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European Community Framework Programme for Research

European Community Framework Programme for Research. Daniel Descoutures European Commission. Four Common Spaces EC-Russia S&T Cooperation Agreements. THE POLICY DRIVE for S&T co-operation with Russia. European Commission (EC) funding brings down barriers Between countries :

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European Community Framework Programme for Research

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  1. European Community Framework Programme for Research Daniel Descoutures European Commission

  2. Four Common Spaces EC-Russia S&T Cooperation Agreements THE POLICY DRIVEfor S&T co-operation with Russia

  3. European Commission (EC) funding brings down barriers Betweencountries: Multinational consortia Coordination of national funding programmes Researchers from almost any country in the world participate in EU research projects. Between different types oforganizations: universities, research centres, SMEs, large companies, NGOs etc. Betweendisciplines: increased focus on translational research And encouraging Mobility: Marie Curie fellowships available for researchers and for host institutes, including EU Return Grants The role of the European Commission in research:building the European Research Area

  4. Budget 50.5 billion € (2007 – 2013) (+75% by 2013) Collaborative research 32.3 billion € (Cooperation) Frontier research European Research Council 7.5 billion € (Ideas) Human potential; mobility 4.8 billion € (People) Research Infrastructures & for SMEs benefit4.3 billion € (Capacities) Join Research Centre 1.7 billion € Reminder: The European Commission currently manages about 5% of total public spending in R&D in the European Union The European Union currently invests about 1.9% of GDP in research FP7: main elements

  5. FP7 2007 - 2013 Cooperation – Collaborative research 9 Thematic Priorities • Health (6 billion €) • Food, agriculture and biotechnology (2 billion €) • Information and communication technologies (9 billion €) • Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials and new production technologies (3.5 billion €) • Energy (2.3 billion €) • Environment (including climate change) (1.9 billion €) • Transport (including aeronautics) (4.2 billion €) • Socio-economic sciences and the humanities (0.6 billion €) • Security and space (2.9 billion €) + Euratom: Fusion energy research, nuclear fission and radiation protection

  6. Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for human health Translating research for human health Optimising the delivery of healthcare to European citizens Health More on health

  7. 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 Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology More on food

  8. ICT Technology Pillars Integration of Technologies Applications Research Future and Emerging Technologies Information and Communication Technologies More on ICT

  9. Nanosciences and nanotechnologies Materials New production Integration of technologies for industrial applications Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies More on NNMPT

  10. Renewables, clean energy, C02 emissions, efficiency, etc. Nuclear fission and radiation protection(under Euratom FP) Fusion energy research (under Euratom FP) Energy More on Energy

  11. Climate change, pollution and risks Sustainable management of resources Environmental technologies Earth observation and assessment tools Environment (inc. climate change) More on Environment

  12. Aeronautics and air transport Surface transport (rail, road and waterborne) Support to the European global satellite navigation system (Galileo) Transport (inc. aeronautics) More on Transport

  13. Protection against terrorism and crime Security of infrastructures and utilities Border security Restoring security in case of crisis Security systems integrationand interoperability Security and society Security research Coordination and structuring Space-based applicationsat the service of the European society Exploration of space RTD for strengthening space foundations Security and Space More on Security & Space

  14. Collaborative researchin Health Main policy drivers: Improving the health of European citizens Increasing the competitiveness of European health-related industries and businesses Addressing global health issues, including emerging epidemics

  15. FP7 Collaborative researchin Health Activities in 3 main areas Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for human health Translating research for human health Optimising the delivery of healthcare to European citizens

  16. FP7 Collaborative researchin Health 1: Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies High-throughput research(enhancing data generation, standardisation, acquisition & analysis). Detection, diagnosis and monitoring (with emphasis on non-invasive or minimally invasive approaches). Innovative therapeutic approaches and interventions(with potential application in many diseases and disorders). Predicting suitability, safety and efficacy of therapies(biological markers, in vivo and in vitro methods and models, including simulation, pharmacogenomics, targeting approaches and alternatives to animal testing)

  17. FP7 Collaborative research in Health 2: Translating research for human health Integrating biological data and processes: (large-scale data gathering, systems biology) Research on the brain and related diseases, human development and ageing Translational research in infectious diseases: to confront major threats to public health (antimicrobial drug resistance, HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, emerging epidemics) Translational research in other major diseases: (cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes/obesity; rare diseases; and other chronic diseases)

  18. FP7 Collaborative research in Health 3:Optimising the delivery of health care to European citizens Enhanced health promotion and disease prevention(providing evidence of best public health measures – life styles, interventions, special focus on mental health, etc.) Translating clinical research into clinical practice (patient safety, better use of medicines, benchmarking, pharmacovigilance, etc.) Quality, solidarity and sustainability of healthsystems (organisational and financial aspects, health systems, etc.)

