GETTING READY FOR FRAMEWORK 7

GETTING READY FOR FRAMEWORK 7 PRESENTER Dr. Seán McCarthy Hyperion Ltd sean.mccarthy@hyperion.ie www.hyperion.ie Website www.hyperion.ie/fp7websites.htm Version 3 1 CONTENTS The Issues to be Decided in Framework 7 (Discussions to date) How Framework 7 will be prepared How Researchers can monitor / participate Instruments (Types of Contracts) in Framework 7 How Framework 7 will be managed What is your Strategy for Framework 7? 2

How to Stay up-to-date with Framework 7 OFFICIAL WEBSITES DAILY MONTHLY Magazines + enewsletters OTHERS www.cordis.lu/fp7/ http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/future/index_en.html www.cordis.lu/news/ and www.cordis.lu/rapidus/ CORDIS Focus http://www.cordis.lu/focus/ R&D Organisations in Brussels www.iglortd.org EU R&D Associations www.hyperion.ie/euassociations.htm Research Europe www.researchresearch.com Conference Presentations by EU Officials National Contact Points www.cordis.lu/fp6/ncps.htm Register on www.ipr -helpdesk.org THE BEST World Class Science (and be known in Brussels) Working as an Expert, Networks, Conferences,. 3 Budget and Duration of FP7? 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Framework 5 Framework 6 14.96 billion (4 Years) ( 3.74bn/year) 17.5 billion (4 Years) ( 4.375bn/year) Framework 7 73.2 billion + 7 year programme! ( 10.45bn/year) NB Proposal Only! 4

Structure of Framework 7 Cooperation (Total 44.735 bn) 1. Health 2. Food, agriculture and biotechnology 3. Information/communication technologies 4. Nanosciences + nanotechnologies, Materials+newProduction technologies 5. Energy 6. Environment and climate change 7. Transport (including aeronautics) 8. Socio-economic sciences + the humanities 9. Space and Security Ideas 11.942 bn Frontier Research People 7.178 bn Marie Curie Fellowships Capacities 7.536 bn Research Infrastructures SMEs Regions of Knowledge Research Potential Science and Society Inco (Horizontal) 5 Framework 7 / CIP / Structural Funds 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2013 Framework 6 Modinis, econtent, eten LIFE (DG Environment) MAP DG Enterprise Structural Funds Education Programmes Innovation Framework 7 CIP Competitiveness and Innovation Programme Structural Funds (for Innovation) Education Programmes Lisbon Objectives 6

Technology Platforms Areas where EU could be world leader Areas where EU can be competitive Sustainable Development Platforms Infrastructure Platforms Social Platforms - Fuel Cells Platform - Nanoelectronics Platforms - Biotechnology and Plant Genomics Platforms -Aeronautics Platform - Embedded Systems platforms - Photovoltaics Platforms - Water Supply Platforms - Mobile/Wireless Communications platforms - Innovative Medicines for Europe platform Traditional Sectors - Manufacturing, Steel, Textiles, Construction www.cordis.lu/technology-platforms/ 7 Technology Platforms + Joint Technology Initiatives Technology Platforms Water Photovoltaics Construction -- -- Textiles Forestry Manufacturing Research Priorities in Framework 7 Instruments Integrated Projects Networks of Excellence STREPS Coordination Actions Specific Support Actions Fuel Cells New Medicines Aeronautics Nanoelectronics Global Monitoring Embedded Systems Joint Technology Initiatives Article 171 (like Galileo) 8

How Technology Platforms are Designed 1. Vision Document (30 Year) 2. Strategic Research Agenda 3. Implementation Plan 10 Years 20 Years 30 Years 9 Quotation: Technology Platforms Source: Communication: Science and Technology, the key to Europe s future- Guidelines for future Union policy to support research COM (2004) 333 final 16 th June 2004 2.2 page 5 20. At the initiative of the and industry, technology platforms are being set up, which bring together companies, research institutions, the financial world and regulatory authorities at level to define a common research agenda which should mobilise a critical mass of national and public and private resources. 22. Often, it will be possible to implement the agenda by means of integrated projects. In a limited number of cases, a pan- approach appears appropriate, involving the implementation of large-scale joint technology initiative. An appropriate framework for their implementation is that of structures based on Article 171 of the Treaty, more specifically a joint undertaking. 10

