1. Building the Europe of Knowledge for Growth Proposals for the 7 th Research Framework Programme 2007 – 2013 adopted by the Commission on 6 April 2005 Dr Alfredo Aguilar Head of Unit Community Cooperation Activities International Scientific Cooperation Directorate-General for Research European Commission

2. 1)Communication from the Commission - Building the ERA of knowledge for growth COM(2005) 118 2) Proposals for a Decision of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the seventh framework programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) and a Council Decision concerning the seventh framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007 to 2011) BUILDING THE EUROPE OF KNOWLEDGE COM(2005) 119 3) Commission Staff Working Paper - Annex to the Proposal for the Council and European Parliament decisions on the 7th Framework Programme (EC and Euratom) - Main Report: Overall summary IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND EX ANTE EVALUATION SEC(2005)430 4) Commission Staff Working Document - Simplification and Management of the 7th Framework Programme SEC(2005)431 Documents on FP7 approved by the Commission on 6 April 2005

3. Specific Programmes Cooperation – Collaborative research People – Human Potential JRC (nuclear) Ideas – Frontier Research Capacities – Research Capacity JRC (non-nuclear) Euratom +

4. Cooperation44735 Ideas11942 People 7178 Capacities 7536 Non nuclear activities of the JRC 1824 TOTAL73215 FP7 (2007-2013) Indicative budget (in EUR millions) FP7 (2007-2013) Indicative budget (in EUR millions)

5. Cooperation Collaborative research Co-ordination of research programmes Joint Technology Initiatives International Cooperation - The opening of all activities - Specific cooperation actions International Cooperation - The opening of all activities - Specific cooperation actions Possibilities to : - Emerging needs - Unforeseen policy needs Possibilities to : - Emerging needs - Unforeseen policy needs +

6. 9 Thematic Priorities 1.Health 2.Food, agriculture and Biotechnology 3.Information and Communication Technologies 4.Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies 5.Energy 6.Environment (including and climate change) 7.Transport (including Aeronautics) 8.Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities 9.Space and Security Cooperation – Collaborative research

7. 1. Health Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for human health Translating research for human health Optimising the delivery of health care to European citizens

8. 2. Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest, and aquatic environments “Fork to farm”: Food, health and well being Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes Life sciences and biotechnology for sustainable non-food products and processes

9. 3. Information and Communication Technologies 3. Information and Communication Technologies ICT Technology Pillars Integration of Technology Applications Research Future and Emerging technologies

10. 4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies 4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies Materials New Production Integration of technologies for industrial applications

11. 5. Energy Hydrogen and fuel cells Renewable electricity generation Renewable fuel production Renewables for heating and cooling CO 2 capture and storage technologies for zero emission power generation Clean coal technologies Smart energy networks Energy efficiency and savings Knowledge for energy policy making

12. 6. Environment (inc. climate change) Environmental Technologies Earth observation and assessment tools Sustainable management of resources Climate change, pollution and risks

13. 7. Transport (including Aeronautics) Aeronautics and air transport Surface transport (rail, road and waterborne) Support to the European global satellite navigation system (Galileo)

14. 8. Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities 8. Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities Growth, employment and competitiveness in a knowledge society Combining economic, social and sustainability objectives in a European perspective Combining economic, social and sustainability objectives in a European perspective Major trends in society and their implications Europe in the world The citizen in the European Union Socio-economic and scientific indicators Foresight activities

15. 9. Security and Space Border security Protection against terrorism and crime Security of infrastructures and utilities Restoring security in case of crisis Security systems integration and interoperability Security systems integration and interoperability Security and society Security Research Coordination and structuring Security Research Coordination and structuring Space-based applications at the service of the European Society Space-based applications at the service of the European Society RTD for strengthening space foundations RTD for strengthening space foundations Exploration of space

16. Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Collaborative research (Collaborative projects; Networks of Excellence; Coordination/support actions) Joint Technology Initiatives Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) Coordination of non-Community research programmes (ERA-NET; ERA-NET+; Article 169) International Cooperation Cooperation – Collaborative research Under each theme there will be sufficient flexibility to address both Emerging needs and Unforeseen policy needs Dissemination of knowledge and transfer of results will be supported in all thematic areas Support will be implemented across all themes through:

17. Joint Technology Initiatives Global Monitoring for Environment and Security Hydrogen and Fuel Cells for a Sustainable Energy Future Towards new Nanoelectronics Approaches Embedded systems Aeronautics and Air Transport Innovative Medicines for the Citizens of Europe Other possible themes to be identified later…

18. Ideas – Frontier Research Commission ERC – European Research Council * Created by Commission decision * * Under the responsibility of the Commission Preparation of work programme Set up of peer review: pool of reviewers, nomination of review panels, evaluation guidelines Oversight of the evaluation procedure Annual scientific report Information and support to applicants Reception / eligibility of proposals Organisation and execution of evaluation Selection decision Scientific and financial follow-up of contracts Annual implementation report Approval of work programme, as defined by the Scientific Council Instruction to implement work programme Approval of annual implementation report Information to programme committee Scientific Council* Externalised tasks**

19. Initial training of researchers Life-long training and career development Industry-academia pathways and partnerships International dimension Specific actions People – Human Potential

20. 1.Research Infrastructures 2.Research for the benefits of SMEs 3.Regions of knowledge 4.Research potential 5.Science in Society 6.Activities of International Cooperation Capacities – Research Capacity

21. 1. Research Infrastructures Transnational Access Integrating activities Research e-infrastructures Construction of new research infrastructures and major updates of existing ones Construction of new research infrastructures and major updates of existing ones Design studies Support to existing research infrastructures: Support to new research infrastructures:

22. 2. Research for the benefit of SMEs Research for SMEs Research for SME associations “Exploratory” awards Promote optimal participation in the Cooperation programme Promote assistance to SMEs by networks of intermediaries Under the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP):

23. 3. Regions of Knowledge Development of regional “research-driven clusters” Two objectives for European regions: Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities Strengthen their capacity for investing in RTD and carrying out research activities Maximising their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projects Maximising their potential for a successful involvement of their operators in European research projects

24. Research Potential Transnational two-way secondments and recruitment Research equipment and the material environment Workshops and conferences for knowledge transfer “Evaluation facilities”

25. 5. Science in Society Strengthening and improving the European science system Broader engagement political and societal issues (inc. ethical issues) Science and technology and their place in society Gender research and the role of women in research Science education – curiosity and the participation of young people Policy for the role and engagement of universities Improved communication

26. 6. Activities of International Cooperation “Horizontal” support actions and measures not carried out in the Cooperation or People programmes “Horizontal” support actions and measures not carried out in the Cooperation or People programmes Two interdependent objectives: Support competitiveness through strategic partnerships with 3 rd countries in selected fields and by engaging the best 3 rd country scientists to work in and with Europe Support competitiveness through strategic partnerships with 3 rd countries in selected fields and by engaging the best 3 rd country scientists to work in and with Europe Address specific problems that 3 rd countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit Address specific problems that 3 rd countries face or that have a global character, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit

27. Indicative breakdown among programmes Cooperation44735 Health8373 Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology2472 Information and Communication Technologies12756 Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies4865 Energy2951 Environment (including Climate Change)2552 Transport (including Aeronautics)5981 Socio-economic Sciences and the Humanities798 Security and Space3987 Ideas11942 People7178 Capacities7536 Research Infrastructures *3987 Research for the benefit of SMEs1914 Regions of Knowledge160 Research Potential558 Science in Society558 Activities of International Cooperation359 Non-nuclear actions of the Joint Research Centre1824 TOTAL73215

28. Tentative Roadmap for FP7 2005 6/4 Commission - Adoption of FP7 proposals 18/4Council - Exchange of views 7/6Council - Orientation debate 21/9Commission - Proposals on SPs and Rules for participation and dissemination 11/10 Council - Exchange of views on SPs and Rules 23/11Commission - Proposals under Articles 169 and/or 171 28-29/11Council - Orientation debate on SPs and Rules 12-15/12EP - 1st reading on EC FP. Opinion on Euratom FP 2006 Feb/MarCouncil - Common position on EC FP EP - 1 st reading on EC Rules. Opinion on Euratom Rules. AprilCommon position on EC Rules May/JuneEP - 2 nd reading on EC FP; Opinion on SPs; 2 nd reading on EC Rules (earliest) JuneCouncil - Adoption of FP and Rules (earliest) JulyCouncil and EP - Adoption of FP and Rules JulyCouncil - Adoption of the SPs OctCommission - Adoption of Work programmes and necessary materials NovCommission - Publication of 1 st calls