1. The large-scale research facilities in the context of the Spanish National RTD Plan (2004-2007) Gonzalo León Secretary General for Science Policy Ministry of Science and Technology

2. The generation and application of S&T knowledge is a major economic and social development lever –boost economic growth and strengthen business competitiveness –have a positive impact on the improvement of health, the preservation of the environment, etc. –contribute to the generation of jobs and to the improvement of the quality of employment RTD policy formulation is not the sole responsibility of RTD ministerial departments –Systemic approach concerning society as a whole –Societies should be competitive RTD policies for the knowledge society

3. Knowledge Wealth Technological Development Basic Research Applied Research Technological Innovation Public S&T Policy The Need for a Systemic Approach “The Innovation Virtuous Circle”

4. The relevance of public policies in the strengthening of the S&T system Reducing the level of risk of their activities Facilitating cooperation or coordination Providing the infrastructure bases Reducing legal barriers Promoting the exploitation of results Providing qualified human resources Policy design elements FUNDING + PRIORITIES + REGULATIONS

5. Relationship with other public policies Public policies For R&D and innovation Public policies For R&D and innovation Infrastructures policies Infrastructures policies Health and welfare policies Health and welfare policies Security and Defence policies Security and Defence policies Education policies Devalopment aid policies Devalopment aid policies Regional policies

6. The New Spanish RTD&I National Plan Spain has initiated the design of the new National RTD and technological innovation Plan for 2004-2007 Some specific challenges –To increase the pace of growth in GERD –To increase the cooperation between central and regional governments –To increase the RTD investments in the private sector and the cooperation science-industry –To enhance the international dimension of the Spanish S&T system –To contribute to the construction of ERA

7. The European context Spanish National RTD Plan Framework Programme NP #1 NP #2 NP #15 Structural Funds ERA Opening up Synergy Participation in other international programmes

8. Selection of S&T priorities National RTD Plan Framework Programme Regional RTD programmes Not covered

9. Dimensions for policy making In all dimensions it is possible to learn from failures and successes in other countries In all dimensions it is possible to learn from failures and successes in other countries Selection of scientific and technological priorities Modalities of participation Funding instruments (direct or indirect) Multi-annual budgetary scenario

10. Resource distribution Initial distribution of resources Total resources Budget of Research centres Joint programmes RTD services LSRF International quota Opening programmes Public calls Cooperation with regional governments Private sector University budget

11. The role of LSRF Catalysers of scientific advancement –They allow the development of research activities Catalysers of international cooperation –The investments and impact forces the participation of international partners Catalysers of technological development –Advances in many engineering areas Strengthening the regional cohesion –Strong local development

12. Traditional Concept of LSRF Host institution Research group Research group Research group Research group Research group Equipment Operation and maintenance Users’ support

13. LSRF and the NP (2004-2007) Maximise the use of preexistent LSRF –Training of users –Remote access National and international Support to operation and maintenance –Operation costs –Upgrading Additional activities related to LSRF –Human resources The NP should create the framework for their support The NP should create the framework for their support

14. GAL ASTCAB PAV EXT AND MUR BAL CAT ARANAV RIO CLM CAL CAN-LCAN-T NACIONAL NACIONAL MAD VAL 2,5 Gbps 622 Mbps 155 Mbps The new RedIRIS

15. The International Dimension of RedIRIS Espanix T.Data ISP 2,5 Gbps R&D 3X 2,5 Gbps 155 Mbps 2,5 Gbps 622 Mbps

16. Co-ordination of the national GRID infrastructure The IRIS-Grid Initiative Network infrastructure –GRIDs should not affect the normal operation of the network Security infrastructure –CERT of research community Authorisation and authentication infrastructure –World leadership with PAPI sw Co-ordination and management services –Built upon the services offered to the research community Point-to-point services –Development of ad-hoc applications