A.Ūbelis , Some actual facts about Participation of RTD Community of Latvia in FP5 and FP 6 Programmes and Leading Research Institutes Dr.Arnolds Ūbelis Latvian NCP System Update December 24, 2005

A.Ūbelis , Latvia is becoming an integral part of three distinct markets: Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea region and the European Union (EU), with some 25, 100 and 450 million consumers, respectively. The Baltic Sea region is one of Europe's most attractive growth areas.

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5 and FP 6 programmes Status on YEAR Requested, MEUR Retained, MEUR Number of Applica- tions Retained, Projects Reserve, Above treshold Success % ,0853, ,9952, ,5485, , Total in FP5 79,37115, ,2 FP6 Calls 2003&4 More than 120,000 MEUR > 17,00> 841 (> 1021 ) > 177 (> 196) 26 (95) ~ 21,0

A.Ūbelis , Baltic neighbours in EU Fifth Framework competition Information collected at Nordic and Baltic NCP seminars and from the INTERNET. Dr. A.Ūbelis LatviaEstoniaLithuaniaFinlandSweden (aprox.) Number of projects Number of successful projects Coordinated projects 12 ? 241 Success rate, % ,830,7 31,5 25,0 Money in successful projects, millions euro 15, 014,9 Updating time February 2003 November 2002 August 2002 Final Febr.2004 January 2002 % of RTD fin- ancing from GDP 0,2-0,4 Year ,79 Year ,69 Year ,49 Year ,27 Year 2002

A.Ūbelis , Benchmarking with Finland and Sweden Information collected at Nordic and Baltic NCP seminars and from the INTERNET. Dr. A.Ūbelis Latvia FP5 Finland FP5 Sweden FP5 (Approx) Latvia FP6 Finland FP6 Sweden FP6 Number of projects More than Number of successful projects (719) Coordinated projects 12 ?241123? Success rate, %, Money MEUR 30.0% 15,0 31,5%25,0%21,0% 17,0 25,5% ,4% 272,0 Updating time February 2003 Final Febr.2004 January 2002 December 2005 May 2005 January 2004 % of RTD fin- ancing from GDP 0,2-0,4 Year ,49 Year ,27 Year ,38 Year ,49 Year ,27 Year 2002

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP 6 programme (Thematic Priorities) Status on Contact point system for EC 6IP in Latvia Thematic priority Applications (participants) Successful projects Success Rate % Re- serve list Above thres- hold Expected EURs for Latvia BioTechHealth50(56)7(8) IST179(217)25(28) IST+Nanomat13(15)2(2) NanoMatPro82(95)?15(17) Aero&Space24(25)6(6) Global59(68)18(21) Energy19(21)5(6) Transport16(16?)2(2)130?1? Food48(54)7(7) Knowl. society42(47)4(4) Total532(614)91(101)

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP 6 Status on Contact point system for EC 6IP in Latvia Cross cutting activities Applications (participants) Successful projects Success Rate % Re- serve list Above thres- hold Expected EURs for Latvia Res.for policy support19(21)7(8) NEST14(18)1(1) SME activities83(127)11(16) INCO26(35)8(8) ACC-SSA-general14(23)7(7) ERA-NET7(7)6(6) Devel.res&innov. Pol.5(6)1(1) Res. & INNOVATION50(56)15(16) Hum. Res.&Mobility44(44)9(9) Res.Infrastruc.23(26)3(4) Science & SOCIETY21(22)5(6) EUROATOM13(13) Total319 (398)86 (95)

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP 6 Status on Contact point system for EC 6IP in Latvia Projects Total Projects by type 841 Applica- tions 177 Successful projects 21,0% Success rate Reserve List / Above Treshold 26/95 Finland Succesful projects IP , 33/3115 NoE 56916,03/162 STREP ,06/1897 SSA ,55/21 CA ,32/10 CRAFT /7 Col.Res. 2314,30/5 Others ,83/21

