Vinciane Gaillard

Vinciane Gaillard, Ph.D., is Director for Research and Innovation at the European University Association, where she leads the implementation of the Association’s agendas for research, innovation, and open science. These agendas span the full continuum from basic research to applied innovation, designed by universities for universities and implemented by the EUA Research and Innovation unit. She is a strong advocate for the role of universities in shaping the European Research Area and works to promote a sustainable research and innovation system supported by sound regulation and adequate funding. Before joining EUA in 2019, Gaillard spent over 15 years as a researcher and research manager in cognitive psychology and neuroscience. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from the Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.