Second joint IST-nanotechnologies call

Brussels, 16 Jun 2004

The European Commission has published the second joint call for proposals in the area of IST and nanotechnologies under the Sixth Framework Programme's 'information society technologies' and 'nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices' activities. This is one of the areas covered by the 'Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area' specific programme.

The areas covered by this call are:
- IST-NMP-1: integrating technologies for the fast and flexible manufacturing enterprise;
- IST-NMP-2: bio-sensors for diagnosis and healthcare;
- IST-NMP-3: materials, equipment and processes for production of nano-photonic and nano-electronic devices.

In specifying the instruments to be used in these areas, the call requests the use of Integrated Projects, specific targeted research projects and specific support actions. Proposers are advised to consult the full call text at the address below in order to find out the particular instruments requested for each area.

The total indicative budget for this call is 180 million euro. To see the call text, please visit: http://fp6.cordis.lu/fp6/call_details.cf m?CALL_ID=136 Remarks: The deadline for submitting proposal documents is 14.10.2004.

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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