1 FP7... Tomorrow’s answers start today EU Research Funding Opportunity Rasha El-shinety, PhD Head of AFM-grants office RDIN contact point in Alexandria University- Health Sector 9/5/2015

2 The EU’s Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7, ) FP7 is short for: Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development European Union’s main instrument for funding research in Europe between 2007 and 2013 FP7 supports research in selected priority areas FP7 represents a 41% budget increase from FP6 at 2004 prices 9/5/2015

3 1984:First Framework Programme ( ) 1987:Second Framework Programme ( ) 1990: Third Framework Programme ( ) 1994: Fourth Framework Programme ( ) 1998: Fifth Framework Programme ( ) 2002: Sixth Framework Programme ( ) 2007: Seventh Framework Programme ( ) FPs 9/5/2015

4 FP7 ( ): The Structure Cooperation – Collaborative research Ideas – Frontier Research People – Marie Curie Actions Euratom indirect actions – nuclear fusion and fission research Euratom direct actions – JRC nuclear research JRC non-nuclear research Capacities – Research Capacity + 9/5/2015

5 Who Can Participate Participation in the Seventh Framework Programme is open to a wide range of organisations and individuals: – Universities, – Research centres – Multinational corporations, – SMEs (small to medium-sized enterprises), – Public administrations, –NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) – Individuals, from anywhere in the world. All have the opportunity to participate in FP7 Different participation rules apply depending on the research initiative in question. 9/5/2015

6 Timeframe for FP7 projects Official duration of FP Projects resulting from FP7 calls operating Results from FP7 projects in use Last projects startFirst projects startFirst callsLast projects end /5/2015

7 FP7 – Indicative budget breakdown (€ million) 4,097 4,750 4,097 4, /5/2015

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9 FP7 | Cooperation  Health;  Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnology;  Information and Communication Technologies;  Nano-sciences, Nano-technologies, Materials and new Production Technologies;  Energy;  Environment (including Climate Change);  Transport (including Aeronautics);  Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities;  Space;  Security. 9/5/2015

10 Cooperation programme - thematic areas (€ million) 9/5/2015

11 1. Health Biotechnology, generic tools and technologies for human health Translating research for human health Optimising the delivery of healthcare to European citizens 9/5/2015

12 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 9/5/2015

13 3. Information and Communication Technologies 3. Information and Communication Technologies ICT Technology Pillars Integration of Technologies Applications Research Future and Emerging Technologies 9/5/2015

14 4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies 4. Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies Materials New Production Integration of technologies for industrial applications 9/5/2015

15 5. Energy Hydrogen and fuel cells Renewable electricity generation Renewable fuel production Near zero emission power generation Smart energy networks Energy efficiency and savings Knowledge for energy policy making Renewables for heating and cooling 9/5/2015

16 6. Environment (inc. climate change) Environmental Technologies Earth observation and assessment tools Sustainable Management of Resources Climate change, pollution and risks 9/5/2015

17 7. Transport (inc. Aeronautics) Aeronautics and air transport Surface transport (rail, road and waterborne) Support to the European global satellite navigation system (Galileo) 9/5/2015

18 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 environmental objectives in a European perspective Combining economic, social and environmental 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 9/5/2015

19 9. Security Protection against terrorism and crime Security of infrastructures and utilities Border security 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 9/5/2015

Space Space-based applications at the service of the European Society Space-based applications at the service of the European Society Exploration of space RTD for strengthening space foundations RTD for strengthening space foundations 9/5/2015

21 FP7 Structure: Funding Schemes CP(CP):Collaborative Projects (CP): support for research projects carried out by consortia with participants from different countries, aimed at developing new knowledge, new technology, products, demonstration activities or common resources for research. NoE(NOE):Networks of Excellence (NOE): support for a joint program of activities implemented by a number of research organisations, integrating their activities in a given field, and carried out by research teams in the framework of longer-term cooperation. CSA(CSA) -Coordination & Support Actions (CSA) - : support for activities aimed at coordinating or supporting research activities and policies, such as networking, exchanges, trans-national access to research infrastructures, studies, and conferences. 9/5/2015

22 FP7: Key Documents Work Programme Call Fiche Guide for Applicants –now including the Guidance notes for evaluators and the Background note on the funding scheme Evaluation forms with notes EPSS manual Model grant agreement Rules on submission of proposals, and the related evaluation, selection and award procedures 9/5/2015

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24 FP7 | People Initial training of researchers –Marie Curie Networks* Life-long training and career development –Individual Fellowships –Co-financing of regional/national/international programmes Industry-academia pathways and partnerships –Industry-Academia Knowledge–sharing Scheme International dimension –Outgoing & Incoming International Fellowships –International Cooperation Scheme –Reintegration grants; –Support to researcher Specific actions: mobility & excellence –Mobility and career enhancement actions –Excellence awards 9/5/2015

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26 FP7 | Capacities Research infrastructures Research for the benefit of SMEs Regions of Knowledge Research Potential Science in Society Coherent development of policies Activities of International Cooperation 9/5/2015

27 International Cooperation Budget: €185 million ( ) More than 100 countries from all over the world are involved in EU Research Programmes. These activities will continue within the "Cooperation" programme of FP7, which covers the international cooperation actions in the 10 thematic areas and across themes. They will be implemented in coordination with the "Cooperation", "People" and "Capacities" programmes of FP7. "Cooperation", 9/5/2015

FP7 – What’s new? Main new elements compared to FP6: –Duration increased from 5 to 7 years (except for Euratom FP) –Annual budget increased significantly –New structure: Cooperation, Ideas (ERC), People, Capacities, Euratom and JRC activities –Basic research (~ €1 billion per year): European Research Council –Funding of research infrastructures –Flexible funding schemes –Simpler procedures

Key factors for success in applying for FP7 funding Competition is tough: only the best projects get funded  the proposal must address the topic and the work programme (not wishful thinking)  the consortium of partners must be excellent and appropriate for the task (select the right partners)  the proposal must address all 3 criteria  convince the evaluators (don’t rely on reputation)  and, of course, respect the basic rules (deadlines, n° participants, ceilings, length, ethics, …) 9/5/201529

30 EU research: Information on research programmes and projects: Seventh Framework Programme: RTD info magazine: Latest Published Calls: Useful Links 9/5/2015

31 Thank You for attention 9/5/2015