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The see-science.eu Information Office produced a study screening international RTD funding programmes on their relevance and correspondence to existing needs of Western Balkan countries in RTD. As such... read more
This article informs about the decisions on the establishment of the 7th Research Framework Programme of the European Community (2007-2013) and some further administrative aspects for the implementation... read more
What is a Marie Curie Award? A Prize awarded to a researcher who has reached outstanding research results in any scientific field. read more
As part of its priority work in the area of Building and Fostering Human Capital, the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe has launched a comprehensive database on scholarships and grant opportunities... read more
Academic Training Association invites international researchers (with academic experience both in- and outside the Western Balkans), to review a research proposal and report on "Skills needs analysis ... read more
The Information Office of the Steering Platform on Research for the Western Balkan Countries has published country reports reviewing the situation of Science and Technology in the region.The reports are... read more
Erika Rost from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research reports for the see-science.eu eJournal winter 06/07 on the research priorities of the German EU Council Presidency (Success through... read more
The call FP7-REGPOT-2007-3 under FP7, Capacities Theme 4, Research Potential is opening up possibilities to develop partnerships, exchange know-how and experience, and upgrade research capacities, specifically... read more
A Frequently Asked Question - A Still Confusing Answer At the Information Office, we have received a number of questions from our readers concerning the possibility of organisations from the Western Balkan... read more
COST (The European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research), an intergovernmental European initiative, is an active partner in the European Research Area and aims to foster cooperation... read more
A two stage process will be followed in the assessment procedures. 'Preliminary Proposals' should provide a brief overview on the Action and its potential impact. A pre-selection will rank the remaining... read more
On January 18-19, 2007, the European Commission represented by Tania Friederichs (Directorate General for Research) and Giancarlo Caratti (Joint Research Centre) visited Montenegro and met with officials... read more
This article published in the eJournal summarises important definitions for researchers located in third countries and who are dealing with "EU Jargon": What are:Member States, Candidate Countries, Potential... read more
The Specific Programme Cooperation of the Seventh Framework Programme on RTD (FP7) includes the theme 'Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology' (FAFB). In this area the European Commission ... read more
Tania Friederichs from DG Research shows how the Platform Strategy pays off and informs about the requests for association to the Seventh Framework Programme on RTD by Serbia, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia... read more
The strategic goal of Greece in the Balkans is to create the preconditions for stability, functioning democratic processes and institutions, cooperation, development and prosperity, as well as fulfilment... read more
One of the consequences of the information age is the wealth of information that you can receive about nearly any topic. There are several eJournals, eNewsletters, and eNewsgroups that distribute news... read more
In the beginning of February 2007, the Southeast European Era-Net (SEE-ERA.NET) organised three scientific workshops. Invited by fourteen national SEE-ERA.NET partners (the majority of them are the respective... read more
International Cooperation in the FP7 Cooperation Programme is implemented in two ways:First, by general opening up of the activities to researchers and research organisations from all third countries. ... read more
TheEuropean Commissions ERAWATCH reports, available via /link/411.html, provide overviews of the policy contexts, research policies, and current issues in S&T of all EU Members and Associated countries... read more
The system of research in Kosovo is in its early stages, not least because of the poor situation in higher education in Kosovo. Private universities with little or no research activities are mushrooming... read more
South Eastern Europe, suffering both from its past conflicts and its present economic and political transition situation is characterised by high unemployment. One of the main causes is the discrepancy... read more
Turkey is very close historically, geographically, and culturally to the Western Balkan region and has bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Agreements with Albania, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia (... read more
In the winter 06/07 issue of the eJournal three publications are featured: The Central and Eastern European Network of Academies of SciencePublications ERAWATCHFP7 Factsheets read more
The successor to the project ERA WESTBALKAN, which ran from 2004-2006, began on January 17, 2007. The aim of the original project was to build up and enhance the capacities of FP7 National Contact Points... read more
The Central and Eastern European Network CEEN is a platform for dialogue among the presidents (or their personal representatives) of National Academies of Sciences from Central and South Eastern Europe... read more
