Common European Research Information Format(CERIF) is studied in order to introduce a novel research information organization approach. Firstly，a theoretical research on the modeling approach of CERIF is conducted from the entity model, link entities and semantic layer，and secondly，a practical research is carried out through its applications in Current Research Information System（CRIS）and Open Access Infrastructure for Research in Europe（OpenAIRE）. The study finds out that the innovative modelling approach of link entities and semantic layer enables CERIF to organize both research output and contextual information and construct the canonical data model for integrating data from heterogenous sources.