The creation of Task Forces is subject to Board approval. Participation in Task Forces in voluntary. At least six member organisations must participate for a Task Force to be operational. They have defined objectives. A Task Force operates for a maximum of two years. It will report to the Board after the first year and will deliver its results and conclusions at  the end of the second year. Among the examples of recent task forces are Evaluation of Programmes and Additionality, Changing R+D Framework for European RTD investments, and national instruments relevant to European R&D.

For reports of the various task forces go to the report section . Some reports are confidential and can only be accessed by staff of TAFTIE member organisations.