The Fourth RTD Framework Programme - 1994-1998
During the period 1994-1998, European Union RTD activities were carried out under the Fourth Framework Programme (FP4) and the parallel Euratom Framework Programme covering research and training activities conducted in the nuclear sector.
The total budget for both EC and Euratom Framework Programmes amounted to ECU 13,215 million (EC: ECU 11,879 million, Euratom: ECU 1,336 million).
Access the web services for each of the specific programmes implementing FP4. Detailed information on research implemented under FP4 can also be found in the CORDIS databases.
Information and Communications Technologies
- Advanced Communications Technologies and Services (ACTS)
- Information Technologies (ESPRIT)
- Telematics Applications
Industrial Technologies
- Industrial and Materials Technologies (BRITE/EURAM)
- Standards, Measurements and Testing (SMT)
Environment
topLife Sciences and Technologies
- Biotechnology BIOTECH 2)
- Biomedecine and Health (BIOMED 2)
- Agriculture and Fisheries (FAIR)
- Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects (ELSA)
Energy
- Research and Development (JOULE)
- Demonstration (THERMIE)
Research & Training in the Nuclear Sector
- Nuclear Fission Safety (NFS 2)
- Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion (FUSION)
Transport
Targeted Socio-Economic Research
Cooperation with Third Countries and International Organisations
- International Cooperation (INCO)
Dissemination and Exploitation of Results
Stimulation of the training and mobility of researchers
Last updated on: 2008-03-26