What's it all about? - Key Documents

The Human Potential Programme

Key Documents

Legislative texts

The following provide the legal framework for activities supported by the Human Potential Programme.

• The Council Decision on the Fifth Framework Programme (FP5)

• The Council Decision on the Improving the Human Research Potential and the Socio-economic Knowledge Base Programme
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Participation documents

These provide useful background information for anyone considering submitting an application to the Human Potential Programme. The Work Programme describes the intended objectives, participants, deliverables, implementation, eligibility criteria and contractual obligations.

• The Human Potential Work Programme

• The Evaluation Manual for the Fifth Framework Programme

Policy documents

The following policy documents concerning the development of EU science and technology may be of interest.

• Towards a European Research Area – Commission Communication

• The Socio-economic Dimension in the Fifth Framework Programme – 1999 Report

• Science policies in the European Union: Promoting excellence through mainstreaming gender equality

• Five year assessment report relating to the specific programme 'Improving the Human Research Potential and the Socio-economic Knowledge Base'