Press dossier on the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013)

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European Research Infrastructures - 35 projects identified
October 2006

The ESFRI roadmap (see IP/06/1431) identifies 35 large-scale infrastructure projects at various stages of development. This Memo gives brief details of the projects concerned. The full text of the roadmap, which contains longer descriptions of the projects can be found at the CORDIS ESFRI Service. read more

Facilitating SMEs' access to EU programmes
October 2006

Increasing the participation of small and medium-sized companies in EU-funded programmes was the topic of a SME stakeholder conference held today in Brussels. The conference took place at the eve of the start of new major EU funding programmes in January 2007 on promotion of entrepreneurship, innovation and research (CIP and Framework Programme 7 on research and development) and of the new programming period for the structural and cohesion funds with greater emphasis on the creation of growth and jobs in line with the renewed growth and jobs strategy. read more

European aeronautics firms sign Memorandum of Understanding on Clean Sky JTI
October 2006

Nine leading European aeronautics companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Aeronautics Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) 'Clean Sky'. read more

Brains are set to gain with FP7, says Potocnik
October 2006

European Commissioner for Science and Research Janez Potocnik highlighted some of the ways in which the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) will increase the career opportunities and mobility of researchers in Europe and retain the best brains, while on a visit to Zagreb, Croatia, on 9 October. read more

Advisory board outlines priorities for security research
October 2006

Multidisciplinary, mission-oriented research on security should be undertaken at EU level, covering capability development, system development and system-of-systems demonstration, according to a new report from the European Security Research Advisory Board (ESRAB). read more

Competitiveness Council adopts common position on FP7
September 2006

The European Council adopted a common position on the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) at a Competitiveness Council meeting, held on 25 September in Brussels. Agreement on FP7 should now be reached under the co-decision procedure, assuming the European Parliament responds positively in its second reading. read more

FP7 to increase ties to China
September 2006

The ninth annual EU-China Summit took place on 9 September in Helsinki, Finland. The 36-point joint declaration outlines areas of closer cooperation, particularly in areas such as energy security and climate change. As part of the agreement, the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) will be used as a tool to increase cooperation and ties between China and the EU. read more

Investigating research - how the Framework Programme works - part 2
August 2006

Once the policy, the scope and the specific areas for research have been defined, the Commission's role continues. It must timetable calls and start to assess incoming submissions. read more

Europeans say "Yes" to science and technology at EU level
July 2005

Around 60 per cent of European citizens believe that the EU should spend more on scientific research, according to the results of the latest Eurobarometer survey “Europeans, Science and Technology” published in June 2005. read more

Why Europe needs research spending
9 June 2005

On 6 April 2005 the European Commission made a proposal for a spending programme for research and development from 2007 to 2013. This programme, in line with the Commission's proposal on the overall budget for this period, envisages a doubling of EU funds for research and development. read more

The future of Research in Europe is the focus of the 7th Research Framework Programme
6 May 2005

The future of Research in Europe is the focus of the 7th Research Framework Programme, FP7, drawn up by the European Commission last April. So, what does it contain? Video

How does the European Commission deal with ethical issues within its Framework Programme for Research and Development?
8 April 2005

Janez Potocnik, European Commissioner for Science and Research, has indicated that the European Commission proposes to continue the current strict ethical framework within the future research programme. This note sets this framework out in detail, and provides some information about research carried out under the current research programme. Read more

EU research - Building Knowledge Europe: The EU's new Research Framework Programme 2007-20013
7 April 2005

On 6 April the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new EU programme for Research. The proposal provides new impetus to increase Europe’s growth and competitiveness, recognising that knowledge is Europe’s greatest resource. The programme places greater emphasis than in the past on research that is relevant to the needs of European industry, to help it compete internationally, and develop its role as a world leader in certain sectors. Read more

New proposals for growth and jobs under the next Financial Framework 2007-13
7 April 2005

Today the European Commission adopted the last package of detailed proposals, linked to the next Financial Framework 2007-2013. The proposals flesh out the Union’s priorities on a range of vital areas such as research - to strengthen the Union’s competitiveness - citizenship, freedom, security and justice and health and consumer protection - to make the European Union a safer place to live in - and a reform to achieve sustainable fisheries. Read more

Security and space research - a new focus
7 April 2005

Security and space research together form a new priority under the proposal for the 7th Framework Programme for Research & Development published today. Security and space research will share a budget allocation of EUR 500 million per year. Read more

New tools for knowledge and growth: EU scientists propose priorities for research infrastructures
7 April 2005

The European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) today presented the European Commission with its first “List of Opportunities” – 23 concrete examples of some of the new, large scale infrastructures which Europe’s scientific and industrial community will need in the coming decade. Read more

Research infrastructures: "List of opportunities" presented to European Commission
7 April 2005

Today the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) presented its list of priority projects to the European Commission.Read more