ERA.Net RUS comprised a series of activities, which included the development of a concept to coordinate activities of STI programme owners in EU MS/AC and Russia, and the implementation of a Pilot Joint Call to develop a sustainable S&T programme between EU MS/AC and Russia. Besides coordinating the project, the International Bureau was also in charge of information dissemination, communication and creation of synergies with other relevant initiatives and projects.
Project structure:
The work of ERA.Net RUS was divided into six work packages:
- WP 1: Preparing the analytical ground for coordinating EU MS´/AC´ S&T and innovation programmes towards Russia or with Russian programme owners
- WP2: Developing and disseminating a concept for a coordination of activities of S&T and innovation programme owners in EU MS/AC and Russia
- WP3: Preparing, Implementing and Assessing a Pilot Joint Call
- WP4: Developing, Disseminating and Promoting a Sustainable Programme
- WP5: Information Dissemination, Communication and Links
- WP6: Project Coordination and Management