MATERA - innovative R&D projects related to materials science and engineering

The ERA-NET scheme is an initiative of the European Commission aimed at providing support for the coordination and mutual opening up of national and regional R&D programmes.  MATERA, an ERA-NET on materials, focuses on creating a durable cooperation platform for national and regional policy makers and managers with strategic activities in Materials Science and Engineering.

Topics to be addressed:
Biomaterials for human health improvement
Materials with tailored properties
High performance engineering materials

Eligibilities:
Project consortia must consist of a minimum of two partners from two different participating countries/regions if industry is included.
Universities and non-university research establishments in the two countries are invited to participate in the collaborative projects as subcontractors.

Participating Countries:
Belgium – Flanders, Belgium – Wallonia, Finland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, Spain - Madrid Region, Spain - Basque Region, Spain - Galicia Region, Switzerland, Turkey, UK - Northern Ireland.

Further Information: http://www.matimop.org.il/Content.aspx?code=160&cat=23 

Contact Person:
Dr. Boris Herscovici- borish@dp.technion.ac.il