E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Sixth Framework Programme Instruments

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Sixth Framework Programme *Excluding JRC and EURATOM parts Specific programmes*  Integrating and strengthening of the European Research Area  Structuring the European Research Area

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Instruments for “Integrating and strengthening of the European Research Area” n Integrated projects (IP) n Networks of excellence (NoE) n Article169 NEW continued...

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Instruments for “Integrating and strengthening of the European Research Area” n Specific research projects for SMEs: –collective research projects –co-operative research projects n continued n Specific targeted research projects n Co-ordination actions n Specific support actions

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Instruments for “Structuring the European Research Area” n Specific targeted innovations projects n Actions to promote and develop human resources and mobility n Integrated infrastructure initiatives n Specific targeted research projects (Science & society) n n Co-ordination actions (all areas) n Specific support actions (all areas)

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Use of instruments n Smooth transition from old to new instruments n New instruments as a priority means in thematic priorities, while maintaining the use of specific targeted projects and co-ordination actions n Evaluation by independent experts in 2004

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Principles behind integrated projects and networks of excellence n Simplification n Flexibility n Autonomy n Accountability

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Integrated projects n Objective-driven research to implement the priority themes - ambitious, clearly defined goals n Increasing competitiveness or addressing major societal issues n Critical mass, entire research spectrum (including e.g. training and management of knowledge) continued...

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Integrated projects n Commission contribution: several to several tens of M€ n Grant to budget (contribution to actual costs) n Duration: typically 3-5 years n Evolving implementation plan, evolving consortium continued

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Networks of excellence n Strengthening excellence on a particular topic n Joint programme of activities (JPA) aiming at durable integration n Ambitious goals, critical mass needed to become a world force continued...

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Networks of excellence n Commission contribution: several to several tens of M€ n Fixed grant for integration n Duration: 5 years or more n Evolving JPA; evolving partnership continued

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Joint programme of activities (JPA) n Integrating activities n Joint research activities n Activities to spread excellence within a unified management structure coordinating programming sharing facilities staff exchange, even relocation reinforced communication networks a programme of joint (long term) research training, dissemination, networking to assist knowledge transfer

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 vs. Networks of excellence n Excellence in a research area n Open-ended research n Looking for continuity n Critical mass to become a world force n Spreading of excellence n Fixed grant for integration n Competitiveness or societal issues n Targeted research n Limited in time n Critical mass for problem solving n Knowledge management n Grant to budget Integrated projects

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Evaluation process n Evaluation by a strengthened peer review system - in stages, possibly involving individual reviews, panel sessions, hearings of applicants n n Calls for proposals may be preceded by expressions of interest n Simplified proposal-making –reflecting evolutionary nature of the project –allowing proper evaluation

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Evaluation criteria n Ability to carry out the action successfully n Scientific and technological excellence, degree of innovation n Relevance to the objectives n European added value n Knowledge management

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Evaluation criteria n Scale of ambition n Critical mass in terms of activities and resources n Quality of project management Integrated projects

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Evaluation criteria Excellence and level of ambition Potential for extensive, deep and lasting integration Spreading of excellence Management and governance of the network Networks of excellence

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Invitation to submit expressions of interest (EoIs) n To participate in integrated projects and networks of excellence within the seven thematic priorities n Analysis to be published in September (a majority of abstracts will be available) Deadline: 7 June 2002

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Measurements and testing will be integrated in all the activities, in particular in the thematic priorities and policy orientated research Be active, stay informed!

E u r o p e a n C o m m i s s i o n - W a r s a w 2002 Staying informed n CORDIS: EUROPA: n Call for expressions of interest n European Research The European Research Area and the Framework Programme Brussels, November index_en.html