Members

  The 23 original members of the Working Group have a "contract"
  with the European Union. This allows them to claim expenses (travel,
  lodging, ...) for SiE-WG activities such as workshops and meetings.

 Non-members: invited experts

  If sufficiently argumented, the Working Group may invite non-member
  experts, who will be reimbursed for expenses made.

 Non-members: others

  Special Interest Group members (basically, anyone who has shown an
  interest) are welcome to attend Working Group meetings and workshops.
  However, no sponsoring is available.

 Indirectly: European Union Project Proposals

  Despite the minimal sponsoring mentioned above, contributers
  (in particular, members of the Special Interest Group) have, 
  through the Working Group, an indirect influence on the 
  EU decision making. The Working Group constantly tries to identify
  the crucial areas for research, from a technological point of view
  as well as from the end-user's point of view. When identified, the
  working group members (and SIG members) actively contribute to
  new developments (often in the form of EU projects).
  Where appropriate, the Working Group gives recommendations to the EU
  on the relevance of simulation related project proposals.

 Currently sponsored activities: Basic Research Actions

  After its first phase of operation, the Working Group has decided 
  to focus on 5 Action Clusters. The results of these activities 
  will be published in a Simulation Technologies White Book.