1. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/20051 IST4Balt Training Course “The Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities, contributing to the creation of the European Research Area and to innovation (2002 to 2006) and its Information Society Technologies (IST) Priority” Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) of the EU Author: Dr. Alexander BERIOZKO (EDNES, France) Date of preparation: 30 November 2005

2. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/20052 Structure of Lecture FP7, the EU's chief instrument for funding scientific research and technological development over the period 2007 to 2013, is one of the most important elements in realizing the Lisbon agenda for growth and competitiveness. The EC's proposals for the FP7 will now go through the co-decision procedure for approval and adoption by the European Parliament and Council. This lecture provides essential information for the forthcoming FP7:  What is FP7?  FP7 objectives  FP7 structure  FP7 thematic areas  FP7 budget  What are the differences between FP7 and its predecessors?  What will be the next steps?  References

3. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/20053 What is FP7? The Framework Programme (FP) is the European Union's main instrument for funding research and development: The FP is proposed by the EC and adopted by Council and the European Parliament following a co-decision procedureThe FP is proposed by the EC and adopted by Council and the European Parliament following a co-decision procedure FPs have been implemented since 1984 and cover a period of five years with the last year of one FP and the first year of the following FP overlappingFPs have been implemented since 1984 and cover a period of five years with the last year of one FP and the first year of the following FP overlapping The current FP is FP6, which will be running up to the end of 2006The current FP is FP6, which will be running up to the end of 2006 Seventh Framework Programme (FP7): proposed to run for seven yearsproposed to run for seven years will be fully operational as of 1 January 2007will be fully operational as of 1 January 2007 designed to build on the achievements of FP6 towards the creation of the European Research Area (ERA), and carry it further towards the development of the knowledge economy and society in Europedesigned to build on the achievements of FP6 towards the creation of the European Research Area (ERA), and carry it further towards the development of the knowledge economy and society in Europe

4. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/20054 FP7 objectives (1) 1.Collaborative research - European Excellence Creating European poles of excellence through trans-national collaboration between laboratories in research centres, universities and companies 2.Joint Technology Initiatives and Technology Platforms Launching European technological initiatives in promising industrial sectors. Based on 'Technology Platforms', these will bring together all stakeholders from a specific area to define a common, long-term research agenda 3.Coordination between national research programmes Improving the co-ordination of national research programmes and the co-operation between European intergovernmental research organisations and the EU

5. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/20055 FP7 objectives (2) 4.Ideas - a European Research Council to support frontier research Stimulating basic research through open competition between individual research teams at a European level. Open competition will be supervised by a 'European Research Council', which will select projects for funding on the basis of their scientific excellence 5.People - Human potential and science careers Reinforcing existing 'Marie Curie actions' for support to researchers, focusing better on key aspects of skills and career development, increasing mobility between universities and industry, and strengthening links with national systems 6.Capacities - Research infrastructures, SMEs, regions and potential Developing research infrastructures of European interest, as well as addressing the specific needs of SMEs, regions, 'Science in Society' and international cooperation

6. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/20056 FP7 structure CooperationCooperation Support the whole range of research activities carried out in trans-national cooperation, from collaborative projects and networks to the coordination of national research programmes IdeasIdeas Enhance the dynamism, creativity and excellence of European research at the frontier of knowledge in all scientific and technological fields, including engineering, socio-economic sciences and the humanities PeoplePeople Strengthen, quantitatively and qualitatively, the human potential in research and technology in Europe by putting into place a coherent set of Marie Curie actions CapacitiesCapacities Support research infrastructures, research for the benefit of SMEs and the research potential of European regions (Regions of Knowledge) as well as stimulate the realisation of the full research potential (Convergence Regions) of the enlarged Union and build an effective and democratic European Knowledge society

7. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/20057 Cooperation The objective of the specific programme on Cooperation is to support the whole range of research activities carried out in trans-national cooperation, from collaborative projects and networks to the coordination of research programmes. International cooperation between the EU and third countries is also included: Collaborative ResearchCollaborative Research Joint Technology InitiativesJoint Technology Initiatives Coordination of national research programmesCoordination of national research programmes The Cooperation programme will also be organized into themed sub- programmes, each of which will be operationally autonomous as far as possible, while at the same time demonstrating coherence and consistency, and allowing joint, cross-thematic approaches to research areas of common interest. Nine thematic areas have been identified for the Cooperation programme.

8. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/20058 Collaborative research: European Excellence Collaborative research will constitute the bulk and the core of EU research funding in FP7. The objective is to establish, in the major fields of advancement of knowledge, excellent research projects and networks able to attract researchers and investments from Europe and the entire world. This is to be achieved by supporting collaborative research through a range of funding schemes: Collaborative projectsCollaborative projects Networks of ExcellenceNetworks of Excellence Co-ordination/support actions, etc.Co-ordination/support actions, etc.

9. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/20059 Joint Technology Initiatives and Technology Platforms The themes for collaborative research have been identified relying on the work of different European Technology Platforms (ETP) set up in fields where Europe's competitiveness, economic growth and welfare depend on important research and technological progress in the medium to long term. ETPs bring together stakeholders, under industrial leadership, to define and implement a Strategic Research Agenda. FP7 will contribute to the realisation of these Strategic Research Agendas where these present true European added value. In a limited number of cases, the scope of a RTD objective and the scale of the resources involved justify setting up long term public private partnerships in the form of Joint Technology Initiatives. These initiatives, mainly resulting from the work of ETPs and covering one or a small number of selected aspects of research in their field, will combine private sector investment and national and European public funding, including grant funding from the Research Framework Programme and loan finance from the European Investment Bank.

10. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200510 Coordination of national research programmes The action undertaken in this field will make use of two main tools: the ERA-NET schemethe ERA-NET scheme the participation of the Community in jointly implemented national research programmes (Treaty Article 169)the participation of the Community in jointly implemented national research programmes (Treaty Article 169) The action may cover subjects not directly linked to the nine thematic areas in as far as they have a sufficient EU added value. The action will also be used to enhance the complementary and synergy between the FP7 and activities carried out in the framework of intergovernmental structures such as EUREKA and COST. The co-ordination of national research programmes will be improved and ties between European intergovernmental research organisations and the EU will be strengthened. The two following measures are envisaged: A reinforced ERA-NET scheme (ERA-NET+)A reinforced ERA-NET scheme (ERA-NET+) New pilot initiatives to be undertaken under Article 169 (eg. GALILEO) in a small number of carefully chosen casesNew pilot initiatives to be undertaken under Article 169 (eg. GALILEO) in a small number of carefully chosen cases

11. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200511 Ideas - a European Research Council to support basic, frontier research The objective of the specific programme on Ideas is to enhance the dynamism, creativity and excellence of European research at the frontier of knowledge. This is to be done by supporting "investigator- driven" research projects carried out across all fields by individual teams in competition at the European level. The EU activities in frontier research are to be implemented by a European Research Council (ERC), composed of a scientific governing council and a dedicated implementation structure. Research areas covered will be independent of thematic areas of other FP7 parts. The governing council will consist of representatives of the European scientific community at the highest level, acting in their personal capacity, independently of political or other interests, and appointed by the EC. It will: Oversee decisions on the type of research to be fundedOversee decisions on the type of research to be funded Develop the annual work programmeDevelop the annual work programme Establish the peer review processEstablish the peer review process Monitor the programme's implementation to control quality from a scientific perspectiveMonitor the programme's implementation to control quality from a scientific perspective

12. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200512 People - Human potential and science careers (1) The objective of the specific programme on People is to strengthen, quantitatively and qualitatively, the human potential in research and technology in Europe. It aims to do this by stimulating people to enter into research professions, encouraging European researchers to stay in Europe, and making Europe more attractive to the best researchers from the entire world. This will be done by putting into place a coherent set of Marie Curie actions, addressing researchers at all stages of their professional lives, from initial research training to life long learning and career development.

13. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200513 People - Human potential and science careers (2) Initial training of researchers to improve their career perspectives, to be implemented through Marie Curie Networks to overcome fragmentation of, and to strengthen at the European level, the initial training and career development of researchersInitial training of researchers to improve their career perspectives, to be implemented through Marie Curie Networks to overcome fragmentation of, and to strengthen at the European level, the initial training and career development of researchers Life-long training and career development to support the career development of experienced researchersLife-long training and career development to support the career development of experienced researchers Industry-academia pathways and partnerships: Support to longer term co-operation programmes between organisations from academia and industry, in particular SMEsIndustry-academia pathways and partnerships: Support to longer term co-operation programmes between organisations from academia and industry, in particular SMEs The international dimension, to attract research from outside Europe and foster collaboration with researchers from outside Europe, through international outgoing fellowships, international incoming fellowships, and partnerships to support the exchange of researchersThe international dimension, to attract research from outside Europe and foster collaboration with researchers from outside Europe, through international outgoing fellowships, international incoming fellowships, and partnerships to support the exchange of researchers Specific actions to support the creation of a genuine European labour market for researchers, and awards to improve the public awareness of Marie Curie actionsSpecific actions to support the creation of a genuine European labour market for researchers, and awards to improve the public awareness of Marie Curie actions

14. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200514 Capacities - Research infrastructures, SMEs, regions and potential The objective of the specific programme on Capacities is to support the coherent development of policies, complementing the Cooperation programme, and contributing to Community policies and initiatives to improve the coherence and impact of Member States policies, including: Strengthening and improving the European science system, aiming for "better regulation"Strengthening and improving the European science system, aiming for "better regulation" Monitoring and analysis of research related public policies and industrial strategiesMonitoring and analysis of research related public policies and industrial strategies Coordination of research policies, including trans-national cooperation initiativesCoordination of research policies, including trans-national cooperation initiatives The Capacities programme aims to enhance research and innovation capacities throughout Europe and ensure their optimal use through measures targeted at: Research infrastructuresResearch infrastructures Research for the benefit of SMEsResearch for the benefit of SMEs Regions of knowledgeRegions of knowledge Research potential of Convergence RegionsResearch potential of Convergence Regions Science in societyScience in society International cooperationInternational cooperation

15. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200515 Research infrastructures To optimize the use and development of the best research infrastructures existing in Europe, and help to create in all fields of science and technology new research infrastructures of pan-European interest. The EU will play a catalyzing and leveraging role through: Support to existing research infrastructures:Support to existing research infrastructures: - trans-national access to ensure that European researchers may have access to the best research infrastructures irrespective of location - integrating activities to structure better, on a European scale, the way research infrastructures operate in a given field - research e-infrastructure by fostering the further development of high- capacity and high-performance communication and grid infrastructures and high-end computing capabilities Support to new research infrastructures, including coordination of the Community financial instruments, Framework Programme and Structural Funds:Support to new research infrastructures, including coordination of the Community financial instruments, Framework Programme and Structural Funds: - construction of new infrastructures and major updates of existing ones - design studies to promote the creation of new research infrastructures by funding exploratory awards and feasibility studies

16. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200516 Research for the benefit of SMEs To strengthen the innovation capacity of European SMEs and their contribution to the development of new technology based products and markets by helping them outsource research, increase their research efforts, extend their networks, better exploit research results and acquire technological know how. Specific actions to support SMEs will be carried out in the entire field of science and technology, with financial means allocated through two schemes: Research for SMEsResearch for SMEs Research for SME associationsResearch for SME associations

17. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200517 Regions of knowledge To strengthen the research potential of European regions by encouraging and supporting the development, across Europe, of regional "research-driven clusters" associating universities, research centres, enterprises and regional authorities. The Pilot Action on "Regions of Knowledge" demonstrated the dynamic of this evolution and the necessity to support and encourage the development of such structures. The actions undertaken in this area will enable European regions to strengthen their capacity for investing in and carrying out research activities, while maximizing their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projectsThe actions undertaken in this area will enable European regions to strengthen their capacity for investing in and carrying out research activities, while maximizing their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projects

18. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200518 Research potential of Convergence Regions To stimulate the realization of the full research potential of the enlarged Union by unlocking and developing the research potential in the EU's Convergence Regions, and helping to strengthen the capacities of their researchers to successfully participate in research activities at EU level. The initiative will comprise support to: Trans-national two-way secondments of research staff in the convergence regionsTrans-national two-way secondments of research staff in the convergence regions The acquisition and development of research equipment in selected centresThe acquisition and development of research equipment in selected centres The organisation of workshops and conferences to facilitate knowledge transferThe organisation of workshops and conferences to facilitate knowledge transfer "Evaluation facilities" for research centres in the Convergence Regions to obtain an international independent expert evaluation of their research quality and infrastructures"Evaluation facilities" for research centres in the Convergence Regions to obtain an international independent expert evaluation of their research quality and infrastructures

19. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200519 Science in society To stimulate the harmonious integration of scientific and technological endeavour, and associated research policies in the European social web, by encouraging at European scale reflection and debate on science and technology, and their relation with society and culture. The initiative will comprise support to: Strengthening and improvement of the European science system, including "self regulation"Strengthening and improvement of the European science system, including "self regulation" Broader engagement of researchers and the public at large on science- related questionsBroader engagement of researchers and the public at large on science- related questions Reflection and debate on science and technology and their place in societyReflection and debate on science and technology and their place in society Gender research, including the integration of the gender dimension in all areas of researchGender research, including the integration of the gender dimension in all areas of research An environment that triggers curiosity for science in young people, reinforcing science education at all levelsAn environment that triggers curiosity for science in young people, reinforcing science education at all levels Development of a policy on the role of universitiesDevelopment of a policy on the role of universities Improved communication between the scientific world and the wider audience of policy-makers, the media and the general publicImproved communication between the scientific world and the wider audience of policy-makers, the media and the general public

20. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200520 International cooperation Cooperation with third countries in the FP7 will be targeted in particular at the following groups of countries: Candidate countriesCandidate countries Countries neighbouring the EU, Mediterranean, Western Balkans and the Newly Independent StatesCountries neighbouring the EU, Mediterranean, Western Balkans and the Newly Independent States Developing countries, focusing on their particular needsDeveloping countries, focusing on their particular needs Emerging economiesEmerging economies

21. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200521 FP7 thematic areas The nine high level thematic areas: 1.Health 2.Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology 3.Information and Communication Technologies 4.Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies 5.Energy 6.Environment and Climate Change 7.Transport and Aeronautics 8.Socio-economic Sciences and the Humanities 9.Space and Security Research Two themes covered by the Euratom Framework Programme: Fusion energy researchFusion energy research Nuclear fission and radiation protectionNuclear fission and radiation protection

22. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200522 FP7 budget COOPERATION Themes (Using all funding schemes. Including international cooperation) Health8317 Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology2455 Information and Communication Technologies12670 Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies 4832 Energy2931 Environment (including Climate Change)2535 Transport (including Aeronautics)5940 Socio-economic Sciences and the Humanities792 Security and Space3960 Total COOPERATION44432 IDEASEuropean Research Council11862 PEOPLEMarie Curie Actions7129 CAPACITIES Research Infrastructures3961 Research for the benefit of SMEs1901 Regions of Knowledge158 Research Potential554 Science in Society554 Activities of International Co-operation358 TOTAL CAPACITIES7486 Non-nuclear actions of the Joint Research Centre1817 TOTAL EC72726 Euratom for nuclear research and training activities3092

23. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200523 What are the differences between FP7 and its predecessors? The new elements in FP7: Emphasis on research themes rather than on “instruments”Emphasis on research themes rather than on “instruments” Significant simplification of its operationSignificant simplification of its operation Focus on developing research that meets the needs of European industry, through the work of European Technology Platforms and the new Joint Technology InitiativesFocus on developing research that meets the needs of European industry, through the work of European Technology Platforms and the new Joint Technology Initiatives Establishment of a European Research Council, funding the best of European scienceEstablishment of a European Research Council, funding the best of European science Integration of international cooperation in all four programmesIntegration of international cooperation in all four programmes Development of regions of knowledgeDevelopment of regions of knowledge A Risk-Sharing Finance Facility aimed at fostering private investment in researchA Risk-Sharing Finance Facility aimed at fostering private investment in research

24. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200524 What will be the next steps? On the basis of the first results of the debate on the present proposals, the Commission will present to the Council and the European Parliament the proposals for the Specific Programmes and for the "Rules for Participation" in the FP7

25. IST4Balt Training Course on FP6 and IST Version 1.1, 30/11/200525 References Seventh Framework Programme on CORDIS: http://www.cordis.lu/fp7/Seventh Framework Programme on CORDIS: http://www.cordis.lu/fp7/