A.Ūbelis , Status on Research institutes of latvia in FP6 competition 1. Institute of Solid State physics, University of Latvia 2. Institute of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Uni. of Latvia 3. Institute of Physics, University of Latvia 4. Institute of Materials and Structures, Riga Technical University 5. Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry 6. Biomedical Research and Study Centre, University of Latvia 7. Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia 8. Institute of Physical Energetics 9. Institute of Biology, University of Latvia 10. Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Latvia 11. Institute of Electronics and Computer Sciences 12. Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Riga technical University 13. Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Latvia 14. Institute of Polymer Mechanics, University of Latvia 15. Institute of Silicate Materials, Riga Technical University 16. Institute of Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Riga Technical Univ 17. State Institute of Agrarian economics 18. Institute of Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engin., RTU 19. Latvian State Forestry Research Institute "Silava" 20. Institute of Aviation, Riga Technical University 21. Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis 1. Latvian Technological Centre 2. SPIE-International Society of Optical Eng.-SPIE Baltic 3. Latvian Agency of Envir., Geology and Hydrometeorology 4. Latvian association of Electronic Engeeniering 5. Baltic Study Centre 6. Latvian Fish Resource Agency 7. Distance Education Centre, Riga Technical University

A.Ūbelis , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5 and FP6 competition, Status on , NrThe Institute Succ/prop. FP5+FP6 Succ/prop. FP5 Succ/prop. FP6 1Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia20 /459 /1011 /35 2Institute of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Uni. of Latvia16 /3711 /185 /19 3Institute of Physics, University of Latvia14 /248 /106 /14 4Institute of Materials and Structures, Riga Technical University14 /324 /710 /25 5Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry13 /508 /255 /25 6Biomedical Research and Study Centre, University of Latvia12 /286 /186 /13 8Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia11 /317 /144 /17 8Institute of Physical Energetics10 /208 /112 /9 9Institute of Biology, University of Latvia5 /125 /110 /1 10Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Latvia5 /184 /131 /5 11Institute of Electronics and Computer Sciences4 /102 /5 12Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Riga Technical University4 /192 /92 /10 13Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Latvia4 /213 /151 /6 14Institute of Polymer Mechanics, University of Latvia4 /250 /144 /11 15 Institute of Silicate Materials, Riga Technical University 3 /42 /31 /1 16Institute of Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Riga Technical Univ.3 /53 /30 /2 17State Institute of Agrarian economics3 /101 /42 /6 18 Institute of Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engin., RTU 2 /20 /02 /2 19Latvian State Forestry Research Institute "Silava"2 /151 /91 /6 20 Institute of Aviation, Riga Technical University 1 /30 /21 /1 21Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis1 /211 /110 /10

A.Ūbelis , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5 and FP6 competition, Status on , NrThe Institute Succ/prop. FP5+FP6 Succ/prop. FP5 Succ/prop. FP6 1 Latvian Technological Centre 22/5611/2013/36 2 Baltic Chapter of International Optical Society, SPIE 22/457/1915/30 3 Latvian Agency of Environment, Geology and Hydrometeorology 7 /285 /162 /12 4 Business Innovation Centre of Latvian Electronic Industry, 5/101/44 /6 5 Baltic Study Centre 3 /112 /71 /4 6 Latvian Fish Resource Agency 3 /111 /52 /6 7 Distance Education Centre, Riga Technical University 3 /122 /21 /

A.Ūbelis , Status on Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 1. Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia Kengaraga st.8, Riga, LV-1063, LATVIA Phone: +(371) , Fax: +(371) (FP5) ICA , CAMART,, A1-INCO, Centers of ExcelenceNetwork of exellence calls 2 (FP5) ECAPD-5 HPCF ; 5-th European Conference on Application of Polar Dielectrics Scientific conferences ; 3 (FP5) LUMDETR 2000, HPCF ; 4 th European conference “Luminescent Detectors and Transformers of lonizing Radiation” Scientific conferences ; 4 (FP5) Physical characterization of ferro-electric thin films for fussion diagnostic applications, FU 05 CT RTD project 5 (FP5) RTN , ODUPE, Optical Devices using Photosensitivity for their elaboration Research Train. Networks 6 (FP5) POLECER, GRD , G5RT-CT , Polar electro ceramics Thematic Network 7 (FP5) Physical characterization of ferro-electric thin films for fussion diagnostic applications, FU 05 CT EUROATOM 8 ( FP5) Irradiation effects in ceramics for heating and current drive, and diagnostic systems - EUROATOM EUROATOM 9 (FP5) Vapor detection system by liquid metal protection of plasma facing surface - EUROATOM EUROATOM 10 (FP5) Materials for detection and imaging arrays of thermal neutrons and neutral particles - EUROATOM EUROATOM

