Energy research under Framework Programme 7

Opportunities for international cooperation in energy research under the FP7 2011 work programme.

The objective of energy research under FP7 is to aid the creation and establishment of the technologies necessary to adapt the current energy system into a more sustainable, competitive and secure one.

The 2011 Energy work programme focuses on the priorities of The European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan).  

The SET-Plan is aimed at accelerating innovation in cutting edge European low carbon technologies to facilitate the achievement of the 2020 targets and the 2050 vision of the Energy Policy for Europe.

International cooperation activities

All Energy activities are open to researchers and research institutions from third countries and strong efforts are made to encourage them to seize this opportunity. Particular attention is paid to support strategic bilateral agreements and dialogues.

See also: Which countries can participate in FP7?

The following calls specifically target non-EU countries:

• Understanding the long-term fate of geologically stored CO2 (ENERGY.2011.5.2-1)
  In light of the ongoing strategic dialogue with Japan, the Japan-EU Call on Solar Energy System will in particular for the first time facilitate Japan-EU project mode partnerships supported by two-way mobility of researchers.
  Target regions: Japan/US
   
• Ultra-high efficiency concentration photovoltaics (CPV) cells, modules and systems / EU-Japan Coordinated Call (ENERGY.2011.12-1)
  Following the discussions with Japan and US a pilot activity to support the exchange of researchers with these countries is implemented in the domain of energy research.

• Pilot International Researcher Exchange in the field of energy research (US and Japan) (ENERGY.2011.10.2-1)