Highlights
2009-10-01 - 45 Security project leaflets now available on CORDIS
Under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research (FP7) 2007-2013, the European Commission has made EUR 1.4 billion specifically available for Security Research. Following a first call for proposals in 2007 - FP7-SEC-2007-1 and a coordinated call with the ICT theme - FP7-ICT-SEC-2007-1, a total of 45 projects are on-going. More Information
2009-09-24 - Presentations page of the FP7 Security Research Information Day 2009 has been published on CORDIS
In order to support the preparation of proposals for FP7-SEC-2010-1 call, the Research Executive Agency - with the support of the Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry (ENTR DG) of the European Commission - held an Information Day. The aim of this event was to disseminate information on the research areas open in this call for proposals, to give details about the main legal and procedural conditions, and to answer any questions. More information
2009-07-30 - The 3rd call for Security Research has been published on CORDIS
A Call for Proposals for Security Research (FP7-SEC-2010-1) under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) is published (2009-07-30) with a foreseen indicative budget of 210 millions euros. The closing date is 2009-11-26, 17:00 (Brussels time). EPSS, the electronic submission system, is already available. The call documentation is available on the specific call page
Objective
The objectives of the Security theme are:
- to develop technologies and knowledge needed to ensure the security of citizens from threats such as terrorism and (organised) crime, natural disasters and industrial accidents while respecting fundamental human rights;
- to ensure optimal and concerted use of available and evolving technologies to the benefit of civil European security;
- to stimulate the cooperation of providers and users for civil security solutions; improving the competitiveness of the European security industry and delivering mission-oriented results to reduce security gaps.
Why is it important?
Security related research is an important building block for supporting European freedom, security and justice. It will also contribute to developing technologies and capabilities in support of other European Community policies in areas such as transport, civil protection, energy, environment and health.
What will be funded?
Emphasis will be given to the following activities:
- Increasing the security of citizens - technology solutions for civil protection, bio-security, protection against crime and terrorism;
- Increasing the security of infrastructures and utilities - examining and securing infrastructures in areas such as ICT, transport, energy and services in the financial and administrative domain;
- Intelligent surveillance and border security - technologies, equipment, tools and methods for protecting Europe's border controls such as land and coastal borders;
- Restoring security and safety in case of crisis - technologies and communication, coordination in support of civil, humanitarian and rescue tasks;
- Improving security systems integration, interconnectivity and interoperability - information gathering for civil security, protection of confidentiality and traceability of transactions;
- Security and society - socio-economic, political and cultural aspects of security, ethics and values, acceptance of security solutions, social environment and perceptions of security;
- Security research coordination and structuring - coordination between European and international security research efforts in the areas of civil, security and defence research.
Last updated on: 2009-11-04