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP6 Status on Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 1. Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia Kengaraga st.8, Riga, LV-1063, LATVIA Phone: +(371) , Fax: +(371) (FP6)Nanoscale chemicalmapping and surface structural modification by joined use of x-ray microbeams and tip assisted local detection, X-TIP, STREP 2 (FP6) Removal of Hazardous Substances in Electronics: Processes and techniques for SMEs. GREENROSE, Collective Research Project 3 (FP6) International Conference on Defects in Insulating Materials, ICDIM Large Scale Conference 4 (FP6) Multifunctional & Integrated Piezoelectric Devices MIND, Network of Excellence 5 (FP6)POLECER, GRD , G5RT-CT Thematic Network (FP6) 6 EUROATOM projects EUROATOM

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 1. Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia Kengaraga st.8, Riga, LV-1063, LATVIA Phone: +(371) , Fax: +(371)

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 2. Institute of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, University of Latvia Raiņa bulv. 29, Rīga, LV-1459, 1 (FP5) QAIP, IST , Quantum Algorithms and Information ProcessingRTD 2 (FP5)IST , IDEALIST – 5FP, Information Dissemination and European Awareness Launch for the IST Programme under the 5th Framework Programme AM 3 (FP5)IST , CULTIVATE - CEEAM 4 (FP5)Modeling of stohastic processes in gyrotrons, FU 05 CT EUROATOM 5 (FP5)EASYCRAFT-EXTENSION, IST , EASYCRAFT ""Towards a Trans-European E- Commerce Ambient in the Crafts Sector""+C64 AM 6 (FP5)SIBIS+ IST RTD 7 (FP5)EIMIND, IST TN 8 (FP5)Geant Network, GN1, IST RTD 9 (FP5)Modeling of mode competition in coaxial gyrotronsEUROATOM 10 (FP5)PHD20, Nr.4441, Starting , training site fellowshipM-C 11 (FP6)New Model Supporting Active Behaviour in Environmental Protection Based on Innovative Web Services, , NATURNET STREP 12 (FP6)Knowledge Base for RTD Competencies, IST World, FP SSA 13 (FP6)Stimulate the participation of SMEs from NMS in IST activities, EPRI START, FP SSA 14 (FP6)Integrated infrastructure initiative Communic. Network Develop., GEANT, GN IS 15 (FP6)Modeling of mode competition in coaxial gyrotronsEUROATOM

A.Ūbelis , Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 3. Institute of Physics, University of Latvia 32 Miera iela, Salaspils-1, LV-2169, LATVIA Phone: +(371) , Fax: +(371) (FP5) MHD Phenomena in Water Cooled Pb-17Li Blankets, FU 05 CT EUROATOM 2 (FP5) CASCOP, CRAF , Optimisation of casting processing of new environmentally friendly alloys CRAFT, GROW-1.MAT 3 (FP5) Thermoelectric and segregational phenomena in Pb17Li blanket systems FU 05 CT EUROATOM 4 (FP5) Assesment of computional codes for heavy liquid metals, FISS 5_2001_001EUROATOM 5 (FP5) Magnetic field dynamos-laboratory studies based on the Riga dynamo facility HPRI , MAGDYN Research Infrastructure 6 (FP5) IPUL-MHD, GMA , Development of Institute of Physics of UniversityCentre of Exellence 7 (FP5) Liquid metal limiter studies on ISTTOK facility, MCFI RTD 8 (FP5) MCFI , Stabilization of a flow driven by a rotating magnetic fieldMC-40 Mat-Eng 9 (FP6) European Isotope Separation On-Line Radioactive Ion Beam Facility EURISOLDS, Research Infrastructure 10 (FP6) Liquid metal limiter on ISTTOK - PhysicsEUROATOM 11 (FP6) Assessment of computational fluid dynamics codes for heavy liquid metals, ASCHLIM EUROATOM 12 (FP6) MHD effects on corrosionEUROATOM 13 (FP6) Eurofer corrosion in PbLiEUROATOM 14 (FP6) Production line for Pb15,8LiEUROATOM

