IDARI In the wider context of the 6th and 7th Framework Programme Tartu, June 2005 Martin Greimel Scientific Officer Directorate-E ‘Biotechnology, Agriculture and Food Research’ European Commission Research Directorate-General

Strengthening the foundations of ERA Structuring the ERA Research & Innovation Training & Mobility Research Infrastructures Science & Society Priority Thematic Areas Life Sciences, genomics & biotechnology for health Nanotechnologies... Food quality and safety Sustainable development... Anticipating S/T Needs Scientific support to policies New and emerging S/T needs SME activities International cooperation JRC Integrating European Research Citizens & governance Aeronautics and space Information society technol. The Sixth Framework Programme 2002/2006

1.Specific support to policy; FP 6 * Last Call opening: approx. October 2005 * Deadline: approx. January 2006 Idari related research options

Indicative Topics P8: last call * Trade and agricultural policies * Developing a conceptual framework for the management of large farms * Social factors and structural change in agriculture * CAP reform and market integration * On farm research * Development of entrepreneurial skills * Reducing farming costs through innovation * Cross compliance – Low transition costs * Farm advisory systems * Cross compliance – Scenario Analysis * Foresight analysis of EU rural areas * Integrated rural development * Analysis of conceptual aspects of sustainable and integrated rural development

1.Specific support to policy; FP 6 * Deadline: January ERA NET; FP 6 * Join existing ERA NETs (list available on internet) * Set up new ERA NET: last deadline 04/10/2005 Idari related research options

To step up the cooperation and coordination of national or regional research activities through: The networking of programmes which are strategically planned and nationally and/or regionally funded The mutual opening of national or regional research programmes ERA-Net Objectives

Systematic exchange of information & best practices Strategic activities (streamlining research programmes) Implementation of joint activities Transnational research activities For examples see list of already funded projects on Cordis website ERA-Net Activities

1.Specific support to policy; FP 6 * Deadline: January ERA NET; FP 6 * Join existing ERA NETs (list available on internet) * Set up new ERA NET: last deadline 04/10/ Marie Curie Actions; FP 6 * Conferences and Training courses: see web page * Individual Fellowships: see web page * Training Networks/Training sites: last deadline 09/2005 Idari related research options

4.Leonardo/ Socrates/Tempus….. * Learning and training programmes * Some research but mostly dissemination leonardo/leonardo_en.html Idari related research options

5.Input for DG AGRICULTURE Calls outside of the 6th Framework Programme Call for tenders for input studies or specific research on rural development organic farming agri-environmental socio-economic issues Urgent topics (e.g. BSE,….) Idari related research options

6.COST Actions * Run by the European Science Foundation * Money coming directly form the Member states * 2 mill Euro/ year for Workshops/conferences Travel costs for meetings/seminars Publications Short term scientific missions Idari related research options

Intergovernmental cooperation –1971 –17 Scientific & Technical domains Participation –34 COST Member States + 1 Cooperating Country (Israel)34 COST Member States + 1 Cooperating Country (Israel) –International organisations and research establishments from non-COST countriesInternational organisations and research establishments from non-COST countries –The European CommissionThe European Commission COST Actions –Concerted Actions (Networks) of nationally funded R&D What is COST ?

Building the ERA of Knowledge for Growth Proposals for the 7 th Research Framework Programme Idari related research options

Specific Programmes 1. Cooperation – Collaborative research 3. People – Human Potential JRC (nuclear) 2. Ideas – Frontier Research 4. Capacities – Research Capacity Join Research Centre (non-nuclear) Euratom +

9 themes 1.Health 2.Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology 3.Information and Communication Technologies 4.Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies 5.Energy 6.Environment (including Climate Change) 7.Transport (including Aeronautics) 8.Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities 9.Security and Space 1. Cooperation – Collaborative research

Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Joint Technology Initiatives Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) International Cooperation 1. Cooperation – Collaborative research Under each theme there will be sufficient flexibility to address both Emerging needs and Unforeseen policy needs Dissemination of knowledge and transfer of results will be supported in all thematic areas Support will be implemented across all themes through:

1. Health Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for human health Translating research for human health Optimising the delivery of healthcare to European citizens

2. Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology Pillar 1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments Pillar 1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments Pillar 2: “Fork to farm”: Food, health and well being Pillar 3: Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes Pillar 3: Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes

WHITE BIOTECH CLEAN BIOPROCESSES RAW MATERIALS/WASTE THE EUROPEAN KNOWLEDGE-BASED BIOECONOMY Pillar 1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments Pillar 2: “Fork to Farm” Food, health and well-being SOCIETAL NEEDS Pillar 3: Life sciences & biotechnology for sustainable non- food products + processes GREEN/BLUE BIOTECH OPTIMISED RAW MATERIALS PRODUCTION PROCESSING ADVANCED FOOD TECHNOLOGIES, FOOD QUALITY DETERMINANTS, NUTRITION LOW INPUT FARMING - BIODIVERSITY ANIMAL HEALTH - RURAL DEVELOP. QUALITY ASSURANCE STRATEGIES TRACEABILITY, CONSUMER SCIENCE STABILITY - BIODEGRADABILITY FUNCTIONALITY (Chirality)

3. Information and Communication Technologies 3. Information and Communication Technologies ICT Technology Pillars Integration of Technologies Applications Research Future and Emerging Technologies

