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Instruments
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FP6 will be implemented by the means of six main instruments,
each of which have their own set of aims and objectives conditions for participation.
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 Three "new" instruments
The new instruments introduced for FP6 are driven by the concepts of the European Research Area (ERA) and are also
characterised by the structuring and integrating effects that they will have
on European research.
:: Integrated projects
Multipartner projects to support objective-driven research, where the primary deliverable is knowledge for new products, processes, services etc. They should bring together a critical mass of resources to reach ambitious goals aimed either at increasing Europes competitiveness or at addressing major societal needs.
:: Networks of excellence
Multipartner projects aimed at strengthening excellence on a research topic by networking the critical mass of resources and expertise. This expertise will be networked around a joint programme of activities aimed primarily at creating a progressive and lasting integration of the research activities of the network partners while, at the same time advancing knowledge on the topic.
:: Article 169 (for the joint implementation
of national programmes)
This instrument requires co-operation at the level of national governments. It aims at integrating whole national or regional programmes on a particular topic by their joint implementation, e.g. through harmonised work programmes and common, joint or co-ordinated calls for proposals.
Traditional instruments
These instruments are similar to those in FP5.
:: Specific targeted research projects
Multipartner research, demonstration or innovation projects. Their purpose is to support research, technological development and demonstration or innovation activities of a more limited scope and ambition, particularly for smaller research actors and participants from candidate countries.
:: Coordination actions
To promote and support the networking and coordination of research and innovation activities. They will cover the definition, organisation and management of joint or common initiatives as well organisation of conferences, meetings, the performance of studies, exchanges of personnel, the exchange and dissemination of good practices, setting up common information systems and expert groups.
:: Specific support actions
Single or multipartner activities. Intended to complement the implementation of FP6 and may be used to help in preparations for future Community research policy activities. Within the priority themes, they will support, conferences, seminars, studies and analyses, working groups and expert groups, operational support and dissemination, information and communication activities, or a combination of these.
:: Specific projects for SMEs
Divided into Co-operative research projects (CRAFT) and Collective research projects. CRAFT are undertaken for the benefit of a number of SMEs from different countries on common specific problems. Collective research projects are carried out on behalf of industrial associations or industry groupings in sectors where SMEs are prominent.
:: Specific actions to
promote research infrastructures
To support the integrated provision of infrastructure related services to the research community at European level, inducing a long-term integrating effect on the way research infrastructures operate, evolve and interact with each other and with their users, thus contributing to develop the European Research Area.
Marie Curie actions on mobility,
training and excellence recognition
These actions provide a variety of possibilities for individual researchers in
different stages of their career as well as for institutions acting as a host
for fellows.
:: Host-driven actions:
Global grants are given to research
organisations and enterprises for the provision of schemes for transnational
training and mobility of individuals.
:: Individual-driven actions:
Support to individual researchers with
a view to encouraging transnational mobility and to complementing individual
competencies, including also return and reintegration mechanisms for researchers
from EU and associated countries.
:: Excellence recognition:
Focus on the promotion and
recognition of excellence in European research, thereby increasing its visibility
and attractiveness.
:: Return and Reintegration Mechanisms:
Will be directed
at researchers who have just completed an EU funded mobility scheme (RRG) or
to European researchers who have carried out research outside Europe for at least
5 years (IRG).
| :: Classification of the five main FP6 Instruments : |
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- In response to the first evaluation of the effectiveness
of the New Instruments introduced in FP6, a synoptic
table and a explanatory
annex with more detailed information have been
produced setting out the classification of the type
of projects (the "instruments") according to their
objectives and specific characteristics.
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