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Page 1: COST and Information Society Technologies In the 6th Framework Programme Context, rationale, Content, Relations and instruments.

COST and COST and Information Society TechnologiesInformation Society TechnologiesIn the 6th Framework ProgrammeIn the 6th Framework Programme

Context, rationale, Content, Context, rationale, Content, Relations and instruments Relations and instruments

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Outline of presentationOutline of presentation

FP6 OverviewFP6 Overview– TimetableTimetable– The ERA contextThe ERA context– FP6 structure & budgetFP6 structure & budget– Mobilising the constituencyMobilising the constituency

The IST PriorityThe IST Priority– IST objectives & visionIST objectives & vision– Detailed IST contentDetailed IST content

FP6 instrumentsFP6 instruments– Integrated ProjectsIntegrated Projects– Specific Targeted Research projectsSpecific Targeted Research projects– Networks of ExcellenceNetworks of Excellence– Coordination actions & support measuresCoordination actions & support measures

The next steps of preparationThe next steps of preparation

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Outline of presentationOutline of presentation

FP6 OverviewFP6 Overview– TimetableTimetable– The ERA contextThe ERA context– FP6 structure & budgetFP6 structure & budget– Mobilising the constituencyMobilising the constituency

The IST PriorityThe IST Priority– IST objectives & visionIST objectives & vision– Detailed IST contentDetailed IST content

FP6 instrumentsFP6 instruments– Integrated ProjectsIntegrated Projects– Specific Targeted Research projectsSpecific Targeted Research projects– Networks of ExcellenceNetworks of Excellence– Coordination actions & support measuresCoordination actions & support measures

The next steps of preparationThe next steps of preparation

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The timetable for FP6The timetable for FP6

October 2001 ………..October 2001 ……….. Parliament ’s first reading of FP6Parliament ’s first reading of FP6

10/12/2001 …………..10/12/2001 ………….. Council agreement on FPCouncil agreement on FP

January 2002 ………..January 2002 ……….. Council formal common positionCouncil formal common position

10/01/02………………10/01/02……………… Modified proposal on Rules for participationModified proposal on Rules for participation

31/01/02 ………………31/01/02 ……………… Modified proposal on Specific programmesModified proposal on Specific programmes

Feb - May 2002 ……...Feb - May 2002 ……... Parliament second reading of FPParliament second reading of FP

Sept-Oct 2002 ………. Conciliation procedure on FP (if necessary)Sept-Oct 2002 ………. Conciliation procedure on FP (if necessary)

October/Nov 2002 ….. Final adoption of FP, SP & participation rulesOctober/Nov 2002 ….. Final adoption of FP, SP & participation rules

~December 2002 …… First FP6 call~December 2002 …… First FP6 call

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Next steps on the Commission side Next steps on the Commission side

Follow up of the political decision processFollow up of the political decision process– FP second reading in ParliamentFP second reading in Parliament– Specific programmes & rules for participation in Council & ParliamentSpecific programmes & rules for participation in Council & Parliament

Prepare for operations and implementationPrepare for operations and implementation– Instruments implementation, Contracts, Calls, evaluations &Instruments implementation, Contracts, Calls, evaluations &

decision procedures, …decision procedures, …– Inter-DG’s working groups and taskforcesInter-DG’s working groups and taskforces– Prepare for content & calls, ISTAG, Internal reflection groups, etc.Prepare for content & calls, ISTAG, Internal reflection groups, etc.

Prepare the constituency Prepare the constituency – Workshops and events ……...Workshops and events ……...– Invitation for “Expressions of Interest” …....Invitation for “Expressions of Interest” …....

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ERA - a new context for EU supported RTD ERA - a new context for EU supported RTD

Moving to a European level Research PolicyMoving to a European level Research Policy

Strengthen co-operation between National & EU activitiesStrengthen co-operation between National & EU activities

Improve links between National & EU policies & schemesImprove links between National & EU policies & schemes

Further preparation for the EU enlargement processFurther preparation for the EU enlargement process

Aims to simplify management & implementation proceduresAims to simplify management & implementation procedures

FP6 is an essential tool in support of ERAFP6 is an essential tool in support of ERA

““Maximising the value from each Euro invested in RTD”Maximising the value from each Euro invested in RTD”

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ERA - critical success factorsERA - critical success factors

Commitments of Member StatesCommitments of Member States

Mobilising the actors per areaMobilising the actors per area

Taking account the international dimension of RTDTaking account the international dimension of RTD

Commission facilitates the processCommission facilitates the process

All FP6 actions geared towards realising ERAAll FP6 actions geared towards realising ERA

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From “Project”-thinking to “Initiative”-thinkingFrom “Project”-thinking to “Initiative”-thinking– new instruments: “Integrated Projects” & “Networks of Excellence”new instruments: “Integrated Projects” & “Networks of Excellence”– more strategic thinkingmore strategic thinking

Develop Europe-wide approachesDevelop Europe-wide approaches– making sure that Community funding helpsmaking sure that Community funding helps

aggregate EU, Member State & private funded effort(s)aggregate EU, Member State & private funded effort(s)– it is not just supporting a particular RTD work… it is not just supporting a particular RTD work…

Different way of describing content and callsDifferent way of describing content and calls– a lighter workprogramme, different sequencing of calls, ...a lighter workprogramme, different sequencing of calls, ...