A.Ūbelis , Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 4. Institute of Materials and Structures, Riga Technical University Kalku st. 1, Riga, LV-1658, LATVIA, Phone: +(371) , Fax: +(371) ttp:// 1 (FP5)POSICOSS, GRD , G4RD-CT , Improved postbuckling simulation for design of fibre composite stiffened fuselage structures RTD 2 (FP5)NAS-MMFSC, GRD , joining G4RD-CT RTD 3 (FP5)NAS-HYCOPROD, GRD , joining G3RD-CT , Design of an advanced composite production process for the systematic manufacture of very large monocoque hybrid sandwich structures for the transportation sectors RTD 4 (FP5)NAS-SANDWICH, GRD , joining G3RD-CT , Advances composite sandwich steel structures RTD 5 (FP5)DIMANTS, GMA Centr. ofExcell. 6 (FP6)Surface Modifi. of Equipment Construction Materials for Improved Process Performance, Product Safety and Materials in Living Environments, SMESAFETY, Network of Excellence 7 (FP6)The Environ-mentally Friendly Helicopter, FRIENDCOPTER, Integr. project 8 (FP6)Advanced Low COST Aircraft Structures, ALCAS, Integr. project 9 (FP6)Integrated Functional Solutions for Further Metallic Sandwich Panels, InterSANDIntegr. project 10 (FP6)Integrated Collaborative Design and Production of Cruise Vessels, Passenger Ships and RoPax. Modular Ship Concepts, InterSHIP, Integrated project 11 (FP6)Increasing Safety and Materials Exploitation of Composite Airframe Structures by Accurate Simulation of Collapse, COCOMAT, STREP 12 (FP6)Composite and Adaptive Structures, CASSEM, STREP 13 (FP6Coordination Action on Advanced Sandwich Structures in the Transportation Industry, , SAND.CORe Coordinated Action

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 4. Institute of Materials and Structures, Riga Technical University Kalku st. 1, Riga, LV-1658, LATVIA, Phone: +(371) , Fax: +(371) ttp:// 14 (FP6)Multidisciplinary Research and Training on Composite Materials for Applications in Transport Modes. MOMENTUM Res.train.netw. 15 (FP6)Enhanced co-operation between EU member states and Associated Candidate States in maritime resreatrch, ENCOMAR –ACC, Specific Supp. Action 16 (FP6)

A.Ūbelis , Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 5. Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry Dzerbenes st. 27, Riga, LV-1006, LATVIA Tel.: (371) , (371) , Fax: (371) http:// 1 (FP5)ICA , PESTICIDE, A2-INCO, COPERNICUS – 2, ICFP599A2, PR01, Development of Methods for the Remediation of Pesticides RTD 2 (FP5)In vessel biological degradatin of wood powderfrom the furniture industry CRAFT , WOODCOMP CRAFT 3 (FP5)Development of new innovative functional foods containig microcrystalline chitosan CRAFT , CHITFOOD CRAFT 4 (FP5)WOOD MODIFICATION, the novel base, providing materials with superior qualities without toxic residue INCO 5 (FP5)CB2-2000, Bursarie to Japan, Removal mechanism of heavy metal contamination in soil by plants, lignin and humic acid. The behaviour of heavy metals in plant cell walls during steam explosion and other treatment INCO 6 (FP5)EUROLIGNIN, GTC , Coordination network for lignin OE standardization, production and applications adapted to market requirements RTD 7 (FP5)NNE5-2001, 00363, TDT-3R MULTIFUEL - Multi Fuel Operated Integrated Clean Energy Processes: Thermal Desorbtion Recycle-reduce-reuse Technology RTD 8 (FP5)Integration of the Latvian state of wood chemistry in the ERA QLK5-CT AM 9 (FP6)505343, SOILATE, Soil quality, Degradation and Landcare TechnologiesSTREP 10 (FP6)A cheap easy-to-handle desalination approach for crop irrigation under Mediterranean conditions. RRISEASOIL, STREP 11 (FP6)Reducing Food Processing Waste, REPRO, STREP 12 (FP6)The Latvian Researchers Mobility Centre (Latvian RMC) operating within the European Network of Research Centres RESMOB-LATVIA SSA 13 (FP6)New Improvements for Ligno-cellulosic Ethanol NILE, Integr.Project

