ODIP 2 proposal successful
The EU reviewers have given a positive review, 14.5 out of max 15 points, to the ODIP 2 proposal for continuation and extension of the ODIP project. Inspired by the success of the ongoing ODIP activities, the partnership of ODIP 2 includes more European and international organisations (from USA, Australia and global) and associated data management infrastructures. Moreover the scope of topics will be enlarged by including also marine biological data management. This outcome provides a seamless continuation of the ODIP activities. Recently the preparations for the new grant agreement were concluded by having it signed by the EU and all European partners. Officially ODIP 2 runs from 1st April 2015 till 31st March 2018.