Objective
Nanotechnology is finding increased application in todays society and is being hailed as the next industrial revolution. Companies around the world are beginning to mass-produce nanoparticles (particles less than 100 nm in size) for use in everything fro m sunscreens to soil reclamation. The production of anthropogenically-derived nanoparticles will inevitably result in the introduction of these materials to the environment. However, despite rapid advances in nanotechnology, knowledge of the potential ri sks of nanoparticles to human health and the environment is limited. There is a concern that size matters with respect to toxicity, irrespective of the chemical composition. There are fears that materials that are biologically inert in bulk tend to becom e harmful in ultrafine particle form. Analogies have been drawn, for example, on the similarity of the structure of carbon nanotubes to asbestos fibres, whose detrimental effects on human health are well documented. There is a need to encourage greater u nderstanding of the short and long term implications of nanotechnology for health and the environment. The primary aim of this CA is to prevent knowledge of the health and environmental implications of nanoparticles from lagging behind the technological advances. In order to do this, IMPART will foster communication links between a number of regional, national and international initiatives in order to reduce duplication of effort, pool expertise and facilitate co-operation between networks. This will re sult in an improvement in the understanding of the potential impact of nanoparticles on human health and the environment.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
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- natural sciences computer and information sciences databases
- social sciences political sciences political transitions revolutions
- engineering and technology nanotechnology nano-materials
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Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
FP6-2003-NMP-TI-3-MAIN
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Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
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ARBON
Switzerland
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RAMAT GAN
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BUCHAREST
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LJUBLJANA
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LEICESTER
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KAUNAS
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MÜNCHEN
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SKIBBEREEN
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CRAIOVA
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KARLSRUHE
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DÜSSELDORF
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LAS ROZAS
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LEUVEN
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GUILDFORD
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TORQUAY
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IASI
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DUBLIN
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GRONINGEN
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RIGA
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HERAKLION
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MANCHESTER
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SOFIA
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LODZ
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ESPOO
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DÜBENDORF
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