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Follow UsEU Framework Programme 7 (FP7)
The EU will fund over €50 billion worth of research between 2007-2013 under the umbrella of Framework Programme 7 (FP7).
New opportunities for 2012 have been published. For more information, visit 'opportunities for 2012' and 'international cooperation in capacities programme'.
New opportunities for 2012 have been published. For more information, visit 'opportunities for 2012' and 'international cooperation in capacities programme'.
FP7 is made up of four specific programmes Cooperation, Ideas, People and Capacities.
Cooperation (€32.4bn)
Enabling collaborative research between industry and academia in key technology areas. It has 10 themed areas:
- Health
- Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies
- Energy
- Environment (including climate change)
- Transport (including aeronautics)
- Socio-economic sciences and humanities
- Security
- Space
See the Cooperation pages of the FP7 website for full details.
Ideas (€7.5bn)
Funding basic research at the scientific frontiers through the European Research Council.
- Research area can be anything cutting edge/frontier, except nuclear fission and fusion research
- The Principal Investigator and team members can be any nationality
- The Principal Investigator must be based in Europe or an Associated Country for the duration of the grant
Two types of grant schemes are offered - Starting and Advanced. The UK Research Office has detailed information on both Starting and Advanced grants.
See the Ideas section of the FP7 website for full details.
People (€4.7bn)
Supporting mobility and career development for researchers both within and outside Europe. Includes:
- Marie Curie Networks – training of early career researchers
- International - outgoing and incoming fellowships, international cooperation scheme, reintegration grants
- Life-long training and career development
- Individual fellowships
- Industry-academia partnerships
- Excellence Awards
See the People section of the FP7 website for full details.
Capacities (€4.2bn)
Enhancing research and innovation capacities throughout Europe and ensure their optimal use.
- Research infrastructures
- Research for the benefit of SMEs
- Regions of Knowledge
- Research Potential
- Science in Society
- Support to the coherent development of research policies
- Specific activities of international cooperation
See the Capacities section of the FP7 website.
Related
UKCDS is the National Contact Point (NCP) for international cooperation within the Capacities programme of FP7.
European Commission and European Research Council’s Open Access policies
European Commission and European Research Council’s Open Access policies
Funded projects
External Links
Understanding FP7
Find out how the EU's research program works.
UK Research Office (UKRO)
Provides leading information and advice on European Union funding for research and higher education.
