| Aims
and Objectives: |
NoE are designed
to strengthen scientific and technological excellence
on a particular research topic through the durable integration of the research capacities of the participants. They aim to overcome
the fragmentation of European research by:
- gathering the critical mass of resources
- gathering the expertise needed to provide
European leadership
NoE also have to spread excellence
beyond the boundaries of its partnership.
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| Project
components: |
Projects must include
a training component in the frame of their “spreading of excellence “ activities. |
| Number
of participants: |
Minimum of three
partners from three different countries. However, the achievement of the “durable integration objective” usually implies a rather limited partnership. |
| Duration: |
Typically up to 5 years with a maximum of 7 years.
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| Projects
Management: |
An overall management framework will have to
be into place.
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| Expected
funding: |
> millions € but no minimum threshold
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| Type
of funding: |
Funding will be
in form of a grant for integration. A fixed amount
which will be distributed in annual instalments. |
| Related
document: |
'Provisions
for implementing Networks of excellence':
European Commission background document - 12.05.03
“Classification of the FP 6 Instruments” (synoptic
table and detailed description), “Methodological
guidance note on the performance indicators within
Networks of Excellence”, available at http://europa.eu/comm/research/fp6/instruments_en.html
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