The EGI blog - damir

Discussing prospects of common e-Infrastructures governance for digital research

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:57:00 GMT

In November 2012, the EGI Council endorsed the “EGI.eu transition plan to ERIC”, a report depicting motivations, scope, governance and possible roadmap, for a new entity for e-Infrastructures dedicated to Digital Research under the ERIC legal framework. This report is the result of various discussions held during 2012 to evaluate the potential benefits for EGI, and ultimately the wider e-Infrastructure community, to consider the adoption of a new legal entity that has been introduced to deal with research infrastructures needs.

Broadening Horizons from Brussels

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:06:00 GMT

Last week I attended an interesting conference “SciTech Europe: Broadening Horizons – Creating a Single Market for Knowledge, Research and Innovation”. It was an ideal place to get an update regarding the newest developments across the European science community and the needed strategic initiatives that will make up the new EU Framework Programme on Research and Innovation Horizon 2020.

The EGI Compendium 2011 is Out

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:51:00 GMT

The first edition of EGI Compendium is out! Would you like to know more about the status of NGI infrastructures and technologies, what research areas are served by each NGI, NGIs list of services, number of VOs and NGI governance, strategy and sustainability? Have a look at the first comprehensive knowledge base about the major EGI stakeholders that will improve your understanding of the largest European federated infrastructure formed by autonomous and evolving organisations that span multiple countries.

Strengthening the European Research Area

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:20:00 GMT

On 17th July the European Commission's published a Policy Communication on the European Research Area (ERA).

Applying for Structural Funds

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:11:00 GMT

Do you know that there are still unused Structural Funds for 2013 that could be accessed by your organisation? Do you want to know more about whom to contact and what is needed for your application? Are you exploring longer-term funding opportunities? Keep reading to find answers to these questions.

Horizon 2020 - a new dawn for e-Infrastructures?

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:15:02 GMT

In my previous blog I wrote about the Common Strategic Framework Programme (CSF) and its significance. Well, I’m back with some updates on the official new name, some budget figures, and the elements of the new Programme and the latest developments about post 2013 Structural Funds.

How strategic is Common Strategic Framework for EGI?

Mon, 30 May 2011 15:32:00 GMT

Many people are asking what will happen after the current EU research, innovation programmes and related funding schemes end in 2013?

How can EGI contribute to Europe 2020?

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:16:00 GMT

Do you know what the Digital Agenda for Europe is and how it relates to the Europe 2020 Strategy? What can EGI do to support them?

To be or not to be ERIC?

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:51:00 GMT

New organisations need to carefully analyse the strategic and organisational steps that should be taken in order to identify evolutionary directions. The challenge of ”making the right choice” is of crucial importance for the ...