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The Sixth Framework Programme (FP6)
is the Union’s main instrument for the funding of research in Europe.
Proposed by the Commission and adopted by the Council and Parliament in
co-decision, it is open to all public and private entities, large or
small.
The main focus of FP6 is the creation of
a European Research Area (ERA) as a vision for the future of
research in Europe. It aims at scientific excellence, improved
competitiveness and innovation through the promotion of increased
co-operation, greater complementarity and improved co-ordination between
relevant actors, at all levels.
New support instruments have been
introduced: Networks of Excellence and Integrated Projects, which
will give EU activities a bigger impact and bring about a stronger
structuring effect on research conducted in Europe. FP6 will make it
possible to assemble genuine critical masses of resources, to better
co-ordinate national research efforts and to diversify support
activities in key areas such as the mobility of researchers, research
infrastructures and science and society issues.
The overall budget covering the four-year
period 2003 - 2006 is €17.5 billion, representing an increase of 17%
from the Fifth Framework Programme and making up 3.9% of the Union’s
total budget (2001), and 6% of the Union’s public (civilian) research
budget. There are no national quotas for FP6 funds.
More
information on the Research website
Sustainable Energy Systems
- FP6 Information Day 1st Call for proposals
Brussels, 05/02/2003
Policy
background and overall objectives ( 529Kb)
G.Hanreich ,Director, New Energies and Demand Management,Directorate
General for Energy and Transport
Tasks
open in first Call ( 385Kb)
W.Gillett,Deputy Head of Unit,New and Renewable Energy Sources,Directorate
General for Energy and Transport
Sustainable Energy Systems
- FP6 Information Day
2nd Call for proposals
Brussels, 18-19 june 2003
Leaflet
about Concerto Programme (110Kb)
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