Advice on how research projects can link-up with standardization activities
The last series of calls for project proposals under European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) has been published by the European Commission. These calls provide opportunities for consortia to apply for European funding to support research, development and innovation projects that will contribute to the advancement of science and technology across a wide range of different fields. Several of the calls issued under FP7 refer to the possibility of standards and standardization being included in the work activities or possible outputs of projects. Integrating standards and standardization in project proposals can amplify the impacts of future projects, as well as facilitating the dissemination and exploitation of research results. Researchers and consortia can access advice on how to integrate standards and standardization into their project proposals by contacting the CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk. This advice is free of charge, confidential, and tailored to the specific needs of each project. Relevant information can also be found on the CEN-CENELEC website. By taking account of existing standards, project proposers can make sure that they are using recognised methodologies, processes and terminology. Standards provide a means to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as health and safety rules. They can facilitate market acceptance by meeting the needs of manufacturers and end-users in terms of connectivity and compatibility with existing products and processes. In certain cases, project leaders and consortia can help to identify gaps in the standards landscape, and develop proposals for new standards and specifications that meet emerging needs, while taking the latest scientific and technological advances into account. This can be done, for example, by setting up a CEN or CENELEC Workshop, leading to the adoption of a CEN Workshop Agreement or a CENELEC Workshop Agreement (CWA). CEN-CENELEC Research Helpdesk: research@cencenelec.eu Research homepage on the CEN-CENELEC website: www.cencenelec.eu/research
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