UKRO 15 March 07

Framework Programme 7 15 March 2007Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk : 

Framework Programme 7 15 March 2007 Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk

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Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Economic and Social Research Council Medical Research Council Natural Environment Research Council Arts and Humanities Research Council UK Research Office Central Laboratory of the Research Councils

UKRO’s Aim : 

UKRO’s Aim To promote effective UK participation in EU funded research, higher education and training, and related activities by: alerting subscribers to the opportunities available providing updates on developments exchanging information between UK and EU UK Research Office

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UK Research Office UKRO Services Web site: http://www.ukro.ac.uk Enquiry service Annual visit from an UKRO European Advisor Specialist training courses and information events Annual conference for European officers Meeting room in Brussels National Contact Point (mobility FP6) British Council European RTD Insight

Overview of FP715 March 2007Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk : 

Overview of FP7 15 March 2007 Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk

FP7 : 

FP7 7-year programme (2007 -2013) with a budget of €50 521 million FP6: 4 years with a budget of approximately €20bn FP7 is designed to achieve the Lisbon and Barcelona objectives, to implement the ERA and to complement activities in Member States Complementarity with other EC programmes: Competitiveness and Innovation Education and Training Structural Funds FP7 – Key Points

EU Countries: 

EU-27 Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UK Associated Countries (FP7) Croatia, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Macedonia, Montenegro EU Countries FP7 – Policy Background

International Co-operation: 

A. Participation of international organisations and participants from third countries in addition to minimum requirements B. Specific International Cooperation Actions (SICA) require at least four participants: two in MS or AC, two in ICPC International Cooperation Partner Countries (ICPC) listed in Annex 1 of the Work Programme Western Balkans countries Mediterranean Partner countries Eastern European and Central Asian countries Africa Caribbean Pacific Latin America Asia International Co-operation FP7 Participation

ICPC countries : 

ICPC countries FP7 – International cooperation

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FP7 Specific Programmes Co-operation – Collaborative Research European Research Council Marie Curie Actions Capacities – Research Capacity Framework Programme 7 JRC EURATOM

FP7 Structure - Summary: 

FP7 Structure - Summary FP7 Health Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology Information and Communication Technologies Energy Environment (including Climate Change) Transport Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies Security Research Infrastructures Research for the Benefit Of SMEs Regions of Knowledge Research Potential Science in Society Activities of International Co-operation Coherent Development of Policies Initial Training of Researchers Lifelong Learning and Career Development Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways The International Dimension Specific Actions Starting Independent Researcher Grants Advanced Investigator Grants Co-operation Ideas – European Research Council (ERC) Capacities Space Marie Curie

Co-operation 15 March 2007Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk : 

Co-operation 15 March 2007 Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk

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FP7 Specific Programmes Co-operation – Collaborative Research European Research Council Marie Curie Actions Capacities – Research Capacity Framework Programme 7 JRC EURATOM

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Funding Schemes FP6 – FP7 FP7 – Co-operation IP STREP CA NoE SSA Collaborative projects (with some defined limits) FP7 Funding Schemes Networks of Excellence Coordination and Support actions FP6 Instruments

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SME Policy Work R&D Needs INCO FP7 – Co-operation 1. Health €6 100 M 2. Food, Agriculture, Fisheries & Biotech €1 935 M 3. ICT €9 050 M  4. Nanosci, Nanotech, Material & Production Tech €3 475 M 5. Energy €2 350 M 6. Environment (including Climate Change) €1900 M 7. Transport (including Aeronautics) €4 160 M 8. Socio-Economic Sciences and Humanities € 623 M 9. Space €1 430 M Collaborative Research 10. Security €1 400 M

FP7 - Cooperation Deadlines : 

FP7 - Cooperation Deadlines FP7 – Co-operation

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FP6 to FP7 FP7 – Co-operation - Health Continuity in the research activities Focus on genomics has disappeared Focus now on integrating the data Emphasis put on translational research translation of basic discoveries in clinical applications Biomedical technology & engineering (rich in SMEs) is re-introduced health policy-driven research (public health) is strongly reinforced

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Activity Areas FP7 – Co-operation - Health 1 Biotechnology, generic tools & technologies for human health 2 Translating research for human health 3 Optimising the delivery of health care to European citizens Child health Health of the ageing population Call 1: Deadline 19 April 2007 Small or meduim scale focused research projects – must be less than 3M Euro (unless stated otherwise) Large scale – must be over 6 M Euro and less than 12 M Euro Call 2:18 September 2007

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Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology - Activity Areas FP7 – Co-operation - FAB Sustainable production & management of biological resources Fork to farm: food, health and well being Life sciences, biotechnology and biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes ...Build a Knowledge Based Bio-Economy…

