6th Framework Programme Structure and possibilities Sylvia Ilieva

6th Framework Programme6th Framework Programme

Structure and possibilitiesStructure and possibilities

Sylvia IlievaSylvia Ilieva

Outline of presentationOutline of presentation

FP6 OverviewFP6 Overview– Structure and budgetStructure and budget– The European Research AreaThe European Research Area

The IST PriorityThe IST Priority– Overview of objectives, vision & contentOverview of objectives, vision & content– Outline of IST workprogramme 2003-2004 Outline of IST workprogramme 2003-2004

The instrumentsThe instruments

– New – IPs and NoEsNew – IPs and NoEs

– Traditional – STREPs, CAs, SSAsTraditional – STREPs, CAs, SSAs

Documents and sources of informationDocuments and sources of information

The 6th Framework ProgrammeThe 6th Framework Programme

Instrumental for creation of a ‘European Research Area’ ...Instrumental for creation of a ‘European Research Area’ ...• Towards a European research policy, Towards a European research policy,

• an ‘internal market’ for science & technology R&D an ‘internal market’ for science & technology R&D

• Community funding to help aggregate RTD effort Community funding to help aggregate RTD effort • EU, Member State & private funded effort(s)EU, Member State & private funded effort(s)

• ‘‘open coordination’: open coordination’: • European initiatives + FP + National / regional activitiesEuropean initiatives + FP + National / regional activities

Basic principlesBasic principles• Focus and integration, fewer priorities, ‘critical mass’, improve impact Focus and integration, fewer priorities, ‘critical mass’, improve impact • Lasting, structuring impact Lasting, structuring impact

• to avoid ‘end of project, end of consortium’to avoid ‘end of project, end of consortium’

The components of FP6The components of FP6

INTEGRATING EUROPEAN RESEARCH

PRIORITY THEMATIC AREAS ANTICIPATING S/T NEEDS

Research for policysupport

Frontier research,unexpecteddevelopments

Specific SME activities

Specific international cooperation activities

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STRUCTURING THE ERASTRENGTHENING THE

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Researchandinnovation

Humanresources &mobility

Researchinfrastructures

Science andsociety

Coordinationof researchactivities

Developmentof research/innovationpolicies

FP6 Budget breakdownFP6 Budget breakdown Focussing and IntegratingFocussing and Integrating

– Genomics Genomics 22552255 M€M€– Information Society TechnologiesInformation Society Technologies 36253625 M€M€– Nanotechnologies, int.. Nanotechnologies, int.. 13001300 M€M€– Aeronautics and spaceAeronautics and space 10751075 M€M€– Food quality and safetyFood quality and safety 685 685 M€ M€ – Sustainable developmentSustainable development 21202120 M€M€– Citizens and governance ..Citizens and governance .. 225 225 M€M€– Anticipation of S&T needsAnticipation of S&T needs

• Anticipating needsAnticipating needs 555 M€555 M€• SMEsSMEs 430 430 M€M€• Specific INCOSpecific INCO 315 315 M€M€

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~200M€ for GEANT/GRID

~100M€ for GEANT/GRID

Strengthening ERA foundationsStrengthening ERA foundations 320 320 M€M€

Joint Research CentreJoint Research Centre 760760M€M€

Structuring ERAStructuring ERA– Research and InnovationResearch and Innovation 290 290 M€ M€ – Human resourcesHuman resources 15801580 M€M€– Research InfrastructuresResearch Infrastructures 655 655 M€M€– Science/SocietyScience/Society 80 80 M€M€








The IST visionThe IST vision

Bringing the users, “people”, to the foreground…..Bringing the users, “people”, to the foreground…..….. to the “centre of our attention” ….. to the “centre of our attention”

– building trustful technologies for the background (almost invisible)building trustful technologies for the background (almost invisible)

Moving to an era where …..Moving to an era where …..““Our surrounding is the interface’ to IST applications & services”Our surrounding is the interface’ to IST applications & services”

Exploring beyond “the PC, screens & keyboard interfaces”... Exploring beyond “the PC, screens & keyboard interfaces”...

Enabling multi-sensorial dialogues …..Enabling multi-sensorial dialogues …..– supported by computing & networkingsupported by computing & networking– ‘‘everywhere’, embedded in everyday objectseverywhere’, embedded in everyday objects

(e.g: furniture, clothes, vehicles, smart materials, …)(e.g: furniture, clothes, vehicles, smart materials, …)

Towards an “all inclusive knowledge society”Towards an “all inclusive knowledge society”

IST todayIST today

• PC based …………………………………

• “Writing and reading” ….…………….….

