Amended proposal for a Council Decision adopting a specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration : «structuring the European Research Area» (2002-2006) (presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 250 (2) of the EC Treaty)
Date: 2002-01-30
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: EAEC, EU programme, EU research policy, European industrial area, research and development, research programme, technological change

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Amended proposal for a Council Decision adopting a specific programme for research, tech-
the European Research Area’
nological

demonstration:

development

‘structuring

and

(2002-2006) (1)

(2002/C 181 E/02)

(Text with EEA relevance)

COM(2002) 43 final — 2001/0123(CNS)

(Submitted by the Commission pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty on 31 January 2002)

(1) OJ C 240 E, 28.8.2001, p. 227.

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AMENDED PROPOSAL

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular Article 166 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social
Committee,

Whereas:

the multi-annual

[. . .] of
concerning

(1) In accordance with Article 166(3) of the Treaty Decision
the European Parliament and the
No . . . of
Council
framework
programme 2002-2006 of the European Community for
technological development and demonstration
research,
activities aimed at contributing towards the creation of
the European Research Area (hereinafter referred to as
‘the
implemented
through specific programmes that define detailed rules
for their implementation, fix their duration and provide
for the means deemed necessary.

framework programme’)

to be

is

[. . .] of

(1) In accordance with Article 166(3) of the Treaty Decision
the European Parliament and the
No . . . of
Council concerning the sixth multi-annual
framework
programme of the European Community for research,
technological development and demonstration activities
aimed at contributing towards
the
European Research Area (hereinafter referred to as ‘the
framework programme’)
is to be implemented through
specific programmes that define detailed rules for their
implementation, fix their duration and provide for the
means deemed necessary.

the creation of

(2) The framework-programme 2002-2006 is organised in
‘integrating research’,
three main blocks of activities,
‘structuring
and
the
‘strengthening the foundations of the European Research
Area’, the second of which should be implemented by this
specific programme.

European

Research

Area’

(2) The framework-programme is organised in three main
integrating
blocks
of
Community
European
Research Area’ and ‘strengthening the foundations of the
European Research Area’, the second of which should be
implemented by this specific programme.

‘Focusing
‘structuring

activities,
research’,

and

the

(3) The rules for the participation of undertakings, research
centres and universities and for the dissemination of
research results, for the framework programme, adopted
by the European Parliament and Council
in Decision
No . . . (hereinafter referred to as ‘the rules for partici-
pation
this
and
programme.

dissemination’)

should

apply

to

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(4) New instruments,

involving simplified and decentralised
management, and the exploitation of external technical
fully exploited in this programme
support should,
enable personnel and administrative expenses
to be
reduced to a maximum of 5,5 % of the overall amount
deemed necessary for it's implementation.

if

(4) The importance of

the new instruments

(Integrated
Projects and Networks of Excellence)
is recognised as
being an overall priority means to attain the objectives
of critical mass, management simplification and European
added value contributed by Community research in
relation to what is already undertaken at national level,
and of the integration of the research capacities. They
should enable personnel and administrative expenses to
be reduced to a maximum of 6,0 % of the overall amount
deemed necessary
the
the
programme.

implementation of

for

(5) As provided for under Article 170 of the Treaty, this
programme is open to the participation of countries
having concluded the necessary agreements
to this
effect, and is also open on the project level, and on the
basis of mutual benefit, to the participation of entities
from third countries and of international organisations
for scientific co-operation.

(6) In implementing this programme, emphasis should be
given to the needs of SMEs and encouraging their partici-
pation.

(5) In implementing this programme, emphasis should be
given to the participation of SMEs, and it may be appro-
priate to engage in international co-operation activities
with third countries and international organisations.
Special attention should be paid to the Accession
countries.

(6) Research activities carried out within this programme
fundamental ethical principles, notably
in the Charter of Fundamental

should respect
those which appear
Rights of the European Union.

(7) Research activities carried out within this programme
fundamental ethical principles, notably
in the Charter of Fundamental

should respect
those which appear
Rights of the European Union.

(7) Following the Commission Communication ‘Women and
Science’ (1) and the Resolutions of the Council (2) and the
European Parliament (3) on this theme, an action plan is
being implemented in order to reinforce and increase the
place and role of women in science and research.

(8) Following the Commission Communication ‘Women and
Science’ (1) and the Resolutions of the Council (2) and the
European Parliament (3) on this theme, an action plan is
being implemented in order to reinforce and increase the
place and role of women in science and research, and
further enhanced action is needed.

of

the

through

(9) Participation in the activities of this programme will be
necessary
publication
encouraged
information on content, conditions and procedures, to
be made available in a timely and thorough manner to
potential participants, including those from the associated
candidate
associated countries.
and other
Specific activities will be undertaken in support of partici-
from developing
pation of
countries, Mediterranean
the
Western Balkans as well as Russia and the NIS.

scientists and institutions
countries

including

countries

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(1) COM(1999) 76.
(2) Resolution of 20 May 1999 (OJ C 201, 16.7.1999).
(3) Resolution of 3 February 2000, PE 284.656.

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(1) COM(1999) 76.
(2) Resolution of 20 May 1999 (OJ C 201, 16.7.1999).
(3) Resolution of 3 February 2000, PE 284.656.

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(8) This programme should be implemented in a flexible,
efficient and transparent manner,
taking account of
relevant interests, in particular of the scientific, industrial,
user and policy communities;
the research activities
carried out under it should be adapted where appropriate
to the needs of Community policies and to scientific and
technological developments.

(10) This programme will be implemented in a flexible,
efficient and transparent manner,
taking account of
relevant interests, in particular of the scientific, industrial,
user and policy communities;
the research activities
carried out under it should be adapted where appropriate
to the needs of Community policies and to scientific and
technological developments.

(9) Since the measures

for

the implementation of

this
Decision are management measures within the meaning
of Article 2 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June
1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of
implementing powers conferred on the Commission (1),
they should be adopted by the use of the management
procedure provided for in Article 4 of that Decision.

(11) Since the measures

for

the implementation of

this
Decision are management measures within the meaning
of Article 2 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June
1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of
implementing powers conferred on the Commission (1),
they should be adopted by the use of the management
procedure provided for in Article 4 of that Decision.

(10) The Commission should in due course arrange for an
independent assessment to be conducted concerning the
activities carried out
in the fields covered by this
programme,

(12) The Commission should in due course arrange for an
independent assessment to be conducted concerning the
activities carried out
in the fields covered by this
programme, which will be done in a spirit of openness
with respect to all the relevant actors,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

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Article 1

1.
In accordance with the framework programme, a specific
programme on structuring the research area (hereinafter
referred to as ‘the specific programme’) is hereby adopted for
the period from [. . .] to 31 December 2006.

