New Call for Proposals for EU funding on Emerging Science and Technology

The European Commission’ s DG Research has launched a call for proposals under the budgetline New and Emerging Science and Technology (NEST). The deadline for application is April 13 2005.

INSIGHT projects
 INSIGHT projects must demonstrate an anticipatory function.
 They are scientific investigations designed to provide identification and clarification of discoveries and phenomena that could lead to potential risks for the society.
 They should aim at developing scientific understanding in order to identify appropriate answers afterwards.
 For example - ( hypothetical examples ), the projects can investigate new pathogen agents, new environmental contaminants, new agricultural practices leading to potential damages, a newly observed problem arising from medical practices, etc....

 Prospective applicants can find information, advice and support by contacting the National Contact Point (NCP).

FURTHER INFORMATION

 NEST website
 Some previous NEST INSIGHT proposals
 Other examples
 NCP contacts
 Support
 Contact e-mail
 Specific elements and requirements are detailed in theINSIGHT reference document.