Theme 7: Transport
On the 30th July 2009 the European Union launched the 4th Call for proposals for its €50 billion 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call announced a suite of collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Thematic Programmes, including, Theme 7: Transport
Topics and Projects:
- Carbon footprint of freight transport.
- Energy efficiency of ships.
- Advanced after treatment solutions for mitigation of emissions from ships.
- Transport modelling for policy impact assessments.
- Efficient interfaces between transport modes.
- Safety and security by design in transport stations and terminals.
- Improved through-life asset management through application of advance production, retrofit and dismantling processes.
- Upgraded maritime transport information management.
- ERA-NET MARTEC II.
- Demand/supply management and logistics for transport of passengers through increase co-modality and understanding of social behaviour.
Closing date:
14th January 2010.
For further information please contact the National Contact Point
Other Sources of useful information:
- Details of projects supported under FP6 and some National Programmes (the EurOCEAN/MarinERA database)
- Details of projects funded under FP7 for which contracts have been concluded (Cordis website).