1. The European Research Area and the 6th Framework Programme Dr Dimitri CORPAKIS CEC- DG Research dimitri.corpakis@cec.eu.int Aalborg 7 Nov. 2002

2. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP2 My talk lThe Lisbon process lThe concept of the European Research Area lTowards the 6th Framework Programme (2002- 2006)

3. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP3 The Lisbon Strategy and the Barcelona target lThe vision: within 10 years (2010), Europe should become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge society in the world –Sustainable development, together with quantitative and qualitative improvement in employment; greater social cohesion; improvement of the labour market; better governance; life-long learning and people mobility –Through an “Open method of co-ordination and benchmarking” (as a continuous, mutual learning process) –RTDI a top priority for the EU (this was repeated in Barcelona, last March, where the ambitious goal of GDP 3% average investment in RTD was set. New Commission Communication on “More Research for Europe” adopted September 2002) –ERA became one of the cornerstones of the Lisbon strategy lStrong message for all parties involved and the S&T community

4. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP4 European Research Area: the concept lA new vision for European research lRe-invent the European research landscape –avoid 15+1 policy framework –reduce fragmentation of effort –improve use of scarce resources –improve organisation of research –move to a really European research policy –mobilise all operators: the Union’s Institutions, the Member States, the Regions, the Public S&T and the business R&D communities –build a new, lasting partnership

5. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP5 7 questions for European research lConcentration  limited number of priorities lPresent priorities  future needs lBasic research  applied research lIndustrial competitiveness  other EU policies lEstablished centres  new teams lEfficient management  European dimension Finding the right balance:

6. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP6 About the Framework Programme lThe Framework Programme has been traditionally a policy planning tool for research and technological development at EU level. Historically it has been used as an instrument to promote transnational co-operation by supporting collaborative RTD. lNow it will serve to build the European Research Area

7. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP7 New ERA and FP organising principles lNetworks of excellence / Virtual laboratories / Strong programming character lIntegrated Projects / Results oriented partnerships lJoint implementation of national programmes lA European approach to research infrastructures lGreater researchers’ mobility / Improving the attraction of Europe for researchers from other parts of the world lGreater coherence of research activities

8. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP8 Global partnerships evolution l Larger networks / lasting integration l Broader participation l Public private schemes l Increased SMEs presence l Regional involvement / Clusters

9. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP9 European collaboration under the Framework Programme l The University - Industry transnational consortium, cornerstone of European R&D collaboration l Often survived proposal evaluation rejection and continued without Community funding l A craddle for SME / University colaboration, also for outsourced research l Currently in shared-cost projects, thematic networks, concerted actions, mobility of researchers

10. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP10 l1957:EURATOM treaty; Joint Research Centre set up l1983:ESPRIT programme l1984:First Framework Programme (1984-1987), followed by 4 successive Framework Programmes (up to 2002) l1987:“European Single Act” - research and tecnological development enters in the Treaty; Second Framework Programme (1987-1991) l1993:Maastricht Treaty on European Union; role of RTD in the EU enlarged l2000: Concept of ERA backed by Lisbon European Council l2002: Adoption of the Sixth Framework Programme (2002- 2006) Community RTD the story so far

11. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP11 How we grew: evolution of the European Union’s RTD framework programme budget

12. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP12 EU research: changing priorities

13. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP13 Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 lCommission proposal: February 2001 lAdoption by Council and Parliament: June 2002 lInstrumental for implementation of the European Research Area (ERA) lProposed and final budget: EUR 17.5 billion Budget: EUR 17.5 billion (+17% compared to 5th Framework Programme) l= ~ 6% of the EU’s public (civilian) research budget Some figures:

14. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP14 Framework programme 2002-2006 lFinancial instrument for implementing ERA lThree main blocks of activities qIntegrating research (7+1 priorities).Priority instruments (others as well):  Networks of excellence  Integrated Projects  Members State programmes carried out jointly qStructuring ERA (research and innovation, human resources- mobility, infrastructures, science-society) qStrengthening the ERA foundations

15. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP15 FP6 adopted Specific Programmes (5) lFor the EC Framework Programme: –A specific programme on "Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area" for the two blocks of activities "Integrating research" and "Strengthening the foundations of the European Research Area" of the Framework Programme proposal. –A specific programme on "Structuring the European Research Area". –A specific programme for JRC activities. lFor the EURATOM Framework Programme: –A specific programme for all the indirect actions in the fields of nuclear fission and fusion –A specific programme for JRC activities.

16. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP16 FOCUSING and INTEGRATING European research STRUCTURING the European Research Area STRENGTHENING the foundations of the European Research Area Concentration: on selected priority research areas Structuring effect: through a stronger link with national, regional and other European initiatives Coordination - Simplification BASIC PRINCIPLES Sixth Framework Programme - Main components -

17. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP17 Sixth Framework Programme

18. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP18 Sixth Framework Programme (EC)

19. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP19 Sixth Framework Programme

20. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP20 Information society Information society Framework programme 2002-2006: Typology of proposed thematic priorities Dissemination and support Dissemination and support Cutting-edge research Industrial competitiveness Governance, citizenship Science- society, ethics Science- society, ethics Governance Support for SMEs Support for SMEs Food safety and health risks Food safety and health risks Sustainable development and global change Sustainable development and global change Human resources and mobility of researchers Support for innovation Nanotechnologies, new production processes Nanotechnologies, new production processes Aeronautics and space Aeronautics and space Genomics and biotechnology for health Genomics and biotechnology for health

21. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP21 The 7 thematic priorities lGenomics and biotechnology for health :Advanced genomics and its application for health ÔFundamental knowledge and basic tools for functional genomics in all organisms: gene expression and proteomics, structural genomics, bioinformatics, etc. ÔApplication of knowledge and technologies in genomics and biotechnology for health: technological platforms, prevention and therapeutic tools, etc. :Combating major diseases ÔApplication-oriented genomic approaches to medical knowledge and technologies: diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, resistance to antibiotics, brain and ageing, etc. ÔCancer ÔMajor poverty-linked infectious diseases: aids, malaria and tuberculosis

22. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP22 lGenomics and biotechnology for health lInformation Society technologies :Applied IST research addressing major societal and economic challenges: security, societal challenges, ‘ambient intelligence’, electronic commerce, etc :Communication, computing and software technologies :Components and microsystems :Knowledge and interface technologies The 7 thematic priorities

23. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP23 lGenomics and biotechnology for health lInformation Society technologies lNanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices :Nanotechnologies and nanosciences: long-term research, supramolecular architectures and macromolecules, nano- biotechnologies, applications in health, chemistry etc :Knowledge-based multifunctional materials: fundamental knowledge; production, transformation and processing technologies, etc :New production processes and devices: flexible and intelligent manufacturing systems, systems research and hazard control, clean and safe production, optimisation of life cycles, etc The 7 thematic priorities

24. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP24 lGenomics and biotechnology for health lInformation Society technologies lNanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices lAeronautics and space :Aeronautics: competitiveness of the industry (new aircraft, engines etc); improving environmental impact (emissions and noise); safety; increasing the capacity of the air transport system (‘Single European Sky’) :Space: research relevant to Galileo (satellite navigation) and GMES (monitoring for environment and security); satellite telecommunications (integrating terrestrial networks and space systems) The 7 thematic priorities

25. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP25 lGenomics and biotechnology for health lInformation Society technologies lNanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices lAeronautics and space lFood quality and safety :Epidemiology of food-related diseases and allergies :Impact of food on health :‘Traceability’ processes all along the production chain :Methods of analysis, detection and control :Safer and environmentally friendly production methods and healthier foodstuffs :Impact of animal feed on human health :Environmental health risks The 7 thematic priorities

26. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP26 lGenomics and biotechnology for health lInformation Society technologies lNanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices lAeronautics and space lFood safety and health risks lSustainable development and global change :Sustainable energy systems: clean energy, energy savings, alternative motor fuels, fuel cells, energy carriers/transport/storage, etc :Sustainable surface transport: environmentally friendly transport, interoperability, safety, etc :Global change and ecosystems: greenhouse gas emissions, water cycle, biodiversity, natural disasters, land management, climate modelling, etc The 7 thematic priorities

27. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP27 lGenomics and biotechnology for health lInformation Society technologies lNanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes and devices lAeronautics and space lFood safety and health risks lSustainable development and global change lCitizens and governance in the European knowledge-based society :Knowledge-based society and social cohesion: generation/ distribution/use of knowledge; development of a knowledge-based society; variety of paths towards a knowledge-based society; etc :Citizenship, democracy and new forms of governance: consequences of EU integration, enlargement; new forms of governance; resolution of conflicts; citizenship and cultural identities The 7 thematic priorities

28. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP28 The 8th Priority: Specific activities covering a wider field of research l7 thematic priorities lSpecific activities covering a wider field of research : :Supporting policies and anticipating scientific and technological needs: activities in support of EU policies and research responding to new and emerging needs (annual programming) :Horizontal research activities involving SMEs: to boost technological capacities of SMEs in traditional or new areas and develop their ability to operate internationally (co-operative and collective research) :Specific measures in support of international co-operation: developing countries, Mediterranean countries including the Western Balkans; Russia and the CIS

29. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP29 International co-operation activities lParticipation of third countries in the thematic priorities & lSpecific activities (in support of the EU’s foreign policy and development aid policy) Third countries : countries which are not members of the EU and not associated with the Framework Programme.

30. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP30 SMEs lGeneral activities 9At least 15% of the total budget allocated to SMEs 9Taking into consideration specific regional economic and social situations 9Support for technological needs of SMEs lSpecific activities 9‘Co-operative research’: carried out by research centres for SMEs or by high-tech SMEs in collaboration with research centres and universities 9‘Collective research’: carried out by research centres for industrial associations or industry groupings in entire sectors of industry dominated by SMEs

31. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP31 Sixth Framework Programme

32. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP32 Structuring the ERA: four categories of activity lResearch and innovation :Networking the players and users :Encouraging trans-regional co-operation :New tools and approaches concerning technological innovation :Putting services in place and consolidating them (CORDIS) :Economic and technological intelligence :Analysing innovation in EU-funded research projects

33. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP33 lResearch and innovation lHuman resources and mobility :Host-driven actions: MC (Marie Curie) research training networks, MC host fellowships for early stage research training, MC host fellowships for the transfer of knowledge, MC conferences and training courses :Individual-driven actions: MC intra-European fellowships, MC outgoing/incoming international fellowships, :Excellence promotion and recognition: MC excellence grants, MC excellence awards, MC chairs :Return and reintegration mechanisms Structuring the ERA: four categories of activity

34. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP34 lResearch and innovation lHuman resources and mobility lResearch infrastructures :Transnational access to research infrastructures :Integrating activities :Communication network development :Design studies :Development of new infrastructures Structuring the ERA: four categories of activity

35. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP35 lResearch and innovation lHuman resources and mobility lResearch infrastructures lScience/society :Bringing research closer to society: science and governance, scientific advice and reference systems :Responsible research and application of science and technology: ethics, uncertainty, risk, precautionary principle :Stepping up the science/society dialogue and women in science: public understanding, young people’s interest in scientific careers, women and science Structuring the ERA: four categories of activity

36. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP36 Sixth Framework Programme

37. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP37 Strengthening the foundations of ERA: two categories of activity (I) lSupport for the co-ordination of activities (all S&T fields eligible / some examples below): èCo-ordination of national activities in areas such as: 9Health: major diseases, diseases linked to poverty, development of European databases, co-ordination of clinical trials etc. 9Biotechnology: non-health and non-food applications 9Environment: urban environment, marine environment, seismic risk 9Energy: new generation of power plants, energy storage etc. èCo-ordination at the European level 9Other co-operation frameworks (COST etc) 9Joint initiatives of specialised European scientific organisations (CERN, ESA? ESO, EMBL etc)

38. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP38 lCoherent development of research and innovation policies in Europe 9Analyses and studies (foresight, indicators etc.) 9Benchmarking of research and innovation policies 9Mapping excellence in Europe 9Regulatory and administrative environment for research and innovation Strengthening the foundations of ERA: two categories of activity (II)

39. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP39 Three new instruments lNetworks of excellence lIntegrated projects lProgrammes implemented jointly In priority thematic areas, the new instruments: lWill be used from the start of FP6 lAs a priority means, while maintaining the use of specific targeted projects and co-ordination actions lWill be assessed in 2004

40. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP40 Framework programme 2002-2006: New priority instruments lNetworks of excellence –Lasting integration of research capacities / Implementation of joint programmes or activities –Genuine ‘virtual centres of excellence’ / Operational autonomy –Gradual integration of work programmes / Selected on the basis of calls for proposals lIntegrated projects –Actions with a real European scope / Involving significant mobilisation of stake-holders –High level of autonomy / Implemented through overall financing plans –Selected on the basis of calls for proposals lProgrammes carried out jointly –Financial participation in national programmes carried out jointly (article 169 of the Treaty) –Specific implementation structure –Development or running of common infrastructures

41. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP41 Additional instruments lSpecific targeted research or innovation projects lSpecific research projects for SMEs lActions to promote and develop human resources and mobility lCo-ordination actions lSpecific support actions lIntegrated infrastructure initiatives

42. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP42 Other instruments lSpecific targeted research or innovation projects: :Specific targeted research projects: to improve competitiveness; need to be sharply focussed; either a RTD project (to gain knowledge) or a demonstration project (to prove the viability of new technologies which cannot be commercialised directly) :Specific targeted innovation projects: to test, validate and disseminate new innovation concepts and methods lSpecific research projects for SMEs lActions to promote and develop human resources and mobility lCo-ordination actions lSpecific support actions lIntegrated infrastructure initiatives

43. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP43 Other instruments (continued) lSpecific targeted research or innovation projects lSpecific research projects for SMEs :Co-operative research projects undertaken for the benefit of a number of SMEs on themes of common interest :Collective research projects carried out for industrial associations or industry groupings in sectors where SMEs are prominent lActions to promote and develop human resources and mobility lCoordination actions lSpecific support actions lIntegrated infrastructure initiatives

44. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP44 lSpecific targeted research or innovation projects lSpecific research projects for SMEs lActions to promote and develop human resources and mobility :To promote training, development of expertise or transfer of knowledge :To support actions undertaken by individuals, host structures (including training networks) and European research teams lCoordination actions lSpecific support actions lIntegrated infrastructure initiatives Other instruments (continued)

45. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP45 lSpecific targeted research or innovation projects lSpecific research projects for SMEs lActions to promote and develop human resources and mobility lCoordination actions :To support co-ordinated initiatives undertaken by a range of stakeholders involved in research and innovation (with the aim of improving integration) :Actions: conferences, meetings, studies, exchange of personnel, exchange of good practices, information systems, expert groups etc lSpecific support actions lIntegrated infrastructure initiatives Other instruments (continued)

46. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP46 lSpecific targeted research or innovation projects lSpecific research projects for SMEs lActions to promote and develop human resources and mobility lCoordination actions lSpecific support actions :To complement FP6 implementation :To prepare future RTD activities (monitoring, assessment, etc) :Actions: conferences, meetings, studies, awards, information and communication activities, support of research infrastructures (e.g. feasibility studies) etc lIntegrated infrastructure initiatives Other instruments (continued)

47. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP47 lSpecific targeted research or innovation projects lSpecific research projects for SMEs lActions to promote and develop human resources and mobility lCoordination actions lSpecific support actions lIntegrated infrastructure initiatives :To reinforce and develop research infrastructures in order to provide services at European level :Must combine networking activities with support (e.g. transnational access) or research (e.g. to improve performance) :Financing for new infrastructures is excluded (see ‘Specific support actions’) Other instruments (continued)

48. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP48 Sixth Framework Programme (Euratom)

49. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP49 EURATOM activities lWaste treatment and storage: –Long-term storage etc. –Reducing the impact of waste and the hazards associated with waste etc. lControlled thermonuclear fusion: –Fusion physics and technology –Activities related to ‘Next Step’/ITER lOther activities: –Radiation protection –Safer processes for the exploitation of nuclear energy lJoint Research Centre: –Nuclear safety and security –Measurements and reference materials

50. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP50 The FP6 Timeline

51. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP51 Participation Who can participate? Who can participate? l Every legal entity l New: Associated candidate countries = Member States (MS) l New: International European interest organisations = MS

52. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP52 Rules for participation lFunding mechanisms: 'grant for integration' (for networks of excellence) and 'grant to the overall budget' (integrated projects), i.e. the financing principle will no longer be the 'eligible costs' lMainly on-going and ex-post control (rather than ex-ante); lChanges in partnerships (addition or withdrawal) may be decided by partners, with tacit agreement by the Commission lCandidate countries associated to the FP will participate under same conditions as EU Member States; lEuropean research organisations (e.g. CERN, ESA, EMBO, etc.) will be treated as any entity from member states; lIntellectual Property Rights (IPR) rules simplified; relevant agreements to be established by consortium partners.

53. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP53 Evaluation Same principles as in FP 5: lTransparency lEqual treatment lImpartiality

54. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP54 Funding Three different systems: lGrant to the budget lGrant for integration lFlat-rate

55. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP55 Control and Sanctions Objective: Objective: lReinforcing ex-post controls òTo simplify and streamline ex-ante controls òAs a counterbalance to increased autonomy for participants Sanctions: lExclusion criterion: financial irregularity lRecovery decisions (art. 256 EC Treaty) lOther sanctions in contracts

56. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP56 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Complete and comprehensive in one document Based on: l Experience with FP 5 rules l Consultation with academia and industry As in FP 5: lParticipants own results they have generated lEmphasis on use of results, dissemination if appropriate or if results are not used lSMEs own results generated in SME-activities

57. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP57 A Regional Dimension for the ERA lConcept identified in all ERA related Communications as important / Special Communication on the Regional Dimension adopted 03/10/01 (COM(2001)549) lNeed to paying more attention to local and regional factors and operators, when thinking about research policy - a message primarily addressed to the Member States lInvolve more the Member States and the regions in a European Policy context

58. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP58 ERA: what role for the regions ? lAn active role: supportive, pro-active, based on public-private partnerships, strengthening actors, providing infrastructure and means, bridging the gap between knowledge creators and knowledge users lNot just concentrated in a fund-absorption model

59. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP59 Specific implementation measures in FP6 relevant to the Regional Dimension (2002-2006) lRegions as direct or indirect partners in the major new instruments (NoE or IP) lStrengthening the ERA foundations: the ERA-NET scheme: support for coordination measures at national or regional level lStrengthening the ERA foundations: Coherent development of research and innovation policies (analysies, studies, benchmarking) lStructuring the ERA: Research and Innovation òencouragement and validation of local and regional initiatives òencouraging trans-regional co-operation òexperimenting with new tools and approaches lSMES (collective / cooperative research; technology intelligence studies) lHuman Potential: special grants favouring less developed regions lThe possibility of complementing the Framework Programme funding of a given action with funding from the Structural Funds in Objective 1 regions (but respecting fully the scientific excellence criteria when selecting projects for funding).

60. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP60 Specific direct measures in the 6th FP on regions: Strengthening the ERA foundations, the ERA-NET scheme lSupport for the co-ordination of activities - programmes, instruments, plans or other initiatives undertaken at regional level, involving public funding to support RTD work, the development of research capabilities, and the promotion of innovation – co-ordination of independent activities including their mutual opening –preparation and management of joint activities

61. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP61 ERA-NET objectives lStep up cooperation of research activities carried out at national or regional level in the MS and the associated states, through: –networking of RTD activities conducted at national or regional level –mutual opening of national and regional research programmes

62. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP62 ERA-NET content lStrategically planned or executed at N or R levels lfinanced or managed by N or R public bodies or structures closely related to or mandated by public authorities lnetworking does not involve transnational flows of national funding lmutual opening involves mutually organised transnational flows of national funding lall S&T fields lInfo exchange, strategic activities, implementation of joint activities, transnational RTD activities, mutual opening

63. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP63 ERA-NET financial aspects lCommunity contribution limited to the coordination costs of additional activities up to 100%, could reach 2 MEUR per project (instrument used: coordination action); duration: up to 5 years lPreparatory actions possible (max 1 year); up to 200 KEUR (instrument: specific support action) lContact: anne.mandenoff@cec.eu.int anne.mandenoff@cec.eu.int

64. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP64 òReinforcement and integration of existing or developing scientific excellence in all EU regions ò strong programming character ò better connectivity between central and peripheral hubs of scientific competence, ò increased opportunities for collaboration, staff mobility, information and knowledge exchange NoE - IP: benefits for the regions (I)

65. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP65 lpositive spill-overs to the local and regional economies l strong barriers against interregional brain-drain (scientists moving from less favoured to richer regions). l Ability to build multi-polar areas of innovation l excellence, supporting indirectly local development and economic growth, thus contributing to regional population stability lRegional bodies may be associated in transnational partnerships to develop specific projects, of a substantial scale, aiming at integrating scientific and technological efforts. NoE - IP: benefits for the regions (II)

66. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP66 The challenge of Enlargement lR&D policy priorities: –human resources –research infrastructures –integrated research and innovation strategies (including at regional level) –framework conditions / synergies with education and training / business environment / risk capital –linkage between knowledge institutions and the economy, including technology foresight

67. 7 Nov 02CEC- DG RTD / DCORP67 Find more on ERA and the FP lGeneral information on research: http://europa.eu.int/comm/research http://europa.eu.int/comm/research lGeneral information on the Sixth Framework Programme : http://europa.eu.int/comm/research /fp6/index_en.html http://europa.eu.int/comm/research /fp6/index_en.html lInformation on research programmes and projects : http://www.cordis.lu lInformation requests: research@cec.eu.int

68. Th@nk you 68CEC- DG RTD / DCORP7 Nov 02