This is the web page of the national (Romanian) micro and nanotechnology network ROMNET-NANO sustained by the
project ROMNET-ERA
.

 

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:

  • to adapt the research potential of the institute to wider societal and economic needs both at regional/national and European levels
  • to strengthen the cooperation with regional/national and European partners
  • to increase the competitiveness and participation of PPIMC in 6th FP projects
  • to disseminate information and to facilitate communication between various scientific, educational and industrial bodies in view of full integration into the ERA
  • to increase the attractiveness of the research careers for young people and to reduce the ‘brain drain’
  • 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
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