Fourth Jordan National Tempus Day 25th February 2009 Seventh Framework Programme

1. Fourth Jordan National Tempus Day • 25th February 2009 • Seventh Framework Programme • Germana Topolovec • Economic and Trade Section • Delegation of the European Commission to Jordan

2. FP7 is the short name for the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development FP 7 is the European Union’s main instrument for funding research in Europe Period covered : 2007 to 2013 Budget € 53.27 billion. What is FP7?

3. Main new element compared to FP6: Duration increased from 5 to 7 years Annual Budget increased significantly New Structure: 4 Specific Programmes: Cooperation, Ideas (ERC), People, Capacities (plus Joint Research Center and EURATOM) Simpler procedure at every step of the process Easier financial rules: No more cost models Possibility of using lump sums for third countries Co-financing for several eligible costs: hiring people, buying consumables, part of equipment, travels, dissemination, IPR costs, etc. What is new in FP7?

4. Joint Technology Initiatives (JTI) Risk Sharing Finance Facility aimed at fostering private investment in research Flexible funding schemes Creation of a European Research Council for funding best of European science Development of Regions of Knowledge Integration of the international dimension into all four Specific Programmes What is new in FP7?

5. FP7 – Specific Programmes €53.27 Billion Cooperation – Collaborative researchca €32.365 B Ideas – Frontier Research ca €7.460 B People – Human Potential ca €4.728 B Capacities – Research Capacity ca €4.217 B + JRC (non-nuclear) €1.751 B JRC (nuclear) €0. 517 B Euratom €2.234 B

7. Aim: generate new knowledge on key thematic area to strengthen European competitiveness Mean: COLLABORATION BETWEEN TEAMS Calls for proposals on pre-defined topics (top-down approach) Transnational, intersectorial and multidisciplinary Collaborative Projects (consortia) Funding Scheme: Research Projects: Collaborative Projects (CP) Structuring projects: Network of Excellence (NoE), Coordination and Support Actions (CSA ) Cooperation

8. 10 thematic area: Health Food, agriculture and biotechnology Information and communication technologies Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materialsand new production technologies Energy Environment (including climate change) Transport (including aeronautics) Socio-economic sciences and the humanities Space Security Cooperation

9. All themes open to third countries in addition to the legal minimum consortium (3 legal entities MS/AC) Build S&T partnerships based on mutual interest Enhance Europe’s competitiveness Contribute to implementing EU policies and international commitments effectively Specific actions with third countries linked to the 10 themes At least 4 legal entities : 2 MS/AC + 2 ICPC Early identification of problems in other parts of the world before affecting Europe Cooperation with and in third countries in finding solutions to such problems Dedicated activities within and across themes in order to address existing complexity in third countries Cooperation

11. Aim: reinforce excellence, dynamism and creativity in European research and improve the attractiveness of Europe for the best researchers from both European and third countries, as well as for industrial research investment. Mean: theEuropean Research Council, the first pan European Funding Agency for research with autonomous scientific governance (Scientific Council) Call for proposals for ERC Starting Grants & ERC Advanced Grants support investigator-driven frontier research over all areas of research support projects of individual teams excellence as sole criterion IDEAS

12. Aim to integrate the EU into the world-wide research community To support fundamental research Open to Third Countries on basis of mutual benefit or according to relevant concluded agreements (in addition to the minimum consortium: one legal entity from MS/AC) Participation of Third Countries to be justified on basis of added scientific value International cooperation in IDEAS

14. Aim: Support scientific career and strengthen European attractiveness for Researchers. Towards the achievement of a single market for Researchers. Mean: Marie Curie Grants to encourage mobility Activities: Initial training for young researchers Marie Curie Networks* Life-long training and career development: Individual fellowship: IEF & ERG Co-financing Region/EC: COFUND Industry-Academia pathways and partnership Industry-Academia Knowledge–sharing Scheme* International Dimension : Individual fellowship: : IIF, IOF & IRG Specific Actions : Marie Curie Prizes, Researchers ’ Nights FP 7 PEOPLE

15. International outgoing fellowships International incoming fellowships Partnerships to support exchange of researchers Support of common initiatives between European organizations and countries with S&T agreements Measures to counter the risk of ‘brain drain’ from ICPC (developing countries/emerging economies…) International cooperation in PEOPLE

