Back from the ESPON Info Day, this special edition of the ESPON Newsletter focuses on the currently open Calls with the aim to widely inform potential beneficiaries about the main objectives and purpose.

The 5 Calls covering up to 31 projects represent a major European effort increasing the knowledge and facts about the European territory, types of regions and ongoing dynamics and potentials.

Researchers, experts and stakeholders in the public and private sector from 31 European countries are invited to apply for up to 31 new projects on new analyses under the ESPON 2013 Programme. Public authorities are in particular invited to express their interest and ideas on future targeted analyses based on ESPON results tailored to meet their needs. Be aware that the deadline for submission of the proposals is 11 November 2009.

In this Special Edition of the ESPON Newsletter, colleagues at the ESPON Coordination Unit have answered key questions in an interview style on the content related to the main themes of the Calls and the projects involved.

We hope this special ESPON Newsletter will further stimulate pan-European interest for submitting proposals and expressing interest for all projects of the calls, and we are looking forward to receiving many proposals from all parts of Europe.

Peter Mehlbye
Director ESPON Coordination Unit