The General Department for Research and Innovation at the Ministry for Higher Education and Research is calling for proposals. It intends to select between 60 and 80 projects which will be presented in the European City of Science which will be organized in the framework of the Festival of Science during the French Presidency of the European Union.
The European city of Science will take place on 14,15,16 November 2008 in the nave of the T Grand Palais t (an area of 13,500 square metres, in the centre of the dome, 45 metres high ). This will be the inaugural event of the 17th year of the Science Festival which will then happen throughout France from 17 to 23 November.
In a convivial atmosphere and in an attractive format for the general public and the media, the aim is :
- to exhibit a wide range of European research projects developed in the European Research Area
- to enhance joint European scientific and technological co-operation projects and the technical innovations which they generate
- to facilitate dialogue between professionals in research and development and the general public in order to encourage young people to go into these professions
- to encourage the dialogue T science and society t,by demonstrating how the applications of research can concretely answer our everyday needs and how ordinary citizens' questionings can impact on research priorities ,decided by those with decision-making power.
The aim is also to give those involved in different research projects the opportunity to showcase the activities of their organization in the context of the French Presidency of the European Union and, through this exhibition, to impact on those of the general public who will be coming into contact with this world, for the first time, during this major event.
The general outlay will invite visitors to move through the exhibition as if through a town, with its different neighbourhoods, streets, crossroads, meeting places, exhibition spaces, its public spaces. Such a context, which is close to that of their everyday lives and preoccupations, will enable visitors to understand how science can serve society.
Deadline for the submission of declaration of willingness to participate 6 March 2008.
Deadline for the submission of completed proposal 29 March 2008
Publication of results 5 may 2008
http://www.enseigne mentsup-recherch e.gouv.fr/ cid20942/ appel-a-projets- ville-
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