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ERA - implies a new way of “thinking”ERA - implies a new way of “thinking”

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INTEGRATING E UROPEAN R ESEARCH

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Commission Proposal for FP6Commission Proposal for FP6

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FP6 Budget breakdownFP6 Budget breakdown Integrating & strengtheningIntegrating & strengthening

– Genomics Genomics 22002200 M€M€– ISTIST 36003600 M€M€– Nanotechnologies, int.. Nanotechnologies, int.. 13001300 M€M€– Aeronautics and spaceAeronautics and space 10751075 M€M€– Food quality and safetyFood quality and safety 685 685 M€ M€ – Sustainable developmentSustainable development 21202120 M€M€– Citizens and governance .. Citizens and governance .. 225 225 M€M€– Anticipation of S&T needsAnticipation of S&T needs

• SMEsSMEs 450 450 M€M€• Specific INCOSpecific INCO 300 300 M€M€• Anticipating needsAnticipating needs 570570 M€M€

Strengthening ERA foundationsStrengthening ERA foundations 330330 M€M€

Structuring ERAStructuring ERA– Research and InnovationResearch and Innovation 300 300 M€ M€ – Human resourcesHuman resources 1630 1630 M€M€– Research InfrastructuresResearch Infrastructures 665 665 M€M€– Science/SocietyScience/Society 50 50 M€M€

Joint Research CentreJoint Research Centre 760760 M€M€

16,270 M€16,270 M€

Of which 100M€for GEANT/GRID

Of which 200M€ for GEANT/GRID

Of which 350 M€ in the initial phase

Of which ~80-100M€ for COST and ~160 M€ for

ERA-Net

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Outline of presentationOutline of presentation

FP6 OverviewFP6 Overview– TimetableTimetable– The ERA contextThe ERA context– FP6 structure & budgetFP6 structure & budget– Mobilising the constituencyMobilising the constituency

The IST PriorityThe IST Priority– IST objectives & visionIST objectives & vision– Detailed IST contentDetailed IST content

FP6 instrumentsFP6 instruments– Integrated ProjectsIntegrated Projects– Specific Targeted Research projectsSpecific Targeted Research projects– Networks of ExcellenceNetworks of Excellence– Coordination actions & support measuresCoordination actions & support measures

The next steps of preparationThe next steps of preparation

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IST: a high political and policy profileIST: a high political and policy profile

The Union has set an objective for the next decade …The Union has set an objective for the next decade …

Lisbon councilLisbon council …. …. ““To become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-basedTo become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growtheconomy in the world, capable of sustainable economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion.” with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion.”

eeEurope:Europe: A major instrument to attain this objective A major instrument to attain this objective providing consolidation in Member Statesproviding consolidation in Member States

IST providing the key technologies ….IST providing the key technologies …. for knowledge creation, sharing and exploitationfor knowledge creation, sharing and exploitation

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IST Context IST Context

The Context for IST has changed in the last yearThe Context for IST has changed in the last year– Burst of the financial bubblesBurst of the financial bubbles– Economic slowdownEconomic slowdown– Security,... Security,...

The importance of IST for the economy and the whole The importance of IST for the economy and the whole society society remains vitalremains vital

– Key for societal challengesKey for societal challenges– Essential for competitiveness of all industriesEssential for competitiveness of all industries– Major role for all other science and research fieldsMajor role for all other science and research fields

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IST: part of a competitive “race” to knowledgeIST: part of a competitive “race” to knowledge

The US invests 3 times more on RTD in IST The US invests 3 times more on RTD in IST 52% of RTD effort in IST in OECD countries is in the US52% of RTD effort in IST in OECD countries is in the US

only 17% in Europe (22% in Japan)only 17% in Europe (22% in Japan)

Public investment in the EU is 50% of the US effortPublic investment in the EU is 50% of the US effort……. and the gap is widening . and the gap is widening

The EU effort is fragmentedThe EU effort is fragmented…….critical mass is rarely reached in the member states.critical mass is rarely reached in the member states

… … and IST has shorter & shorter life-cycles... and IST has shorter & shorter life-cycles...

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IST - Europe can react...IST - Europe can react...

A new generation of technologies is emergingA new generation of technologies is emerging– helps build an ALL inclusive knowledge society and economy helps build an ALL inclusive knowledge society and economy

– Europe is well positioned Europe is well positioned

Europe can build on strengths, e.g. Europe can build on strengths, e.g. - in Mobile and Wireless,- in Mobile and Wireless,- embedded software,- embedded software,- consumer electronics,- consumer electronics,- rich content & service provision- rich content & service provision

EU RTD in IST provides a unique opportunity EU RTD in IST provides a unique opportunity - to aggregate fragmented effort (ERA)- to aggregate fragmented effort (ERA)- build consensus and provide a “global approach”- build consensus and provide a “global approach”

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IST in FP6: Key elements IST in FP6: Key elements

Main objectivesMain objectives– Strengthening Europe’s competitiveness & technology baseStrengthening Europe’s competitiveness & technology base– Building the information and knowledge society for ALLBuilding the information and knowledge society for ALL

StrategyStrategy– Concentration and focus, building critical massConcentration and focus, building critical mass– Capitalise on Europe’s strengthsCapitalise on Europe’s strengths– Visionary, forward looking (longer term / high risk)Visionary, forward looking (longer term / high risk)– Combine flexibility with greater speed in implementationCombine flexibility with greater speed in implementation– Scope of activities: Core technologies & “pull-through” applicationsScope of activities: Core technologies & “pull-through” applications

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The IST visionThe IST vision

Building the knowledge society for ALLBuilding the knowledge society for ALL

Bringing the users, “people”, to the foreground…..Bringing the users, “people”, to the foreground…..….. to the “centre of our attention” ….. to the “centre of our attention”

– building trustful technologies for the background (almost invisible)building trustful technologies for the background (almost invisible)

Moving to an era where …..Moving to an era where …..““Our surrounding is the interface’ to IST applications & services”Our surrounding is the interface’ to IST applications & services”

Exploring beyond “the PC, screens & keyboard interfaces”... Exploring beyond “the PC, screens & keyboard interfaces”...

Enabling multi-sensorial dialogues …..Enabling multi-sensorial dialogues …..– supported by computing & networkingsupported by computing & networking– ‘‘everywhere’, embedded in everyday objectseverywhere’, embedded in everyday objects

(e.g: furniture, clothes, vehicles, smart materials, …)(e.g: furniture, clothes, vehicles, smart materials, …)

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Towards an “all inclusive knowledge society”Towards an “all inclusive knowledge society”

““Ambient Intelligence” tomorrowAmbient Intelligence” tomorrow

“Our surrounding” is the interface

Use all senses, intuitive

Context-based knowledge handling

Infinite bandwidth, convergence, ..