A.Ūbelis , Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 6. Biomedical Research and Study Centre, University of Latvia Ratsupites st. 1, Riga, LV-1067, LATVIA, Phone: , Fax: (FP5)HANTAVIRUS, VACCINE, QLRT RTD 2 (FP5)HEPATITIS, QLRT , Combined immune and gene therapy for chronic hepatitisRTD 3 (FP5)RECRISK QLRT RTD 4 (FP5)The c-Ret receptor tyrosine kinase as a target for drug discoveryRTD 5 (FP5)MCFH , Artificial chimeric proteins as diagnostic, vaccine and gene therapy carriers CHIMERIC PROTEINS Training site 6 (FP5)MCFI The Structural requirements for Ligand Activation of PeptideM-C ind.fellowsh. 7 (FP6)Molecular Phenotyping to Accelerate Genomic Epidiemiology. MOLPAGE, Integr. project 8 (FP6)European Network for the identification and validation of Antigens and biomarkers in Cancer and their application in clinical Tumour immunology, ENACT, STREP 9 (FP6)Ration design and standardized evaluation of novel genetic vaccines COMPUVAC, Integr. project 10 (FP6)European Network for the identification and validation of Antigens and biomarkers in Cancer and their application in clinical Tumour immunology, ENACT, STREP 11 (FP6)ScanBaltCompetence Region - a model case to enhance European competitiveness in life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health on a global scale. COMPETENCE REGION SSA 12 (FP6) Trans-European cooperation and coordination of genome sequencing and functional genomics of human – pathogenic microorganisms. PathoGenoMics Coordinated action

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 7. Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia Raina blvd.19, ASI, Riga, LV-1586, LATVIA 1 (FP5)IHP contract No. HPMF-CT , Marie Curie Individual FellowshipM-C 2 (FP5)NSPA, GMA , Centre of Excelence in Nanosciences and Applications Centre of excellence 3 (FP5)ICA , AOMD-3INCO conferen. 4 (FP5)HPCF , TOWARDS – 1 st Conference on Integrative Approaches Towards Sustainable Development Large scale conference 5 (FP5) PhD student, Kaspars Mičulis, LU, ASI, PROF. DR.KLAAS BERGMANN, Kaizerslautern University HPMT0CT Fellow ref.numb. HPMT0-GK Visit to research tr.s. 6 (FP5) PhD stud., Gunta Mazareviča, LU ASI, Blend Bernhard, INSTITUTE OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Visit to research tr.s. 7 (FP5) PhD.Stud, Jānis Puķīte, LU ASI, PROF. DR.KLAAS BERGMANN, Kaizerslautern University HPMT0CT , Fellow ref.numb. HPMT0-GK Visit to research tr.s. 8 (FP6) Atmospheric Composition Change: an European Network , ACCENT Network of exellence 9 (FP6) International Conference on “ Integrative Approaches Towards Sustainability (Baltic Sea Region Sharing Knowledge Internally and Across Europe), SHARING, Large Scale Conference

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 7. Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia Raina blvd.19, ASI, Riga, LV-1586, LATVIA 10 (FP6)Laser manipulation of stochastic molecular processes. (Transfer of Knowledge project in atomic physics), LAMOL, M-C (FP6)BALTIC STATES NETWORK ”WOMEN IN SCIENCES AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY SSA

