How does the ratification process of the Financing Agreement affect on programme's implementation?

• EU and the Russian Federation have signed the Financing Agreement of the Programme in November 2009. Before coming into effect the agreement needs to ratified by the duma. Only after the agreement is officially in effect can the Joint Managing Authority sign Grant Contracts with the selected Lead Partners.
  

When does the second Call for Proposals opens?

• In September 2010.

Is the second call restricted?

• Yes
  

If a project doesn't get funding is it possible to apply again with the same application?

• It is possible to apply for funding again with the same idea, but the application needs to filled in and sent again.