Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 Towards the Fifth Framework Programme Confirming the International Role of European Research Jean GABOLDE

European Commission, DG XII-E TA/AP d:\data\powerpnt\fp5map.ppt 1 EC Framework (non-nuclear) Data valid: Full participation and funding according to RTD Association Agreement RTD Association Agreement in preparation; same as until entry into force Project by project participation if in conformity with Community interest, funding in exceptional cases Project by project participation according to S&T Cooperation agreement, funding in exceptional cases S&T Cooperation Agreement in preparation; same as or until entry into force Only project by project participation if substantial added value to programme, funding in exceptional cases Currently no cooperation INTERNATIONAL RTD COOPERATION IN FP5 ( ) Participation possibilities of third countries in thematic programmes 1 The European Commission does not guarantee the accuracy of data included in this map and accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any consequence of its use. The boundaries shown do not imply on the part of the European Commission any judgment on the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 International RTD cooperation will be pursued in two forms in the Fifth FP: International RTD cooperation will be pursued in two forms in the Fifth FP: 1) through the other specific programmes - principle: project by project, without funding unless in duly justified exceptional cases 2) through the INCO- 2 programme

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 What Is New? uAdhesion Countries uPromote Associations uNew Mediterranean RTD Initiative uProactive policy towards industrialised countries and emerging economies uIncreased coherence with external policies uBursary scheme uStrengthened interaction with COST & EUREKA

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 INCO SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES uAssociated CEECs + Cyprus: prepare accession / S&T integration uOther CEECs + NIS: RDT stabilisation / problem resolution uDeveloping countries: support to solve specific problems uMediterranean: socio-economic development / Enhance the S&T base for Euro-MED Partnership uEmerging economies and Industrialized Countries: access to expertise & knowledge (reciprocity)

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 SPECIFIC INCO-2 ACTIVITIES A Cooperation with certain groups of countries A Cooperation with certain groups of countries B Training of researchers C Coordination

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 A1: Cooperation with states in the phase of pre-accession A1: Cooperation with states in the phase of pre-accession context: facilitation of their participation in other programmes of the 5 th F P (association agreements; financial facilities) => Priorities for the single call 1999: promotion of Centres of excellence (theoretical and applied research): package of measures ( workshops, conferences, training, twinning…) => Further accompanying measures: - information actions on the 5 th FP - cooperation networks => Priorities for the single call 1999: promotion of Centres of excellence (theoretical and applied research): package of measures ( workshops, conferences, training, twinning…) => Further accompanying measures: - information actions on the 5 th FP - cooperation networks

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 DELIVERABLES A 1 Centers of Excellence DELIVERABLES A 1 : Centers of Excellence Increased networking Increased linkages with socio-economic environment Increased scope of the centers interdisciplinary approach Attraction of young researchers Support of economic & social needs of the region Enhanced participation to the C ty programmes

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 A2: Cooperation with the New Independent States (and CEECs not in the phase of pre-accession) => Priorities for the single call 1999 (Copernicus-2) => Priorities for the single call 1999 (Copernicus-2) Environment: (ex: sustainable management : coastal areas of the Arctic; sustainable industrial technologies: chemical sector, energy…) Health: (ex: health care systems; prevention and control of non-communicable diseases linked to lifestyle habits like cardiovascular/respiratory….) => Accompanying measures (information, networks, conferences…) NIS: INTAS, ISTC, STCU

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 DELIVERABLES A 2 : COPERNICUS 2 Tools for limiting man-induced environmental damage Technologies & tools for sustainable industry Means to diminish rise of diseases &improve health Increased linkages with EU and among the countries themselves

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 A3: Cooperation with the Mediterranean Partners Countries => Priorities for the 1999 call: - Socio-Economic modernisation: human / institutional capital…. - Managing scarce regional water resources - Preserving and using cultural heritage - Promoting healthy societies => Accompanying measures: workshops, seminars, networks...

