Suggestions and recommendations to improve the selection process 3.1. Within each specific programme, calls for proposals are issued on the basis of work programmes agreed upon by the EC and the management committee . Euroscience underlines the need to allow the formation of truly innovative projects and for the spirit of originality to be alive in each proposal . Creativity is a broader concept than scientific excellence - which remains mandatory. The expression of creativity is a major stake for Europe, the only hope for advantage in world competition, the only way to guarantee the long-term success of Framework Programmes.
Industry also needs creativity.
They should specify that the boundaries may be extended to accommodate particularly innovative projects. This period could correspond to the interval between revisions of the work programme by the management committee. Applicants would thus have more time to focus their projects and negotiate interaction with potential partners. Selection criteria should deter neither originality nor the willingness to take risks. Creativity does imply some risk and coping with risks is a major justification of public support at State and Community level.