CONTENTS The Issues to be Decided in Framework 7 (Discussions to date) How Framework 7 will be prepared How Researchers can monitor / participate Instruments (Types of Contracts) in Framework 7 How Framework 7 will be managed What is your Strategy for Framework 7? 11 How the Issues will be Decided FP7 BUDGET STRUCTURE OF FP7 Cooperation (Continuation FP6+) Ideas (Basic Research) People (Marie Curie) Distribution of Budget Research Priorities Financial Guidelines Detailed Work Programmes Design of Instruments Call for Proposals Call for Proposals Capacities Infrastructures++ Rules of Participation Evaluation Criteria Call for Proposals 12

Who Decides and How to Participate? FP7 BUDGET Structure of FP7 Cooperation Idea People Capacities Distribution of Budget Research Priorities Rules of Participation Work programme Calls Instruments for Financial Guidelines Proposals Evaluation Criteria Who Decides? How to Participate? Who Decides? How to Participate? Who Decides? How to Participate? 13 How Framework 7 Will be Prepared The Politicians 1. Strategic Phase (2005-mid 2006) Researchers Policy http://europa.eu.int www.cordis.lu/fp7/ Framework 7 3. Implementation Phase (2007-2013?) 2 Programme Planning Phase (End 2006) 14

Council of Ministers How FP7 will be prepared The Politicians Parliament 3 The Council Adopts the Proposal 2 The Parliament Amends or Rejects the Proposal Researchers Framework 7 1 The Proposes FP7 4 The Implements FP7 15 Time Scale for FP7 (Estimate) 1 2 3 4 Proposal for FP7 Co-Decision/ Consultation Adoption of FP7 Implementation of FP7 Council Parliament ESRC CoR Council 6 th April 2005 2005 and 2006 May 2006? 2007 2013? 16

Who Decides and How to Participate? FP7 BUDGET Structure of FP7 Cooperation Idea People Capacities Distribution of Budget Research Priorities Rules of Participation Work programme Calls Instruments for Financial Guidelines Proposals Evaluation Criteria Who Decides? How to Participate? Who Decides? How to Participate? Who Decides? How to Participate? 17 FP7 BUDGET Who Decides (Structure, Budget, Rules)? Structure of FP7 Continuation FP6 Basic Research Technology Platforms ERA-NET Mobility + Infrastructure Distribution of Budget 6 th April 2005-- Proposed by Co-Decision by Parliament/Council of Ministers Opinions from Economic and Social Committee Opinions from Committee of the Regions 18

Who Decides (Research Priorities)? Structure of FP7 Research Priorities Rules of Participation 21 st Sept 2005 Proposed by Parliament Consulted Adopted by the Council of Ministers Opinions from Economic and Social Committee Opinions from Committee of the Regions Hyperion Ltd 2004 19 Who Decides (Implementation of FP7)? Structure of FP7 Work programme Calls Instrument Design for Financial Guidelines Proposals Evaluation Criteria Late 2006? 2007? 20

Tentative Roadmap for Framework 7 6 April 2005 18 April 2005 7 June 2005 21 Sept 2005 11 Oct 2005 23 Nov 2005 28/29 Nov 05 12/15 Dec 05 - FP7 proposals Council Exchange of Views Council Orientation Debate Proposal: Priorities + Participation Rules Council- Exchange of Views: Priorities + Rules Proposals under Article 169 and Article 171 Council Orientation Debate: Priorities and Rules Parliament: 1 st Reading of Proposal 21 Tentative Roadmap for Framework 7 Feb/Mar 2006 Feb/Mar 2006 April 2006 May/Jun 2006 June 2006? July 2006? October 2006 Nov 2006? Council: Common Position on Proposal Parliament 1 st Reading of Priorities and Rules Common Position on Rules Parliament 2 nd Reading: Priorities and Rules Council Adopts Proposal + Rules Council and Parliament Adopt Proposal + Rules Adopts Workprogrammes publishes first Calls for Proposals 22