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 DELIVERABLES A 3 : INCO - MED Cross-sectoral policy options Management and decision support system for natural resources and health Technologies for water use, treatment & reuse Technologies for conservation of cultural heritage

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 A4: Cooperation with Developing Countries => priorities for the 1999 call: - policy research. making the most of research (promotion of policy research in DCs). meeting basic needs (food, water, sanitation-health) - tools for sustainable development. health. plant/animal production (regional priorities) => Accompanying measures: workshops, networking, seminars, studies… seminars, studies…

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 DELIVERABLES A 4 : INCO - DEV Policy options for meeting basic needs & use of renewable resources Increased EU - DC links Strengthened research base in EU & DC Improved systems for natural resources use & health Tools for agricultural and agro-industrial production

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 A5: Cooperation with the Emerging Economy and Industrialised Countries => Definition of S&T cooperation activities of European interest (studies…) => Implementation & follow-up of S&T cooperation agreements (e.g. USA, Canada, Australia …): promotion of the possibilities offered by these agreements; additional agreements may also be concluded => Concertation and coordination (Joint Committees, OECD, G7….)

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 B TRAINING OF RESEARCHERS => Young researchers from DCs, including Mediterranean and Emerging Countries, may stay for up to 6 months within a EU lab in the frame of a RTD project accepted in any of the FP 5 programmes => Fellowships for young Community researchers interested to work in industrially-oriented laboratories in Japan

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 Ensure complementarity between the research activities undertaken under INCO and those depending on: - other specific programmes from the Community including PHARE, TACIS, MEDA, EDF and the programmes for Asia and Latin America - COST and EUREKA - international organisations - the Member States C COORDINATION

European Commission Science, Research and Development Indicative breakdown of the amount deemed necessary (475 Meuros) 5% 44% 1% 3% 11% 12% 24% A1 - States in the pre- accession phase a A2 - NIS and CEECs not in the pre-accession phase A3 - Mediterranean Partner Countries A4 - Research for Development A5 - Emerging Economy and Industrialised countries B - Training of Researchers C - Coordination

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999 Indicative TIME TABLE First calls for Proposals foreseen on – 16/03/99: Copernicus (single call) INCO - MED INCO - DEV Accompanying measures – 15/06/99 Centers of excellence Accompanying measures

Science, research and development European Commission CONFIRMING THE INTERNATIONAL ROLE OF COMMUNITY RESEARCH DG XII -E - JG / CHM - ESSEN - 24 / 02 /1999

European Commission Science, Research and Development

European Commission Science, Research and Development Shared Cost actionsConcerted Actions / Thematic Networks Domain A1 States in the Phase of pre-Accession to the European Union see Work Programme text, section III.A.1 Domain A2 NIS and CEECs not in the pre- Accession Phase - Copernicus 2 2 MS or 1 MS + 1 AS + 2 CEEC/NIS 3 MS to 1 MS + 2 AS + 3 CEEC/NIS Domain A3 Mediterranean Partner Countries 2 MS or 1 MS + 1 AS + 2 MPCs 3 MS to 1 MS + 2 AS + 3 MPCs Domain A4 Research for Development 2 MS or 1 MS + 1 AS + 2 DCs same region 3 MS to 1 MS + 2 AS + 3 DCs same region 1 MS = Member State (the JRC may replace one MS); AS = Associated State; CEEC =non-associated Central/East European country; NIS = New Independent State (of the former Soviet Union); DC = Developing Country; MPC = Mediterranean Partner Country - See Table A 2 Russia may be considered individually 3 China and India may be considered individually. MINIMUM PARTNERSHIP REQUIRED (ELIGIBILITY)

European Commission Science, Research and Development Domain A1 States in the Phase of pre-Accession to the European Union see Work Programme text, section III.A.1 Domain A2 NIS and CEECs not in the pre- Accession Phase - Copernicus 2 Domain A3 Mediterranean Partner Countries Domain A4 Research for Development 1 MS = Member State (the JRC may replace one MS); AS = Associated State; CEEC =non-associated Central/East European country; NIS = New Independent State (of the former Soviet Union); DC = Developing Country; MPC = Mediterranean Partner Country - See Table A 2 Russia may be considered individually 3 China and India may be considered individually. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA Links to relevant EU and wider policies (Phare, Tacis, WHO, Agenda 21) Significant and balanced participation between partners Sufficient size to have an appreciable impact Usage of local resources, involvement of local target groups Enhance the S&T base of the Euro-Med partnership Impact on sustainable development and socio-economic modernisation Significant and balanced participation between partners Coherence with Euro-Med co-operation policies. Global- or regional-scale problems Involvement of end-users as appropriate Foreseeable impact on sustainable development Significant and balanced participation between partners Coherence with European or MS development policies