Mobile/Wireless full multimedia

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Wide adoption (eHealth, eLearning, …)

>70% of world-wide population on line

IST todayIST today

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• “Writing and reading”…………….….

• “Word” based information search……

• Low bandwidth, separate networks….

• Mobile telephony (voice)…………..

• Micro scale…………………………

• Silicon based…………………………

• eServices just emerging……………

•Only 5% of global population on-line..

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Anywhere anytime natural and Anywhere anytime natural and enjoyable access to IST services for ALLenjoyable access to IST services for ALL

Miniaturised, Miniaturised, low cost low powerlow cost low power

components & µsytemscomponents & µsytems

Natural interactionsNatural interactionswith ‘ knowledge ’ with ‘ knowledge ’ 

Pervasive, mobile, Pervasive, mobile, wireless, trustful wireless, trustful

infrastructuresinfrastructures

CommunicationCommunication& networking& networking

SoftwareSoftwareµ, nano & optoµ, nano & opto

electronicselectronicsµ and nanoµ and nano

systemssystemsKnowledge Knowledge technologiestechnologies

interfacesinterfaces

Applied IST for major societal and economic challengesApplied IST for major societal and economic challenges

Trust &Trust &Security Security

IST for societal IST for societal challenges challenges

IST for work & businessIST for work & business challenges challenges

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Security, privacyIPRs, dependabiltySmart cards,...

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GRIDS forscience, engineeringbusiness and society

Health, eInclusion,mobility, environmentsafety, cultural heritage

•Mobile: beyond 3G•Fixed:All optical•Integrated (IPv6)•Adaptive

•Reliable•Embedded•Distributed•Adaptable

•CMOS : the limit•System-on-Chip•Nano-scale •New materials

•Multidiscplines•New Sensing•Networked•New materials•Nano-scale

•Context based•Semantic based •Agent based•Scaleable

•All senses•Multilingual•Intuitive •‘Surrounding’

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Future & Emerging Technologies in FP6Future & Emerging Technologies in FP6

FET in the IST priorityFET in the IST priority– Exploring new paradigms and visions at the limit of knowledgeExploring new paradigms and visions at the limit of knowledge– Open and proactiveOpen and proactive

FET in Priority 8FET in Priority 8– Multidisciplinary, combining IST with other fieldsMultidisciplinary, combining IST with other fields

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GEANT + GRIDsGEANT + GRIDs

GÉANTGÉANT

InternationalInternational

GRIDsGRIDs

Test-bedsTest-beds

10Gigabit/s, 10Gigabit/s, EU + NASEU + NAS

MediterraneanMediterranean& Latin America& Latin America

Initial pilotsInitial pilots

IPv6,IPv6,Quality of ServiceQuality of Service

FP5 resultsFP5 results

100+ Gigabit/s, Terabit/s,100+ Gigabit/s, Terabit/s,- progressive inclusion in schools- progressive inclusion in schools

Global connectivityGlobal connectivity

Large scale GRIDs platformsLarge scale GRIDs platforms(virtual communities)(virtual communities)

Next Generation Internet solutionsNext Generation Internet solutionsfor the Research Communityfor the Research Community

FP6 goalsFP6 goals

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IST activities - outside Priority 2IST activities - outside Priority 2

Exploring future visions and paradigmsExploring future visions and paradigms– Anticipation of S&T needs, Priority 8Anticipation of S&T needs, Priority 8– ““Parts” of current FET: Interdisciplinary Parts” of current FET: Interdisciplinary

Support to eEuropeSupport to eEurope– Anticipation of policy needs, Priority 8Anticipation of policy needs, Priority 8

Research Networks, GEANT+GRIDsResearch Networks, GEANT+GRIDs– Research InfrastructuresResearch Infrastructures– ““In addition” to priority 2In addition” to priority 2

The IST constituency can also benefit from:The IST constituency can also benefit from:– Support to SMEsSupport to SMEs– International co-operationInternational co-operation– Strengthening ERA activitiesStrengthening ERA activities– Innovation activitiesInnovation activities– mobility of researchersmobility of researchers

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Addressing ERA in ISTAddressing ERA in IST

Developing “shared” visions and objectivesDeveloping “shared” visions and objectives– revising the Advisory structure (ISTAG)revising the Advisory structure (ISTAG)– rethinking the role of the Member States Committee (ISTC)rethinking the role of the Member States Committee (ISTC)– making the best use of the new instruments making the best use of the new instruments * building critical mass in Integrated Projects, Networks of Excellence* building critical mass in Integrated Projects, Networks of Excellence * helping coordinate & integrate effort in Networks of Excellence* helping coordinate & integrate effort in Networks of Excellence

Help aggregate members states RTD effortHelp aggregate members states RTD effort– links with Eureka and international initiativeslinks with Eureka and international initiatives– increase visibility via an IST-portalincrease visibility via an IST-portal

Support the building of ERA in all fieldsSupport the building of ERA in all fields– e.g. GEANT & GRID technologies & applicationse.g. GEANT & GRID technologies & applications– amongst others …….amongst others …….

