1. 6 th Framework programme (FP6) Networks of Excellence (new) Integrated Programmes (new) “Traditional” instruments Specific targeted research projects Coordinated actions (AgentLink) Specific projects and actions

2. FP 6 IST IST = Information Society Technologies Strategic Objectives CMOS, micro and nano systems, beyond 3G mobile and wireless systems, security, multimodal interfaces, semantic-based knowledge systems, home electronic networks and platforms, networked business and government, eSafety for road and air transport, eHealth, eLearning Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Beyond robotics Complex Systems Research Disappearing Computer

3. FP 6 FET – Research IST-FET-open continuous submission call 10 February 2003 – 31 December 2004 Short proposals for Specific Targeted Research Projects (STREP) When successful: full-proposal before a deadline. Set deadlines 13 May 2003 16 September 2003 13 January 2004 11 May 2004 14 September 2004

4. FP 6 – Support Coordination actions (CAs) & specific support actions Apply via full proposal Set deadlines 13 May 2003 16 September 2003 13 January 2004 11 May 2004 14 September 2004

5. FP 6 EoI send in last year Tuomela Gilbert

6. Tuomela – social philosophy Social Action, Collective Intentionality, Trust, Social Institutions, Collective Responsibility, Computer Simulations of Social Systems FP 6 areas IST Knowledge-based Society Mostly members in Tuomelas group Social simulations with prof. Balzer Status unknown

7. Nigel Gilbert – policy NoE Enhancing the governance of sustainable institutions and resources: agent-based models and simulations > 40 partners Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems FP 6 thematic priorities: IST Sustainable Development Knowledge-based Society

8. Potential strategies for ABSS Find / design NoE What areas? Presented proposals Find / design IP What areas? Presented proposals “Traditional mechanisms” Smaller What areas? ESSA – more discussion and information tomorrow

9. ABSS events in 2003 AAMAS workshops (22) + tutorials MABS Autonomy related workshops Trust workshop … M2M workshop SimSoc VI/ESSA I IJCAI workshops ? Agent-Based Simulation 4 ?