On February 28, 2007 several new calls were published in the "People" scheme of the Seventh Framework Programme. The activities include: Intra-European Fellowships (Deadline August 14)Industry-Academia... read more
A workshop entitled “Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators: Trends and Challenges in South Eastern Europe” will be organised by the UNESCO Office in Venice (BRESCE) in cooperation with the UNESCO... read more
After the end of TEMPUS III in December 2006, the preparation for its successor is under way. The timeline will probably be: -> March 5-6, 2007: decision-meeting about the new programme by EC and the... read more
Guidelines concerning the extension of the major trans-European transport axes to the neighbouring countries and regions were forwarded to the European Council on 02/02/2007 (Communication from the Commission... read more
A publication (/doc/980.html) outlines the EC's approach to international cooperation under FP7, making a significant departure from FP6. read more
IDEAL-IST is the partner search tool for the ICT priority. A project idea posted via this service will be distributed to over 55.000 international contacts interested in the ICT programme. They report... read more
The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) is also open for participation from Western Balkan countries! A general call for proposals 2007 is now open. The main deadlines are: Erasmus University Charter, February... read more
The Network of Institutions and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe (NISPACEE) has issued a call for applications for the translation of public administration documents from... read more
CORDIS, the Community Research and Development Information Service, has updated its database bringing together project partners for FP7. The CORDIS Partners Service is a free on-line tool, tailor-made... read more
Since January 2007, a new cross-border dark fibre cable has been providing high speed internet connection for the research community in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The University of Banja Luka is the first... read more
TÜBITAK organises a Training Seminar named “1 Day FP7 Financial Workshop” on January 31, 2007 at the İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Cem'i Demiroğlu Oditoryumu Cerrahpa... read more
A conference on how to write a competitive proposal and gain funding under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia on February 22, 2007.The event will provide participants... read more
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) is organizing the "7th Framework Programme Launch Conference" in Ankara on February 12-13, 2007. read more
The Open Society Institute announces its Academic Fellowship Programme 2007-2008 of the International Higher Education Support Program. The International Scholars Fellowship Program invites highly-qualified... read more
The broad objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme for RTD (FP7) have been grouped into four categories: Cooperation, Ideas, People and Capacities. For each type of objective, there is a specific... read more
Exceptional students from the Balkans are invited to participate in the "Balkan Case Challenge 2007 Student Case Competition" which takes place in Vienna, Austria on May 20-25, 2007. It is organised by... read more
A Training Seminar for researchers and potential foresight organisers from Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia (including Kosovo) and FYR of Macedonia, titled "Introduction to... read more
The Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science is organizing a Launching Conference "Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration activities" in Sofia, January... read more
The first workprogramme in the area of "Science in Society" in the 'Capacities' Programme covers the year 2007. It is available from /doc/747.html. Here the main headers are reported.The first calls were... read more
On January 1, 2007, the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) came into force. For the period 2007 to 2013 it is the EU’s main instrument for funding research in... read more
On December 15, 2006 a new research center for natural sciences was officially opened in Maribor: The Slovenian-European Natural Sciences Research Centre - SENARC.This research centre will be a centre... read more
The first call under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) has been launched. The European Commission implements a measure to provide SMEs with integrated services in support of... read more
CORDIS offers services for specific user groups among which are also specifically researchers and organisations located outside the European Union. The service gives straightforward answers to questions... read more
Experts from third countries may and are encouraged to submit an application to assist the European Commission as an evaluator, reviewer or monitoring expert. A call for experts for FP7 has been launched... read more
Western Balkans Info Hub - powered by "Policy Answers" - is funded by the European Commission through the Horizon Europe project "R&I policy making, implementation and support in the Western Balkans", grant agreement: 10105887. The portal builds upon previous initiatives, such as for instance WBC-RTI.INFO and WBC-INCO.NET, which were funded under different Framework Programmes (FP) for Research and Technological Development (RTD) of the European Commission and other contracts.
