Overview of Recent Collaborative Efforts between the European and the Chinese Research Communities

1. Overview of Recent Collaborative Efforts between the European and the Chinese Research Communities

2. Index • Introduction • Framework Programme 5 (1998-2002) • Framework Programme 6 (2002-2006) • Framework Programme 7 (2006-2013) • Recent Collaborative Efforts between Europe and P.R. China ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

3. Introduction Opportunities for International Collaborations in the Framework Programmes • Research activities of the European Union are designed to stimulate collaboration between European countries. • Thanks to the EU-China Science & Technology agreement, Chinese research organisations can participate in EU projects. • Chinese partners can be supported by either the European Commission or the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology. • European research organisations are supported by the European Commission. ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

4. Framework Programme 5 Rules for Participation in FP5 Proposal Consortia • Calls were open to participation by entities from non-EU countries and to international organisations. • Third country/international organisation had to be included as a participant in the original proposal submitted. • Third States could participate without Community Funding (exceptionally with Community funding when duly justified as being essential for achieving the objectives of the project). ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

5. Framework Programme 6 Research Areas and Research Activities Eligible for Funding Under FP6 • Thematic areas / priorities • Strengthening the foundations of ERA • Structuring the ERA • Cross-cutting Research activities • Nuclear Energy ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

6. Framework Programme 6 Most Prominent Opportunities for International Participation in FP6 Proposal Consortia • Thematic areas / priorities: • Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health • Information Society Technologies (IST Programme) • Nanotechnology and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production processes and devices (NMP) • Aeronautics and Space • Food Quality and Safety • Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems • Citizens and Governance in a Knowledge-Based Society ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

7. Framework Programme 6 Most Prominent Opportunities for International Participation in FP6 Proposal Consortia • Cross-cutting activities: • Research for Policy Support • International Cooperation (INCO Programme) • New and Emerging Science and Technology (NEST Programme) • SME activities • JRC activities ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

8. Framework Programme 6 Rules for participation in FP6 proposal consortia • All legal entities established in a third country which has concluded a scientific and technological cooperation agreement with the Community (e.g. P.R. China) may take part in RTD activities in accordance with the conditions stipulated in that agreement • All legal entities may receive a Community financial contribution if provision is made for this under an RTD activity or if it is essential for carrying out the indirect action. ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

9. Framework Programme 7 Research Areas Eligible for Funding under FP7 (Four Specific Programmes) CooperationCollaborative Research Ideas Frontier Research CapacitiesResearch Capacity People Human Potential ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

10. Framework Programme 7 Where International Partners may Fit in FP7 Cooperation Collaborative Research (e.g. 9 Thematic Priority Calls – Coordination Actions; Support Actions) Ideas Frontier Research (e.g ERA) People Human Potential (e.g. Marie Curie Actions – Training Mobility) CapacitiesResearch Capacity (e.g. INCO initiatives) ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

11. Framework Programme 7 Rules for Participation in FP7 Proposal Consortia • In line with the objectives of international cooperation the participation of legal entities established in third countries (e.g. P.R. China) should be envisaged, as should the participation of international organisations. • Such participation shall be justified in terms of the enhanced contribution thereby made to the objectives sought under the Seventh Framework Programme. ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

12. Recent Collaborative Efforts between Europe and P.R. China • InnoChina Project (FP5 INCO-A5) – Mr. Mark Spinoglio (SPI - Portugal) • Hypodermosis Control (FP5 INCO 2) – Dr. Chantal Boulard (INRA - France) • PROBACTYS Project (NEST – FP6) – Dr. Vítor Santos (GBF - Germany) • SOYBEAN BNF+MYC Project (INCO-FP6) – Prof. Dietrich Werner (University Marburg – Germany) • DYSONET Project (NEST-FP6) – Prof. Panos Argyrakis (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) ChinaFrontier: China’s Realities from a Frontier Research Perspective February 2006

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