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Aims
and Objectives:
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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:
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Projects must include
a training component in the frame of their spreading of excellence activities. |
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Number
of participants:
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Minimum of three
partners from three different countries. However, the achievement of the durable integration objective usually implies a rather limited partnership. |
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Duration:
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Typically up to 5 years with a maximum of 7 years.
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Projects
Management:
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An overall management framework will have to
be into place.
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Expected
funding:
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> millions but no minimum threshold
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Type
of funding:
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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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