FP7 – Basic Info NINA BEGOVIĆ, NCP - SSH, SiS, Research Infrastructures University of Sarajevo

FP7 - Seventh Framework Programme OVERVIEW FP7 - Seventh Framework Programme FP8 – HORIZON 2020 BiH in Framework Programmes

EU FRAMEWORK PROGRAMMES Main instruments for funding research in Europe. The frame for the EU activities in the field of science, research and innovation. Designed to support cooperation between universities, research centres and industry (including SMEs), and provide financial support for their common projects. Multiannual cycles: FP7 (2007 - 2013) total budget of 50 billion EUR FP8 (2014 - 2020) - HORIZON 2020 anticipated budget of 80 billion EUR

EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL – ERC 7 COOPERATION IDEAS 1. HEALTH EUROPEAN RESEARCH COUNCIL – ERC 2. FOOD, AGRIC., FISHERIES, BIOTECH. 3. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES – ICT PEOPLE MARIE CURIE GRANTS 4. NANO-TECHNOLOGIES, MATERIALS AND NEW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES CAPACITIES 5. ENERGY RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT OF SMEs REGIONS OF KNOWLEDGE RESEARCH POTENTIALS SCIENCE IN SOCIETY “INCO” DEV. OF RESEARCH POLICIES – “ERA NET” SCHEMES 6. ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGES 7. TRANSPORT 8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES 9. SPACE 10. SECURITY EURATOM JRC

Fenth Framework Programme

FP7 – PARTICIPATION Any legal entity established in accordance with national, international, or EU laws: universities or research institutes, companies (including SMEs), public administration (research policies or public research management), Individuals (People Programme). 3 categories of participating countries: member states – MS, associated countries – AC (BiH), and third countries.

FP7 – PARTICIPATION No national quotas Minimum requirements – Rules of Participation, Article 5: 3 independent participants from 3 countries (MS or AC) Other conditions in WP – Work Programmes or SP – Specific Programmes Funding schemes (types of projects)

FP7 – PARTICIPATION Application: Calls for applications (several / one FP cycle) Info package http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/fp7_calls EPSS – Electronic Proposal Submission System Work Programmes (!) – published annually Specific programme: Work programme Activities Areas Topics

FP7 – EVALUATION Panel of independent experts Criteria: S&T Quality (clearly defined objectives and quality of the concept; S&T quality key to first stage evaluation) Impact (contribution at EU level to impacts listed in Work Programme for relevant topic/activity) Implementation (appropriateness of management structure and procedures, quality and management experience) • Evaluation criteria – thematic priority or call specific (further elaborated in the guide for applicants of each call).

FP7 – EVALUATION Thresholds: S/T quality: 3/5 (50% value coefficient), Implementation: 3/5 (20% value coefficient), Impact: 3/5 (30% value coefficient). Overall threshold 10/15 ! ! ! ! Rules – follow the rules (Work Program & Call info, Participation Rules)! Partnership – choose the correct partners! Exploitation/management! Proposal – invest in proposal writing!

http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/fp7_calls FP7 – OPEN CALLS

http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/fp7_calls FP7 – OPEN CALLS

FP8 – HORIZON 2020 What is Horizon 2020: Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Single programme bringing together three separate programmes/initiatives (research Framework Programme, Competitiveness and Innovation Programme – CIP, EU contribution to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology – EIT) Core part of Europe 2020 (growth strategy) Three priorities: Excellent science Industrial leadership Societal challenges Budget: 80 billion EUR .

FP8 – HORIZON 2020 What’s New More innovation, from research to retail, all forms of innovation Simplified access, for all companies, universities, institutes in all EU countries and beyond. Broader Access: For SMEs - dedicated SME projects to address societal challenges and enabling technologies For all regions – tailored support to policy learning, twinning, networking, complementing Structural Funds International cooperation in Horizon 2020 Horizon 2020 fully open for international cooperation Focus on cooperation with enlargement countries

FP7 – associated state since 2009 BiH in FP Participation in FP5 14 projects FP6 (ICPC country, 2007-2008) 44 projects FP7 – associated state since 2009 29 projects Establishment of the state NCP structure with coordination in the Ministry of Civil Affairs of BiH

NCP System in BiH 1. Phase – NIP project (12/2004-6/2006) National Contact Points System for EU Framework Programme 7 State structure to support participation in FP7 (information, advice, support) BiH NCP - Support by the ADA 1. Phase – NIP project (12/2004-6/2006) 2. Phase – NIP project (7/2006-12/2008) NIP BiH – Office in Sarajevo with “focal points” at public universities in BiH

NCP System in BiH 3. Phase – NCP System Official appointment of National Contact Points (NCPs) for FP7 thematic priorities and specific programmes (2010), Appointment of Programme Committee Members Establishment of COST and EUREKA office Decentralised system NCP Coordinator MCA BiH 6 NCPs in 4 cities: Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luka, and Tuzla Focal points at public universities 17 17

NCP System in BiH: tasks and activities Main tasks: Informing General and specific info, calls for application, possibilities and rules for participation, info-bulletins… Advice, support, training Partner search, administrative, financial, and legal issues… Promotion activities/events Info-days, workshops, conferences, web site, fairs... Potential clients data-base development Cca 2000 contacts and 400 institutions Signposting and feedback Cooperation with the EC, directing to other networks…

COST and EUREKA www.cost.eu Participation in 37 COST actions National Coordinator: MCABiH Mr. Ammar Miraščija (ammar.mirascija@mcp.gov.ba) www.eureka.be 2 participations (2 applications in preparation) NIP status (National Information Point) NIP representative: MCABiH g. Ammar Miraščija (ammar.mirascija@mcp.gov.ba)

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