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Call for ‘RESEARCHERS NIGHT 2009’

This action aims at supporting the efforts undertaken since 2005 in order to bring researchers closer to the larger public, with a view to enhancing their important role in society and in particular within the daily life of citizens.

The success obtained in 2006 with these actions, the important impact, both in terms of number of people reached and the ratio "investment/return" of this kind of action justifies its continuation. The form of the call for proposals which was applied for the first time in 2006 allows for a higher consistency between the actions supported, regarding their scale as well as the audience targeted and the messages delivered.

The grant will cover a period up to 7 months (covering the necessary awareness campaign, the activities during the night itself and the impact assessment period). Eligible costs will be those necessary for the completion of the action, in compliance with the cost models applied by the participants. The Community contribution rates for this action are based on the "Coordination and support action" funding scheme.

It is intended to ensure as large a geographical coverage as possible, involving the maximum number Member States and Associated countries. Participants can be any legal entity of the Member and Associated States, if relevant constituting a partnership at regional, national or international level.