• “Word” based information search ….……

• Low bandwidth, separate networks …..….

• Mobile telephony (voice) ………………..

• Micro scale ………………………………

• Silicon based ….…………………………

• eServices just emerging …………………

•Only 5% of global population on-line ….

““Ambient Intelligence” tomorrowAmbient Intelligence” tomorrow

“Our surrounding” is the interface

Use all senses, intuitive

Context-based knowledge handling

Infinite bandwidth, convergence, ..

Mobile/Wireless full multimedia

Nano-scale

+ new materials

Wide adoption (eHealth, eLearning, …)

>70% of world-wide population on line

By 2005, Europe should have:By 2005, Europe should have:

modern online public servicesmodern online public services– e-government, e-learning, e-health, ...e-government, e-learning, e-health, ...

a dynamic e-business environmenta dynamic e-business environment– e-commerce, business process restructuring, ...e-commerce, business process restructuring, ...

and, as an enabler for theseand, as an enabler for these

widespread availability of broadband access at competitive widespread availability of broadband access at competitive pricesprices

– optical fibre access, mobile broadband, local loop competition, ...optical fibre access, mobile broadband, local loop competition, ...

a secure information infrastructurea secure information infrastructure– network security, cyber crime, data protection, ...network security, cyber crime, data protection, ...

IST in FP6: reinforces & complements IST in FP6: reinforces & complements eeEuropeEurope

eEurope 2005

eEurope 2005

““An Information Society for All

An Information Society for All “ “

Anywhere anytime natural and Anywhere anytime natural and enjoyable access to IST services for ALLenjoyable access to IST services for ALL

Miniaturised, Miniaturised, low cost low powerlow cost low power

components & µsytemscomponents & µsytems

Natural interactionsNatural interactionswith ‘ knowledge ’ with ‘ knowledge ’

Pervasive, mobile, Pervasive, mobile, wireless, trustful wireless, trustful

infrastructuresinfrastructures

Applied IST for major societal and economic challengesApplied IST for major societal and economic challenges

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Building blocks

Building blocks

IST priority in the Specific Programme Three technology building blocks + applied research

anywhere, anytime, anywhere, any service, for all’anywhere, anytime, anywhere, any service, for all’core technologies & “pull-through” applicationscore technologies & “pull-through” applications

components & µsytemscomponents & µsytemsKnowledge & interface Knowledge & interface

technologies technologies Communication, computing Communication, computing

& software technologies& software technologies

CommunicationCommunication& networking& networking

SoftwareSoftwareµ, nano & optoµ, nano & opto

electronicselectronicsµ and nanoµ and nano

systemssystemsKnowledge Knowledge technologiestechnologies

interfacesinterfaces

Applied IST for major societal and economic challengesApplied IST for major societal and economic challenges

Trust &Trust &Security Security

IST for societal IST for societal challenges challenges

IST for work & businessIST for work & business challenges challenges

Demanding Demanding applicationsapplications

Security, privacyIPRs, dependabiltySmart cards,...

E and m business,e and m work,Learning, egovernment

GRIDS forscience, engineeringbusiness and society

Health, eInclusion,mobility, environmentsafety, cultural heritage

•Mobile: beyond 3G•Fixed:All optical•Integrated (IPv6)•Audiovisual systems

•Embedded•Distributed•Reliability•Adaptability

•CMOS : the limit•System-on-Chip•Nano-scale •New materials

•Multidiscplines•New Sensing•Networked•New materials•Nano-scale

•Context based•Semantic based •Agent based•Scaleable

•All senses•Multilingual•Intuitive •‘Surrounding’

Workprogrammes in FP6 - main contentWorkprogrammes in FP6 - main content

Provides further details on …Provides further details on …the Scientific and technical content of the callsthe Scientific and technical content of the calls

– based on the Specific Programme text based on the Specific Programme text

Defines the evaluation and selection criteriaDefines the evaluation and selection criteria– common set derived from the rules for participationcommon set derived from the rules for participation– additional criteria depending on objectivesadditional criteria depending on objectives

Defines the terms of the calls for proposalsDefines the terms of the calls for proposals – objectives to be called forobjectives to be called for– distribution of budget between old and new instrumentsdistribution of budget between old and new instruments– weights and thresholds of criteria to be usedweights and thresholds of criteria to be used

• including participation eligibility criteria including participation eligibility criteria

