RAINS
Romanian Action for Integrating, Networking and Strengthening the ERA
Project co-ordinator: Prof. Bogdan C. SIMIONESCU , “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry Iasi, Romania
Objectives:
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to adapt the research potential of the institute to wider societal and economic needs both at regional/national and European levels
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to strengthen the cooperation with regional/national and European partners
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to increase the competitiveness and participation of PPIMC in 6th FP projects
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to disseminate information and to facilitate communication between various scientific, educational and industrial bodies in view of full integration into the ERA
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to increase the attractiveness of the research careers for young people and to reduce the ‘brain drain’
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to promote full integration of women into the socio-professional environment.
Dissemination of project results
- Promote the achievements under the RAINS Project through website, conferences, workshops and media coverage
- Strengthen the connection with business media in order to increase the RTD potential of the NE Romanian Region and of the country
- Share the knowledge and skills acquired including the use of new equipment with regional partners
- Improve the perception of general public towards science and chemistry by organizing ‘Open Days’, publishing articles dedicated to the general public, media interviews
- Increase awareness of women on their socio-professional role and on the opportunities offered by FP6.
The strategic objective addressed by RAINS Project : reinforcement of the research capacity of Romania (one of the target associate candidate countries). More specifically, RAINS is aimed to consolidate the research potential of an outstanding Romanian research centre – the “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry (PPIMC) in the 3 NMP area of 6th FP through:
- increasing the networking between PPIMC and RTD regional/national and European partners;
- enhancing the participation of PPIMC and its Romanian partners in the 6th Framework Programme;
- diminishing “brain drain” phenomena by increasing job opportunities and offering better carrier opportunities