Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999.

Science, research and development European Commission

CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLEOF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02

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Towards the Fifth Towards the Fifth Framework ProgrammeFramework ProgrammeConfirming the International Confirming the International Role of European ResearchRole of European Research

Jean GABOLDEJean GABOLDE

European Commission, DG XII-ETA/AP d:\data\powerpnt\fp5map.ppt1EC Framework (non-nuclear)

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 S&T Cooperation agreement, funding in exceptional cases

S&T 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

INTERNATIONAL RTD COOPERATION IN FP5 (1998-2002)Participation possibilities of third countries in thematic programmes1

The European Commission does not guarantee the accuracy of data included in this map and accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any consequence of its use. The boundaries shown do not imply on the part of the

European Commission any judgment on the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.



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International RTD cooperation International RTD cooperation will be pursued in two forms in will be pursued in two forms in the Fifth FP:the Fifth FP:

1) 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?What Is New? Adhesion CountriesAdhesion Countries Promote AssociationsPromote Associations New Mediterranean RTD InitiativeNew Mediterranean RTD Initiative Proactive policy towards industrialised Proactive policy towards industrialised

countries and “emerging economies”countries and “emerging economies” Increased coherence with external policiesIncreased coherence with external policies Bursary schemeBursary scheme Strengthened interaction with COST & Strengthened interaction with COST &

EUREKAEUREKA



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INCO SPECIFIC OBJECTIVESINCO SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES Associated CEECs + CyprusAssociated CEECs + Cyprus: prepare accession / S&T : prepare accession / S&T

integrationintegration Other CEECs + NISOther CEECs + NIS: RDT stabilisation / problem : RDT stabilisation / problem

resolutionresolution Developing countriesDeveloping countries: support to solve specific : support to solve specific

problemsproblems MediterraneanMediterranean: socio-economic development / Enhance : socio-economic development / Enhance

the S&T base for Euro-MED Partnershipthe S&T base for Euro-MED Partnership ““Emerging economies” and Industrialized CountriesEmerging economies” and Industrialized Countries: :

access to expertise & knowledge (reciprocity)access to expertise & knowledge (reciprocity)



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SPECIFIC INCO-2 ACTIVITIESSPECIFIC INCO-2 ACTIVITIES

AA Cooperation with certain groups of countriesCooperation with certain groups of countries

BB Training of researchersTraining of researchers

CC CoordinationCoordination



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A1: Cooperation with states in the phase of A1: Cooperation with states in the phase of pre-accessionpre-accession

context: facilitation of their participation in other programmes of the 5th F P (association agreements; financial facilities)

=> => Priorities for the single call 1999Priorities for the single call 1999::promotion of “Centres of excellence” (theoretical and promotion of “Centres of excellence” (theoretical and applied research): package of measures ( workshops, applied research): package of measures ( workshops, conferences, training, twinning…)conferences, training, twinning…)

=> => Further accompanying measuresFurther accompanying measures::- information actions on the 5- information actions on the 5thth FP FP- cooperation networks - cooperation networks



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DELIVERABLESDELIVERABLESA 1A 1 : Centers of ExcellenceCenters 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 A2: Cooperation with the New Independent States (and CEECs not in the phase of pre-accession)(and CEECs not in the phase of pre-accession)

=>=> Priorities for the single call 1999Priorities for the single call 1999 (Copernicus-2) (Copernicus-2)

Environment: (ex: sustainable management : coastal areas Environment: (ex: sustainable management : coastal areas of the Arctic; sustainable industrial technologies: chemical of the Arctic; sustainable industrial technologies: chemical sector, energy…)sector, energy…)

Health: (ex: health care systems; prevention and control of Health: (ex: health care systems; prevention and control of non-communicable diseases linked to lifestyle habits like non-communicable diseases linked to lifestyle habits like cardiovascular/respiratory….) cardiovascular/respiratory….)

=> Accompanying measures (information, networks, => Accompanying measures (information, networks, conferences…)conferences…)

NIS:NIS: INTAS, INTAS, ISTC, STCUISTC, STCU



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DELIVERABLESDELIVERABLESA 2 : COPERNICUS 2A 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 A3: Cooperation with the Mediterranean Partners CountriesPartners Countries

=> Priorities for the 1999 call:

- Socio-Economic modernisation: human / institutional capital….- Managing scarce regional water resources- Preserving and using cultural heritage- Promoting healthy societies

=> Accompanying measures: workshops, seminars, networks...



