Towards the Fifth Framework Programme

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Towards the Fifth Framework Programme

• Confirming the International Role of European
  Research

Jean GABOLDE
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INTERNATIONAL RTD COOPERATION IN FP5
(1998-2002) Participation possibilities of third
countries in thematic programmes1
Data valid 1.2.1999
Full participation and funding according to RTD
Association Agreement RTD Association
Agreementin preparation same as ? until entry
into force Project by project participation if
in conformity with Community interest, funding in
exceptional cases Project by project
participation according to ST Cooperation
agreement, funding in exceptional cases ST
Cooperation Agreement in preparation same as ?
or ? until entry into force Only project by
project participation if substantial added value
to programme, funding in exceptional
cases Currently no cooperation
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1EC Framework (non-nuclear)
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International RTD cooperation will be pursued in
two forms in the Fifth FP1) through the other
specific programmes - principle project by
project, without funding unless in duly
justified exceptional cases 2) through the
INCO- 2 programme
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What Is New?

• Adhesion Countries
• Promote Associations
• New Mediterranean RTD Initiative
• Proactive policy towards industrialised countries
  and emerging economies
• Increased coherence with external policies
• Bursary scheme
• Strengthened interaction with COST EUREKA

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INCO SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

• Associated CEECs Cyprus prepare accession /
  ST integration
• Other CEECs NIS RDT stabilisation / problem
  resolution
• Developing countries support to solve specific
  problems
• Mediterranean socio-economic development /
  Enhance the ST base for Euro-MED Partnership
• Emerging economies and Industrialized
  Countries access to expertise knowledge
  (reciprocity)

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SPECIFIC INCO-2 ACTIVITIES
A Cooperation with certain groups of
countries
B Training of researchers C Coordination
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A1 Cooperation with states in the phase of
pre-accession context facilitation of their
participation in other programmes of the 5th F P
(association agreements financial facilities)

• gt Priorities for the single call
  1999promotion of Centres of excellence
  (theoretical and applied research) package of
  measures ( workshops, conferences, training,
  twinning)gt Further accompanying measures-
  information actions on the 5th FP- cooperation
  networks

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DELIVERABLESA 1 Centers of Excellence

• Increased networking
• Increased linkages with socio-economic
  environment
• Increased scope of the centers
• interdisciplinary approach
• Attraction of young researchers
• Support of economic social needs of the region
• Enhanced participation to the C ty programmes

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A2 Cooperation with the New Independent States
(and CEECs not in the phase of pre-accession)

• gt Priorities for the single call 1999
  (Copernicus-2)
• Environment (ex sustainable management
  coastal areas of the Arctic sustainable
  industrial technologies chemical sector,
  energy)
• Health (ex health care systems prevention and
  control of non-communicable diseases linked to
  lifestyle habits like cardiovascular/respiratory.
  ) gt Accompanying measures (information,
  networks, conferences)NIS INTAS, ISTC, STCU

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DELIVERABLESA 2 COPERNICUS 2

• Tools for limiting man-induced environmental
  damage
• Technologies tools for sustainable industry
• Means to diminish rise of diseases improve
  health
• Increased linkages with EU and among the
  countries themselves

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A3 Cooperation with the Mediterranean
Partners Countries
gt Priorities for the 1999 call -
Socio-Economic modernisation human /
institutional capital. - Managing scarce
regional water resources- Preserving and using
cultural heritage- Promoting healthy
societiesgt Accompanying measures workshops,
seminars, networks...
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DELIVERABLESA 3 INCO - MED

• Cross-sectoral policy options
• Management and decision support system for
  natural resources and health
• Technologies for water use, treatment reuse
• Technologies for conservation of cultural heritage

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A4 Cooperation with Developing Countries

• gt priorities for the 1999 call- policy
  research . making the most of research
  (promotion of policy research in DCs)
  . meeting basic needs (food, water,
  sanitation-health)- tools for sustainable
  development . health . plant/animal
  production (regional priorities)gt Accompanying
  measures workshops, networking,
• seminars, studies

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DELIVERABLESA 4 INCO - DEV

• Policy options for meeting basic needs use of
  renewable resources
• Increased EU - DC links
• Strengthened research base in EU DC
• Improved systems for natural resources use
  health
• Tools for agricultural and agro-industrial
  production

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A5 Cooperation with the Emerging Economy and
Industrialised Countries
gt Definition of ST cooperation activities of
European interest (studies)gt
Implementation follow-up of ST cooperation
agreements (e.g. USA, Canada, Australia )
promotion of the possibilities offered by
these agreements additional agreements may
also be concludedgt Concertation and
coordination (Joint Committees, OECD, G7.)
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B TRAINING OF RESEARCHERS
gt Young researchers from DCs, including
Mediterranean and Emerging Countries, may stay
for up to 6 months within a EU lab in the
frame of a RTD project accepted in any of
the FP 5 programmes
gt Fellowships for young Community researchers
interested to work in industrially-oriented
laboratories in Japan
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C COORDINATION
Ensure complementarity between the research
activities undertaken under INCO and those
depending on- other specific programmes from
the Community including PHARE, TACIS, MEDA, EDF
and the programmes for Asia and Latin
America- COST and EUREKA- international
organisations - the Member States
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European Commission
Science, Research and Development
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Indicative TIME TABLE

• First calls for Proposals foreseen on
• 16/03/99
• Copernicus (single call)
• INCO - MED
• INCO - DEV
• Accompanying measures
• 15/06/99
• Centers of excellence
• Accompanying measures

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European Commission
Science, Research and Development
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European Commission
Science, Research and Development
MINIMUM PARTNERSHIP REQUIRED (ELIGIBILITY)


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MS Member State (the JRC may replace one MS)
AS Associated State CEEC
non-associated
Central/East European
country NIS New Independent State (of the
former Soviet Union) DC Developing Country
MPC Mediterranean
Partner Country - See Table A
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Russia may be considered individually
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China and India may be considered individually.
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European Commission
Science, Research and Development
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Links to relevant EU and wider policies (Phare,
Tacis, WHO, Agenda 21) Significant and balanced
participation between partners Sufficient size to
have an appreciable impact Usage of local
resources, involvement of local target groups
Enhance the ST base of the Euro-Med
partnership Impact on sustainable development and
socio-economic modernisation Significant and
balanced participation between partners Coherence
with Euro-Med co-operation policies.
Global- or regional-scale problems Involvement of
end-users as appropriate Foreseeable impact on
sustainable development Significant and balanced
participation between partners Coherence with
European or MS development policies


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MS Member State (the JRC may replace one MS)
AS Associated State CEEC
non-associated
Central/East European
country NIS New Independent State (of the
former Soviet Union) DC Developing Country
MPC Mediterranean
Partner Country - See Table A
2

Russia may be considered individually
3

China and India may be considered individually.