The objectives and scientific and technological priorities

2.
for the specific programme are set out in Annex I.

Article 2

In accordance with Annex II to the framework programme, the
amount deemed necessary for the execution of the specific
including a maximum of
programme is EUR 3 050 million,
5,5 % for the Commission's administrative expenditure. An
indicative breakdown of this amount is given in Annex II.

In accordance with Annex II to the framework programme, the
amount deemed necessary for the execution of the specific
including a maximum of
programme is EUR 2 655 million,
6,0 % for the Commission's administrative expenditure. An
indicative breakdown of this amount is given in Annex II.

Article 3

All research activities carried out under the specific programme
must be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical
principles.

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(1) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

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(1) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

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Article 3

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Article 4

The detailed rules

financial participation by the
1.
Community in the specific programme shall be those referred
to in Article 2(2) of the framework programme.

for

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Instruments for implementing the specific programme are
2.
defined in Annexes I and III to the framework programme and
described in Annex III.

The rules for participation and dissemination shall apply

3.
to the specific programme.

Article 4

Article 5

1.
The Commission shall draw up a work programme for
the implementation of the specific programme, setting out in
greater detail the objectives and scientific and technological
priorities set out in Annex I, and the timetable for implemen-
tation.

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The work programme shall

2.
take account of relevant
research activities carried out by the Member States, Associated
States and European and international organisations. It shall be
updated where appropriate.

Article 5

Article 6

The Commission shall be responsible for the implemen-

1.
tation of the specific programme.

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The procedure laid down in Article 6 shall apply for the

2.
adoption of the following measures:

The procedure laid down in Article 7 shall apply for the

2.
adoption of the following measures:

— the drawing up and updating of

the work programme

referred to in Article (1),

— the drawing up and updating of

the work programme
referred to in Article 5(1),
including the instruments to
be used on a priority basis, and any subsequent adjustment
to their use;

— any adjustment to the indicative breakdown of the amount

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as set out in Annex II.

Article 6

Article 7

The Commission shall be assisted by a committee,
the Member States and

1.
representatives of
composed of
chaired by the representative of the Commission.

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reference

2. Where
the
management procedure laid down in Article 4 of Decision
1999/468/EC (1) shall apply, in compliance with Article 7(3)
thereof.

to this paragraph,

is made

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(1) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

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The period provided for in Article 4(3) of Decision

3.
1999/468/EC shall be two months.

Article 7

Article 8

1.
The Commission shall regularly report on the overall
progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in
accordance with Article 4 of the framework programme.

1.
The Commission shall regularly report on the overall
progress of the implementation of the specific programme, in
accordance with Article 4 of
the framework programme;
information on financial aspects shall be included.

The Commission shall arrange for

the independent
2.
assessment provided for
the framework
programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried
out in the fields covered by the specific programme.

in Article 5 of

The Commission shall arrange for the independent moni-
the
in Article 6 of
conducted concerning the
in the fields covered by the specific

2.
toring and assessment provided for
framework programme
activities carried out
programme.

to be

Article 8

Article 9

This decision is addressed to the Member States.

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ANNEX I

SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL OBJECTIVES AND BROAD LINES OF THE ACTIVITIES

Introduction

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This programme will attack a number of key structural weaknesses that
are manifested across all fields of European research and which are
likely to have progressively more important effects on the EU's capacity
to meet the aspirations of its citizens as its economies and societies
become more knowledge-based. It will:

— enhance the propensity, at all levels, to turn research into useful

and commercially valuable innovations;

— promote the development of human resources which constitute the
underlying raw material on which research capabilities must be
built, as well as the mobility of researchers — and of
their
knowledge and expertise — between European countries and to
Europe from outside;

— stimulate the development and upgrading of

research infra-
structures of the highest quality on a more rational and cost-
effective basis, and make facilities and associated resources more
universally available to researchers throughout Europe who are
able to benefit from them;

— develop the means for more constructive and effective communi-
cation and dialogue between research and citizens in general, so as
to enable society at large to have a better-informed and more
constructive influence on the future development and governance
of science, technology and innovation.

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By their nature and means of implementation, the activities carried out
within this programme are applicable to all fields of research and
technology. They have specific vocations, distinct from, and comple-
the
mentary to,
framework programme, notably those within the ‘Integrating and
strengthening the European Research Area’ programme
in the
priority thematic areas defined for EU research in that programme,
and attention will be given to ensure coherence with them.

the activities implemented within other parts of

This complementary relationship will be reflected in:

— improved provisions

for human resource development
knowledge transfer arising from the implementation of
activities covered by this programme, which would apply,
alia,
to the thematic priority areas of
research infrastructures of broad application,
crossing the boundaries between priority areas;

and
the
inter
research, as well as
including those

— the use, as appropriate, of consistent methods and tools to
promote innovation through research and to reconcile better
research with the concerns of society, as well as consistent
frameworks
actions on human
implementation of
resources, infrastructure support and ensuring the ethical conduct
of research, which may be implemented,
inter alia, within the
context of integrated projects and networks of excellence.

the

for

Participation of the candidate countries in this programme will be
encouraged.

During the implementation of this programme and in the research
activities arising from it,
fundamental ethical principles are to be
respected. These include the principles set out in the Charter of Funda-
mental Rights of the EU, including the following: protection of human
dignity and human life, protection of personal data and privacy, as well
as animals and the environment in accordance with Community law
and relevant international conventions and codes of conduct, e.g. the
Helsinki Declaration in its latest version, the Convention of the Council
of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine signed in Oviedo on
4 April 1997, and the Additional Protocol on the Prohibition of
Cloning Human Beings signed in Paris on 12 January 1998, the UN
Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Universal Declaration on
the human genome and human rights adopted by UNESCO, and the
relevant World Health Organisation (WHO) resolutions.

Account will also be taken to the opinions of the European Group of
Advisers on the Ethical Implications of Biotechnology (1991-1997) and
the opinions of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New
Technologies (as from 1998).

Participants in research projects must conform to current legislation
and regulations in the countries where the research will be carried out.
Where appropriate, participants in research projects must seek the
approval of the relevant ethics committees prior to the start of the
RTD activities. An ethical review will be implemented systematically for
proposals dealing with sensitive issues.
In specific cases, an ethical
review may take place during the implementation of a project.

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The following fields of research shall not be financed under this
programme:

— research activity aiming at human cloning for

reproductive

purposes;

— research activity intended to modify the genetic heritage of human

beings which could make such changes heritable (1);

— research activities intended to create human embryos solely for the
purpose of research or for the purpose of stem cell procurement,
including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer.

