EU Security Research Call for Papers
DHS S&T’s counterparts in the EU (DG Enterprise) have announced that they are earmarking funds for a July 2011 call for papers designed to attract U.S. participants. The EU has provided a general list of topic areas in advance.
- Improving drinking water security management and mitigation in large municipalities against major deliberate, accidental or natural CBRN-related contaminations - Capability Project
- Identification of measures to counter illegal export of metal-bearing waste - Coordination and Support Action
- Air traffic Management/Control threat assessment model - Integration Project
- Improving security in air cargo transport - Integration Project
- A common EU aviation security requirement to reduce costs and facilitate passenger flows - Coordination and Support Action
- Development of mobile laboratories, structures and functions to support rapid assessment of CBRN events with a cross-border or international impact - Coordination and Support Action
- Use of new communication/social media in crisis situations - Capability Project or Coordination and Support Action
If any of these topics are of interest to you or your organization please send your email address to: universityprograms@dhs.gov and further information will be provided when it is received from the EU or continue checking this website for further information on how to respond to the call for papers.