In the framework of the ESPON 2013 programme, calls for proposals and expression of interest will be launched on 16 September 2009. ESPON is an initiative that aims to study the conditions for the development of several areas in the EU. The calls will reflect priorities 1 to 4 of the programme.
 

The next five Calls for Proposals and Expression of Interest will be opened on 16 September 2009. The deadline for submitting proposals and express interest related to these calls will be 11 November 2009.

The total available budget is 14.910.000 Euro and up to 31 proposals can be selected.

The calls are the following:

1. Call for Proposals for 11 themes of Applied Research (Priority 1 of the ESPON 2013 Programme)
2. Call for Expression of Interest for Targeted Analyses (Priority 2)
3. Call for Proposals for Targeted Analyses (Priority 2)
4. Call for Proposals in support of the ESPON Scientific Platform (Priority 3)
5. Call for Proposals for Transnational Networking Activities of the ESPON Contact Point Network (Priority 4)

Participation of private partners will be possible in the Calls for Proposal on Applied Research Projects and Call for Proposals on Targeted Analyses as well as in the Call for Proposals on the Scientific Platform.

Only public authorities are accepted in calls for expression of interest for Targeted Analyses, and only institutions confirmed as ESPON Contact Points can submit and be included in proposals on Transnational Networking Activities.

All the documentation related to the calls, including the procedure for applying, the eligibility rules, the evaluation criteria and the submission material, will be made available by 16 September 2009.

The ESPON 2013 Programme shall support policy development in relation to the aim of territorial cohesion and a harmonious development of the European territory. It shall provide comparable information, evidence, analyses and scenarios on framework conditions for the development of regions, cities and larger territories.