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DELIVERABLESDELIVERABLESA 3 : INCO - MEDA 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 CountriesA4: Cooperation with Developing Countries

=> => priorities for the 1999 call:priorities for the 1999 call:

- policy research- policy research . making the most of research (promotion of policy . making the most of research (promotion of policy research in DCs) research in DCs) . meeting basic needs (food, water, sanitation-health) . meeting basic needs (food, water, sanitation-health)

- tools for sustainable development- tools for sustainable development . health . health . plant/animal production (regional priorities) . plant/animal production (regional priorities)

=> => Accompanying measures:Accompanying measures: workshops, networking, workshops, networking,

seminars, studies…seminars, studies…



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DELIVERABLESDELIVERABLESA 4 : INCO - DEVA 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 A5: Cooperation with the Emerging Economy and Industrialised Countriesand Industrialised Countries

=> Definition of S&T cooperation activities of European interest (studies…)

=> Implementation & follow-up of S&T cooperation agreements (e.g. USA, Canada, Australia …): promotion of the possibilities offered by these agreements; additional agreements may also be concluded

=> Concertation and coordination (Joint Committees, OECD, G7….)



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B TRAINING OF RESEARCHERSB TRAINING OF RESEARCHERS

=> 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

=> Fellowships for young Community researchers interested to work in industrially-oriented laboratories in Japan



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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

C COORDINATIONC COORDINATION

European CommissionScience, Research and Development

Indicative breakdown of the amountdeemed necessary

(475 Meuros)

5%

44%

1%

3% 11%

12%

24%

A1 - States in the pre-accession phasea

A2 - NIS and CEECs notin the pre-accession phase

A3 - MediterraneanPartner Countries

A4 - Research for Development

A5 - Emerging Economy and Industrialised countries

B - Training of Researchers

C - Coordination



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Indicative TIME TABLEIndicative 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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Indicative breakdown of the amount deemed necessary

Areas % MioEURO

A Coop with certain categories of third countries 85,9% 408,0A1 States in the pre-accession phase 5,5% 26,0A2 NIS and CEECs not in the pre-access.phase (1) 23,6% 112,0A3 Mediterranean Partner Countries 11,6% 55,0A4 Research for Development 44,2% 210,0A5 Emerging Economy and Industrialised countries 1,1% 5,0

B Training of researchers 3,2% 15,0C Coordination 10,9% 52,0Total 100,0% 475,0

1) of which 70 MEUROS for INTAS



Shared Cost actions Concerted Actions / Thematic Networks

Domain A1States in the Phase of pre-Accessionto the European Union

see Work Programme text,

section III.A.1

Domain A2NIS and CEECs not in the pre-Accession Phase - Copernicus 2

2 MS or 1 MS + 1 AS

+

2 CEEC/NIS

3 MS to 1 MS + 2 AS

+

3 CEEC/NIS

Domain A3Mediterranean Partner Countries

2 MS or 1 MS + 1 AS

+

2 MPCs

3 MS to 1 MS + 2 AS

+

3 MPCs

Domain A4Research for Development

2 MS or 1 MS + 1 AS

+

2 DCs same region

3 MS to 1 MS + 2 AS

+

3 DCs same region

MINIMUM PARTNERSHIP REQUIRED (ELIGIBILITY)


Domain A1States in the Phase of pre-Accessionto the European Union

see Work Programme text,

section III.A.1

Domain A2NIS and CEECs not in the pre-Accession Phase - Copernicus 2

Domain A3Mediterranean Partner Countries

Domain A4Research for Development

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Links to relevant EU and wider policies (Phare, Tacis, WHO, Agenda 21)Significant and balanced participation between partnersSufficient size to have an appreciable impactUsage of local resources, involvement of local target groups

Enhance the S&T base of the Euro-Med partnershipImpact on sustainable development and socio-economic modernisationSignificant and balanced participation between partnersCoherence with Euro-Med co-operation policies.

Global- or regional-scale problemsInvolvement of end-users as appropriateForeseeable impact on sustainable developmentSignificant and balanced participation between partnersCoherence with European or MS development policies

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