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Conclusions: Opportunities & challengesConclusions: Opportunities & challenges

Realising ERA requires ….. Realising ERA requires ….. – new “thinking” new “thinking” – concentration, critical mass & flexibility are keyconcentration, critical mass & flexibility are key

FP6 provides a key opportunity to shape and improveFP6 provides a key opportunity to shape and improvethe impact of IST research in Europe the impact of IST research in Europe

– A new generation of technologies & applications is emergingA new generation of technologies & applications is emerging– Europe is well positioned to shape the future & competeEurope is well positioned to shape the future & compete– The pace of development is increasingly fastThe pace of development is increasingly fast– The aim is “people first” in all-inclusive knowledge society The aim is “people first” in all-inclusive knowledge society

Simplification of procedures and fast reactivity Simplification of procedures and fast reactivity – an extensive effort needed to mobilise the constituencyan extensive effort needed to mobilise the constituency– to address the (steep) learning-curve FP5to address the (steep) learning-curve FP5FP6FP6

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Outline of presentationOutline of presentation

FP6 OverviewFP6 Overview– TimetableTimetable– The ERA contextThe ERA context– FP6 structure & budgetFP6 structure & budget– Mobilising the constituencyMobilising the constituency

The IST PriorityThe IST Priority– IST objectives & visionIST objectives & vision– Detailed IST contentDetailed IST content

FP6 instrumentsFP6 instruments– Integrated ProjectsIntegrated Projects– Networks of ExcellenceNetworks of Excellence– Specific Targeted Research projectsSpecific Targeted Research projects– Coordination actions & support measuresCoordination actions & support measures

The next steps of preparationThe next steps of preparation

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Instruments: Rationale Instruments: Rationale

Higher integration and building critical massHigher integration and building critical mass– Realising ERARealising ERA

Simplifications of proceduresSimplifications of procedures

Larger autonomyLarger autonomy– higher responsibility for the consortium higher responsibility for the consortium

Higher flexibilityHigher flexibility

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FP6: Six instruments for “Priority Areas”FP6: Six instruments for “Priority Areas”

Integrated ProjectsIntegrated Projects– Objective drivenObjective driven

Networks of ExcellenceNetworks of Excellence– Exploratory researchExploratory research

Article 169Article 169– Member states initiativeMember states initiative

Targeted research projectsTargeted research projects– (address specific issues)(address specific issues)

Co-ordination actionsCo-ordination actions

Support ActionsSupport Actions No longer available ….. No longer available …..

- Individual Take-up Actions- Individual Take-up Actions- SME Exploratory Awards- SME Exploratory Awards

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FP6 instruments & financing schemesFP6 instruments & financing schemes

Grant for integration

Grant to thebudget

Grant as a lump sum

Networks of Excellence

Integrated Projects

Targeted research projects

Specific Research activities for SMEs

Integrated initiatives for Infrastructure

Actions to promote human resources and mobility

Coordination actions

Specific support actions

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Use of the IP and NoE InstrumentsUse of the IP and NoE Instruments

Calls for proposals will identify ….. Calls for proposals will identify ….. – which instruments are to be used, which instruments are to be used, – which have priority …. and for whatwhich have priority …. and for what

IP’s and NoE’s will be the priority means IP’s and NoE’s will be the priority means – where it is deemed appropriatewhere it is deemed appropriate– while maintaining the use of specific “targeted research projects”while maintaining the use of specific “targeted research projects”

and “co-ordination actions” and “co-ordination actions”

In 2004, an independent evaluation In 2004, an independent evaluation – of the use of the instruments may lead to adjustmentsof the use of the instruments may lead to adjustments

of their relative weightingsof their relative weightings

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Integrated Projects - purposeIntegrated Projects - purpose

Designed to support research that is …..Designed to support research that is ….. objective and result drivenobjective and result driven

– clearly defined objectives and resultsclearly defined objectives and results

Each IP should Each IP should – integrate the types of activities needed to obtain the goalsintegrate the types of activities needed to obtain the goals– integrate the critical mass of resources needed to obtain the goalsintegrate the critical mass of resources needed to obtain the goals– integrate all elements of technology chain to attain high-impact goalsintegrate all elements of technology chain to attain high-impact goals– support industry-academia collaboration including SME’ssupport industry-academia collaboration including SME’s

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Integrated Projects - activitiesIntegrated Projects - activities

Activities integrated in a project …..Activities integrated in a project …..may cover the full research spectrummay cover the full research spectrum

– research and technology development activitiesresearch and technology development activities– demonstration activitiesdemonstration activities– technology transfer or take-up activitiestechnology transfer or take-up activities– training activitiestraining activities– dissemination activitiesdissemination activities

Project should compriseProject should comprise– a coherent set of activitiesa coherent set of activities– with an appropriate management structurewith an appropriate management structure

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Integrated Project - what is critical mass?Integrated Project - what is critical mass?

Resource wise: Resource wise: – will have the necessary size to achieve its ambitious objectiveswill have the necessary size to achieve its ambitious objectives– budget may range up to several tens of millions of €budget may range up to several tens of millions of € (no minimum threshold, provided necessary ambition(no minimum threshold, provided necessary ambition

& critical mass is achieved) & critical mass is achieved)

Partnership wise: Partnership wise: – minimum 3 participants from three different countriesminimum 3 participants from three different countries (but in practice likely to be substantially more)(but in practice likely to be substantially more)

Duration wise:Duration wise:– typically three to five yearstypically three to five years (more if necessary to deliver the objectives)(more if necessary to deliver the objectives)

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Integrated Project - financial regimeIntegrated Project - financial regime

Community support in the form of a “grant to the budget”Community support in the form of a “grant to the budget”

Paid as a contribution to actual costsPaid as a contribution to actual costs– that are necessary for the projectthat are necessary for the project– determined in accordance with each participant’sdetermined in accordance with each participant’s

own accounting definitions and practicesown accounting definitions and practices– no pre-defined cost categories - only ineligible costs definedno pre-defined cost categories - only ineligible costs defined

Annually, each participant to provide aAnnually, each participant to provide asummary financial statementsummary financial statement

– certified by an independent auditorcertified by an independent auditor– with a justification of costs coupled to awith a justification of costs coupled to a

corresponding activity reportcorresponding activity report

Rolling advance scheme throughout durationRolling advance scheme throughout duration

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Integrated Projects - Integrated Projects - further financial detailsfurther financial details

PROVISIONALPROVISIONAL

Possible continuation of FP5 cost modelsPossible continuation of FP5 cost models– FC: full actual direct and actual indirect costsFC: full actual direct and actual indirect costs– FF: full actual direct costs plus 80% flat rateFF: full actual direct costs plus 80% flat rate– AC: additional direct costs plus 20% flat rateAC: additional direct costs plus 20% flat rate