In accordance with the Amsterdam protocol on animal protection and
welfare, animal experiments must be replaced with alternatives
wherever possible. Suffering by animals must be avoided or kept to
to Directive
a minimum. This particularly
86/609/EEC)
involving species which are
closest to human beings. Altering the genetic heritage of animals and
cloning of animals may be considered only if the aims are ethically
justified and the conditions are such that
the animals' welfare is
guaranteed and the principles of biodiversity are respected.

to animal experiments

(pursuant

applies

Where appropriate, participants in research projects must seek the
approval of the relevant ethics committees prior to the start of the
RTD activities. An ethical review at EC level will be implemented
systematically for proposals dealing with sensitive issues. In specific
cases, an ethical review may take place during the implementation of
a project.

1. Research and innovation

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O b j e c t i v e s

The overall aim is to make a tangible improvement in Europe's
innovation performance, in the short, medium and long term, by
stimulating a better integration between research and innovation,
and by working towards a more coherent and innovation-friendly
policy and regulatory environment across the European Union.

To this end, and in accordance with the objectives of the communi-
cation (1) ‘Innovation in a knowledge-driven economy’, activities will
be implemented in a number of specific areas that are comple-
mentary and mutually supportive, within themselves and with the
actions carried out under the heading ‘integrating and strengthening
the European Research Area’. They will focus on improving the
knowledge, understanding and capabilities of the actors involved
investors, public
— researchers,
at
and others — by
European, national
levels,
interactions between
encouraging more intensive and fruitful
them, and by providing strategic information and services, as well
developing new methodologies and tools, to assist them in their
particular endeavours. A general principle underlying all
these
actions is that innovation cannot be separated from research; the
actions serve to reinforce the links between research and innovation,
right
from the point of
through the period of their realisation.

the conception of research activities,

and regional

industrialists,

authorities

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(1) COM(2000) 567 of 20.9.2000.

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(1) Research relating to cancer treatment of the gonads can be financed.

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To strengthen their structuring effect in Europe, these activities will,
where appropriate, be carried out in cooperation with other forums
or organisations at regional, national or European level, such as the
Structural Funds or the EIB and the EIF in the context of the
‘Innovation 2000 Initiative’.

To strengthen their structuring effect in Europe, these activities will,
where appropriate, be carried out in cooperation with other forums
or organisations at regional, national or European level, such as the
EIB and the EIF in the context of the ‘Innovation 2000 Initiative’, as
well as in co-ordination with Structural Funds measures in this field.

A c t i v i t i e s e n v i s a g e d

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(i) Networking the players and encouraging interaction between them

(i) Networking the players and users and encouraging interaction between

them

innovation systems depends on the
The effectiveness of
intensity of interactions and exchanges between the players
concerned. The European networks involved in this activity
things, have the aim of encouraging
will, among other
interfaces between research and industry
and between
business and funding. The activities will concern the encour-
initiatives to
agement and validation of
promote the creation and development of
innovative busi-
nesses; exchanges of good practice and the implementation of
transnational cooperation involving universities, incubators, risk
capital funds, etc.; and the optimisation of practices with regard
to communication, training, transfer and sharing of knowledge
between universities, businesses and the financial world.

local and regional

innovation systems depends on the
The effectiveness of
intensity of interactions and exchanges between the players
concerned. The European networks involved in this activity
things, have the aim of encouraging
will, among other
interfaces between research and industry
and between
business and funding. The activities will concern the encour-
agement and validation of
initiatives to
promote the creation and development of
innovative busi-
nesses; the involvement of users in the innovation process;
exchanges of good practice and the implementation of trans-
risk
national cooperation involving universities,
funds, etc.; and the optimisation of practices with
capital
regard to communication,
transfer and sharing of
training,
knowledge between universities, businesses and the financial
world.

local and regional

incubators,

(ii) Encouraging transregional cooperation

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The regional level is the most appropriate for putting in place
innovation strategies and programmes involving the main local
players. The purpose of this activity, to be carried out in close
cooperation with activities in the context of regional policy and
the Structural Funds, will be to promote exchanges of
information on specific innovation-related themes;
facilitate
transfers of good practice and put in place innovation strategies
in the regions in countries due to join the EU; and encourage
the carrying out at regional level of schemes or measures that
have proved successful at European level.

The regional level is the most appropriate for putting in place
innovation strategies and programmes involving the main local
players. The purpose of this activity, to be carried out in close
cooperation with activities in the context of regional policy and
the Structural Funds, will be to promote exchanges of
information on specific innovation-related themes;
facilitate
transfers of good practice and put in place innovation strategies
in the regions in countries due to join the EU; and encourage
the carrying out at regional and trans-regional level of schemes
or measures that have proved successful at European level.

(iii) Experimenting with new tools and approaches

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and methods. These

these activities is to experiment with new
The purpose of
innovation concepts
activities will
concern experimenting on a European scale with new
concepts applied in a national or regional environment
to
promote innovation and the setting-up of innovative businesses;
for reproducing and/or exploiting
analysis of
proven methods, tools or results in new contexts; and putting
into place integrated platforms making it possible to input and
disseminate knowledge and know-how concerning the socio-
technical processes of innovation.

the potential,

these activities is to experiment with new
The purpose of
innovation concepts and methods addressing in particular
critical points in the innovation process. These activities will
concern experimenting on a European scale with new concepts
applied in a national or regional environment to promote inno-
vation and the setting-up of innovative businesses; analysis of
the potential,
exploiting proven
reproducing and/or
methods, tools or results in new contexts; and putting into
place integrated platforms making it possible to input and
disseminate knowledge and know-how concerning the socio-
technical processes of innovation.

for

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(iv) Putting services in place and consolidating them

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integration of

innovation systems

the European Research Area and the
The establishment of
gradual
in Europe will
require a supply of information and services transcending the
existing national fragmentation. The activities to be carried out
will concern the CORDIS research and innovation information
service, which will be supplemented by other media in order to
reach the various target populations; the network of innovation
relay centres, the geographical coverage of which will continue
to be extended, and which will be supplemented by instruments
to encourage the transnational transfer of knowledge and tech-
nologies; and information and support services in fields such as
intellectual or industrial property and access to innovation
funding.