  19. FP7 Collaborative research in Health Two other issues will be addressed across activities: Child health The health of the ageing population

  20. Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology:OBJECTIVES • Build a European Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy (KBB) • Respond to social, economic and globalchallenges: • High quality food and sustainable food production • Food-related disorders (cardiovascular, obesity …) • Infectious animal diseases and zoonoses • Sustainable agriculture/fishery and climate change • Clean biomaterials from renewable bio-resources • Involve all stakeholders (incl. industry) in research • Support CAP and CFP • Respond quickly to emerging research needs  4 Fs: Food, Fiber, Fuel and Feed

  21. Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology:RATIONALE Society demands safer, healthier and sufficient food Society demands sustainable and eco-efficient production methods in agriculture/fishery/forestry Renewable resources and biomass for non-food applications helps reducing dependence on hydrocarbon-based economy Biotechnology and food companies / SMEs need to be competitive on the world market (‘European Strategy on Life Sciences and Biotechnology’) International cooperation ensures sustainable development, optimal exploitation of resources and application of results for a prosperous future world-wide

  22. 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

  23. Enabling research (‘omics’, converging technologies, biodiversity) for micro-organism, plants and animals Exploitation of biodiversity Search for novel bioactive molecules Integration of ‘omics’ in systems biology Development of basic tools and technologies, bioinformatics, data bases Methodologies for identifying varieties within species groups Sustainable, competitive and multifunctional agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and rural development Development of new technologies, and equipment and of novel plants and production systems (crops and trees) Low input and organic production systems Biosafety, coexistence and traceability of novel plants systems and products Better understanding of the biology of pests, diseases and other threats, sustainable pest management tools to improve plant health Safe aquatic production systems, fisheries biology, multi-annual management approaches Activity 1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments

  24. Animal welfare, breeding and production Exploitation of genetic knowledge, new breeding methods Animal physiology and behaviour Better understanding and control of infectious animal diseases, including zoonoses (avian flu, BSE etc.) Tools for monitoring, prevention and control of diseases Ecology of known or emerging infectious agents Impacts of different farming systems on climate Safe disposal of animal waste, improved by-product management Policy tools for agriculture and rural development Support to building the European Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy Rural development policies Common Fisheries Policy support through a whole ecosystem approach Socio-economic studies for: comparative investigations of farming different systems cost-effective fisheries management systems the rearing of non-food animals interactions with forestry studies to improve coastal and rural livelihood Activity 1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environments

  25. Consumer, societal, industrial and health aspects of food and feed Consumer behaviour as competitiveness factor Impact of food on health and well-being Consumer attitudes towards food Understanding societal trends Determinants of food choice Consumer access to food Nutrition, diet related diseases and disorders Dietary factors and habits in relation to dietary diseases and disorders (e.g. obesity) Development and application of nutrigenomics Interaction between nutrition, physio-logical and psychological functions Improve processed food and develop novel food, dietetic foods, foods with nutritional and health claims Innovative food and feed processing Key process technologies for functional food Processing and packaging Efficient management of by-products, waste and energy Sustainable technologies for animal feed processing and quality control Activity 2: “Fork to farm”- Food, health and well being

  26. Improved quality and safety of food, beverage and feed Microbial ecology and food safety Methods and models for the integrity of the food and feed supply chain New detection methods Technologies and tools for risk assessment, management and communication Total food chain concept Environmental impacts on and of food/feed chains Study of food contaminants and health outcomes Enhanced tools and methods for the assessment of impacts on food and feed chains New models for commodity chain analysis Total food chain management concepts Consumer aspects Activity 2: “Fork to farm”- Food, health and well being

  27. Improved crops, feed-stocks, marine products and biomass for energy, environment, and high added value industrial products; novel farming systems: Strengthen the knowledge base and develop advanced technology for terrestrial or marine biomass application in energy and industry Exploitation of natural or enhanced terrestrial and marine organisms as novel sources of new valuable products (specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals etc.) Improve chemical and biochemical productivity of biomass for production of high added value products etc. Bio-catalysis; new bio-refinery concepts and other bioprocesses: Investigate and apply industrial biotechnologies and improve whole crop chain for realising the full potential of the bio-refinery concept (including socioeconomic, agronomic, ecological and consumer aspects) Increase understanding and control of plant and microbial metabolism for the production of renewable high value products (fibres, polymers, medicine, pharmaceuticals etc.) Improved biomass input and bio-processes for increased yield, quality and purity of conversion products including biocatalytic process design and innovative down stream processing etc. Activity 3: Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes

  28. 3. Forestry and forest based products and processes: Biotechnologies for new and improved high quality and renewable wood/fiber-based products and processess Development of novel and improved high added value products from forest raw material Support to underpinning sciences of forest physiology and pathology etc. 4. Environmental remediation and cleaner processing: Exploit the potential of biotechnology to detect, monitor, prevent and remove pollution Treating, upgrading and/or recycling wastes and industrial by-products Bioassays and Biosensors Biodegradation of chemicals Analysis of bottlenecks for the introduction of bioprocesses etc. Activity 3: Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes

  29. Strategy/ approach, timing and content of calls (topics, funding schemes, budgets etc.) Evaluation criteria (S&T quality, impact, implementation) Particular requirements for participation, evaluation, implementation Work Programmes

  30. Annual process Following consultation and expert advice: Advisory Groups European Technology Platforms Open consultations Workshops, expert meetings, etc Consultation with other Commission directorate generals Subject to opinion by Programme Committees (Member State representatives) Preparation of Work Programmes