Maximum rates of support for FC/FF participantsMaximum rates of support for FC/FF participants– 50% for RTD components50% for RTD components– 35% for any demonstration component35% for any demonstration component– 100% (direct costs only) for management and training100% (direct costs only) for management and training

Additional cost participants supported at up to 100% of Additional cost participants supported at up to 100% of additional costs for all components of the projectadditional costs for all components of the project

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Integrated Project - submission processIntegrated Project - submission process

Public calls for proposalsPublic calls for proposals– perhaps preceded by invitations for …..perhaps preceded by invitations for …..

submission of “expressions of interest”submission of “expressions of interest”

Simplified proposal-makingSimplified proposal-making– reflecting evolutionary nature of the project if appropriatereflecting evolutionary nature of the project if appropriate– but with sufficient detail to allow proper evaluationbut with sufficient detail to allow proper evaluation

• S&T objectives, socio-economic impactS&T objectives, socio-economic impact

• outline “implementation plan” for whole durationoutline “implementation plan” for whole duration

• detailed implementation plan for first 18 monthsdetailed implementation plan for first 18 months

• global budget estimateglobal budget estimate

• justification of resources and budgetjustification of resources and budget

• ethical and safety issues...ethical and safety issues...

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Integrated Project - evaluation processIntegrated Project - evaluation process

Evaluation by a strengthened peer-review systemEvaluation by a strengthened peer-review system– possibly in stages, involving individual reviews, panel sessions, possibly in stages, involving individual reviews, panel sessions,

perhaps hearings of applicants…perhaps hearings of applicants…

Evaluation criteria includeEvaluation criteria include– Relevance to objectives of Specific ProgrammeRelevance to objectives of Specific Programme– Scientific & Technical excellenceScientific & Technical excellence– Effectiveness of knowledge managementEffectiveness of knowledge management– Scale of ambition and potential impactScale of ambition and potential impact– Critical mass in terms of activities and resourcesCritical mass in terms of activities and resources– Quality of project managementQuality of project management

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Integrated Project - contractual aspects #1Integrated Project - contractual aspects #1

PROVISIONALPROVISIONAL

Contract initially signed between CommissionContract initially signed between Commissionand:and:

– a single designated participant (or part of the participants), or,a single designated participant (or part of the participants), or,– a common legal structure (association, EEIG, etc)a common legal structure (association, EEIG, etc)

• Faster entry into forceFaster entry into force

AllAll participants are contractually linked to the Commission participants are contractually linked to the Commission• Equality among participants (IPR, responsibilities...)Equality among participants (IPR, responsibilities...)

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Integrated Projects - contractual aspects #2Integrated Projects - contractual aspects #2

PROVISIONALPROVISIONAL

Participants shareParticipants share– Joint & several technical responsibilityJoint & several technical responsibility– Joint & several financial liability (exemption for public entities)Joint & several financial liability (exemption for public entities)

• integral part of internal flexibility and autonomyintegral part of internal flexibility and autonomy

• applied by Commission at last resort applied by Commission at last resort

Model contract will specify general conditionsModel contract will specify general conditions

Consortium agreementConsortium agreement– not mandatorynot mandatory– but practically indispensablebut practically indispensable– to be signed as early as possibleto be signed as early as possible

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Integrated Projects - flexibility & autonomyIntegrated Projects - flexibility & autonomy

For the implementation plan, each yearFor the implementation plan, each year– consortium will propose detailed plans for the coming 18 monthsconsortium will propose detailed plans for the coming 18 months– and may propose to update the overall planand may propose to update the overall plan (both need approval of the Commission to enter into force)(both need approval of the Commission to enter into force)

For the Community contributionFor the Community contribution– the contract may not specify its distribution between participantsthe contract may not specify its distribution between participants

nor between activitiesnor between activities

For changes in the consortiumFor changes in the consortium– the consortium may decide to take in new participantsthe consortium may decide to take in new participants

(without additional funding)(without additional funding)

– the contract will specify when the addition of new participantsthe contract will specify when the addition of new participantsmust involve a competitive callmust involve a competitive call

– competitive call by Commission to add tasks and fundingcompetitive call by Commission to add tasks and funding

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“Monolithic”

• Partners known at outset• Tasks identified• budget known

“Incremental” participation •Tasks identified• budget known• not all participants are in

“Incremental” funding• objectives known• technology roadmap known• tasks to be completed• budget to be changed• Participants as well

Integrated Projects - Integrated Projects - three possible implementationsthree possible implementations

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0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 Months

Reporting

Accepted costs

Reporting Detailed work plan

Accepted costs Adjusted advance

Reporting

Detailed work planAccepted costs

Adjusted advance

Reporting

Accepted costs Detailed work plan

Adjusted advance

Detailed work plan

Initial advance

Integrated Projects - Integrated Projects - payment & report schedulepayment & report schedule

Example of 4 year contract

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Integrated Project - monitoringIntegrated Project - monitoring

By Commission Project Officer (PO) or group of PO’sBy Commission Project Officer (PO) or group of PO’s

PrinciplePrinciple– more strategic monitoring of outputsmore strategic monitoring of outputs

Review schedule (with assistance of experts):Review schedule (with assistance of experts):– yearlyyearly– mid-term, with a “go” / “no go” decision to continue the projectmid-term, with a “go” / “no go” decision to continue the project– final reviewfinal review

AuditsAudits– every IP likely to be subjected to one financial auditevery IP likely to be subjected to one financial audit

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Networks of Excellence (NoE) - objectives Networks of Excellence (NoE) - objectives

To reinforce To reinforce scientific and technological excellencescientific and technological excellence

By By integrating research capacitiesintegrating research capacities across Europe. across Europe.