(v) Stepping up economic and technological intelligence

In the knowledge-based economy, economic and technological
intelligence is a vital component of competitive research and
innovation strategies. The activities to be carried out will centre
on the innovation players: SMEs, researcher-entrepreneurs and
investors. They will mainly involve intermediaries working
with/for these players as well as organisations with economic
and technological intelligence expertise. They will concentrate
on specific S&T themes or industrial sectors and may concern:
in particular by means of
innovation promotion in SMEs,
facilitating their participation in the
activities
support
Community
activities
for
concerning the gathering,
and dissemination of
information on S&T developments, applications and markets
which may be of assistance to the stakeholders; and identifi-
cation and dissemination of best practice with regard to
economic and technological intelligence.

research programmes;
analysis

aimed at

(vi) Analysing and evaluating innovation in Community research projects

The research and innovation activities carried out in the context
of Community projects,
in particular within the networks of
excellence and the integrated projects, represent a plentiful
source of information about obstacles to innovation and the
practices to be deployed in order to overcome them. The
ex-post analysis of these practices will concern the gathering
and analysis of information about measures taken to promote
innovation in Community projects, as well as the obstacles
the
encountered and the actions needed to remove them;
comparison of experience derived from Community projects
with the lessons learnt from other national or intergovern-
the information
mental programmes and the validation of
obtained; and the active dissemination of
this information
among businesses and other participants in the generation
and exploitation of knowledge.

2. Human resources and mobility

Today's knowledge-based societies are heavily dependent on their
capacity to produce, transfer and utilise knowledge. This requires
research
mobilising cognitive
community. The overall
the Human
Resources and Mobility activity is to provide broad support for
the development of abundant and dynamic world-class human
resources in the European research system, taking into account
the inherent international dimension of research.

resources, beginning with the
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involve a coherent set of actions,

This will
largely based on the
financing of structured mobility schemes for researchers. These
will essentially be geared at
the development and transfer of
consolidation and widening of
the
research competencies,
researchers' career prospects, and the promotion of excellence in
European research. The widely-recognised Marie Curie name will
apply to all the actions concerned.

The mobility of researchers will be promoted with a view to the
successful creation of the European Research area. This will involve
a coherent set of actions,
largely based on the financing of
structured mobility schemes for researchers. These will essentially
be geared at the development and transfer of research competencies,
the consolidation and widening of researchers' career prospects, and
the promotion of excellence in European research. The widely-
recognised Marie Curie name will apply to all the actions concerned.

The activity will be open to all fields of scientific and technological
research that contribute to the Community's RTD objectives.
for
the possibility of
However,
example,
types of
scientific disciplines, participating regions,
research organisations, and the level of experience of the targeted
researcher populations, will be retained, in order to respond to the
evolution of Europe's requirements in the area.

refining priorities, as

regards

in order

The activity will be open to all fields of scientific and technological
research that contribute to the Community's RTD objectives.
However,
to respond to the evolution of Europe's
requirements in this area, the possibility of refining priorities, as
regards for example, scientific disciplines, participating regions,
types of research organisations, and the potential of the targeted
researcher populations, especially women and younger researchers
will be retained, and will take into account measures taken towards
creating synergies in the area of higher education in Europe.

Attention will be paid to:

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— the participation of women within all actions, and appropriate
measures to promote a more equitable balance between men
and women in research,

— the personal circumstances relating to mobility, particularly
with respect to the family, career development and languages,

— the development of

research activity in the less-favoured
regions of the EU and Associated Countries, and to the need
for increased and more effective co-operation between research
disciplines and between academia and industry, including SMEs.

reinforcing the human potential

With a view to further
for
European research, this activity will also aim to attract the best
and most promising researchers from third countries (1), promote
the training of European researchers abroad and stimulate the
return of European scientists established outside Europe.

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(1) Participation and funding of researchers from third countries is foreseen in all
of the host-driven mobility schemes (section (i)), as well as in one of the
individual-driven schemes (section (ii)). In such cases, account will be taken of
any relevant arrangements between the EU and those countries — or groups
of countries, as well as of the relevant Framework Programme participation
and financing rules

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A c t i o n s t o b e p u r s u e d

Three main strands of actions will be implemented.

(i) Host-driven actions

and enterprises,

This first strand is aimed at supporting research networks,
research organisations
including in the
provision of structured global schemes for the training and
mobility of researchers, and the development and transfer of
competencies in research. The actions concerned are intended
to have a strong structuring effect on the European research
system,
in particular by encouraging junior researchers to
pursue a research career. Training elements in this strand
will be directed at researchers at the early stages (typically
the first 4 years) of their research careers, such as those who
are undertaking a doctoral degree, while the transfer of
competencies and knowledge will
involve more experienced
researchers.

This first strand is aimed at supporting research networks,
research organisations and enterprises,
(in particular SMEs),
in the provision of structured global schemes for the trans-
national training and mobility of researchers, and the devel-
opment and transfer of competencies in research. The actions
concerned are intended to have a strong structuring effect on
the European research system,
in particular by encouraging
junior
to pursue a research career. Training
elements in this strand will be directed at researchers at the
early stages (typically the first 4 years) of their research careers,
such as those who are undertaking a doctoral degree, while the
transfer of competencies and knowledge will
involve more
experienced researchers. These actions are also intended to
encourage mobility between different sectors.

researchers

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in order

to formulate

research project,

flexible framework for

— Marie Curie Research Training Networks — These provide
the means for research teams of recognised international
stature to link up, in the context of a well-defined collab-
and
orative
implement a structured training programme for researchers
in a particular field of research. Networks will provide a
cohesive, but
the training and
professional development of researchers, especially in the
early stages of their research career. Networks also aim to
achieve a critical mass of qualified researchers, especially in
areas that are highly-specialised and/or fragmented; and to
contribute to overcoming institutional and disciplinary
boundaries, notably through the promotion of multidis-
ciplinary research. They will also provide a straightforward
and effective means to involve the less-favoured regions of
the EU and Associated Countries
in internationally-
recognised European research co-operation. Partners will
be given significant autonomy and flexibility in the
detailed operation of
the networks. The duration of a
typically be 4 years, with associated
network will
including short-term stays.
fellowships of up to 3 years,

— Marie Curie Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research
Training — These will be targeted at higher education
and research institutions, training centres and enterprises,
with a view to reinforcing their training capability. The
scheme will be directed at researchers in the early stages
of their professional career. It will focus on the acquisition
of specific scientific and technological competencies in
research, as well as of complementary skills. Hosts will be
selected on the basis of
their area of specialisation in
research training. The associated fellowships will allow for
fellows' stays for up to a maximum duration of 3 years.
The scheme will also work towards more co-ordinated
approaches to training among the organisations concerned,
particularly between those
involved in international
doctoral studies.

— Marie Curie Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research
Training — These will be targeted at higher education
and research institutions, training centres and enterprises,
with a view to reinforcing their training capability. The
scheme will be directed at researchers in the early stages
of their professional career. It will focus on the acquisition
of specific scientific and technological competencies in
research, as well as of complementary skills such as those
relating to research management and ethics. Hosts will be
selected on the basis of
their area of specialisation in
research training. The associated fellowships will allow for
fellows' stays for up to a maximum duration of 3 years.
The scheme will also work towards more co-ordinated
approaches to training among the organisations concerned,
particularly between those
involved in international
doctoral studies.

