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Research

Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)

Budget:
EC - €50.5 billion
Euratom -€2.7 billion
Level of Funding: Variable

Purpose of Programme

FP7 is the EU’s main instrument for funding research in Europe. FP7 supports research in selected priority areas. The aim of this is to make, or keep, the EU as a world leader in those sectors.

Programme Mechanisms:

FP7 is comprised of five programmes:

1. Cooperation
   
   Support will be given to the whole range of research activities carried out in trans-national cooperation, from collaborative projects and networks to the coordination of national research programmes. International cooperation between the EU and third countries is an integral part of this action. This action is industry-driven and organised in four sub-programmes:
   
   1. notably through improved evidence, better consultation and better representation of consumers’ interests
   2. Joint Technology Initiatives will mainly be created on the basis of the work undertaken by the European Technology Platforms
   3. Coordination of non-Community research programmes
   4. International Cooperation

2. Ideas
   
   This programme will enhance the dynamism, creativity and excellence of European research at the frontier of knowledge in all scientific and technological fields, including engineering, socio-economic sciences and the humanities. This action will be overseen by a European Research Council
3. People
   
   Quantitative and qualitative strengthening of human resources in research and technology in Europe by putting into place a coherent set of Marie Curie actions.
4. Capacities
   
   The objective of this action is to support research infrastructures, research for the benefit of SMEs and the research potential of European regions (Regions of Knowledge) as well as to stimulate the realisation of the full research potential (Convergence Regions) of the enlarged Union and build an effective and democratic European Knowledge society.
5. Nuclear Research and Training, (This programme is not relevant for Moray)

Target Groups

• SMEs
• Universities
• Companies
• Research Centres
• Research organisations
• Public authorities

National Contact Person and Details

Robin Hurst
Office of Science and Innovation
Department of Trade and Industry
1 Victoria street
Westminster
London
SW1H 0ET


Tel: 020 7215 5000
Email: Robin.Hurst@dti.gsi.gov.uk

Link to EC Website:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/home_en.html

http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html