Communication network development - call for proposals

Brussels, 11 May 2005

The European Commission has launched a call for proposals entitled 'Communication network development - e-infrastructure - Grid initiatives' under the Research Infrastructures section of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6).

The objective of this scheme in support of existing research infrastructures is to create, in conjunction with the thematic research area on Information Society Technologies (IST), a denser network between related initiatives, in particular by establishing a high-capacity and high-speed communications network for all researchers in Europe (GÉANT) and specific high performance Grids and test-beds (GRIDs).

A total indicative budget of 55 million euro is foreseen for this call.

Interested parties are invited to consult the original call text for information on which instruments should be used for proposals.

To see the full details of the call, please consult the following web address:
http:///fp6.cordis.lu/infrastruc tures/cal l_details.cfm?CALL_ID=209
Remarks: The deadline for submitting proposal documents is 8.9.2005.

Before contacting the Commission, proposers are strongly advised to consult the original call text in the Official Journal of the European Union at the reference below.

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