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— Marie Curie Host Fellowships for the Transfer of Knowledge
— These will be directed at European organisations
(universities, research centres, enterprises, etc.) in need of
developing new areas of competence, as well as at
furthering the development of research capabilities in the
less-favoured regions of the EU and Associated countries.
Knowledge transfer
fellowships will allow experienced
researchers to be hosted at such organisations for the
transfer of knowledge, research competencies and tech-
nology. Fellowships will have a maximum duration of 2
years.

junior

enable

support

to benefit

are
for a coherent

— Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses — These
will
from the
researchers
experience of leading researchers. Support will be given
to specific training activities (including virtual ones) that
highlight particular European achievements and interests.
foreseen:
Two categories of measures
first
series of high-level
concerns
schools,
training courses
conferences and/or
laboratory courses etc.) proposed by a single organiser,
and covering a specific themes or several
linked themes;
the second involves support for the participation of junior
researchers in large conferences selected for their specific
training interest. Such activities would typically be for a few
days, but could extend to a few weeks, for example in the
case of summer schools.

(summer

the

junior

enable

support

to benefit

are
for a coherent

— Marie Curie Conferences and Training Courses — These
will
from the
researchers
experience of leading researchers. Support will be given
to specific training activities (including virtual ones) that
highlight particular European achievements and interests.
foreseen:
Two categories of measures
first
series of high-level
concerns
schools,
training courses
conferences and/or
laboratory courses etc.) proposed by a single organiser,
and covering one or several specific themes; the second
involves support for the participation of junior researchers
in large conferences selected for their specific training
interest. Such activities would typically be for a few days,
but could extend to a few weeks, for example in the case of
summer schools.

(summer

the

(ii) Individual-driven actions

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This second strand of actions concerns the support to indi-
vidual researchers, in response to Europe's particular needs in
terms of acquisition and transfer of competencies in research. It
also addresses the professional
re-integration of European
researchers who have benefited from the Marie Curie
the return to Europe of European
scheme, as well as
It
researchers who have been abroad for
involves a number of schemes organised according to the
geographical origin and destination of the researcher. Partici-
pation in these schemes will be open to researchers with at
least 4 years of
including those in
research experience,
possession of a doctorate degree.

longer periods.

This second strand of actions concerns the support to indi-
vidual researchers, in response to their particular needs with
a view to complement individual competencies in particular in
terms of multidisciplinarity and research management, in the
process of reaching a position of professional maturity and
between
independence.
addresses
It
involves a
European and third countries'
number of schemes organised according to the geographical
origin and destination of the researcher. Participation in these
schemes will be open to researchers with at least 4 years of
research experience,
including those in possession of a
doctorate degree.

the
researchers.

linkages
It

also

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— Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships — these will allow
the most promising researchers from EU and Associated
countries to undertake training through research in the
European organisations most appropriate to their individual
needs. The application will be made by the fellow in
conjunction with the host organisation. The topic will be
freely chosen by the researcher in collaboration with the
host, with a view to completing or diversifying his/her
expertise. These fellowships will have a duration of 1 to
2 years.

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— Marie Curie Outgoing International Fellowships — These
will be awarded to researchers from EU and Associated
countries to work in established third country research
centres, thereby widening their international experience in
research. This scheme will require the submission of a
coherent individual training programme,
involving a first
phase abroad, followed by a mandatory second phase in
Europe. This support should allow for a sufficiently long
training period.

from third countries

— Marie Curie Incoming International Fellowships — These
will aim at attracting high-level researchers and promising
young researchers
to work and
undertake research training in Europe, with the view to
co-operation
developing mutually-beneficial
In the case of
between Europe and third countries.
emerging
the
developing
scheme may include provision to assist fellows to return
to their country of origin.

economies

countries,

research

and

— Marie Curie Incoming International Fellowships — These
will aim at attracting top-class researchers
from third
countries to work and undertake research training in
Europe, with the view to developing mutually-beneficial
research co-operation between Europe and third countries.
case of emerging economies and developing
In the
countries,
the scheme may include provision to assist
fellows to return to their country of origin.

Deleted

— Marie Curie Re-integration Grants — These will be directed
at researchers from the EU and Associated countries who
have just completed a Marie Curie fellowship of at least two
It will consist of a lump sum in the form of a
years.
personal grant
It will be
to be used within one year.
allocated to the fellow on the basis of the submission of
a defined project, which will be evaluated on its own
merits. The re-integration would not be restricted to the
researcher's country of origin. A similar mechanism (but
covering a period of re-integration of up to two years)
will apply to European researchers who have carried out
research outside Europe for at least 5 years.

(iii) Excellence Promotion and Recognition

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in European research,

This third strand of actions will focus on the promotion and
recognition of
thereby
excellence
increasing its visibility and attractiveness.
It will aim at
promoting European research teams, especially in new and/or
emerging areas of
research, and at highlighting personal
achievements of European researchers, with a view to
supporting their further development and international recog-
nition, while also promoting the diffusion of their work for the
benefit of the scientific community.

level of

— Marie Curie Excellence Grants — These aim at providing
support to individual researchers or research teams of the
establishment or
highest
the
expansion of
their teams, more particularly for leading
edge or interdisciplinary research activities. The grant will
cover a period of up to 4 years and will be awarded on the
basis of a well-defined research programme.

excellence

for

— Marie Curie Excellence Grants — These aim at providing
support
for the creation and development of European
research teams which are considered to have the potential
to reach a high level of excellence, more particularly for
leading edge or interdisciplinary research activities. The
grant will cover a period of up to 4 years and will be
awarded
research
programme.

a well-defined

basis of

on the

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— Marie Curie Excellence Awards — These aim at the public
recognition of the excellence achieved by researchers who
have in the past benefited from training and mobility
support by the Community. Prize money will be awarded
as a grant to be used for professional advancement, with
the obligation to report within two years about the use
made of the grant. Beneficiaries may propose themselves
or be proposed by others.

— Marie Curie Excellence Awards — These are scientific
prizes to give public recognition to excellence achieved
by researchers who have in the past benefited from
training and mobility support by the Community. Prize
money will be awarded as a grant
to be used for
professional advancement, with the obligation to report
within two years about the use made of the grant. Bene-
ficiaries may propose themselves or be proposed by others.

— Marie Curie Chairs — These will be awarded for the
in particular
purpose of making top-level appointments,
to attract world-class researchers and encourage them to
resume their careers in Europe. Awards will normally
have a duration of
three years. This scheme may be
developed in synergy with the host-driven actions.