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 8. I nstitute of Physical Energetics, University of Latvia Dir.Prof. Juris Ekmanis ; Phone: Riga - (371) , 21 Aizkraukles St., Riga, LV-1006, Latvia 1 (FP5)NNE5-1999, 00490, IMPOLA - Improving Environmental Situation in Poland and LatviaAcomp.Meas.18 m. 2 (FP5)NNE5-200, 00087, ERA, BIOENERGY - ERA Bioenergy Strategy – Short Term Measures to Develop the European Research Area for Bioenergy RTD Acomp.Meas.14 m 3 (FP5)NNE , PV-NAS-NETAcomp.Meas.14 m 4 (FP5)NNE , EPA - Analysis of Policy Instruments and Identification of Tools for the Implementation of Rational Energy Use and Renewable Energy Sources in EU Candidate Countries Research project 5 (FP5)NNE , NAS-ENER - European Network for Energy Economics Research. NAS Extension Thematic Network 6 (FP5)NNE , NAS-ENER-BUILD RTD - Thematic Network: Energy in the Built Environment (enerbuild Rtd) Thematic Network 7 (FP5)NNE NAS-BRUNDT-LAND - Nas-brundtland City Energy NetworkThematic Network 8 (FP5)Pre-normative Work on Sampling and Testing of Solid Biofuels for the Development of Quality Assurance Systems - Target Action H (bioenergy). NAS Extension to Contract No. ENK6-CT Thematic Network 9 (FP6) – NEEDS, New Energy Externalities Development for Sustainability IP, 48 months 10 (FP6) Regional Acceleration for the INnovation circle in the ICT Sector, RAIN, CA,

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 9. Institute of Aquatic Ecology, University of Latvia, Director: Dr. ģeogr. Juris Aigars, Daugavgrīvas iela 8, Rīga, LV-1048, Rīga, Phone: , , Fakss: 1 (FP5)EVK , CHARM, Characterisation of the Baltic Sea Ecosystem: Dynamics and Function of Coastal Types RS, 36 m., KA3 2 (FP5)ALGINET, QLRT – , Microalgae as cell factories for chemical and biochemical products TN, 36 m 3 (FP5)EVK , SIBER, Silicate and Baltic Sea Ecosystem Response RTD, 36 m. 4 (FP5)EVR , SEA-SEARCH, Pan European Network for Oceanographic and Marine Data &Information Management CA, 36 m. 5 (FP6)BONUS for the Baltic Sea Science – Network of Funding Agencies BONUS, CA, 48 mēn. 6 (FP6) 7 (FP6) 8 (FP6) 9 (FP6) 10 (FP6)

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 10. Institute of Biology, University of Latvia, Dir. Dr. Viesturs Melecis, Miera iela 3, LV-2169 Salaspils Phone: , Fakss: (FP5) ICA , TUBIFEX, A1-INCO, Conference SupportAcomp. measure 2 (FP5) EVK , PGR Forum, European Crop Wild Relative Diversity Assessment & Conservation forum TN, 36 m. 3 (FP5) EVK , STAR, Standardisation of river classifications: Framework method for calibrating different biological survey results against ecological quality classifications to be developed for the Water Framework Directive, RS 4 (FP5)Reducing the conflict between cormorants and fisheries on a Pan-European scale REDCAFE 5 (FP5)Aquatic Oligochaete Biology, TUBIFEXAM 6 (FP6) 7 (FP6) 8 (FP6) 9 (FP6) 10 (FP6)

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP6 competition 11. Institute of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Latvia Director : Prof. Bilinskis Ivars, tel , 1 (FP5)IST EURODASP, Actions providing access to DASP technology for digital designing of Microwave and Radio Frequency IST systems Take-up, b. 2 (FP5)DASPTOOL, IST , Development of tools for direct digital alias-free processing of RF and microwave signals with demonstrations of their application potential RTD Project, CPA 3 (FP5)Modular High Speed X-ray Detection and Sorting Systems for Production Process Control and Packaging Quality Control, MODULINSPEX, STREP, 36 mēn 4 (FP5)RadioNet: Advanced Radio Astronomy in Europe, RADIONET, Integrating Activity, 60 month 5 (FP6) 6 (FP6) 7 (FP6) 8 (FP6) 9 (FP6) 10 (FP6)

