2006-02-27
Szanowni Panstwo
W imieniu KPK Przekazuje ponizej tresc listu p. Georgesa Vlandasa (Komisja Europejska, Science and Society), dotyczacy Nagrody Kartezjusza.
Pliki, o ktorych mowa jest w koncowej czesci listu, dostepne sa na
stronie http://www.6pr.pl/n/s/4/index.html
(AM-W)

Dear Sir, Dear Madam
Since 2000, the Descartes Research Prize has been awarded to
trans-national research teams in recognition of scientific excellence
in any field of sciences including socio-economic sciences and
humanities.
The appreciation of the prize is growing from year to year. In 2005,
hundreds of articles were published worldwide following the prize
ceremony in London. Until today, 16 projects involving 105 teams
from 24 European and non-European countries have been awarded
this prestigious prize.
Research teams may submit their work themselves, but please note
that appropriate public or private organisations such as research
centres, foundations or universities may also nominate candidates
for the prize. I would like to encourage your institution to participate
in this year’s prize, for which a total budget of € 1,15 million has
been allocated: up to five laureate teams will share € 1 million,
and five finalist teams will receive ; 30 000 each.
In 2004, a second Descartes Prize was introduced, rewarding
excellent science communication actions towards the general
public. This prize amounts to ; 275 000: up to five laureates will
share, and five finalists will receive ; 5 000 each. Until
today, ten science communicators have been awarded this
prestigious prize.
The new call for proposals for the 2006 Descartes Research Prize
was published on 17 December 2005 and the closing date is 4 May
2006.
All relevant information to submit a proposal, such as the standard
forms to complete in the guide for proposers, can be found on the
following website:
http://fp6.cordis.europa.eu.int/index.cfm?
fuseaction=UserSite.FP6DetailsCallPage&call_id=266

General information on the Descartes Prizes can be found at the
following website:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/descartes/index_en.htm

Please also find herewith the descriptive fact sheet for the Descartes
Prizes 2006 and the official press announcement.
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to
contact us by e-mail at rtd-descartes@cec.eu.int.
Yours faithfully,
Georges Vlandas