FP7 call for proposals: Capacities programme

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the 'Capacities' programme of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). The call refers to Activity 6-2-2, which aims to provide support to the bottom up policy coordination initiatives undertaken by several countries and regions. Proposals should address the following policy areas: Developing an appropriate research and development (R&D) policy mix; Creating appropriate framework conditions for stimulating private research and development (R&D) investment; Improving the cooperation and transfer of technologies between public research institutes and private enterprises, including through developing public-private partnerships; Developing and making better use of incentives to leverage private R&D; Modernising the management of research institutions and universities; Enhancing the career development and the European, international as well as inter-sectoral mobility of R&D personnel. The total budget for the call is €7.5 million. The deadline for submitting proposals is 6 March 2008. For more information, please click on the link below.

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