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ERA-Net
NEURON - Network of EUROpean funding for Neuroscience research
Duration: 2007-2010
Objective
NEURON, an ERA-NET launched in January 2007, pursues several objectives that will be realised in stages. The main goal is to overcome the fragmentation of European funding activities in the field of neuro-sciences, especially in research on neurodegenerative illnesses. Optimised networking among national funding agencies forms a sound basis upon which the efficient promotion of transnational research activities can ultimately develop. This process begins with the creation of joint communication and management structures, and involves an extensive exchange of information on how each organisation manages national and international funding programmes (calls, application process, evaluation, decision-making, legal aspects, etc.).
On the basis of this information, the NEURON initiative ultimately aims to organise calls for transnational projects in the field of neuro-sciences with the support of as many partner organisations as possible. The planned calls will enable Austrian neuro-science research groups to carry out ambitious projects as part of a highly competitive transnational network.
Participating countries/organisations
This initiative involves 11 agencies from ten countries (Austria: FWF, Germany: Project Management Agency in the German Aerospace Center (PT-DLR); Finland: Academy of Finland; France: French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (INSERM); Israel: Chief Scientist Office, Ministry of Health (CSO-MOH); Italy: Ministry of Health; Luxembourg: National Research Fund (FNR); Poland: Ministry of Scientific Research and Information Technology (MSRIT); Romania: Ministry of Education and Research (MER); Sweden: Swedish Research Council (SRC).
Associate Partners: Germany: Volkswagen Foundation, Hertie Foundation; Russia: LifeSciHealth NCP; Spain: Ministry of Education and Science (MEC), Fund for Health Research (FIS); Switzerland: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), UK: Medical Research Council (MRC).
Role of the FWF
The FWF acts as a Work Package Leader (WPL) for Work Package 5 (WP5). The main purpose of this work package is to survey existing transnational activities and to develop a cooperation scheme for joint calls and their implementation.
Status of the FWF
Partner, Work Package Leader
Contact at the FWF
Herbert Mayer
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