Open calls: Environmental technology research under the 7th Framework Programme of the EU

Recently there is no open call in the field of environmental technology research under the 7th Framework Programme of the EU. Open calls in different research fields are available at the http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm homepage.

New research initiatives in the context of the European Economic Recovery Plan
The Commission is launching three Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as part of the European Economic Recovery Plan. The Commission foresees to provide a contribution of 50% to the total R&D budget from the budget of the 7^th Framework Programme, with matching investment coming from the private sector. In the PPP approach there is a multi-annual integrated work programme with a pre-defined budget, ensuring continuity and allowing industry to make long-term investment plans... Several coordinated calls for research proposals should be launched in July this year.

Tender: Climate change - modelling water scenarios and sectoral impacts
The European Commission's Directorate-General for the Environment has launched a call for tenders on climate adaptation for the modelling of water scenarios and sectoral impacts. The objective of this contract is to assess Europe's vulnerability to climate change impacts and analyse adaptation measures with a specific focus on water-related impacts and measures. Call Reference: OJ No S 107 of 6 June 2009, Deadline: 31 July 2009.