To To progress knowledgeprogress knowledge on a particular theme on a particular theme

To act as a “Virtual Centre of Excellence” To act as a “Virtual Centre of Excellence”

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NoE - main featuresNoE - main features

““Virtual” centre of excellenceVirtual” centre of excellence– a clearly identified “a clearly identified “Joint Programme of Activity” (JPA)Joint Programme of Activity” (JPA) (RTD, training, transfer, mobility... )(RTD, training, transfer, mobility... )

– established or emerging fieldsestablished or emerging fields

SizeSize– Several M€ per year Several M€ per year – ParticipantsParticipants

• minimum of 3: Universities, Research Labs, Industrial Labs minimum of 3: Universities, Research Labs, Industrial Labs

• bringing together a bringing together a “critical mass” of key actors“critical mass” of key actors

• universities, research centres, enterprises (SME’s & large companies)universities, research centres, enterprises (SME’s & large companies)

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NoE - the “Joint Programme of Activity”NoE - the “Joint Programme of Activity”

““Re-thought” RTD activities of participantsRe-thought” RTD activities of participants– co-ordinated as “one” RTD programmeco-ordinated as “one” RTD programme– less redundancy, better coverageless redundancy, better coverage

Integrating activities e.g.Integrating activities e.g.– common software libraries, common software libraries, – common development platforms, ..common development platforms, ..– joint RTD teamsjoint RTD teams– exchange of researchersexchange of researchers– shared knowledge and IPR shared knowledge and IPR

DisseminationDissemination– training of researcherstraining of researchers– technology transfer to industry, SME’s…technology transfer to industry, SME’s…

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Partner1

Partner 2

Partner 3

Partner 4

RTD activities in Europe RTD activities in Europe before the NoE(today)before the NoE(today)

Integrating activities“Binding”

Partner 1 Partner 2

Partner 4Partner 3

RTD activities in Europe with the NoE (the JPA)

Partner1

Partner 2

Partner 3

Partner 4

Coordinated

The NoE fieldThe NoE field

NoE - the JPA for integrating/shaping researchNoE - the JPA for integrating/shaping research

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NoE - implementation NoE - implementation

Selection on the basis of calls for proposalsSelection on the basis of calls for proposals

Large degree of autonomyLarge degree of autonomy– possibility to modify plans and allocation of work possibility to modify plans and allocation of work – possibility to launch a call for participationpossibility to launch a call for participation

FundingFunding– grant for integrationgrant for integration– should be less than 25% of total effort of the JPAshould be less than 25% of total effort of the JPA– funding is funding is NOTNOT a ratio of the total cost a ratio of the total cost

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NoE - evaluation process & criteriaNoE - evaluation process & criteria

PROCESSPROCESSPublic calls for proposalsPublic calls for proposals

– possibly preceded by calls for “expression of interest”possibly preceded by calls for “expression of interest”

A “strengthened” peer evaluation system:A “strengthened” peer evaluation system:– in various stages, possibly involving individual reviews,in various stages, possibly involving individual reviews,

panel sessions, hearings of applicants…panel sessions, hearings of applicants…

CRITERIACRITERIAExcellence and ambition ofExcellence and ambition of

– the network as a whole, the JPA, the individual membersthe network as a whole, the JPA, the individual members

Extent, depth and lasting character of the integrationExtent, depth and lasting character of the integrationContribution to spreading of excellenceContribution to spreading of excellenceManagement and governance of the network…Management and governance of the network…

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NoE - flexibility & autonomyNoE - flexibility & autonomy

For the joint programme of activities, each yearFor the joint programme of activities, each year– detailed JPA for the coming 18 monthsdetailed JPA for the coming 18 months– possible updating of the overall JPApossible updating of the overall JPA

For the allocation of the Community grantFor the allocation of the Community grant– distribution among partners & activitiesdistribution among partners & activities

on an autonomous basis (consortium agreement)on an autonomous basis (consortium agreement)– requires different liability schemerequires different liability scheme

For changes in the network partnershipFor changes in the network partnership– the partnership may decide to take in new partnersthe partnership may decide to take in new partners– can be through a competitive callcan be through a competitive call (to be specified in the contract)(to be specified in the contract)

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NoE - financial regimeNoE - financial regime

PROVISIONALPROVISIONAL

Grant for integrationGrant for integration– a lump sum per researcher ‘involved’a lump sum per researcher ‘involved’– starts from 20K€ per researcherstarts from 20K€ per researcher– diminishes as the number of researchers increases diminishes as the number of researchers increases – still to be further elaborated / validated…still to be further elaborated / validated…

PaymentsPayments– disbursed in annual instalments disbursed in annual instalments – according to planned progress in the JPA according to planned progress in the JPA – including the effort towards lasting integrationincluding the effort towards lasting integration– possibly degressive to avoid dependencepossibly degressive to avoid dependence– Can be used by the network for any activityCan be used by the network for any activity

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Article 169Article 169

At the initiative of the Member StatesAt the initiative of the Member States

Support to “National” programmesSupport to “National” programmesjointly executed according to article 169jointly executed according to article 169

EC funding to support the jointly executed programmeEC funding to support the jointly executed programme

May be difficult to use in large numbersMay be difficult to use in large numbers

– each requires a co-initiative by national programmeseach requires a co-initiative by national programmesand the Commission to generate a proposaland the Commission to generate a proposal

– long and complex decision-making, as long as co-decisions of long and complex decision-making, as long as co-decisions of Council and Parliament are taken case-by-caseCouncil and Parliament are taken case-by-case

– so far untriedso far untried

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Targeted RTD projects (#1)Targeted RTD projects (#1)

Principle: focused on one specific activity & specific resultsPrinciple: focused on one specific activity & specific results– by supporting research activities of more limited scope & ambition by supporting research activities of more limited scope & ambition

than Integrated Projectsthan Integrated Projects

Similar to current RTD contractsSimilar to current RTD contracts– research (50%)research (50%)– demonstration (35%)demonstration (35%)– combined research & demonstrationcombined research & demonstration

