Agenda of the Research Working Party, 18 July
Brussels, 15 Jul 2005 Full text of Document 2651/05 1. Proposal for the 7th Framework Programme: "Capacities" ­ presentation and exchange of views: a) "Research Infrastructures" b) "Science...
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