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(iv) Return and Reintegration Mechanisms

researchers

A further mechanism Marie Curie Return and Reintegration
Grants will be directed at
from the EU and
associated countries who have just completed a Marie Curie
fellowship of at least two years. It will consist of a lump sum,
in the form of a grant to be used within one year following the
It will be allocated to the
term of the Marie Curie action.
fellows on the basis of a defined project, which will be
evaluated on its own merits. The mechanism will assist the
professional reintegration of the researcher, the priority being
given to reintegration in his or her country or region of origin.

A similar mechanism, but covering a longer period, up to two
years, will apply to European researchers who have carried out
research outside Europe for at least 5 years, with or without
having benefited from a Marie Curie action.

C o - o p e r a t i o n w i t h M e m b e r S t a t e s a n d A s s o c i a t e d
C o u n t r i e s

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objectives

The Human Resources and Mobility activity will seek to co-finance
initiatives which foster co-operation and create synergies with
national and regional programmes where these coincide with the
Such
specific
of
co-operation will be
relevant
Community criteria, with a view to creating genuine access to
these initiatives for all EU and Associated Country researchers, as
well as promoting the adoption of mutually-recognised research
training standards.

established on the basis of

schemes

outlined

above.

the

The Human Resources and Mobility activity will seek to co-finance
initiatives which foster co-operation and create synergies with and
within national and regional programmes where these coincide
with the specific objectives of the schemes outlined above. Such
co-operation will be
relevant
Community criteria, with a view to creating genuine access to
these initiatives for all EU and Associated Country researchers, as
well as promoting the adoption of mutually-recognised research
training standards.

established on the basis of

In terms of management of
the activity, beyond the increased
importance of host-driven actions, Initiatives will be undertaken
to reinforce co-operation with Member States and Associated
Countries in the provision of ‘proximity support’ to researchers,
which is a key element of any mobility scheme for researchers
moving within or returning to Europe. this could be undertaken
through the co-financing of existing and new structures, at national
or regional level, with the aim of providing practical assistance to
foreign researchers in matters (legal, administrative,
familial or
cultural) relating to their mobility.

Initiatives will be undertaken to reinforce co-operation with
Member States and Associated Countries in the provision of
‘proximity support’ to researchers, which is a key element of any
mobility scheme for researchers moving within or returning to
this could be undertaken through the
Europe.
In particular,
to the networking of existing and new structures, at
support
national or regional
level, with the aim of providing practical
assistance to foreign researchers in matters (legal, administrative,
familial or cultural) relating to their mobility.

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A further aspect of this co-operation might concern a number of
tasks associated with the management and follow up of individual
fellowship contracts. This would require prior establishment of a
clear demarcation of tasks and responsibilities in accordance with
Community financial regulations and rules, and the undertaking of
relevant cost/benefit analyses.

A further aspect of this co-operation might concern a number of
tasks associated with the management of the activity, beyond the
increased importance of host-driven actions. In that context, envi-
saging alternative ways of management and follow up of individual
fellowship contracts would require prior establishment of a clear
demarcation of
in accordance with
Community financial regulations and rules, and the undertaking
of relevant cost/benefit analyses.

tasks and responsibilities

I n t e r n a l , F r a m e w o r k P r o g r a m m e C o - o p e r a t i o n

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the Human Resources and Mobility activity is to
The role of
support
research
research training and the development of
competencies. This does not preclude other activities within the
new Framework Programme from incorporating similar elements.
The Human Resources and Mobility activity will provide assistance
with regard to the adoption of consistent criteria in relation to the
evaluation, selection and monitoring of such actions, as well as the
promotion of common approaches among the activities, with a
view to ensuring coherence and developing possible synergies,
and an equitable balance in the participation of men and women.

3. Research infrastructures

refers

fields of

The ability of Europe's research teams to remain at the forefront of
science and technology depends on their being
all
infrastructures. The term ‘research
supported by state-of-the-art
infrastructures’
that provide
essential services to the research community in both academic
and industrial domains. Research infrastructures may be ‘single-sited’
(single resource at a single location),
(a network of
‘distributed’
including infrastructures based on Grid-type
distributed resources,
architectures), or ‘virtual’ (the service being provided electronically).

to facilities and resources

The overall objective of this activity is to promote the development
of a fabric of research infrastructures of the highest quality and
performance in Europe, and their optimum use on a European
scale based on the needs expressed by the research community.
Specifically this will aim at:

— ensuring that European researchers may have access to the infra-
structures they require to conduct their research, irrespective of
the location of the infrastructure;

— providing support for a co-ordinated approach for the devel-
opment of new research infrastructures and for the operation
and enhancement of existing infrastructures,
including where
appropriate facilities of world-wide relevance not existing in
Europe.

— providing support for a co-ordinated approach for the devel-
opment of new research infrastructures, also at the regional
and transregional level, and for the operation and enhancement
of existing infrastructures, including where appropriate facilities
of world-wide relevance not existing in Europe.

support

relevant,

Where
in this
programme will be implemented in association with the thematic
priorities of the Framework Programme and with the other available
forms of support.

research infrastructures

for

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Five schemes for support will be implemented:

— Transnational Access. The objective is to sponsor new oppor-
tunities for research teams (including individual researchers) to
obtain access to individual major research infrastructures most
appropriate for their work. Community financing will cover the
necessary operating costs of providing access to such infra-
structures for research teams working in Member States and
Associated States other than the State where the operator of a
given infrastructure is located.

— Integrating Activities. The objective is to support the provision
of essential services to the research community at European
level. For this purpose the initiatives combine co-operation
networks with one or more other specific activities, including
for example transnational access and research activities
to
the infrastructure. The scheme
improve the performance of
will also encourage the bridging of gaps that may limit the
potential
research results by industry,
including SME's. Integrated initiatives will be selected on the
basis of a wide-scale but flexible scientific and technological
programme of European dimension aiming, where appropriate,
at the long-term sustainability of the programme.

for exploitation of

— Integrating Activities. The objective is to support the provision
of essential services to the research community at European
level. This may cover,
in addition to transnational access, the
establishment and operation of co-operation networks, and the
execution of joint research projects, raising the level of the
performance of the infrastructures concerned. The scheme will
also encourage the bridging of gaps that may limit the potential
for exploitation of research results by industry, including SMEs.
Integrating activities will be selected on the basis of a wide-scale
but flexible scientific and technological programme of European
dimension aiming, where appropriate, at the long-term sustain-
ability of the programme. This scheme may be implemented
through Integrated Infrastructure Initiatives and Co-ordination
Actions.

— Communication Network Development. The objective of this
scheme in support existing research infrastructures is to create
in particular by
a denser network between related initiatives,
establishing a broadband communications network for all
researchers in Europe and specific high performance Grids and
test-beds

— Communication Network Development. The objective of this
scheme in support of existing research infrastructures is to
create, in conjunction with the priority thematic research area
on Information Society Technologies, a denser network between
related initiatives,
in particular by establishing a high-capacity
and high-speed communications network for all researchers in
Europe (GEANT) and specific high performance grids and
test-beds (GRIDs), as well as electronic publishing services.

