Ecsite is currently involved on the preparation of a project proposal on innovative outreach and dialogue on responsible nanotechnologies in EU civil society. We are looking for a maximum of 8 science centres/museums that will join the proposal as Third Parties, under the responsibility of Ecsite. Ecsite is currently involved on the preparation of a project proposal on innovative outreach and dialogue on responsible nanotechnologies in EU civil society.

We are looking for a maximum of 8 science centres/museums that will join the proposal as Third Parties, under the responsibility of Ecsite.

Their role in the project will be to conduct nanotechnology outreach and dialogue programmes, reaching out to local, regional and national communities throughout Europe. They will thus enhance and raise the levels of engagement of European citizens, expert and non-expert, on the subject of nanotechnologies and their related social, ethical and legal implications.

The budget available per science centre is maximum 25.000 euros.

Centres that are interested in taking part must: - Be active Ecsite members who have paid their membership fees - Prepare a proposal for their activity within the project, according to the guidelines specified in the attached document.

Proposals coming from Ecsite members will be evaluated by the Ecsite office and the proposal coordinator according to tasks and activities proposed, past experience in the topic or in dialogue activities, geographical spread and relevance to the project. When possible, Full members of Ecsite will be privileged.

All EU and associated countries are encouraged to apply, with the exceptions of those already represented in the project (Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, UK and Turkey). However, applications from all countries will be considered.

The deadline for submissions of proposals to Ecsite is Friday 16th November.

More detailed information about this call can be found in the document in attachment below.

The new project proposal is taking shape in the framework of the current call NMP.2013.1.4-4: Developing innovative outreach on responsible nanotechnologies in EU civil society (Coordination and Support Actions (Supporting Actions), within Activity 4.1 “Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies.

The call text is available here: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portalplus/static/docs/calls/fp7/common/32819-annex_7_to_the_decision_nmp_for_cap_en.pdf

All interested members can send their proposals as far as they can guarantee at least one representative with a good level of English that can represent them at meetings, working groups etc. and interact with the rest of the team.

All proposals should be sent to the email address info@ecsite.eu (to the attention of Marzia Mazzonetto) and have the reference “NanoHubs proposal” as object of the email.