Objective
The pervasiveness of science and technology's influence in every aspect of modern life implies a necessity for citizens to understand and appreciate the contributions, but also the limits, of what research and technological development can/should provide for human society and the natural environment. However, there seems to be a general lack of public awareness of European-level research activities and their impact on the economy, the quality of life, employment and environment. The OPUS thematic network which brings together leading experts and practitioners in field of Public Understanding of Science aims at reviewing the different national practices/activities to raise public awareness, at comparing them in order to understand the influence of particular contexts and at studying the transferability of best practice initiatives across national boundaries and to the European level. The result will be policy recommendations for improving public visibility of science and technology in Europe as well as a Handbook bringing together both theoretical synthesis of discussions and the empirical material.
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.
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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.
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Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
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.
Coordinator
1090 WIEN
Austria
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.