Sixth Framework Programme Underlaying documentation
This document provides comprehensive information on the legal framework governing the Sixth Framework Programme (6FP) of the European Community. It includes key legal documents such as the Treaty establishing the European Community, Council decisions, financial regulations, and non-binding guidelines essential for stakeholders involved in the programme. Detailed models for contracts and consortium agreements are also included, offering clarity on compliance and participation in funded projects. For further information and resources, relevant links are provided.
Sixth Framework Programme Underlaying documentation
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Sixth Framework Programme Underlaying documentation EU/FoU-rådet Stina Bishop www.eufou.se Tel 08-454 6456 stina@eufou.se
Legal documents • The Treaty establishing the European Community • Decision no 1513/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council adopting the 6FP • Council decisions adopting the specific programmes • Rules for participation - Decison no 2321/2002 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council • Financial regulation – Decision no 1605/2002/EC of the Council • Model contracts approved by the Commission
Other documents • Financial guidelines - draft • Not legally binding • Recommended when establishing a budget, requesting financial contribution, preparing financial reports • Commission services will follow these guidelines • Commission checklist for consortium agreement • Non binding guidelines (art 12 RP)
Different contracts B B A C C Sub A Cont A Co-ord Consortium agreement with annexes D Model contract with annexes Cont A Co-ord A COM A E D B F E
The Model Contract • Contract No… (Instrument type) • Annex I – Description of work • Annex II - General Conditions • Annex III - Specific provisions related to /this instrument/ • IP, NoE, Infrastructure approved by Commission • CRAFT, Collective not yet approved
The Model contract, cont • Annex IV - Form A • Consent of contractors to accede to the Contract • Annex V - Form B • Accession of new legal entities to the contract • Annex VI - Form C • Financial statement per instrument
Consortium agreements • Models for • Integrated Projects • Networks of Excellence • STREP, STIP • CRAFT - Draft
Add to favourites Legal basis • http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/search/search_treaties.html • http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/documents_en.html • http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/oj/ Model contracts, guidelines, checklist • http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/working-groups/model-contract/index_en.html
Add to favourites • Find a cocument • http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/find-doc.htm • Models for consortium agreement, for example on • http://www.ipr-helpdesk.org/index.htm • http://www.unite.be