 NMP-2007-1.1-3 Support to networking ICPC (note) researchers in nanotechnology and creation of a free and open electronic archive of nanosciences and nanotechnologies scientific and technical publications
Technical content/scope: The European Commission aims to avoid that a number of countries are put in the factual impossibility of profiting from the benefits of nanotechnology. The EC strategy puts the “nano divide” as a target to address and reduce. The expected support action should select and present scientific and technical publications of nanosciences and nanotechnologies (made completely accessible or referred to) in an open and freely accessible database. User-friendly tools for text mining, including support for effective use, could be considered as well as a system of cross links. Access and information about updates and important news should preferably be provided via an existing and well established European website. This electronic archive should be organised to allow partner search and networking amongst researchers and stakeholders in ICPC (International Co-operation Partner Countries) so as to facilitate research in nanotechnology and related activities such as education or the application of research results. Networking with European researchers is encouraged in order to facilitate the inclusion of researchers from ICPC in the FP7 calls concerning nanotechnology.
Funding scheme: Coordination and support actions aiming at supporting research activities.
Specific features: Cooperation with ICPC is encouraged. The main elements should be in existence within 12 months and the archive should be made available for general access. It should be regularly updated within a
FP7 Cooperation Work Programme: NMP
total indicative duration for this action of 4 years. Only one electronic archive support action will be funded. The consideration of gender issues is encouraged, where appropriate.
Expected impact: (i) Dissemination of selected high quality information in countries where nanotechnology is not yet developed; (ii) networking amongst researchers; (iii) fight against the “nano divide”; (iv) inclusivity in the research and development in nanotechnology; (v) sustainable development; (vi) implementation of the European Commission’s Action Plan forNanosciences and Nanotechnologies; (vii) reinforcement of the international dimension of European research within the 7th Framework Programme; (viii) improved knowledge of the FP7 in ICPC and facilitation of their participation in further calls for proposals.
[note] 3 ICPC: International Cooperation Partner Country (see list in Annex 1) |
