Division 2 PRIORITY AREAS FOR 2006

All proposals must demonstrate, where relevant, that synergies can be developed with relevant research funded activities, in particular for the area of scientific support to policies. Synergies with the 6th Framework Programme of the European Community for Research^f1 and its activities^f2 are to be ensured. The tasks with relevance to public health can be found in the Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration ‘Integrating and Strengthening the European Research Area (2002-2006)^f3’ under ‘Policy-oriented research’, strands 1 ‘Sustainable management of Europe’s natural resources’ and 2 ‘Providing health, security and opportunity to the people of Europe’. Furthermore, there are likely to be synergies with existing projects/proposals under negotiation for the Priority 1, Life Sciences, genomics & Biotechnology for health ^f4; Priority 5, Food Safety and Priority 6, Sustainable Development, Global Changes & Ecosystems.