The European Science Foundation (ESF) is offering, in 2005, a limited number of awards for exploratory workshops to allow leading European scientists to meet to explore novel ideas at the European level with the aim of "spearheading" new areas of research. Approximately 10 workshops may be selected for funding within the physical and engineering sciences. The deadline for applications is April 1. For further information please e-mail the European Unit at andrew.bianco@um.edu.mt.