Euratom Fission 2014-2015 Call InfoDay , Brussels, 28March 2014

1. THE EU FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FORRESEARCH AND INNOVATION HORIZON 2020 EuratomFission 2014-2015 CallInfoDay, Brussels, 28March 2014 Br. SCHMITZ DG RTD – G.4/Fission

2. Contents • Background to the Work Programme (WP) 2014-2015 (1 slide) • Clustering of the WP 2014-2015 Actions (5 slides) • 1. Support safeoperation of nuclearsystems • 2. Contributeto the development of solutions for the management of ultimateradioactive waste • 3. Radiation protection • 4. Cross-cuttingaspects (withinthisWP) • 5. Support the development of nuclearcompetences • 6. Socio-economicaspects and other actions • Main Features of the Call 2014-2015 (1 slide) • Budget and Type of Instruments (2 slides) Note: Document not legally binding

3. Background of Euratom Fission WP 2014-2015 WP 2013 – Transition towards HORIZON 2020 • Focus on preparatory actions towards joint programming Interdisciplinary Study on "Benefits and limitations of nuclear fission for a low-carbon economy" (2012) & Symposium (2013) • Safety / Safety culture • Socio-economics in the overall energy mix • Civil society • Education and training HORIZON 2020 main orientations • Challenge oriented • Emphasis on impact Note: Document not legally binding

4. Cluster 1: Support Safe Operation of Nuclear Systems • Improved safety design and operation of fission reactors • Tool for the fast and reliable prediction of severe accident progression and anticipation of the source term of a nuclear accident • New innovative approaches to reactor safety Note: Document not legally binding

5. Cluster 2: Management of Ultimate Radioactive Waste • EU concerted development of Member State research on radioactive waste management • EU regulatory requirements for licensing geological repositories • Supporting the implementation of the first-of-the-kind geological repositories Note: Document not legally binding

6. Cluster 3: Radiation Protection • Integrating radiation research in the European Union (EJP) Cluster 4: Cross-cutting aspects (within this WP) • High density uranium fuel and targets for the production of medical radio-isotopes • Transmutation of minor actinides (Towards industrial application) Note: Document not legally binding

7. Cluster 5: Support the Development of Nuclear Competences • Education and training (Bologna and Copenhagen processes) • Supporting access to Jules Horowitz reactor • Regional initiative aiming at nuclear research and training capacity building Note: Document not legally binding

8. Cluster 6: Socio-economic Aspects and Other Actions • Modelling and analysing the energy system(together with NNE) • Nuclear developments and interaction with society • Fostering the network of National Contact Points • Support to SNETP Note: Document not legally binding

9. Main Features of EuratomFission WP 2014-2015 • One Work Programme • One Call • Budget range per topic and per project • Overall indicative budget for Euratom 2014 – 2015 Fission Work Programme – 103,2 MЄ • Single stage evaluation procedure Note: Document not legally binding

10. Budget and Instruments (1/2) * Indicated EU contribution does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts ** The Euratom contribution will be limited to a maximum of 50% of the total eligible costs Note: Document not legally binding

11. Budget and Instruments (2/2) * Action is addressed in Energy Challenge WP 2014-2015 'Social, environmental and economic aspects of the energy system' under the item LCE 21 Note: Document not legally binding