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FP7 – Co-operation - ICT ICT- Challenges Pervasive and Trusted network & Service Infrastructures Cognitive Systems, Interaction, Robotics Components, Systems, Engineering Digital Libraries and Content Towards sustainable and personalised healthcare ICT for Independent Living and Inclusion ICT for Mobility, Environmental Sustainability & Energy Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)

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Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies – Activity Areas FP7 - Co-operation - NMP 1. Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies 2. Materials 3. New Production 4. Integration of technologies for industrial production

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Energy - Activity Areas FP7 – Co-operation - Energy Knowledge for energy policy making Renewables for heating and cooling Clean coal technologies Renewable fuel production CO2 capture and storage for zero emission power generation Smart energy networks Hydrogen and fuel cells Renewable electricity generation Energy savings and energy efficiency

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Environment– Activity Areas FP7 – Co-operation – Environment 1. Climate change, pollution and risks 3. Environmental technologies 4. Earth observation & assessment tools 2. Sustainable management of resources

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Transport - Activity Areas FP7 – Co-operation – Transport 1 Aeronautics and air transport 2 Surface transport 3 Support to the European global satellite navigation system (Galileo)

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Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities - Activity Areas FP7 – Co-operation - SSH 1. Growth, employment and competitiveness in a knowledge society 2. Combining economic, social and environmental objectives in a European perspective 3. Major trends in society and their implications 4. Europe in the world 5. The citizen in the European Union 6. Socio-economic and scientific indicators 7. Foresight activities 8. Strategic activities 10. Security 9. Space 8. SSH 7. Transport 6. Environment 5. Energy 4. NMP 3. ICT 2. FAB 1. Health

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Space - Activities FP7 – Co-operation – Space Space-based applications at the service of the European Society Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) Applications of Satellite Communications Other activities: Space transportation – addressing issues of space propulsion Space technology - to improve competitiveness and assess LT needs Space sciences – for advanced technologies and support International Space Station (ISS)

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Security - Mission orientated R&D FP7 – Co-operation - Security 1 Security of citizens 2 Security of infrastructures and utilities 3 Intelligent surveillance and border security 4 Restoring security and safety in the case of crisis 5 Security systems integration, interconnectivity & interoperability 6 Security and Society 7 Security research co-ordinating and structuring * See ESRAB Report of Sept 2006

Co-operation – the application process15 March 2007Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk : 

Co-operation – the application process 15 March 2007 Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk

Evaluation criteria: 

Relevance Implementation S/T Quality Excellence Impact Evaluation criteria Relevance to the Programme S&T Excellence Management Quality Consortium Quality Potential Impact Mobilisation of Resources 3/5 4/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 3/5 FP6 IP/STREP FP7 Overall threshold 10/15 3/5 3/5 3/5 Overall threshold 24/30

Small/Focused Collaborative Projects : 

Small/Focused Collaborative Projects Targeting a specific objective in a clearly defined overall approach Fixed overall work plan Research/technological development activity and /or a demonstration activity Project management 18-36 months €0.8- 4 million EC contribution 6-15 participants FP7 Funding Schemes

Large Scale/Integrating Collaborative Projects : 

Large Scale/Integrating Collaborative Projects Ambitious objective driven research with a ‘programme approach’ Coherent, flexible and updateable set of activities RTD activities, demonstration, tech transfer, training, dissemination, knowledge management and exploitation Project management 36-60 months €4- million EC contribution 10-20 participants FP7 Funding Schemes

Networks of Excellence: 

Networks of Excellence Supports LT durable integration of research resources and capacities Jointly executed research to support integration Joint training programme Dissemination and communication Coherent framework for management 5 to 7 years maximum € 4 – 7 million EC contribution 6 – 12 participants FP7 Funding Schemes

Coordination and Support Actions : 

Coordination and Support Actions Coordination/Networking Actions Designed to promote and support ad hoc networking and coordination of RTD Coordination activities Project management 18-36 months €0.5- 1.8 million EC Contribution 13-26 participants FP7 Funding Schemes

Coordination and Support Actions : 

Coordination and Support Actions Support Actions Support to programme implementation, preparation of future actions Complement other FP7 funding schemes Support activities Consortium management 9-30 months €0.03 - 1 million EC Contribution 1-15 participants FP7 Funding Schemes

Maximum Reimbursement Rates: 

Maximum Reimbursement Rates FP7 Participation * Co-ordination and Support Actions, Training, Management

Ideas – the European Research Council 15 March 2007Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk : 

Ideas – the European Research Council 15 March 2007 Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk

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FP7 Specific Programmes Co-operation – Collaborative Research European Research Council Marie Curie Actions Capacities – Research Capacity Framework Programme 7 JRC EURATOM

