The Scientific Platform, Priority 3 of the ESPON Programme, represents a core element in the knowledge base being created by ESPON. Projects carried through shall contribute with solid facts and methodologies in support of quality evidence to the policy development processes. In addition, they shall contribute to the building of European datasets, indicators and tools that constitute a foundation for a scientific community in the field of European territorial science.

In support of the Scientific Platform under ESPON activities, a Call for Proposal for one project will open on 24 August 2010.

The theme of this project is:

• ESPON Database Project phase II

Budget

The available budget for this call amounts to 1.300.000 € and one single proposal can be selected.

Potential beneficiaries of this call are public and private bodies.

All the documentation related to the calls, including the project specifications, the procedure for applying, the eligibility rules, the evaluation criteria and the submission material, will be made available by 24 August 2010.

The deadline for applying is 19 October 2010.