CONTENTS The Issues to be Decided in Framework 7 (Discussions to date) How Framework 7 will be prepared How Researchers can monitor / participate Instruments (Types of Contracts) in Framework 7 How Framework 7 will be managed What is your Strategy for Framework 7? 23 EU Policy and Framework 7 The Politicians Policy Participation? Framework 7 Researchers EU( Union) 24

How the Research Community Participates Structure of FP7 Continuation FP6 Basic Research Technology Platforms ERA-NET Mobility + Infrastructure Research Priorities Work programme Detailed Work programme Call for Proposals 2004 Mid 2004-2006 Late 2006 2007 2011? EU Presidency Conferences National Inputs EURAB National Inputs EURAB Conferences Working Groups 5-Y Assessment COST EAGS HLG IPTS. Expression of Interest? EAGS. 25 How to Stay up to date with Framework 7 Links to websites on www.hyperion.ie/fp7websites.htm Cordis Website on FP7 www.cordis.lu/fp7/ EURAB ( Research Advisory Board) http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/eurab/index_en.html External Advisory Groups www.cordis.lu/fp6/eags.htm 5-Year Assessment Panel www.cordis.lu/fp6/instruments_review Annual Monitoring Reports www.cordis.lu/expert-monitoring/home.html COST Actions http://cost.cordis.lu White Papers http://europa.eu.int/comm/off/white/index_en.htm 26

CONTENTS The Issues to be Decided in Framework 7 (Discussions to date) How Framework 7 will be prepared How Researchers can monitor / participate Instruments (Types of Contracts) in Framework 7 How Framework 7 will be managed What is your Strategy for Framework 7? 27 The Concerns of the Difference Players Policy The Politicians Programmes Projects + Individual Funding Researchers 28

Trends: FP5 to FP6 to FP7 Policy Programmes Article 169 ERA-NET IP NoE ERA-NET + Article 169 Technology Platforms (IP/NoE/Article 169/171) Projects Individuals Projects STREPS Marie Curie Marie Curie + Infrastructure STREPS? Marie Curie + Infrastructures Basic Concept Chris Hull EARTO FP4/FP5 FP6 FP7 29 CONTENTS The Issues to be Decided in Framework 7 (Discussions to date) How Framework 7 will be prepared How Researchers can monitor / participate Possible Directions of Framework 7 How Framework 7 will be Managed (Options) Conclusions 30

Management of Framework 7 Framework 6 Framework 7 External Bodies Organisation Organisation Organisation Frontier Research Joint Technology Initiatives ERA-Net Plus Marie Curie Actions SME Support Administrative parts of IPs 31 How Framework 7 will be managed (Options) Partnership (Article 171) Joint Undertaking Partnership (Article 169) Research Council Organisation Organisation Organisation Organisation Collaborative Research Technology Platforms ERA-Net Basic Research 32

Summary: What is New in Framework 7? Frontier Research (+ Research Council) Technology Platforms +Joint Technology Initiatives (Article 171) Management of Programmes by External Bodies Financial Support to New Infrastructures (23 Proposed) Marie Curie Fellowships (Joint EU/National/Regional funds) ERA-Net Plus (implemented through Article 169) Innovation Part of FP6 moved to CIP CIP (Competitiveness and Innovation Programme) 33 Conclusion The Preparation of Framework 7 at full speed EU Decision Making System: Open and Fair FP7 is a good model to study EU system Call for Proposal = End of the process What is your strategy for Framework 7? 34