a regional network of academic institutions

European programmes

ESF - European Science Foundation

"The European Science Foundation (ESF) is an association of 80 member organisations devoted to scientific research in 30 European countries. ESF's core purpose is to promote high quality science at a European level." Read more

EU's Seventh Framework Programme

"This is the EU's main instrument for funding research in Europe and it will run from 2007-2013. Indeed, FP7 is a key tool to respond to Europe's needs in terms of jobs and competitiveness, and to maintain leadership in the global knowledge economy. Read more

The Framework Programmes for Research have two main strategic objectives:

• to strengthen the scientific and technological base of European industry;
• to encourage its international competitiveness, while promoting research that supports EU policies.”