Building the ERA of Knowledge for Growth

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Building the ERA of Knowledge for Growth

• Proposals for the 7th Research
• Framework Programme 2007 - 2013

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Specific Programmes
Cooperation Collaborative research
Ideas Frontier Research
People Human Potential
Capacities Research Capacity

JRC (non-nuclear)
JRC (nuclear)
Euratom
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Cooperation Collaborative research

• 9 themes
• Health
• Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new
  Production Technologies
• Energy
• Environment (including Climate Change)
• Transport (including Aeronautics)
• Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities
• Security and Space

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1. Health
Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for
human health
Translating research for human health
Optimising the delivery of healthcare to European
citizens
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2. Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology
Sustainable production and management of
biological resources from land, forest, and
aquatic environments
Fork to farm Food, health and well being
Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable
non-food products and processes
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3. Information and Communication Technologies
ICT Technology Pillars
Integration of Technologies
Applications Research
Future and Emerging Technologies
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4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and
new Production Technologies
Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies
Materials
New Production
Integration of technologies for industrial
applications
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5. Energy
Hydrogen and fuel cells
Renewable electricity generation
Renewable fuel production
Renewables for heating and cooling
CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero
emission power generation
Clean coal technologies
Smart energy networks
Energy efficiency and savings
Knowledge for energy policy making
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6. Environment (inc. climate change)
Climate change, pollution and risks
Sustainable Management of Resources
Environmental Technologies
Earth observation and assessment tools
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6. Environment (inc. climate change)
Climate change, pollution and risks

• Pressures on environment and climate
• Environment and health
• Natural hazards

Sustainable Management of Resources

• Conservation and sustainable management of
  natural and man-made resources
• Evolution of marine environments

Environmental Technologies

• Environmental technologies for observation,
  prevention, mitigation, adaptation, remediation
  and restoration of the natural and man-made
  environment
• Technology assessment, verification and testing

Earth observation and assessment tools

• Earth observation
• Forecasting methods and assessment tools

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6. Environment (inc. climate change)

• Environmental Research in support to EU
  international commitments
• Kyoto Protocol
• UN Convention on Biological Diversity
• World Summit on Sustainable Development

Contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) Global Earth Observation
Initiative (GEO)
EU policies 6th Environmental Action Plan and
associatec thematic strategies Action Plans on
Enviromnental Technology Enviromnent and
Health Water framework Directive
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6. Environment (inc. climate change)

• Technology Platform on Sustainable Chemistry
• - To foster the development of innovative
  chemistry and technologies that contribute to
  sustainability and ongoing competitiveness of the
  European Chemical industry
• - Focus in three main technology innovation
  areas Industrial (white) biotechnology, Material
  technology and Reaction and process design

• Water Supply and Sanitation
• To strengthen the potential for technological
  innovation and competitiveness of the European
  water industry, of water professionals and
  research institutions, promote step changes in
  the technological capacity of the European Water
  industry, and contribute to the global challenge
  of ensuring safe and secure water supply for
  different uses and sanitation services
• - Focus on four thematic areas water management
  tools, urban and rural water systems, water for
  industry, water for agriculture, and
  cross-cutting issues

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7. Transport (inc. Aeronautics)
Aeronautics and air transport
Surface transport (rail, road and waterborne)
Support to the European global satellite
navigation system (Galileo)
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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
Major trends in society and their implications
Europe in the world
The citizen in the European Union
Socio-economic and scientific indicators
Foresight activities
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9. Security and Space
Protection against terrorism and crime
Space-based applications at the service of the
European Society
Security of infrastructures and utilities
Border security
Exploration of space
Restoring security in case of crisis
Security systems integration and interoperability
RTD for strengthening space foundations
Security and society
Security Research Coordination and structuring
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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

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)
International Cooperation
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Joint Technology Initiatives
Global Monitoring for Environment and Security
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells for a Sustainable
Energy Future
Aeronautics and Air Transport
Towards new Nanoelectronics Approaches
Innovative Medicines for the Citizens of Europe
Embedded systems
Other possible themes to be identified later
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Ideas Frontier Research
ERC European Research Council
Commission
Scientific Council

• Approval of work programme, as defined by the
  Scientific Council
• Instruction to implement work programme
• Approval of annual implementation report
• Information to programme committee

• 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

Externalised tasks

• 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

Created by Commission decision
Under the responsibility of the Commission
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People Human Potential
Initial training of researchers Marie Curie
Networks
Life-long training and career development Individu
al Fellowships Co-financing of
regional/national/international programmes
Industry-academia pathways and partnerships Indust
ry-Academia Scheme
International dimension Outgoing International
Fellowships Incoming International
Fellowships International Cooperation Scheme
Reintegration grants
Specific actions Excellence awards
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Capacities Research Capacity

• 6 parts
• Research Infrastructures
• Research for the benefit of SMEs
• Regions of Knowledge
• Research Potential
• Science in Society
• Activities of International Cooperation

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1. Research Infrastructures
Support to existing research infrastructures
Transnational Access
Integrating activities
Research e-infrastructures
Support to new research infrastructures
Construction of new research infrastructures and
major updates of existing ones
Design studies
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2. Research for the benefit of SMEs
Research for SMEs
Research for SME associations
Under the Competitiveness and Innovation
Programme (CIP)
Exploratory awards
Promote optimal participation in the Cooperation
programme
Promote assistance to SMEs by networks of
intermediaries
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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
Maximising their potential for a successful
involvement of their operators in
European research projects
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4. Research Potential
Transnational two-way secondments and recruitment
Research equipment and the material environment
Workshops and conferences for knowledge transfer
Evaluation facilities
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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
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6. Activities of International Cooperation
Horizontal support actions and measures
not carried out in the Cooperation or People
programmes
Two interdependent objectives
Support competitiveness through strategic
partnerships with 3rd countries in selected
fields and by engaging the best 3rd country
scientists to work in and with Europe
Address specific problems that 3rdcountries face
or that have a global character, on the basis of
mutual interest and mutual benefit
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In addition, support to the coherent development
of policies will complement the coordination
activities under the Cooperation programme
Capacities - Coherent development of policies
Strengthening and improving the European science
system
Monitoring and analysis of public policies /
industrial strategies
Coordination of research policies
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7th Framework Programme Budget
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Tentative Roadmap for FP7

• 2005
• 6/4 Commission - Adoption of FP7 proposals
• 18/4 Council - Exchange of views
• 7/6 Council - Orientation debate
• 21/9 Commission - Proposals on SPs and Rules
  for participation and dissemination
• 11/10 Council - Exchange of views on SPs and
  Rules
• 23/11 Commission - Proposals under Articles 169
  and/or 171
• 28-29/11 Council - Orientation debate on SPs and
  Rules
• 12-15/12 EP - 1st reading on EC FP. Opinion on
  Euratom FP
• 2006
• Feb/Mar Council - Common position on EC FP
• EP - 1st reading on EC Rules. Opinion on
  Euratom Rules.
• April Common position on EC Rules
• May/June EP - 2nd reading on EC FP Opinion on
  SPs 2nd reading on EC Rules (earliest)
• June Council - Adoption of FP and Rules
  (earliest)
• July Council and EP - Adoption of FP and Rules
• July Council - Adoption of the SPs
• Oct Commission - Adoption of Work programmes
  and necessary materials
• Nov Commission - Publication of 1st calls