Participation: at least two independent organisationsParticipation: at least two independent organisations– from at least two Member States or Associated Statesfrom at least two Member States or Associated States

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Targeted RTD projects (#2)Targeted RTD projects (#2)

Launching: calls for proposalsLaunching: calls for proposals

Evaluation: peer reviewEvaluation: peer review

Funding: grant to budget up to 50 % / 35%Funding: grant to budget up to 50 % / 35%

Partnership: more limited than for Integrated ProjectsPartnership: more limited than for Integrated Projects– particularly for smaller research actors, including SME’sparticularly for smaller research actors, including SME’s

and for participants from candidate countriesand for participants from candidate countries

Cost models: AC, FC and FFCost models: AC, FC and FF

Joint and several financial liabilityJoint and several financial liability

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FP6 - coordination & specific support actionsFP6 - coordination & specific support actions

Coordination ActionsCoordination Actions

Similar to current thematic networksSimilar to current thematic networks

Support to logistics, .. Support to logistics, ..

can cover up to 100% of additional costscan cover up to 100% of additional costs

Specific Support ActionsSpecific Support Actions

An evolved form of the accompanying measures of FP5An evolved form of the accompanying measures of FP5– e.g. conferences, seminars, studies and analyses,e.g. conferences, seminars, studies and analyses,

expert groups, operational support, dissemination, expert groups, operational support, dissemination, information and communication activities information and communication activities

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Who?Who?

Member States ANDMember States ANDAssociated candidate Countries,Associated candidate Countries,same rights & obligationssame rights & obligations

European scientific cooperation European scientific cooperation organisations (ESA etc)organisations (ESA etc)

Minimum number of legal entitiesMinimum number of legal entities- IP and NoE = 3 (2 from MS)- IP and NoE = 3 (2 from MS)- Other instruments = 2 (1 from MS).- Other instruments = 2 (1 from MS).- Fellowships & support actions = 1- Fellowships & support actions = 1 (possible) (possible)

(Numbers can be adjusted by WP)(Numbers can be adjusted by WP)

3rd Countries3rd Countries

IN the ‘Integrating’ part ….IN the ‘Integrating’ part …. All countriesAll countries Funding possible for INCO countriesFunding possible for INCO countries

OUTSIDE ‘Integrating’ partOUTSIDE ‘Integrating’ part Countries with co-operation agreement Countries with co-operation agreement

under specified conditions under specified conditions Other countries if necessaryOther countries if necessary

FP6 Participation rulesFP6 Participation rules

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Outline of presentationOutline of presentation

FP6 OverviewFP6 Overview– TimetableTimetable– The ERA contextThe ERA context– FP6 structure & budgetFP6 structure & budget– Mobilising the constituencyMobilising the constituency

The IST PriorityThe IST Priority– IST objectives & visionIST objectives & vision– Detailed IST contentDetailed IST content

FP6 instrumentsFP6 instruments– Integrated ProjectsIntegrated Projects– Specific Targeted Research projectsSpecific Targeted Research projects– Networks of ExcellenceNetworks of Excellence– Coordination actions & support measuresCoordination actions & support measures

The next steps of preparationThe next steps of preparation

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NoEs

Industrial exploitation

Current Industrial strength/presence

Fundamental research

Basicresearch

Industry-driven research

TRPs

IPs

« Monolitihic »Incrementa

l

IPs

Example of implementation in IST (#1) Example of implementation in IST (#1)

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process optimisation / pre-production

module integration / device prototyping

module development

advance technology options & roadmaps

time

Industry

EIB

Eureka

FP6

Key

Exploration inNetwork of Excellence

Integrated Project

Example of implementation in IST (#2)Example of implementation in IST (#2)

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Next steps on the Commission sideNext steps on the Commission side

Prepare for implementation and operationsPrepare for implementation and operations– contracts, calls, evaluations, decision procedures, …contracts, calls, evaluations, decision procedures, …– inter-DG’s working-groups & taskforces on instrumentsinter-DG’s working-groups & taskforces on instruments

Prepare for content and callsPrepare for content and calls– with the Committee and the Advisory Structure with the Committee and the Advisory Structure – prepare the workprogrammeprepare the workprogramme– prepare the constituency prepare the constituency – invitation for “Expressions of Interest”invitation for “Expressions of Interest”

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Status updates - instruments and operationsStatus updates - instruments and operations

Detailed provisions and discussion papers on CORDISDetailed provisions and discussion papers on CORDISfor Integrated Projects & Networks of Excellencefor Integrated Projects & Networks of Excellence

– providing details on how these instruments will be providing details on how these instruments will be implemented, types of activities, financing, calls, evaluations,…implemented, types of activities, financing, calls, evaluations,…

Detailed provisions for the other instruments Detailed provisions for the other instruments – during April 2002during April 2002

http://www.cordis.lu/rtd2002http://www.cordis.lu/rtd2002

http://www.cordis.lu/rtd2002/fp-debate/cec.htm#integratedhttp://www.cordis.lu/rtd2002/fp-debate/cec.htm#integrated

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Feb/2002 Apr/2002 Mid-Jul/2002Jun/2002

IPPA 5IPPA 5

ISTAG Orientations

Specific Programme definition + decisionParticipation rules, implementation procedures, etc

Workprogramme

Calls texts

Guides, etc..

Call for EoI

Events, Events,

Events, Internal reflection groups

IST Call 8

Strategy documents

Interaction with Member states, ISTC, ..

proposals

The process leading to the 1st FP6 callThe process leading to the 1st FP6 call

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Understanding the European context Understanding the European context

““Who does what” in Europe ?Who does what” in Europe ?

Characteristics of the research community ?Characteristics of the research community ?– SWOT analysis, dependencies,...SWOT analysis, dependencies,...– fragmentation versus concentrationfragmentation versus concentration– international cooperationinternational cooperation– use of National / European fundinguse of National / European funding– links between academia and Industrylinks between academia and Industry– EUREKA, ...EUREKA, ...