  31. Environment (incl. climate change) Climate Change, Pollution and Risks Pressures on environment and climate Environment and health Natural hazards Sustainable Management of Resources Environmental Technologies Earth Observation and Assessment Tools

  32. FP7 WORK PROGRAMME Research orientations for possible inclusion in early calls Pressures on environment and climate • Stability of the Thermohaline Circulation • Megacities, air quality and climate • Ocean acidification and its consequences • Climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in water policies (CA/SA) • Climate change impacts on vulnerable mountain regions • Past and future climate change impacts in the Parana-Plata river basin of South America (CP: Specific Intl Co-op Action) • Full costs of climate change • Effectiveness of adaptation and mitigation measures related to changes of the hydrological cycle and its extremes • Impacts and feed-backs of climate policies on land use and ecosystems in Europe. • Exploitation and dissemination of climate change research results and public perception(CA/SA)

  33. FP7 WORK PROGRAMME Indicative topics for future years Pressures on environment and climate • Climate change and sea-level rise • Earth system dynamics: Palaeoenvironmental analysis • Lower-middle atmospheric interactions • Quantification of changing surface UV radiation levels • Integrated assessment of climate change, air quality and energy security • The impact of climate variability and extremes on greenhouse gas exchange, storage and soil organic matter • Integrated carbon budgets of the ocean, land and atmosphere as a function of time • Assessment of European research activities and results on carbon and nitrogen cycles. • New components in earth system models • Provision of local scale climate information

  34. FP7 WORK PROGRAMME Indicative topics for future years Pressures on environment and climate(continued…) • Impacts of current and future climate conditions including extreme hydro-meteorological events on regional water budgets, ecosystems, agricultural and industrial systems and land use in Europe. • Assess global and regional impacts of major climate risks/tipping points (such as west Antarctic, drying semi-arid areas etc) • Assessment of European climate research activities and results in ice-covered regions • Impact of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystems • Identify resilient adaptation strategies building on physical, engineering, social, and ecological sciences addressing social learning and the limits to adaptation especially in vulnerable areas • Analysis of optimal climate policy strategies that account for high uncertainty and risks related to climate change as well as uncertainty in mitigation costs. • Assessment of the effectiveness and costs of emerging radical response strategies to limit climate change (e.g. geo-engineering, combined biomass use and carbon capture).

  35. Need better diffusion and use of project outputs funding at: Project level Innovation-related activities within RTD projects Assistance from external experts In all thematic areas Networking initiatives, seminars, brokerage events Focused on specific fields or user groups Dissemination and use of EU R&D results

  36. Complementary and mutually reinforcing actions Competitiveness and dissemination remain key elementsof FP7 Designed to operate side by side in support of Lisbon objectives Close coordination How FP7 and CIP complement each other FP7: Dissemination of knowledge and innovation-related activities (within projects) CIP: Innovation support networks and take-up of proven technologies

  37. 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. European Technology Platforms

  38. 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’ European Technology Platforms

  39. 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 supportand leverage industry funding Inability of existing instruments to achieve objective Joint Technology Initiatives

  40. Potential Joint Technology Initiatives Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Aeronautics and Air Transport Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Innovative Medicines Embedded Computing Systems Nanoelectronics Other possible themesto be identified later…

  41. International Cooperation in FP7 Strategic objectives: • Support European competitiveness through strategic partnerships with third countries in selected fields of science • Address specific problems that third countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit • Use S&T cooperation to reinforce the Community’s external relationsand other relevant policy

  42. 1. All activities open for International Cooperation International Cooperation Partner Countries* may participate in all projects and receive EC funding like in FP6 Industrialised countries may be funded only if seen indispensable Minimum number of participants: 3 from Europe International Cooperation in FP7 2 different mechanisms: * INCO target countries in FP6

  43. 2. Specific International Cooperation Actions Address specific problems that partner countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit Minimum number of participants: 2+2 (2 from EU + 2 from International Cooperation Partner Country Russia coming from 2 different regions) International Cooperation in FP7 2 different mechanisms:

  44. 1. Opening of all activities the minimum number of participants shall be 3 independent legal entities established in three differentMember States or Associated Countries 2.Specific co-operation actions SPECIAL RULE the minimum number of participants shall be 4 independent legal entities of which: at least 2 are established in two different Member States or Associated countries and at least 2 are established in International Cooperation Partner Country Russia coming from 2 different regions Cooperation Collaborative research / International co-operation RULES OF PARTICIPATION Third Countries as ADDITIONAL partners Third Countries as COMPULSORY partners

  45. Specific Cooperation Actions Identification of potential bilateral S&T Cooperation and priorities is being carried out through permanent joint EU-Russia working groups which have been created in the following thematic areas : - Health - Food and Biotechnology - Nanotechnologies - Energy - Surface transports (railways) Priorities are being identified based on: - Mutual interest between the EU and Russia S&T potential International Cooperation in FP7

  46. Outgoing international fellowships Incoming international 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 developing countries/emerging economies International Cooperation in FP7

  47. Towards Framework Programme 7 http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7 More Information

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