CORDIS launches new-look FP5 web service
CORDIS has launched a new-look Fifth Framework programme (FP5) web service, designed to present FP5 activities through to the end of the current programme. The new service uses a cleaner and lighter design to improve download times and new user-friendly navigation and search tools to ease access to information - including a new highlights section, what's new, detailed site map and HTML search facility. The changes are not only cosmetic. Content has been restructured to reflect the ongoing implementation of FP5 and to make way for new content to be added over the coming months. The new, clearer content structure covers the complete process from calls for proposal through to results and exploitation. New tailored services have been provided to improve access to FP5 content and give greater visibility to all CORDIS FP5 services. The basic structure of the new service is in two parts: 1. FP5web information gateway, including - About FP5: an introduction to how FP5 is organised, its structure and content, the types of activities that are supported and the funding available for each area - Programmes: a window to all information related to each specific programme, with programme 'fact sheets' and access to programme-specific web services - Legal and financial issues: a specific sub-site dedicated to information about the legal and financial aspects of the research management process - Support networks: the framework of information and assistance available to answer your FP5-related questions 2. CORDIS FP5 tailored services, including: - News & events: the latest FP5 news and events from the daily CORDIS news service - Calls for proposals: direct access to all of the latest FP5 calls and the documentation and tools required to prepare and submit proposals - Find a partner: a dedicated 'expressions of interest' service offering a 2-way communication channel between you and potential partners - Contract preparation: access to the contract preparation materials of general application to FP5, with links to programme-specific materials - Find projects: details of approved projects dynamically generated from the CORDIS RTD Projects database - Results & exploitation: details of results as they become available