Updated as appropriateUpdated as appropriate

Strategic objectives addressed in Call 1Strategic objectives addressed in Call 1

1.1. Pushing the limits of CMOS, preparing for post-CMOSPushing the limits of CMOS, preparing for post-CMOS

2.2. Micro & nano-systemsMicro & nano-systems

3.3. Broadband access for AllBroadband access for All

4.4. Mobile & wireless systems beyond 3GMobile & wireless systems beyond 3G

5.5. Towards a global dependability & security frameworkTowards a global dependability & security framework

6.6. Multimodal interfaces Multimodal interfaces

7.7. Semantic-based knowledge systemsSemantic-based knowledge systems

8.8. Networked audiovisual systems & home platformsNetworked audiovisual systems & home platforms

9.9. Networked business & government Networked business & government

10.10. eSafety for road and air transporteSafety for road and air transport

11.11. eHealth eHealth

12.12. Technology-enhanced learning & access to cultural heritageTechnology-enhanced learning & access to cultural heritage

+ FET proactive + Accompanying actions+ FET proactive + Accompanying actions

SectorialSectorialApplicationsApplications

Technology Technology componentscomponents

Integrated Integrated systemssystems

Strategic objectives covered in Call 2Strategic objectives covered in Call 2

1.1. Advanced displaysAdvanced displays

2.2. Optical, opto-electronic, photonic functional componentsOptical, opto-electronic, photonic functional components

3.3. Open development platforms for software and servicesOpen development platforms for software and services

4.4. Cognitive systemsCognitive systems

5.5. Embedded systemsEmbedded systems

6.6. Applications & services for the mobile user & workerApplications & services for the mobile user & worker

7.7. Cross-media content for leisure and entertainmentCross-media content for leisure and entertainment

8.8. GRID-based Systems & solving complex problemsGRID-based Systems & solving complex problems

9.9. Improving Risk managementImproving Risk management

10.10. eInclusioneInclusion

11.11. Product design & manufacturing 2010Product design & manufacturing 2010

+ FET proactive + Research Networking + Accompanying actions + FET proactive + Research Networking + Accompanying actions

SectorialSectorialApplicationsApplications

Technology Technology componentscomponents

Integrated Integrated systemssystems

Call 3Call 3

Date of publication: beginning of JuneDate of publication: beginning of June

Closure date: 22.09.2004Closure date: 22.09.2004

ObjectivesObjectives– To stimulate, encourage and facilitate the participation of To stimulate, encourage and facilitate the participation of

organizations from the New Member States and the Associated organizations from the New Member States and the Associated Candidate Countries in the activities of ISTCandidate Countries in the activities of IST

– To prepare for the future international co-operation in ISTTo prepare for the future international co-operation in IST– To progress towards the achievement of the objectives of a To progress towards the achievement of the objectives of a

European Research Area in a given IST fieldEuropean Research Area in a given IST field

Total Indicative budget: 28 million EuroTotal Indicative budget: 28 million Euro








Networks of ExcellenceNetworks of Excellence

Industrial exploitation

Current Industrial strength / presence

Fundamental research

Basicresearch

Industry-driven research

Targeted Research ProjectsTargeted Research Projects

Example of implementation in ISTExample of implementation in IST

« Monolitihic »Incremental

Integrated ProjectsIntegrated Projects

Integrated ProjectsIntegrated Projects

Integrated Projects - purposeIntegrated Projects - purpose

Designed to support research that is …..Designed to support research that is ….. objective and result drivenobjective and result driven– clearly defined objectives and resultsclearly defined objectives and results

Each IP should Each IP should – integrate the types of activities needed to obtain the goalsintegrate the types of activities needed to obtain the goals– integrate the critical mass of resources needed to obtain the goalsintegrate the critical mass of resources needed to obtain the goals– integrate all elements of technology / value chain ….integrate all elements of technology / value chain ….

to attain high-impact goalsto attain high-impact goals

– support industry (large & SME) collaboration with academiasupport industry (large & SME) collaboration with academia

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Integration along the innovation cycleIntegration along the innovation cycle

Best practice

Take-up, trials

Industry driven research

AdoptionIP

Basic research

“Monolithic”

• partners known at outset• tasks identified• budget known

“Incremental” participation • tasks identified• budget known• not all participants are in

“Incremental” funding• objectives known• technology roadmap known• tasks to be completed• budget to be changed• participants as well

Integrated Projects - Integrated Projects - possible implementationspossible implementations

