:
Funding Sources:
- Member's contributions
- Other
Other Source Info: publication revenue
Contributions:
Total Budget: 5000
Grants:
Current Year:
Grants:
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 4
Members: 4
Members F T E: 0.4000000059604645
Info Members: Completely voluntary and unpaid work
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education
https://www.icsspe.org
Network on evidence-based physical activity in old age (PhysAgeNet)
https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA20104/
Organisation Members: International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education
https://www.icsspe.org
Current Job Opportunities
Research Intern at European Group for Aging and Physical Activity
The European Group for Research on Aging and Physical Activity
internBrussels, BelgiumFull-time-time
Posted: 9/23/2025
mid-levelBrussels, Francefull-time
Posted: 8/21/2025