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We would like to invite you for our next meeting "Missions to Habitable Worlds" . Here You can find all important information and deadlines. Enjoy!
The website of the Budapest meeting for this October is released, containing important information on logistics and preliminary program (http://life-origins2015.csfk.mta.hu).
The meeting will consist of three parts:
The aim of the two days long conference (28-29 October) is to provide forum for trans domain interaction in astrobiology connected to next missions - thus the organizers expect contribution from biologists, chemists, Earth scientists, astronomers, philosophers etc. On the first day mission PIs will present the astrobiology relevant aspects of ExoMars, JUICE, and next space telescope missions.
On the second day a "Trans-domain view of habitability" session will take place, where biologist, chemist, Earth scientist and astronomer will present how they see the term habitability. A panel discussion will follow on he habitability issue - here contribution, suggestions from anybody is welcomed.
A second panel discussion on the future of astrobiology in Europe, especially our possible role with EAI (European Astrobiology Institute) will take place on the afternoon of the second day.
Before the meeting we will open the online possibility to contribute with ideas and suggestions for both the trans-domain view of habitability (preparing the panel discussion), and also on the European Astrobiology Institute initiative. The two panel discussions on the second day will provide forum to present ideas, and at the end of the first day, there will be possibility to discuss with the mission PIs.
The meeting will take place at the centre of Budapest, at the riverside of the Duna, next to the famous Chain bridge opposite to the Castle Hill on the other side of the river - during the visit of the conference you can enjoy the historical part of Budapest by easy walk. A traditional Hungarian conference dinner will be held on the 28 evening, and an optional joint SPA visit (thermal bath) including a dinner after it is scheduled on the 27 evening (note, this is on the night right before the conference, at the end of the CG meeting). After the conference (29 evening) a ruin-pub visit for dinner is scheduled. In case of interest, on the 30 a guided tour of Budapest will be also available. All of these events including lunches will to be covered by 100 EUR.
Please have a look at the website: http://life-origins2015.csfk.mta.hu, and note that the online registration system will be ready next week.
Taking into account the money allocated for this conference we won’t be able to reimburse all participants. So, in agreement with COST rules, the Management Committee has voted the following reimbursement rules to be applied to : CG members, WG co-leaders , invited (21) and contributed (8) speakers + 6 WG members (to be selected by the SOC after the application call of May 25th; see DL here below) . For these participants:
Participants requiring a financial support from COST are invited to send an application letter to the chair of the conference Akos Kereszturi and the chair of the action Muriel Gargaud, explaining in one page maximum why it’s important for them to attend the conference and why a financial support is essential.
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Participating Countries
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
COST International Partner Countries
Canada (UQAM), South Africa (Univ. of Johanesburgh), Russian Federation (Institute of Geology, Petrozavodsk), Australia (University of Sydney), United States of America (University of Hawai)
Specific Organisations
European Space Agency (ESA)
Aiming at fostering collaboration, sharing new techniques, and infrastructure that may not be available in other participants' institutions or laboratories. STSMs are intended especially for young PhD researchers, but they are open to senior researchers as well. View the documents at this link.
It should be explicitely noted that Master students are not eligible for STSMs which are for PhD students and more experienced researchers.
Life-ORIGINS (TD1308) is a Trans Domain European COST Action dedicated to the scientific investigation of the origins and evolution of life on Earth and habitability of other planets.
The Action has specifically excluded the search for intelligent extraterrestrial life in its portfolio. Creationist theorems are also outside the Action’s remit.
Individuals are not allowed to use the name of the Action, its logo or any corporate identity of COST TD1308 in any communication without prior approval of the Management Committee.
All publications referencing the support of the Action should be sent to the appropriate Working Group chair at the time of submission.