Workshop on Framework Programme 7

1. Workshop on Framework Programme 7 Büro BrüsselHelmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e. V.Rue du Trône 98B-1050 Brüssel http://www.helmholtz.de/de/Helmholtz_International/Buero_Bruessel.html

2. Agenda : • Presentation of the Helmholtz Office in Brussels -> in the wake of FP6 • Module : Basics of the 7th Framework Programme • Module : Participation rules • - Coffee – • Module : Research Infrastructures • Module : Marie Curie, ERC • Module : Application • Discussion & questions

3. HELMHOLTZ - INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY • Objectives • Reinforce Helmholtz position • As performer of excellent, cutting-edge research • As leading research partner in Europe and internationally • Rationale • Grand challenges can only be realised through internationalcollaboration • With the very best partners worldwide • Achieve efficiency by creating synergies that bring together infrastructure and resources of competent partners

4. HELMHOLTZ ASSOCIATION – BRUSSELS OFFICE • Mission • More money for researchHelp Helmholtz centres to increase their participation in EU research funding programmes • More influence in political dialogueRepresent Helmholtz interests with respect to EU institutions and optimise conditions for participating in the Framework Programmes • More strategic alliancesInitiate and strengthen collaborations through EU projects • More visibilityStrengthen the Helmholtz „brand“ and better position Helmholtz Association and its centres in European Research Area

5. HELMHOLTZ OFFICE BRUSSELS Dr. Angela Richter

6. HELMHOLTZ ASSOCIATION – BRUSSELS OFFICE • Implementation • More money for research - detailed consulting service for project applications - filtered information analysis and transfer to researchers • More influence in political dialogue-presenting scientific issues to decision makers ! (EU Parliament, EU Council, Commission officers, …) Very important ! • Meeting facilities • Centrally located conference room for project meetings (ca. 35 persons)

7. Overarching Objectives of FP 7 • Creation of an ERA (European Research Area) : • -> Coordination of national research programmes • and research policies • Increase the EU – expenditure for research to 3% of • the GDP until 2010 • Strengthening of European excellence in science and • and technology as well as dissemination and use • of the results (Nutzen der Ergebnisse)

8. Structure of FP 7 • Framework programme • Structure, Instruments, Themes (Thematic priorities) • Specific Programmes • Specification of the themes • Work programmes (Basis of the calls, annual update !) • Technical descriptions • - Themes • - Major projects (FAIR, ..) • Rules of participation • legal, financial framework & IPR

9. Module : Framework Programme 7

10. HELMHOLTZ - Statistics for FP 6 (Spring 06) EU funding is without NoEs

11. HELMHOLTZ PARTICIPATION IN FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME 6 • Projects retained for funding (n) ca. 570 • Helmholtz-coordinated projects (n) 111 • Total funding (March 2006) 260 Mio. € + ca. 10 Mio. € for NoE • Instruments: 16 IP, 6 NoE, 8 Infrastructure, 26 STREP + various Marie Curie actions, CA, SSA (March 2006) • Thematic Priorities: Infrastructure, Euratom, Energy, Environment, Transport and Space, Health • Between 10% and 20% of all Helmholtz scientists are participating in EU projects in FP6

12. HELMHOLTZ PARTICIPATION IN FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME 6 • DE participating in >80% of all projects retained for funding in Thematic Priorities • Ca. 16% of partners in projects from DE • Ca. 18% of project coordinators from DE • Ca. 20% of project funds going to DE (≈ funds paid into FP6) • Universities: 38 % • Research organisations: 28 % • Industry partners: 18% (less than in FP5) • Other groups: 16% • Success rates: DE:19.2%; F: 21%; UK: 19.8%; EU-25: 18.5% (Source: CNRS)

13. FP7: Evolution not revolution • Continued from FP6: • Collaborative research as main pillar • Marie Curie actions (further reinforced) • SME-specific actions • Funding schemes (instruments), procedures and rules

14. FP7: What will be new? • 7 years’ duration • Increase in budget • European Research Council • Joint Technology Initiatives • Funding for new infrastructures (ESFRI) • Simplification • Externalisation of management

15. FP7: Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research Ideas – Frontier Research People – Human Potential Capacities – Research Capacity + JRC (non-nuclear) JRC (nuclear) Euratom

16. FP7 budget(€ billion, current prices) Source: revised FP7 agreed by Council on July 2006

17. FP7 budget(million €) All amounts at current prices calculated on the basis of fixed 2004 prices.

18. Cooperation – Collaborative research • Workprogrammes of the themes are on an annual basis ! • 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

19. 1. Health Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for human health Translating research for human health Optimising the delivery of health care to European citizens Ask us for the latest workprogramme !

20. 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 Ask us for the latest workprogramme !

21. 3. Information and Communication Technologies ICT Technology Pillars Integration of Technologies Applications Research Future and Emerging Technologies Ask us for the latest workprogramme !

22. 4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Materials New Production Integration of technologies for industrial applications Ask us for the latest workprogramme !

23. 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 andsavings Knowledge for energy policy making 5. Energy Ask us for the latest workprogramme !

24. 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

25. 7. Transport (inc. Aeronautics) Aeronautics and air transport Surface transport (rail, road and waterborne) Support to the European global satellite navigation system (Galileo) Ask us for the latest workprogramme !

26. 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 8. Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities Ask us for the latest workprogramme !

27. 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 9. Security and 10. Space Ask us for the latest workprogramme !