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 12. Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Riga Technical University 34 Miera street, Salaspils, LV 2169, Latvia Phone: , , Fax: , 1 (FP5)IPS , No. 8198, TRANSNANO-POWDER, Herstellung Hochdispersiver Nanopulver in Technichen Mengen und Einsetz in Neuen Materialien und Ausgewahlten Anwendungen Shared Costs Action 2 (FP5)Green CIM CRAF CRAFT 3 (FP6) Cutting tools and miniaturised parts with complex geometry based on nano powders, NANOCERAM, CRAFT 4 (FP6) Network for Nano-structured Materials of ACC, NENAMAT, SSA SSA

A.Ūbelis , Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 13. Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology, University of Latvia Director: Dr.h.sc.ing., prof. Uldis Viesturs, Phone: , (mob.), Fax: Post: 4 Kronvalda bulv., Riga, LV-1586, Latvia, (FP5) Construction of corynebacteri-um glutamicum strains produ-cing either L-valine or d- panthothenic acid – a rational approach using genome research VALPAN, QLRT RTD, 36 m. 2 (FP5) Multibarrier, QLRT , Multifunctional permeable barriers carrying well- performing microbial biofilms for treatment of fixed polluted plumes (extension to NAS- countries) RTD, 36 m. 3 (FP6) Multifunctional Perco-laed Nanostructured Ceramics Fabricated from Hydroxylapatite PERCERAMICS, , NMP3-CT STREP

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP576 competition 14. Institute of Polimer Mechanics, University of Latvia Aizkraukles st 23, Riga, LV-1006, LATVIA Tel.: (371) , (371) , Fax: (371) (FP6) ERA-NET Materials – a preparatory phase, ENMatSSA, ERA-NET 2 (FP6) European Network for Composite Reinforcement, EN-CORE, RTN 3 (FP6) Flexible Displays, FLEXIDIS, Integr.Project 4 (FP6)ERA-NET Materials, MATERA, ERA-NET

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 15. Institute of Silicate Materials, Riga Technical University, Director: Prof., Dr.h.inž. G.Mežinskis, Āzenes iela 14/24, Rīga, LV-1048, tālr.: , , fakss: 1 (FP5) EVK , BIOBRUSHCA 2 (FP5)EVK , MULTI-ASSESS-NASRTD 3 (FP6) Multifunctional Perco-laed Nanostructured Ceramics Fabricated fdrom Hydroxylapatite. PERCERAMICS, , NMP3-CT STREP 4 (FP6)

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 16. Institute of Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Riga Technical University Director: Professor Ivars KNETS Kalku iela 1, Riga, LV 1658, Latvia Phone: ; , Fax: (FP6) ICA , WASTE COMPOSITES, A2-INCO, COPERNI-CUS – 2 ICFP599A2, PR01, Recycling of industrial waste and recovering of harmful components of metal and chemical industry into radiation shielding composites RTD 2 (FP6) MCFI , G5TR-CT , Thin phosphate glass coatings for highly oxidation sensitive metals – a base for a complex coating systems M-C fellowship 3 (FP6) ICA , REINTRO, Environmental Protection in the Balkan Countries: Reuse of Industrial Mineral Waste for Waste Water Treatment and Improvement of Landfills, RTD 4 (FP6)

A.Ūbelis , Participation of RTD community of Latvia in FP5&6 Status on , Research institutes of Latvia in FP5&6 competition 17. State Institute of Agrarian economics Director : Andris Miglavs Dr. oec. T (FP5) AG-MEMOD+CEEC, QLRT , Agricultural sector of newly associated states in central and eastern Europe: econometric modelling for projections and analysis of policies on agriculture and forestry - an expansion of the PAN-EU AG-MEMOD partnership RTD 2 (FP6) Territorial aspects of enterprise development in remote rural areas, TERA STREP 36 m 3 (FP6) Agro-economic policy analysis of the accession and the candidate states and the countries of Western Balkan, CEEC AGRI POLICY SSA, 36 m 4 (FP6)