The Austrian Science Fund in cooperation with the European Science Foundation, will be holding an international conference on the impact of basic research from 10-11 May 2007 in the Alte Aula, Vienna, Austria. We cordially invite researchers, funding institutions and policy makers worldwide to participate.

The goal of the event is to explore how and when the reciprocal interactions between basic research, society and the economy take place. The conference will also examine methods for evaluating and reinforcing the impact of basic research, addressing these topics from a theoretical and historical viewpoint. In addition, the conference is aimed at stimulating public discussion and promoting awareness of the issues.

The planned programme will include presentations from representatives of major research organizations and high-level policy makers as well as from researchers engaged in the study of the impact of basic research.

Details via
http://www.science-impact.ac.at/ .