— Design studies. The objective is to contribute, on a case-by-case
basis, to feasibility studies and technical preparatory work for
those new infrastructures to be undertaken by one or a number
of Member States, which have a clear European dimension and
interest,

— Design studies. The objective is to contribute, on a case-by-case
basis, to feasibility studies and technical preparatory work for
those new infrastructures to be undertaken by one or a number
of Member States, which have a clear European dimension and
interest, taking into account the needs of all potential users and
systematically exploring the possibilities of contributions from
other sources, including the EIB or the Structural Funds for the
funding of these infrastructures.

— Development of new infrastructures.

In appropriate circum-
stances, this scheme could contribute towards the development
of a new infrastructure alongside with other funding agencies

— Development of new infrastructures. Optimising of European
infrastructures by providing limited support for the development
of a restricted number of projects for new infrastructures in duly
justified cases where such support could have a critical cata-
lysing effect in terms of European added value. This support,
taking due account of Member States' opinion, may supplement
contributions from the EIB or the Structural Funds to the
funding of these infrastructures.

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In general, funding provided for new or enhanced infrastructures
will be limited to the minimum necessary to catalyse the activity;
the major part of construction and operation, and the long-term
sustainability of the infrastructures in question being assured by
national and/or other sources of
finance. Such funding would
only be provided on the basis of a detailed justification, based on
European added value, addressing the scientific, legal and financial
dimensions of the proposed development. Feasibility studies and
technical preparatory work should investigate the possibilities of
combining funding with other
finance from the
European Union (e.g.
the European Investment Bank and the
Structural Funds).

sources of

In general, funding provided for new or enhanced infrastructures
will be limited to the minimum necessary to catalyse the activity;
the major part of construction and operation, and the long-term
sustainability of the infrastructures in question being assured by
national and/or other sources of
finance. Such funding would
only be provided on the basis of a detailed justification, based on
European added value, addressing the scientific, legal and financial
dimensions of the proposed development.

Broadband communication networks, which are highly relevant to
the political goals set out by the European Research Area and the
e-Europe initiative, should also be used as a means to enhance
scientific co-operation with third countries.

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Support
for research infrastructures in this programme should,
where relevant, take into account existing or future mechanisms
for a co-ordinated approach to research infrastructures in Europe,
as well as the scientific advice of existing European and inter-
national organisations (e.g. ESF). Accompanying measures under
this programme may be implemented, where appropriate,
to
sustain these mechanisms.

Support
for research infrastructures in this programme should,
where relevant, take into account existing or future mechanisms
for a co-ordinated approach to research infrastructures in Europe
(e.g. National Research and Education Networks — NRENS), as well
as the scientific advice of existing European and international
organisations (e.g. European Science Foundation — ESF). Accom-
panying measures under this programme may be implemented,
where appropriate, to sustain these mechanisms.

4. Science and Society

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Today, and even more in the knowledge-based society of tomorrow,
science and technology have a ubiquitous presence throughout the
economy and in everyday life.
they are to realise their full
If
potential in securing a continually-increasing quality of life — in
the broadest sense — to Europe's citizens, new relations and a more
productive dialogue between the scientific community, industrialists,
policy-makers and society at large will be needed.

in scope,

taking full account of

Such a dialogue cannot be confined to the EU alone. It must be
international
the enlargement
perspective and the global context. Given the very broad range of
issues and interactions that are implied in the relations between
science and technology, on one hand, and the broader community,
on the other, these considerations must be integrated within all
areas of activity of the framework programme. The role of this
specific activity is to develop the structural links between the insti-
tutions and activities concerned and provide a central
focus,
through common reference frameworks and the development of
in this
appropriate tools and approaches,
domain covered by
framework
programme.

the different parts of

to guide activities

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It will be implemented by means of networks, benchmarking,
exchange of best practices, developing and promoting awareness
of methodologies, studies and the bringing together of national
efforts.
In specific cases, where appropriate, dedicated research
will be supported.

(i) Bringing research closer to society

the

concerns of

The aim is to examine systematically the various components of
‘science and governance’
in order to create conditions under
which policy decisions are more effective in meeting society's
needs, more soundly based in science and at the same take
requires
account of
consideration of effective processes of dialogue on emerging
scientific and technological
issues ultimately having conse-
quences for prospective policy development; developing appro-
priate means for creating scientific references and channelling
scientific advice to policy makers; and equipping the latter with
tools to assess and manage scientific uncertainty, risk and
precaution.

society. This

civil

— Science and governance: analysing and support

stakeholders

to best
practice; developing new consultation mechanisms
to
promote more productive involvement of civil society
and relevant
in policy formulation and
implementation, including the communication of scientific
outputs necessary to decision-taking in terms readily under-
standable to civil society and other stakeholders; moni-
toring activities concerning the functioning of policy-
making processes
interaction between
to assess
experts, industry, civil society and policy-makers.

the

— Scientific

advice

systems:

and reference

exchange of
experience and good practice; monitoring the production
of scientific advice world-wide and how this advice is
provided as input to decision; developing new and better
methodologies
and recognised reference
systems; ensuring the smooth operation and effective use
and its
of
sub-committees in order to provide scientific advice for
the development of the European research area.

the European Research Advisory Body

reliable

for

(ii) Responsible research and application of science and technology

The aim is to ensure that rapidly advancing progress in science
in harmony with the ethical values of all Europeans.
is
Activities will promote ‘responsible research’
in
which the requirements for investigative freedom are better
reconciled with social and environmental responsibilities in
the development and application of science and technology,
as well as the public dialogue, monitoring, and early warning,
of ethical and social issues, and risks arising from new tech-
nological developments, for the benefit of national and inter-
national policy makers and other interested groups.

in Europe,

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— Ethics: networking between existing ethics bodies and
activities in Europe, and promotion of dialogue on ethics
in research with other
in the global context;
regions
awareness raising and training activities in ethics; co-ordi-
nation and development of codes of conduct for research
activities and technological developments; research on ethics
in relation to science, technology developments and their
applications, for example, in relation to information society,
nanotechnologies, human genetics and biomedical research
and in food technologies.

— Uncertainty,

risk, and implementing the precautionary
to best practice in the
principle: analysis and support
application of
the precautionary principle in different
areas of policy making and in the assessment, management
and communication of uncertainty and risk.

