EUCAS promotes research in the domain of cognitive ageing, and related research fields, in particular with regard to the collaboration and exchange of information, networking and joint grant application between investigators in Europe.

Cognition is defined by the Society in the broadest sense, including sensory, cognitive, motor and emotional aspects, as well as human and animal studies.

The areas of interest cover fundamental and applied research, in particular clinical research. The methods include behavioral and neuroscience methods.