“Effective asset management meeting future challenges” is a cross-border funded, trans-national joint research programme that was initiated by ERA-NET ROAD II (ENR2). The project ENR2 is a Coordination Action funded by the 7th Framework Programme of the EC.

The Common Obligation Programme Model from the ‘ENR-toolkit’ is foreseen for this joint programme. It means, that the call for proposals will be opened and conducted by the PL in its country under its law and regulations and the budget is jointly funded by all participants of the PEB.

The overall aim of the joint research programme “Effective asset management meeting future challenges” is to improve the management of the European road network. The research will focus on the development of efficient management tools in a holistic approach covering all components of the road network (pavement, bridges, tunnels, gantries, signs, lighting systems, etc) and encompassing the whole service life “from cradle to grave” in order to maximise the potential benefits of these important national assets.

The call for proposal is now open!  Please download the Description of Research Needs (DoRN), Guide for Applicants and the Application Form to see the application criteria, budget and procedure for how you may become involved in this SRO. The deadline for submission is the 12th of March 2010, 13:00 CET.

For questions regarding the call, please contact the SRO4 Programme Leader, Rikke Rysgaard (Danish Road Directorate) by telephone under +45 27 49 45 05 or by e-mail
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