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.To see the full details of the call, please consult the following web address: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=UserSite.CapacitiesDetailsCallPage&call_id=76