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FP7 Specific Programmes European Research Council Promote excellence through EU wide competition Investigator driven Support PI and (if necessary) team-members (flexible & portable) Frontier Research from across all areas of Science, Engineering and Scholarship = creating new knowledge and developing new understanding Starting Independent Research Grant – First Call Advanced Investigator Grant – Second Call Independent scientific governance Dedicated implementation structure FP7 – Ideas - ERC

Summary ERC First Call‘Starting Independent Research Grant’: 

Summary ERC First Call ‘Starting Independent Research Grant’ FP7 – ERC - Summary

Understanding & Addressing the Evaluation Criteria: 

Understanding & Addressing the Evaluation Criteria Essentials: Make sure you provide all the information requested Understand how this will be evaluated 2. Quality of the proposed research project 3. Research Environment (to be assessed only during stage 2 evaluation) 1. Principal Investigator: Potential to perform world class research ?/ 5 ?/ 5 Pass/Fail at 2nd Stage Each evaluation criterion (Heading 1 and 2) will be marked on a scale of 1 to 5. The full proposal will be evaluated on a scale of 1 to 10 and an overall quality threshold of 8/10 will be used to establish the "retained list" of proposal which will be ranked in order of priority for funding. FP7 – ERC – Evaluation Criteria

ERC Second Call - Advanced Investigator Grant: 

ERC Second Call - Advanced Investigator Grant FP7 – Ideas - ERC Objective encourage and support excellent, innovative investigator-initiated research projects Eligibility leading advanced investigators across EU and Associated Countries targeting researchers already established as independent research leaders in their own right. Implementation First call will be launched in 2007 €100k-500k per grant per year up to 5 years € 500k - 2.5M million per grant

People – the Marie Curie Actions 15 March 2007Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk : 

People – the Marie Curie Actions 15 March 2007 Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk

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FP7 Specific Programmes Co-operation – Collaborative Research European Research Council Marie Curie Actions Capacities – Research Capacity Framework Programme 7 JRC EURATOM

FP7 Specific Programmes : 

FP7 – Specific Programmes Objectives and Policy Context: Make Europe more attractive to researchers Strengthen human potential by: Encouraging people to become researchers Encouraging researchers to carry out their research in Europe Trans-national and inter-sectoral mobility Marie Curie Actions FP7 Specific Programmes

Principles: 

Principles Skills and competence development at all stages of researchers career Open to all research areas addressed under the Treaty plus possibility of targeted calls Strong participation from enterprises Reinforce international dimension Appropriate gender and work/life balance Good working environment, transparent recruitment and career development FP7 – People – Marie Curie

Researcher Eligibility : 

Researcher Eligibility In order to assess eligibility, it is essential that you consider the following: The minimum or maximum amount of research experience stipulated for the action The transnational mobility requirements for the action FP7 – People – Marie Curie

Transnational Mobility Requirements: 

Transnational Mobility Requirements Must not have been resident in host country for more that 12 months in the last 3 years immediately before reference date [time of appointment for ITNs, and IAPP, application deadline for all other actions] Cannot be a national of host country unless European researcher working outside EU for 3 of the last 4 years Dual nationality and have not resided in a country of nationality for the last 5 years International organisation Return and reintegration grants FP7 – People – Marie Curie

Overview of Marie Curie Actions: 

Overview of Marie Curie Actions People Specific Programme Specific Actions

MCA - Deadlines : 

MCA - Deadlines FP7 – People – Marie Curie

Community Contribution: 

Community Contribution Includes: Salary costs (living, mobility, travel and career exploratory allowance) [n/a for reintegration grants] Contribution to research costs Networking costs and organisation [host actions only] Contribution to management costs Other eligible costs possible [only category eligible for reintegration grants] FP7 – People – Marie Curie

Evaluation Criteria : 

Evaluation Criteria Other issues Training & knowledge transfer S & T Quality Researcher Implementation Impact FP7 – People – Marie Curie Overall threshold 70%

Capacities 15 March 2007Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk : 

Capacities 15 March 2007 Birkbeck College, University of London cecilie.hansen@bbsrc.ac.uk

Activities: 

Activities FP7 - Capacities Capacities – Research Capacity (€4 217 million) 1. Research infrastructures €1 850m 2. Research for the benefits of SMEs €1 336m 3. Regions of Knowledge € 126m 4. Research potential € 370m 5. Science in Society € 280m 7. Coherent dev. of research policies € 70m 6. International co-operation € 185m Co-ordination of national programmes (incl. ERA-NET +)

Sources of Information : 

Sources of Information UKRO Website: http://www.ukro.ac.uk UK Marie Curie NCP: mariecurie-uk@bbsrc.ac.uk UK ERC NCP: erc-uk@bbsrc.ac.uk Other NCPs: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ncp_en.html Technology Platforms: http://cordis.europa.eu/technology-platforms/individual_en.html Cordis: http://cordis.europa.eu/en/home.html FP7 – Further information