6th and LAST Call: If you want to be part of the 6th Framework program this is your last chance!

IST-EC 2 partners would to remind you that the 6th IST call, published on 22 December 2005 will close April 25, 2006. This Call represents the last call of the IST (Information Society Technology) Programme of the European Commission in the Sixth Framework Programme.  

This is particularly urgent because this is likely the last chance for substantive new collaborations to be developed in the context of the Sixth Framework Programme. While it may be possible to join Networks of excellence and Integrated projects that are already in progress, this is the last chance to join new projects in the 6th Framework programme.

For more detailed information on the call please go to:
http://www.ist-ec.org/ps/europe   

EC Recommendations for call 6 Proposers

IST-EC2 has uploaded EC recommendations for call 6 Proposers under the Document Repository Section relating to the 7 Golden Rules for successful proposals in IST and to help proposers tailor project ideas in scope with the strategic objectives, view these documents at
http://www.ist-ec.org/community/repository

EC Information Days

IST-EC 2 partners have attended key EC Information Days relating to the call strategic objectives: advanced robotics; ambient assisted living; geophysical hazards, and an information day and brokerage event held in Hungary on all strategic objectives.

You can read about the information distributed during these days, view slides with recommendations, tips for submission and proposal presentation  at http://www.ist-ec.org/events/pastevents/

Partner Searches

In the Partner Search section (http://www.ist-ec.org/ps/) there are three Partner searches that are seeking participation. Review these at http://www.ist-ec.org/ps/partner_search_browser

Canadian Funding Guide

Also of relevance for Canadian researchers is the funding guide for Canadians at http://www.ist-ec.org/ps/canada

Success Stories

The IST-EC 2 site also provides breaking news and stories of successful  Canada-EC cooperation that can be accessed from the home page.

If you have any questions on how Canadian European collaborations can be initiated under this Call, please feel free to contact any IST-EC 2 partner. Their coordinates are on the home page.