New SMT programme Home Page launched on CORDIS
CORDIS, the Community Research and Development Information Service, has launched a new Home Page for the Standards, Measurements and Testing RTD programme (SMT). The SMT programme funds research into developing the state-of-the-art in measuring and testing, in particular measuring ability, and reliability and comparability of measurements, and the dissemination of results of this research. The programme publishes general calls for proposals for: - Measurements for quality European products; - Research relating to written standards and technical support to trade, and; - Measurements related to the needs of society. In addition, the programme also funds research into specific standards which fall within the activities of the three European standards agencies (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI), and under Community policies. These actions are funded through dedicated calls for proposals. The new SMT Home Page allows access to extensive documentation relating to the programme, including: a general overview, the overall Work Programme, and detailed information on each of the subjects of dedicated calls. Also available are checklists to help prospective proposers prepare proposals. The SMT newsletter will also be available on the Home Page, providing information on the latest developments and events in the programme. Two calls, one dedicated call covering some 29 separate topics and a general call, both launched on 17 June 1997 (OJ No C 183 of 17.6.1997 pp. 13 and 16), are open until 27 November 1997. The full range of information required to prepare and submit proposals for these calls may be accessed through the new Home Page.