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16 October 2009
Conference. "Working Together to Strengthen Research" in Brussels from 21 to 23 October 2009. Stakeholders will debate key European Research Area (ERA) policy initiatives. Contribute your ideas via the conference conference blog. Follow the debate live via webstreaming. A special issue of Research*eu, "European Research: Where are we now?" has been prepared for this occasion and includes ERA accomplishments and major challenges ahead.
Conference. "Working Together to Strengthen Research" in Brussels from 21 to 23 October 2009. Stakeholders will debate key European Research Area (ERA) policy initiatives. Contribute your ideas via the conference conference blog. Follow the debate live via webstreaming. A special issue of Research*eu, "European Research: Where are we now?" has been prepared for this occasion and includes ERA accomplishments and major challenges ahead.
18 September 2009
Video. Commissioner Potocnik introduces the Africa Call 2010.
Video. Commissioner Potocnik introduces the Africa Call 2010.
10 September 2009
Call for proposals. Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has launched a call for proposals to fund researchers in Japan for participating in EU research consortia under 11 topics in three Themes of the 7th EU Research Framework Programme (FP7): “Environment (including Climate Change)", "Biotechnologies, Food and Agriculture", and "Industrial Technologies".
Call for proposals. Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has launched a call for proposals to fund researchers in Japan for participating in EU research consortia under 11 topics in three Themes of the 7th EU Research Framework Programme (FP7): “Environment (including Climate Change)", "Biotechnologies, Food and Agriculture", and "Industrial Technologies".
10 September 2009
Publication. A short guideline on proposal submission and negotiation with third country participants in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) can be found here. More info
Publication. A short guideline on proposal submission and negotiation with third country participants in the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) can be found here. More info
10 September 2009
Star projects. Scientists from the CALTER project (‘Long-term ecological research programme for monitoring Aeolian soil erosion in central Asia’) are investigating the dust storms that sweep across Central Asia, causing problems for both human health and agriculture. More info
Star projects. Scientists from the CALTER project (‘Long-term ecological research programme for monitoring Aeolian soil erosion in central Asia’) are investigating the dust storms that sweep across Central Asia, causing problems for both human health and agriculture. More info
4 September 2009
Commissioner's mission to Africa. The EC Commissioner for Research, Janez Potocnik, will visit Africa (Kenya and Ethiopia) from 7-9 September in order to hold high-level political meetings and visit EU-supported research centres in Nairobi (Kenya) and in Addis-Ababa (Ethiopia). This visit takes place in the framework of the Science & Technology Partnership established between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) in December 2007. A press release, an op-ed piece and a leaflet have been produced in coordination with this occasion.
Commissioner's mission to Africa. The EC Commissioner for Research, Janez Potocnik, will visit Africa (Kenya and Ethiopia) from 7-9 September in order to hold high-level political meetings and visit EU-supported research centres in Nairobi (Kenya) and in Addis-Ababa (Ethiopia). This visit takes place in the framework of the Science & Technology Partnership established between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) in December 2007. A press release, an op-ed piece and a leaflet have been produced in coordination with this occasion.
4 September 2009
Call and Info Day regarding Africa. On 30 July 2009, the European Commission launched a call for proposals entirely dedicated to research for Africa. Up to €63 million will be allocated to research projects in 2010 aiming to improve health conditions as well as water and food security in Africa. Supported research activities will involve African partners with the aim to strengthen Africa's research base. An information Day regarding this call will be held in Brussels on 18th September 2009. EU Research Commissioner Potocnik and a representative from the African Union will open the Information Day. More information Call information
Call and Info Day regarding Africa. On 30 July 2009, the European Commission launched a call for proposals entirely dedicated to research for Africa. Up to €63 million will be allocated to research projects in 2010 aiming to improve health conditions as well as water and food security in Africa. Supported research activities will involve African partners with the aim to strengthen Africa's research base. An information Day regarding this call will be held in Brussels on 18th September 2009. EU Research Commissioner Potocnik and a representative from the African Union will open the Information Day. More information Call information
20 August 2009
Publication. Evaluation of a national research system: Morocco is now available. European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Technological Development (DG RTD) financed an external evaluation of the Moroccan national research system, a requested initiated by Morocco. This book states how the evaluation was carried out, and summarises its outcomes. More information
Publication. Evaluation of a national research system: Morocco is now available. European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Technological Development (DG RTD) financed an external evaluation of the Moroccan national research system, a requested initiated by Morocco. This book states how the evaluation was carried out, and summarises its outcomes. More information
17 July 2009
Extension of the S & T agreement between the European Community and the United States of America. Signed in 1998 and renewed in 2004, the Science & Technological Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America has just been extended for an additional period of 5 years until 2013. The scope of the cooperation has been enlarged and the list of sectors for cooperative activities now includes security and space research. Science and Technological Cooperation Agreements constitute a framework and a privileged forum for policy dialogue, to identify common interests, priorities, and the necessary tools for S&T collaboration. The European Community has concluded bilateral S&T Cooperation Agreements so far with 17 countries.
Extension of the S & T agreement between the European Community and the United States of America. Signed in 1998 and renewed in 2004, the Science & Technological Cooperation Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America has just been extended for an additional period of 5 years until 2013. The scope of the cooperation has been enlarged and the list of sectors for cooperative activities now includes security and space research. Science and Technological Cooperation Agreements constitute a framework and a privileged forum for policy dialogue, to identify common interests, priorities, and the necessary tools for S&T collaboration. The European Community has concluded bilateral S&T Cooperation Agreements so far with 17 countries.
10 July 2009
Publication. The Compendium on Science and Research Cooperation between the European Union and the Russian Federation is now available here (PDF 8 MB)
Publication. The Compendium on Science and Research Cooperation between the European Union and the Russian Federation is now available here (PDF 8 MB)
6 July 2009
Upcoming event. Bogor, Indonesia, 11-12 November 2009. SEA-EU-NET Second Stakeholder conference with thematic sessions on Food, Health and Energy and Bogor conference 2009 on Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation. More information
Upcoming event. Bogor, Indonesia, 11-12 November 2009. SEA-EU-NET Second Stakeholder conference with thematic sessions on Food, Health and Energy and Bogor conference 2009 on Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation. More information
6 July 2009
Upcoming event. Information & Brokerage event on FP7 Environment (including climate change). 19-20 October 2009, Yerevan, Armenia. The event will bring together EU and EECA researchers and other stakeholders and provide ground for discussion and networking within the scope of the Environment (including climate change) Theme. More information
Upcoming event. Information & Brokerage event on FP7 Environment (including climate change). 19-20 October 2009, Yerevan, Armenia. The event will bring together EU and EECA researchers and other stakeholders and provide ground for discussion and networking within the scope of the Environment (including climate change) Theme. More information
6 July 2009
Upcoming event. Information & Brokerage Event on FP7 NMP/INCO, 17-18 September 2009, Warsaw, Poland. The event will bring together the skills and knowledge of potential consortia members from the EU and partnering countries of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region and present concrete project ideas for future successful proposals with NMP 2010 calls. More information
Upcoming event. Information & Brokerage Event on FP7 NMP/INCO, 17-18 September 2009, Warsaw, Poland. The event will bring together the skills and knowledge of potential consortia members from the EU and partnering countries of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region and present concrete project ideas for future successful proposals with NMP 2010 calls. More information
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