1. Citizens and governance in a knowledge based society Information on the open calls in Priority 7 Presented by Alexandra Katsouri, GSRT

2. Objectives of the Programme Support and develop Social Sciences and Humanities to produce high quality research in areas of policy relevance... … while structuring Social Sciences and Humanities in such a way to fully exploit the opportunities of the emerging European Research Area

3. Open calls Based on work programme 2004 -2006 Published in the OJ on 8 December 2004 Deadline (for all calls) on 13 April 2005

4. Three calls, five instruments, eight research areas Thematic AreasInstruments CALL12345678 CITIZENS-4IP XXXXXX CITIZENS-4NoE XXXXXX CITIZENS-5STREP XXXXXXXX CITIZENS-5CA XXXXXXXX CITIZENS-6SSA X OUTSIDECfT/EG X

5. Call CITIZENS-4 Instruments: –Networks of Excellence –Integrated Projects Budget: –60 Million € Coverage: –Topics open in all research areas except areas 5 and 8 –Proposals should address core objectives of topics and provide significant coverage of issues and challenges highlighted in the text –On average two projects funded per topic

6. Networks of Excellence Structuring the European Research Area In-depth integration of research programmes and activities Long-term perspective Variety of joint activities, well beyond core research activities Duration: 3 to 5 years Financial support:3 to 4 Million Euro

7. Integrated Projects Ambitious, targeted research endeavour Clearly specified objectives Aiming at results with strategic impact Critical mass Duration: 3 to 5 years Financial support:3 to 4 Million Euro

8. Call CITIZENS-5 Instruments: –Specific Targeted Research Projects –Coordination Actions Budget: –52 Million € Coverage: –Topics open in all research areas –Proposals should make clear and important contributions to the objectives of topics and to the issues and challenges highlighted in the text –On average three to five projects funded per topic

9. Specific Targeted Research Projects Basic features similar to “traditional” RTD Projects in FP4 and FP5 Emphasis on developing excellence Innovative views and fresh views are encouraged Duration: 3 years Financial support:0.7 to 1.2 Million Euro

10. Coordination Actions Basic features similar to “traditional” Thematic Networks in FP4 and FP5 Emphasis on coordination of activities Added value by providing a European dimension Duration: 3 years Financial support:0.6 to 0.9 Million Euro

11. Call CITIZENS-6 Instruments: –Specific Support Actions Budget: –4 Million € Coverage: –Topics open in research area 8 only –Proposals should make clear and important contributions to the objectives of topics and to the issues and challenges highlighted in the text

12. Specific Support Actions Basic features similar to “traditional” Accompanying Measures in FP4 and FP5 Direct link to programme objectives Innovative and exploratory activities Duration: 3 years max. Implemented through calls for proposals, calls for tenders and expert groups

13. Research Area 1: Generation, Distribution, Use of Knowledge For NoE/IP 1.1.1.Knowledge based policies for the KBS: policy learning and the sources of knowledge 1.1.2.Growth, employment and competitiveness in a KBS For STREP/CA 1.2.1Emerging dynamic growth regions and their role in a global economy 1.2.2.Understanding knowledge

14. Research Area 2: Options and choices for the development of a KBS For NoE/IP 2.1.1.The relations between the labour market, employment and welfare regimes 2.1.2Educational strategies for inclusion and social cohesion and their relation to other policies For STREP/CA 2.2.1Societal trends, quality of life and public policies 2.2.2.Inequalities in society and their consequences 2.2.3.The dynamics of youth in the context of intergenerational relations in European society

15. Research Area 3: The variety of paths towards a KBS For NoE/IP 3.1.1.Linguistic diversity in a European KBS For STREP/CA 3.2.1.Development models to meet combined societal and economic objectives

16. Research Area 4: The implications of European integration and enlargement for governance and the citizen For NoE/IP 4.1.1.Democracy in a supranational context For STREP/CA 4.2.1.New EU borders, new visions of neighbourhood 4.2.2.Governance for sustainable development

17. Research Area 5: Articulation of areas of responsibility and new forms of governance For NoE/IP Area 5 not open to these instruments For STREP/CA 5.2.1.Privatisation and public policy in different contexts 5.2.2.Regulatory processes and the use of impact assessment 5.2.3.Economic governance, articulation of competences and role of expertise

18. Research Area 6: Issues connected with the resolution of conflicts and restoration of peace and justice For NoE/IP 6.1.1.Approaches to conflict analysis: prevention and resolution of violent conflicts For STREP/CA 6.2.1.Transnational terrorism, security and rule of law 6.2.2.Human rights and conflicts 6.2.3Crime and criminalisation

19. Research Area 7: New forms of citizenship and cultural identities For NoE/IP 7.1.1.Towards a European public sphere 7.1.2.Gender and citizenship in a multicultural context For STREP/CA 7.2.1.Values and religions in Europe

20. Submission and Deadline... Electronic submission only (EPSS) Check details well in advance! Deadline for all forthcoming calls: 13.04.2005, 17:00 h Don’t take any risks - There are no exceptions to the rules!

21. Useful links Information on ERA and FP6: www.cordis.lu/fp6 Webpage for Priority 7 www.cordis.lu/fp6/citizens.htm Helpdesk for Priority 7 rtd-citizens@cec.eu.int