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The implementation of RTD activities is carried out through Calls for proposals. The following types of Calls for proposals are envisaged:

Periodic calls

Calls for proposals with fixed deadline dates (periodic calls): these are open for submission of proposals within a defined scope and with fixed deadlines. The scope is defined, for each call, in the sections "Strategy and priorities for the calls for proposals" of the work programme and specified in the call published in the Official Journal. The deadlines are outlined in the indicative timetable for programme implementation and specified in each call published in the Official Journal. These calls invite the submission for shared-cost research projects and co-ordination activities (Thematic Networks and Concerted Actions) and may also include accompanying measures related to Key Action 2.

Calls for proposals with fixed deadline dates will usually be accompanied by a non-mandatory, non-committing 'pre-proposal check' of outline proposals.

• List of the running calls
• Indicative calendar for future calls: PDF - MS WORD

Open calls:

These are launched at the start of the programme for SME specific measures, Marie Curie Fellowships, Accompanying Measures, Expressions of Interest inviting interested parties to suggest ideas for topics (RTD and infrastructure related needs) in some of the areas to be covered by these calls and International initiatives, such as Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (IMS), and remain open until the last year of the Framework Programme, with periodic evaluations (2/3 per year).

• List of the running calls
• • Corrigenda to the Open Call of 16.03.1999
• Indicative calendar for future calls: PDF - MS WORD

Dedicated calls:

These will be published once or twice a year and will be restricted to a number of specific topics and/or activities. Supporting documents will be made available to specify in depth the objectives of required activities. This modality enables the programme to focus on well identified research or infrastructure needs in Europe, providing a flexible and efficient approach both in targeting resources and in assisting proposers in directing their efforts. The Commission has published a call for Expressions of Interest inviting interested parties to suggest ideas for topics (RTD and infrastructure related needs) in some of the areas to be covered by these calls.

Download "Expressions of Interest for the needs of research/in support of research infrastructures": PDF - MS WORD

Dedicated calls will be devoted to policy-driven research, feasibility studies for Certified Reference Materials and support of research infrastructures.

• List of the running calls
• Indicative calendar for future calls: PDF - MS WORD

Check the list of running dedicated calls