28. Technology Platforms • Industry-Driven, Competitiveness-Focused • European Technology Platforms – Concept: • Stakeholders, led by industry, get together to define a Strategic Research Agenda on a number of strategically important issues with high societal relevance where achieving Europe’s future growth, competitiveness and sustainable objectives is dependent upon major research and technological advances in the medium to long term.

29. Technology Platforms • Bottom-Up Approach with Industry in Lead • Wide Stakeholder Involvement • Flexibility: No “One Size Fits All” • EU Role: Facilitating and Guiding but not Leading or Owning • Majority of Strategic Research Agendas, where Appropriate, Taken into Account in Thematic Priorities of FP7 • Minority of Strategic Research Agendas Identified through Dialogue with Industry as Potential “Joint Technology Initiatives”

30. Example : Energy Technology Platforms • Hydrogen and Fuel Cell • Photovoltaics • Zero-Emission Fossil Fuel Power Plants • Wind • SmartGrids • Solar Thermal

31. Joint Technology Initiatives • May Take the Form of Joint Undertakings – Article 171 of the Treaty • “The Community may set up joint undertakings or any other structure necessary for the efficient execution of Community research, technological development and demonstration programmes”

32. Joint Technology Initiatives • Identification criteria include: • Added value of European-level intervention • Degree and clarity of definition of objective • Strength of commitment from industry • Scale of impact on industrial competitiveness and growth • Importance of contribution to broader policy objectives • Capacity to attract additional national support and leverage industry funding • Inability of existing instruments to achieve objective

33. Joint Technology InitiativesSix Fields Envisaged at this Stage 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…

34. Coordination of non-Community research programmes • Coordination of national and regional programmes - actions will use the tools: • ERA-NET (with possible funding for research) • ERA-NET PLUS (to “top up” joint calls) • Article 169 ( Participation of the Community in research programmes jointly undertaken by Member States ) • May cover subjects beyond the ten themes • Coordination with European programmes • Addresses principally intergovernmental structures such as EUREKA, COST, etc

35. Article 169 in FP7 Participation of the Community in research programmes jointly undertaken by Member States • European large-scale cooperation in “variable geometry” between Member States • Cooperation between Member States sharing common needs or interests • Identification Art. 169 initiatives on the basis of clear criteria Article 169 “In implementing the multiannual framework programme, the Community may make provision, in agreement with the Member States concerned, for participation in research and development programmes undertaken by several Member States, including participation in the structures created for the execution of those programmes”

36. International Cooperation – Collaborative research • International Cooperation in all themes in strategic interest of Europe • Build S&T partnerships based on mutual interest • Enhance Europe’s competitiveness • Contribute to implementing EU policies and international commitments effectively • Besides the industrialised countries (US, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, .. ) partners from third countries may achieve funding .

37. Capacities – Research Capacity • Research Infrastructures ( not discussed here) • Research for the benefit of SMEs • Regions of Knowledge • Research Potential • Science in Society • Activities of International Cooperation

38. SP Capacities budget

39. JRC – Research-based policy support • 5 policy themes for FP7 • Sustainable growth • Conservation and management of natural resources • Citizenship • External responsibility and global security • EURATOM programme

40. EURATOM nuclear fission &radiation protection Reducing toxicity of radioactive waste through partitioning & transmutation Geological disposal of long-lived radioactive waste Potential of innovative reactor concepts Operational safety of existing and future reactor systems Risks from exposure to ionising radiation – especially medical uses and low doses Radiological terrorist threats Support for infrastructures and the retaining of competences and know-how in all areas of nuclear science

41. EURATOM Fusion Energy Research Realisation of ITER R&D in preparation of ITER operation Technology activities in preparation of DEMO R&D activities for the longer term Human resources, education and training Infrastructures

42. Management • A doubling of the FP budget will require new structures to be put in place to manage this increased budget while not increasing the number of Commission staff. • Commission will “externalise” part of the FP management to executive agency structures for the first time.

43. Simplification of procedures • Measures proposed: • Rationalising the funding schemes • simpler set of funding instruments • Avoiding red tape! • less bureaucratic and more user-friendly language • Reducing • number and size of documents • number of requests to participants

44. INCO Energy SMEs EU research: changing priorities

45. Towards the Seventh Framework Programme2007-2013 (“co-decision”) Commission opinion on EP amendments Direct approval if agreement with EP New ! Consultations (online etc) Council 2 4 5 CREST (approval within 6 weeks) (within 3 months) Commission Conciliation: joint text Common position Proposal Opinion Adoption Amendments (absolute majority of members) European Research Advisory Board (approval within 6 weeks) (within 3 months) 5 1 3 4 FP evaluations European Parliament Council decides by qualified majority except on EP amendments not approved by the Commission

46. Other Funding Oppotunities • EIB, Risk-sharing fund • Structural Funds • ISTC/STCU (for former weapon scientist in the USSR) • CIP (Competitiveness and Innovation framework programme (2007-2013) • - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Prog. (EIP) 2166 M€ • - ICT Policy Support Programme 728 M€ • -Intelligent Energy Europe Programme (IEE) 727 M€ All amounts at current prices calculated on the basis of fixed 2004 prices.

47. Information • EU research: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research • Seventh Framework Programme: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/future/index_en.cfm • Information on research programmes and projects: • http://www.cordis.lu • RTD info magazine: • http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/rtdinfo/ • Information requests: • research@cec.eu.int

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