4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies 4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Materials New Production Integration of technologies for industrial applications

5. Energy Hydrogen and fuel cells Renewable electricity generation Renewable fuel production CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero emission power generation Smart energy networks Energy efficiency and savings Knowledge for energy policy making Renewables for heating and cooling Clean coal technologies

6. Environment (inc. climate change) Environmental Technologies Earth observation and assessment tools Sustainable Management of Resources Climate change, pollution and risks

7. Transport (inc. Aeronautics) Aeronautics and air transport Surface transport (rail, road and waterborne) Support to the European global satellite navigation system (Galileo)

8. Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities 8. Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities Growth, employment and competitiveness in a knowledge society Combining economic, social and environmental objectives in a European perspective Combining economic, social and environmental objectives in a European perspective Major trends in society and their implications Europe in the world The citizen in the European Union Socio-economic and scientific indicators Foresight activities

9. Security and Space Protection against terrorism and crime Security of infrastructures and utilities Border security Restoring security in case of crisis Security systems integration and interoperability Security systems integration and interoperability Security and society Security Research Coordination and structuring Security Research Coordination and structuring Space-based applications at the service of the European Society Space-based applications at the service of the European Society Exploration of space RTD for strengthening space foundations RTD for strengthening space foundations

Joint Technology Initiatives Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Hydrogen and Fuel Cells for a Sustainable Energy Future Towards new Nanoelectronics Approaches Embedded systems Aeronautics and Air Transport Innovative Medicines for the Citizens of Europe Other possible themes to be identified later…

2. Ideas – Frontier Research Commission ERC – European Research Council * Created by Commission decision * * Under the responsibility of the Commission Preparation of work programme Set up of peer review: pool of reviewers, nomination of review panels, evaluation guidelines Oversight of the evaluation procedure Annual scientific report Information and support to applicants Reception / eligibility of proposals Organisation and execution of evaluation Selection decision Scientific and financial follow-up of contracts Annual implementation report Approval of work programme, as defined by the Scientific Council Instruction to implement work programme Approval of annual implementation report Information to programme committee Scientific Council* Externalised tasks**

Initial training of researchers Marie Curie Networks Initial training of researchers Marie Curie Networks Life-long training and career development Individual Fellowships Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes Life-long training and career development Individual Fellowships Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes Industry-academia pathways and partnerships Industry-Academia Scheme Industry-academia pathways and partnerships Industry-Academia Scheme International dimension Outgoing International Fellowships; Incoming International Fellowships International Cooperation Scheme; Reintegration grants International dimension Outgoing International Fellowships; Incoming International Fellowships International Cooperation Scheme; Reintegration grants Specific actions Excellence awards Specific actions Excellence awards 3. People – Human Potential

6 parts 1.Research Infrastructures 2.Research for the benefit of SMEs 3.Regions of Knowledge 4.Research Potential 5.Science in Society 6.Activities of International Cooperation 4. Capacities – Research Capacity

1. Research Infrastructures Transnational Access Integrating activities Research e-infrastructures Construction of new research infrastructures and major updates of existing ones Construction of new research infrastructures and major updates of existing ones Design studies Support to existing research infrastructures: Support to new research infrastructures:

2. Research for the benefit of SMEs Research for SMEs Research for SME associations “Exploratory” awards Promote optimal participation in the Cooperation programme Promote assistance to SMEs by networks of intermediaries Under the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP):

3. Regions of Knowledge Development of regional “research-driven clusters” Two objectives for European regions: Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities Maximising their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projects Maximising their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projects

4. Research Potential Transnational two-way secondments and recruitment Research equipment and the material environment Workshops and conferences for knowledge transfer “Evaluation facilities”

5. Science in Society Strengthening and improving the European science system Broader engagement political and societal issues (inc. ethical issues) Science and technology and their place in society Gender research and the role of women in research Science education – curiosity and the participation of young people Policy for the role and engagement of universities Improved communication

6. Activities of International Cooperation “Horizontal” support actions and measures not carried out in the Cooperation or People programmes “Horizontal” support actions and measures not carried out in the Cooperation or People programmes Two interdependent objectives: Support competitiveness through strategic partnerships with 3 rd countries in selected fields and by engaging the best 3 rd country scientists to work in and with Europe Support competitiveness through strategic partnerships with 3 rd countries in selected fields and by engaging the best 3 rd country scientists to work in and with Europe Address specific problems that 3 rd countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit Address specific problems that 3 rd countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit

In addition, support to the coherent development of policies will complement the coordination activities under the Cooperation programme: Strengthening and improving the European science system Monitoring and analysis of public policies / industrial strategies Coordination of research policies Capacities - Coherent development of policies

FP7 budget (EUR billion, 2004 constant prices)

FP ‘Cooperation’ budget

Roadmap for FP7 6/4/05Commission - Adoption of FP7 proposals 09/05Commission - Proposals on Specific Programmes (SPs) and Rules for participation and dissemination Late 2005 Commission – Proposals under Articles 169 and 171 and Executive Agencies Dec/05EP – First reading Jan/06Council – Common position Mar/06EP – Second reading Apr/06EP – Opinion on the SPs Jun/06Council and EP – Adoption of FP and Rules Jul/06Council – Adoption of the SPs

Information sources Information on FP 6 and FP 7 Information on ERA-NET Scheme Information on Marie Curie Scheme Information on Cost Actions Information on DG Agriculture research calls

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