Call for proposals under PHARE ACE programme 1996
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the PHARE ACE programme 1996 for economic cooperation with Central and East European countries, with a budget of approximately ECU 4.5 million for grants. PHARE ACE provides grants for research projects, fellowships, scholarships, conference organization and active conference participation. A particular effort is being undertaken this year to increase the number of ACE scholarships for students from Central and Eastern Europe who wish to complete a full PhD in economics at an EU university or research institution. Research topics should relate directly to the process of economic reform and integration, in particular: European integration, monetary and exchange rate policy, fiscal policy and tax reform, financial sector reform, trade and investment, competition policy, labour markets, social security, privatization and corporate governance, as well as the economic aspects of industrial policy, regional policy, agricultural policy, environmental policy, transport and communications policy, energy policy, and managerial aspects of reform in the private and public sectors. Deadlines for the submission of PHARE ACE 1996 proposals are as follows: - Scholarships: . 12 July 1996 for activities starting on or after 1 October 1996; . 30 September 1996 for activities starting on or after 1 January 1997; - Research projects, fellowships, conference participation and conference organization: 30 September 1996. ACE participants will automatically receive the application package. For further information, please contact your national ACE coordinator in the PHARE countries, or the ACE Programme Management in Brussels: ACE Programme Management 26 rue de la Loi Box 1 B-1040 Brussels Tel. +32-2-2801740; Fax +32-2-2801406 E-mail: ace96@cartermill.com
Countries
Greece