Work Packages
Developing a common agenda
Partners involved:
- BBSRC
- FWF
- F.R.S.-FNRS
- NRC-PBI
- DASTI
- ETAG
- INRA
- DFG
- HAS
- MOARD
- MIUR
- LZA
Objectives:
To develop a common agenda and shared vision for plant science research across the European Research Area.
Integrating new members
Partners involved:
- F.R.S.-FNRS
- ETF
- DFG
- HAS
- MSI
- NCBiR
- MPN
- LZA
Objectives:
To facilitate the integration of new members into ERA-CAPS and provide the infrastructure to continue and expand the collaboration beyond the timeframe of ERA-CAPS.
Funding transnational research
Partners involved:
- BBSRC
- NCR-PBI
- DASTI
- INRA
- MOARD
- MIUR
- NWO
- RCN
- F.R.S.-FNRS
- ETF
- DFG
- HAS
- FRST
- NCBiR
- MPN
- LZA
Objectives:
- Promote cutting-edge research in the plant sciences through funding of transnational collaborations of the best scientists, by launching two joint ERA-CAPS calls, and thereby preparing the ground for future joint calls of ERA-CAPS partners.
- Continue to develop the framework for joint calls (i.e. funding modalities, legal and IPR requirements, etc.).
- Evaluate the impact and added value of the two ERA-PG calls, and the response to the two ERA-CAPS calls.
External engagement and data management
Partners involved:
- BBSRC
- INRA
- NWO
- RCN
- F.R.S.-FNRS
- DFG
- FCT
- LZA
Objectives:
To maximise the efficiency, effect and impact of ERA-CAPS.
Developing a self-sustaining network
Partners involved:
- BBSRC
- FWF
- NCR-PBI
- INRA
- F.R.S.-FNRS
- DASTI
- ETF
- DFG
Objectives:
To provide a basis by which ERA-CAPS can become a durable self-sustaining network.
Coordination, communication and dissemination
Partners involved:
- BBSRC
- F.R.S.-FNRS
- DASTI
- MIUR
- FCT
Objectives:
To ensure information flow within, into and out of the consortium, and to other stakeholders to maximise the impact of the ERA-CAPS network.