Networks of Excellence - objectives Networks of Excellence - objectives

To reinforce or strengthen ….To reinforce or strengthen ….scientific and technological excellencescientific and technological excellenceon a given research topicon a given research topic– by integrating the critical mass of expertise needed to by integrating the critical mass of expertise needed to

provide European leadership and be a world forceprovide European leadership and be a world force– around a Joint programme of activity (JPA)around a Joint programme of activity (JPA)

Structuring European research by …Structuring European research by …integrating research capacitiesintegrating research capacities across Europe. across Europe.– Durable integration Durable integration – To To progress knowledgeprogress knowledge on a particular theme on a particular theme

Overcome the fragmentation of European researchOvercome the fragmentation of European research

To act as a “Virtual Centre of Excellence” To act as a “Virtual Centre of Excellence”

To spread excellence beyond the partnersTo spread excellence beyond the partners

Partner1

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Partner 3

Partner 4

RTD activities in Europe RTD activities in Europe before the NoE(today)before the NoE(today)

Partner1

Partner 2

Partner 3

Partner 4

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The NoE fieldThe NoE field

NoE - aims at integrating & shaping researchNoE - aims at integrating & shaping research

Integrating activities“Binding”

Partner 1 Partner 2

Partner 4Partner 3

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The JPA

Targeted RTD projectsTargeted RTD projects

Principle: focused on one specific activity & specific resultsPrinciple: focused on one specific activity & specific results– by supporting research activities of more limited scope & ambition by supporting research activities of more limited scope & ambition

than Integrated Projectsthan Integrated Projects

All research objectives are open for STREPs, BUT: Check All research objectives are open for STREPs, BUT: Check the work-programme descriptions of the objectives for the work-programme descriptions of the objectives for specificity:specificity:

Co-ordination Actions Co-ordination Actions

Co-ordination actions are intended for ad hoc co-Co-ordination actions are intended for ad hoc co-ordination activitiesordination activities– establish networks in emerging research fieldsestablish networks in emerging research fields– define research agendasdefine research agendas– cluster projects inside and outside the IST prioritycluster projects inside and outside the IST priority– exchange and dissemination of ‘best practices’exchange and dissemination of ‘best practices’– establish experts groups for a period of timeestablish experts groups for a period of time

Specific Support ActionsSpecific Support Actions

Specific Support Actions are intended to support the implementation of the IST PrioritySpecific Support Actions are intended to support the implementation of the IST Priority

Normally ‘stand alone’ events likeNormally ‘stand alone’ events like– conferences, seminars, studies and analyses,conferences, seminars, studies and analyses,

expert groups, operational support, dissemination,expert groups, operational support, dissemination,information and communication activitiesinformation and communication activities

– specific initiatives to promote international co-operation, socio-economic studies, dissemination and awareness, standardisation and specific initiatives to promote international co-operation, socio-economic studies, dissemination and awareness, standardisation and foresight (IST WP 3.5) foresight (IST WP 3.5)

– Actions to promote the participation of SMEs, small research teams, participants from the associate countries etc. will not be open in the Actions to promote the participation of SMEs, small research teams, participants from the associate countries etc. will not be open in the first callfirst call

Difference between CAs and SSAsDifference between CAs and SSAs– duration, scope, scale, participationduration, scope, scale, participation








IST Priority Workprogramme 2003-2004IST Priority Workprogramme 2003-2004

Call for proposals text Call 1 (Official Journal)Call for proposals text Call 1 (Official Journal)

Brochure “The 6FP in Brief”Brochure “The 6FP in Brief”

Guides for proposers Call 1Guides for proposers Call 1

Evaluation ManualEvaluation Manual

Guidelines for Evaluators Call 1Guidelines for Evaluators Call 1

IST Priority Infopack for Call 1IST Priority Infopack for Call 1

Support servicesSupport services

IST Information deskIST Information desk

NCPs NCPs

Cordis partner search facilitiesCordis partner search facilities

IDEALIST partner search and servicesIDEALIST partner search and services

Information daysInformation days

IPR helpdeskIPR helpdesk

Pointer to Cordis call page - Call 1Pointer to Cordis call page - Call 1

Bridges the current gap, especially for SMEs in Bridges the current gap, especially for SMEs in understanding EC mechanisms;understanding EC mechanisms;

Proposers are given support at an international level; Proposers are given support at an international level;

Ideal-ist main objective is to help organizations and Ideal-ist main objective is to help organizations and individuals to find potential partners for their FP6 project individuals to find potential partners for their FP6 project proposals.proposals.

objectives

Partner searchPartner search

Partner brokeragePartner brokerage

IST promotion and workshopsIST promotion and workshops

http://www.ideal-ist.nethttp://www.ideal-ist.net

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