Utbildningsdepartementet Beslutsprocesser och m ö jligheter att p å verka FP7 VR 10 januari 2008 Stockholm Dan Andrée Utbildningsdepartementet

What to influence? The way the funds of the FP is allocated, i.e. which kinds of projects are supported. –FP7 legal text (EC + Euratom) –Specific Programmes Cooperation, Ideas, People, Capacities, Euratom, JRC (EC + Euratom) –Rules for participation (EC + Euratom) –Work Programmes (same as SPs) –Grant agreements (++), Guidance documents (++)

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Exempel från Capacities SinS, SP Third action line: Science and society communicate The effort will focus on: – the provision of reliable and timely scientific information for the press and other media, – training actions to bridge the gap between the media and the scientific community, – encouraging a European dimension at science events targeting the public, – promoting science by audio-visual means via European co-productions and the circulation of science programmes, – promoting excellent trans-national research and science communication by the means of popular prizes, – research aimed at enhancing inter-communication concerning science, both in its methods and its products, to raise mutual understanding between the scientific world, and the wider audience of policy-makers, the media and the general public

Utbildningsdepartementet SinS 2007 WP SUB-PART 5.3. Third action line: Science and society communicate Projects Area Training actions to bridge the gap between the media and the scientific community No actions foreseen in 2007 Area Encouraging a European dimension at science events targeting the public Topic SiS Actions to encourage co-operation and networking between science museums, science centres and/or the organisers of national and regional events, e.g. by creating synergies to conceive and exchange ambitious and interactive exhibitions on European research topics Description of topic: Science museums and science centres in Europe have been developing valuable know-how in communicating science to the public through interactive exhibitions which address the interests and concerns of citizens. Moreover, they have developed valuable experience in associating science concepts with citizens' debates and participative democracy tools. More synergies are needed, however, between these key actors to develop ambitious projects at the European level. The Commission invites the science museums and science centres to choose topics of particular interest to European citizens (e.g. health, energy after oil, climate change) and to engage in particular with citizens and civil society organisations in the framework of the project. Funding Scheme: Co-ordination and support actions (co-ordinating) Expected impact : to enlarge the public at the European level when communicating science with exhibitions; to permit the public to express its views and questions on these science and research topics; to contribute to greater visibility of European research and researchers by bringing together the experience and tools of science centres and museums

Utbildningsdepartementet IV INDICATIVE PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE CALLS (2008) Training actions to bridge the gap between the media and the scientific community (training actions for journalists/scientists and intensive training for scientists).

Utbildningsdepartementet The most interesting part to influence is the Work Programmes! Who can influence What, When and How ?

Utbildningsdepartementet When and How? You have to understand the way the WPs are prepared!

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SinS WP 2007, Approach This Work Programme is also based on advice received from the European Advisory Group for Science and Society; from the European Research Advisory Board, from expert groups, viaSINAPSE, and on the outcome of broad stakeholder consultations.

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What can you influence?  Topics – impact – funding schemes  Calls for proposals, tenders, named beneficiary  INCO - International Cooperation  FP7 open to third countries (3+?)  Targeted calls (3+?)  SICA calls (2+2)  Cross-cutting issues  Coordinated calls  Joint Calls  Coordinated – INCO  SMEs  Dissemination  Policy needs

Utbildningsdepartementet Who can influence? Everybody! BUT You need a strategy The strategy would be different depending on which stakeholder you are.

Utbildningsdepartementet Level of interaction ”Minister” ”Programme Committee” ”Organisation” ”Individual researcher”

Utbildningsdepartementet Strategy (same principles but different ”content”) Longer term strategy, > 2 -3 years –General strategy (thematic, horizontal) Concrete (topics) –Establish a network Officials in the Commission PC, AGs, ETPs members Other stakeholders/”like-minded” –Allocate resources Shorter term strategy, 1 year –Useful input at the right time – WP cycle –Make priorities, be realistic, on-going political debate, be active in Brussels (meetings/work shops)

Utbildningsdepartementet Speciella aspekter för SinS Liknar väldigt mycket de tematiska områdena i Cooperation snarare än de andra mer “bottom-up” delarna av Capacities dock, väsentligt mindre projekt och ofta mer detaljerade “topics”. AGs är mycket viktiga PK kommer in senare än AGs viktigt att vara bekant med alla expertgrupper (expert group contracts) som sätts upp och även medverka i dessa. Även Calls for tender som rör e.g. Monitoring är viktiga att följa.

Utbildningsdepartementet Summary Long term Strategy on the vision in line with own organisation (2 – 5 yrs) Short term Strategy on concrete topics/issues (1-2 yrs) Strategy on how to communicate the input – useful input and the right time – WP cycle Need to allocate resources - €€ Good luck!