17. Aim: optimise the use and development of research infrastructures, while enhancing the innovative capacities of SMEs to benefit from research 7 areas: Research infrastructures Research for the benefit of SMEs Region of knowledge and support for regional research-driven clusters Research potential of Convergence Regions Science in Society Support to the coherent development of research policies International cooperation activities Capacities SP

18. Bi-regional Coordination of S&T Cooperation Policy dialogue Mapping of research needs & setting priorities Facilitate the participation of Third Countries in FP7 2. Bilateral Development of S&T Cooperation Partnership: Elaborationof collaborative schemes Specifically focused international activities, Identification of new activities Involvement of all stakeholders Information and awareness (focal points) Supporting coordination of national policies and activities on international S&T cooperation: (ERA - NET) Set clear common goals, strategies and policies Effective institutional arrangements for programming, monitoring & evaluation of the activities Increased use of scientific and technological inputs in other policies (foreign, trade, development… policies) International Cooperation in CAPACITIES SP

19. 7th Framework Programme Participation Rules

20. Countries categories: EU Member States: 27 countries Associated and Candidate countries (Albania, Croatia, Island, Israel, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia-Montenegro, Switzerland, Turkey) ICPC: International Cooperation Partner Countries – ex.INCO: African, Caribbean and Pacific countries (ACP) Mediterranean Countries (MPC) Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA & Russia) Western Balkans WB Latin America New emerging Asian economies (Asia) Other third States linked by S&T Agreement (USA, Canada, J, AUS, NZ, etc.) – no European financial support Who can participate in an EU project?

21. Consortia – the minimum thresholds For ‘normal’ projects: CP, CA: minimum of 3 legal entities coming from 3 Member States or Associated countries SA: minimum 1 legal entity For SICA projects : Minimum of 4 legal entities Minimum of 2 legal entities coming from 2 different MS or AC AND minimum of 2 ICPC states from the same region (or two different regions within Russia, China, India, Brazil) Regional dimension (cooperation between countries of the same ‘bloc’) is essential for the success of the project Participation Rules

22. International Incoming Fellowships (IIF) Who can apply? Researchers from third countries in possession of a doctoral degree or with at least 4 years full time equivalent research experience Which research are supported? Proposals from all areas of scientific and technological research How does it work? Proposals are submitted by researcher in liaison with the organisation that will host him/her in a MS or AC. Financial support will be provided for a period of 1 to 2 years. Possible financing of 1 year reintegration phase. What does the funding cover? Salary of the researcher and a contribution to towards research-related costs. Participation Rules in Marie Curie Actions

23. International Outgoing Fellowships for career development (IOF) Who can apply? Researchers from a MS or AC in possession of a doctoral degree or with at least 4 years full time equivalent research experience Which research are supported? Proposals from all areas of scientific and technological research How does it work? Proposals are submitted by researcher in liaison with the return host organisation in a MS or AC. Financial support will be provided for a period up to 3 years: 1 to 2 years outgoing phase + mandatory 1 year reintegration phase. What does the funding cover? Salary of the researcher and a contribution to towards research-related costs. Participation Rules in Marie Curie Actions

24. International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) – new action Who can apply? Public and Private bodies which carry out research in partnership (at least 2 MS or AC and one organisation in a country with S&T agreement or ENP) Which research are supported? Proposals from all areas of scientific and technological research How does it work? Duration of the staff exchange programme: 2 to 4 years. Max duration of the individual staff exchange: 12 months What does the funding cover? Subsistence allowance to cover mobility costs Participation Rules in Marie Curie Actions

25. Previous or current project partners Scientific publications Scientific conferences and seminars Information Days and other events Partner Search (CORDIS) National Contact Points Finding Partner: possible options

26. Higher Council for Science and Technology Raghda Zaid Director of the International Cooperation DepartmentTel: 0096265340401 ext: 238Fax: 0096265340589Email: rzaid@hcst.gov.jo Ammar Al-Balasmeh SRTD Project Focal Point Activity Officer Tel: +962-6-5345394  Ext. 24 Fax: +962-6-5346583 Email:a.balasmeh@srt-eujo.org National Contact Point for Jordan

27. Jordan participation in the 7th Framework Programme

28. Participation in FP 7 - MEDA

29. Total applicants vs. themes

30. Total applicants vs. themes

31. Website for FP7 http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html

32. For additional information Germana Topolovec Economic and Trade Section Delegation of the European Commission to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Tel. (962-6) 4607000 ext. 142 Fax (962-6) 4607001 germana.topolovec@ec.europa.eu