Work ongoing in...Work ongoing in... Internal Reflection Groups & ISTAGInternal Reflection Groups & ISTAG– initiatinginitiating the building of research agendas for IST in Europe the building of research agendas for IST in Europe– aiming to build consensus around a Europe-wide approachaiming to build consensus around a Europe-wide approach– will be supported by the IST Portal (2002 study, 2003 implement)will be supported by the IST Portal (2002 study, 2003 implement)

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ERA-Net ObjectivesERA-Net Objectives

To step up the cooperation and coordination of To step up the cooperation and coordination of research activities carried out at national or research activities carried out at national or regional level in the Member States and regional level in the Member States and Associated States through:Associated States through:

The networking of research activities The networking of research activities conducted at national or regional level,conducted at national or regional level,

The mutual opening of national and regional The mutual opening of national and regional research programmes.research programmes.

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ERA-Net DefinitionERA-Net Definition

Research activities carried out at Research activities carried out at national or regional levelnational or regional level

strategically planned and executed at national or strategically planned and executed at national or regional level;regional level;

financed or managed by national or regional public financed or managed by national or regional public bodies or structures closely related to or mandated bodies or structures closely related to or mandated by public authorities.by public authorities.

Certain actions supported by charities and other Certain actions supported by charities and other private organisations will also qualify when only the private organisations will also qualify when only the first of these criteria is met.first of these criteria is met.

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ERA-Net DefinitionsERA-Net Definitions

““networking”networking”Cooperation and Coordination activities between Cooperation and Coordination activities between

programmes in different countries programmes in different countries withoutwithout transnational flows of national funding. transnational flows of national funding.

““mutual openingmutual opening””Cooperation and coordination activities between Cooperation and coordination activities between

programmes in different countries implemented programmes in different countries implemented

withwith mutually organised transnational flows of mutually organised transnational flows of national fundingnational funding..

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ERA-Net DefinitionsERA-Net Definitions

ParticipantsParticipantsPublic bodies responsible for financing or Public bodies responsible for financing or

managing national research activities;managing national research activities;

Other national bodies (research associations, Other national bodies (research associations, private research and innovation organisations), private research and innovation organisations), charities that finance or manage research activities;charities that finance or manage research activities;

Bodies operating at European level with a mission Bodies operating at European level with a mission of pan-European coordination of nationally-funded of pan-European coordination of nationally-funded research.research.

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ERA-Net DefinitionsERA-Net Definitions

Fields of ResearchFields of Research

Research Activities may be carried out in the Research Activities may be carried out in the whole whole field of science and technologyfield of science and technology..

The implementation will be done using a The implementation will be done using a bottom-up bottom-up approach*approach*, without giving preference to one , without giving preference to one research topic over another.research topic over another.

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ERA-Net DefinitionsERA-Net Definitions

Activities to be supportedActivities to be supported

Networking of research activities at national and regional level

Mutual opening of national or regional research programmes

Unified management structure of an ERA-NET

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ERA-Net DefinitionsERA-Net Definitions

Financial aspectsFinancial aspects

Community contribution : “Coordination actions”Community contribution : “Coordination actions”

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ERA-NetERA-Net

Calls for proposalsCalls for proposalsOpen call inviting proposals on a bottom-up basis Open call inviting proposals on a bottom-up basis

published in the OJ at the start of the FP6.published in the OJ at the start of the FP6.

First deadline in early 2003 with a budget of about First deadline in early 2003 with a budget of about 40M€.40M€.

Thereafter, deadlines roughly every 6 months up to Thereafter, deadlines roughly every 6 months up to early 2006, each with a budget of about 20 M€.early 2006, each with a budget of about 20 M€.

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COST in FP6COST in FP6

COST is a Key Instrument for ERACOST is a Key Instrument for ERA

Will be funded under “Strengthening the Foundations of Will be funded under “Strengthening the Foundations of ERA”ERA”

Possible Budget 80-100 M€Possible Budget 80-100 M€

Management by External OrganisationManagement by External Organisation

DG INFSO management model will be used for all of DG INFSO management model will be used for all of COST (Annual Grants)COST (Annual Grants)

DG INFSO will retain Technical Coordination of IST DG INFSO will retain Technical Coordination of IST related COST Actions inside ECrelated COST Actions inside EC

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Relationship between COST and FP6Relationship between COST and FP6

COST - NoE: SimilaritiesCOST - NoE: Similarities– Coordination of National Research ActivitiesCoordination of National Research Activities– Based on Joint Programme of WorkBased on Joint Programme of Work

COST - NoE: DifferencesCOST - NoE: Differences– NoEs only addresses identified priority RTD areas of FP6NoEs only addresses identified priority RTD areas of FP6– COST is open to all RTD areasCOST is open to all RTD areas– NoEs will have high central funding for networkNoEs will have high central funding for network– COST has low central fundingCOST has low central funding– NoEs are large (up to 500 participants)NoEs are large (up to 500 participants)– COST Actions are smaller (15-125 Participants)COST Actions are smaller (15-125 Participants)– NoEs will be selected through Calls for Proposals and subject NoEs will be selected through Calls for Proposals and subject

to budget availabilityto budget availability– COST Actions can be launched when neededCOST Actions can be launched when needed

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Possible Roles of COST in FP6Possible Roles of COST in FP6

COST as NoE Builder for emerging RTD fieldsCOST as NoE Builder for emerging RTD fields

COST as NoEs (in areas outside the FP6 priorities)COST as NoEs (in areas outside the FP6 priorities)

COST as substructure inside large NoEsCOST as substructure inside large NoEs

COST as a support framework for focussing National COST as a support framework for focussing National RTD fundingRTD funding

TC-TIST will develop further guidelines by October.TC-TIST will develop further guidelines by October.

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http:// www.cordis.lu/ist/fp6/fp6.htm

http:// www.cordis.lu/rtd2002

http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/documents_en.html

http://www.cordis.lu/cost/src/tisthome.htm

For further informationFor further information