[Biojava-l] Framework VI Expression of Interest

[Jean-Marie Buerstedde]

The first guidelines for the new European framework VI are now available 
(http://www.cordis.lu/fp6). There are a number of differences to 
previous frameworks with emphasis on bigger consortia for integrated 
projects and so-called networks of excellence. One of the main emphasis 
is on bioinformatics and genome research. It seems very important to 
formulate "Expressions of Interest" which have to be submitted by the 
middle of the year and which will be the basis for the subsequent call 
for proposals.

I think there is ample opportunity to obtain funding for a biojava 
initiative and it seems to be advantageous to get as many as possible 
centers and people involved. One idea among others could be to propose 
JAVA and especially J2EE as the platform of choice for bioinformatic 
programing and the distribution and analysis of genomic data over the 
internet. I would also favor to make the whole project open source, but 
if needed one could think about compromises.

Any comment is welcome,
Jean-Marie
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Jean-Marie Buerstedde
GSF
Institute for Molecular Radiobiology
Ingolstädter Landstr. 1
D-85764 Neuherberg
Munich
Germany
E-mail: buersted@gsf.de
Tel: 49 89 3187 2871
Fax: 49 89 3187 2873