(iii) Stepping up the science/society dialogue and women in science

Support for the responsible development of science and tech-
nology requires not only a continued dialogue between the
relevant
stakeholder, but also better public awareness of
scientific and technological advances and their possible impli-
cations, and a wider understanding of scientific and innovation
culture. There are also particular needs to stimulate young
interest in science, to increase the attractiveness of
peoples'
towards gender
scientific careers, and to make progress
also enhance human
equality
in research, which will
in European
resources and improve levels of excellence
research.

— Public understanding: supporting awareness-raising events
and the recognition of achievements in European research;
analysis of the factors influencing public opinion, including
and science
the
communicators;
the media
developing new ways of
raising public awareness and
knowledge; encourage comprehensive ‘stakeholder’ debates
and stimulate awareness for innovation in society.

role of

— Young peoples'

interest in scientific careers:

initiatives to
attract
in the
the younger generation to participate
discussion on science and technology and their societal
impact and to raise the S&T awareness among youth;
support
to
science for girls and boys within and outside the formal
education system, and for actions concerning a better
understanding of
the relative attractiveness and social
aspects of taking science as a career.

the development of better approaches

for

— Women and Science: actions to stimulate the policy debate
at national and regional level to mobilise woman scientists
and boost the participation of the private sector; promoting
the
the Gender Watch System and
associated activities to promote gender equality throughout
the framework programme; specific actions to develop a
better understanding of the gender issue in science.

enhancement of

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ANNEX II

INDICATIVE BREAKDOWN OF THE AMOUNT

Types of activities

Amount (EUR million)

Types of activities

Amount (EUR million)

Research and Innovation

Human Resources

Research infrastructures

Science/society

Total

Research and Innovation

Human Resources

Research infrastructures

Science/society

300

1 630

665 (1)

60

Total

2 655

(1) Including up to EUR 200 million for the further development of Géant and

GRID.

ANNEX III

MEANS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAMME

the European Parliament and of

In order to implement the specific programme, and in accordance with
the Decisions of
the Council
concerning the multiannual Framework Programme 2002-2006 of
the European Community for research,
technological development
the
and demonstration activities aimed at contributing towards
creation of the European Research Area (2002/. . ./EC) and with the
rules for
research centres and
universities and for the dissemination of research results (2002/. . ./EC),
the Commission may use, across the whole field of science and tech-
nology:

the participation of undertakings,

Unchanged

— experimental projects relating to innovation aimed at experi-
menting with, validating and disseminating on a European scale
new innovation concepts and methods in the area of ‘Research and
innovation’.

— Specific targeted innovation projects implemented in the area of
‘Research and innovation’. They are designed to test, validate and
disseminate new innovation concepts and methods at the European
level.

— specific targeted projects in order to carry out research or demon-

stration activities in the area of ‘Science and society’.

— Specific targeted research projects implemented in the area of
‘Science and society’. They shall be sharply focussed and will
take either of the following two forms, or a combination of the
two:

(a) a research and technological development project designed to
gain new knowledge either to improve considerably or to
develop new products, processes or services or to meet other
needs of society and Community policies;

(b) a demonstration project designed to prove the viability of new
technologies offering potential economic advantage but which
cannot be commercialised directly.

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— integrated initiatives relating to infrastructure, combining activities
that are essential for strengthening and developing research infra-
structures for the provision of services on a European scale, in the
area of ‘Research infrastructures’.

— Integrated infrastructure initiatives implemented in the area of
‘Research infrastructure’. They shall combine in a single action
several activities essential to reinforce and develop research infra-
structures, in order to provide services at the European level. To
this end, they shall combine networking activities with a support
activity (such as relating to transnational access) or
research
activities needed to improve infrastructure performance, excluding,
for new infrastructures,
however,
which can only be financed as specific support actions. They will
include a component of dissemination of knowledge to potential
users, including industry and in particular to SMEs.

the financing of

investment

— mobility and training actions implementing certain Marie Curie
activities such as research training networks, conferences and
training courses and individual training fellowships in the area of
‘Human resources and mobility’.

— Actions to promote and develop human resources and mobility
implemented in the area of ‘Human resources and mobility’. They
will be targeted at training, development of expertise or transfer of
involve support to actions carried out by
knowledge. They will
natural persons, host structures, including training networks, and
also by European research teams.

— specific coordination and support actions in order to achieve the

objectives identified in all the areas of the programme.

— accompanying actions by way of additional measures to achieve
the objectives of the programme or to prepare future activities in
the context of the Community's research and technological devel-
opment policy.

— Coordination actions

the

areas of

implemented in all

the
programme. They are intended to promote and support the coor-
dinated initiatives of a range of research and innovation operators
aiming at improved integration. They will cover activities such as
the organisation of conferences, meetings,
the performance of
studies, exchanges of personnel, the exchange and dissemination
of good practices, setting up information systems and expert
groups, and may, if necessary, include support for the definition,
organisation and management of joint or common initiatives.

— Specific support actions implemented in all

the areas of
the implementation of

the
the
programme. They will complement
Framework Programme and may be used to help in preparations
for future Community research and technological development
policy activities including monitoring and assessment activities.
In particular, they will involve conferences, seminars, studies and
analyses, high level scientific awards and competitions, working
groups and expert groups, operational support and dissemination,
information and communication activities, or a combination of
these, as appropriate in each case. They may also include actions
in support of research infrastructure relating to, for instance, trans-
national access or preparatory technical work (including feasibility
studies) and the development of new infrastructure.

The Commission will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the
evaluation criteria set out in the abovementioned Decisions in order to
verify their relevance with regard to the objectives of the programme,
their scientific and technological excellence, their Community added
value and the participants' management capacity.

The Commission will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the
evaluation criteria set out in the abovementioned Decisions.

The Community contribution will be granted in accordance with the
abovementioned decisions. In the case of participation of bodies from
regions lagging in development, it may be possible to obtain comple-
mentary funding from the Structural Funds within the limits specified
by the Community framework for State aid for research.

The Community contribution will be granted in accordance with the
abovementioned decisions and in compliance with the Community
framework for State aid for research. In the case of participation of
bodies from regions lagging in development, when a project receives
the maximum intensity of
the
framework programme or an overall grant, an additional contribution
from the Structural Funds, pursuant
to Council Regulation (EC)
No 1260/1999, could be granted.

authorised under

co-financing

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In the case of participation of entities from the candidate countries, an
additional contribution from the pre-accession financial
instruments
could be granted under similar conditions.

In the case of participation of organisations from Mediterranean or
developing countries, a contribution of the MEDA programme and
of the financial instruments of the Community's aid to development
could be envisaged.

Actions under Articles 169 and 171 of the Treaty which contribute to
the scientific and technological objectives set out in Annex I may be
supported financially by the specific programme, in accordance with
the relevant decisions under Article 172 of the Treaty.

In carrying out the programme, the Commission may have recourse to
technical assistance.