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# 92001E1375

**WRITTEN QUESTION P-1375/01 by Claude Moraes (PSE) to the Commission. Age discrimination in the field of research and development.** 
  
*Official Journal 318 E , 13/11/2001 P. 0238 - 0239*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION P-1375/01

by Claude Moraes (PSE) to the Commission

(26 April 2001)

Subject: Age discrimination in the field of research and development

One of the main themes from the Stockholm Council was the challenge posed by an ageing population. It was stated that there is a need to work to increase the rate of employment especially among older people.

In addition, section 2.2 on Human Resources and mobility of the Sixth multiannual framework programme 2002-2006 recognises the need of making the most of the potential offered by all sectors of the population within the field of science and technology.

In the light of these aims, can the Commission ensure that there will be no upper age limits for training programmes in the Sixth framework programme, as there were with the Fifth framework programme?

Answer given by Mr Busquin on behalf of the Commission

(18 June 2001)

The Commission does not foresee any upper age limits for the Human resources and mobility activity of the multiannual framework programme 2002-2006 for research, technological development and demonstration activities. Applications from researchers to the actions within the activity will be considered on the basis of the relative qualifications and experience of candidates at various stages of their careers. In some instances, the training elements envisaged will necessarily be directed at researchers at the early stages of their research careers, for example in the case of certain global support measures such as research training networks, although this will not preclude participation by older researchers who have started their research careers later in life or have experienced a break in their careers. Other actions, such as support for research teams of the highest level of excellence or scientific prizes for research work carried out, will generally involve more established researchers at later stages of their careers.

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