Sixth Framework Programme
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The Sixth Framework Programme (abbreviated FP6) was the Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development from 2002 till 2006 set up by the European Union (EU) in order to fund and promote European research and technological development. It is a collection of the actions at EU level. The main objective of FP6 is to contribute to the creation of the European Research Area by improving integration and co-ordination of research in Europe, which is so far largely fragmented.

FP6 Projects

The research projects funded and supported in this framework have to be transnational, in other words managed by consortia of partners from different countries, and interdisciplinary : gathering research centers, innovative companies, in particular small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and public administrations. Moreover, the funded projects have to be focused on one of the seven thematic priorities defined by the Programme.

Thematic Priorities

1. Life sciences, Genomics and Biotechnology for Health
2. Information Society Technologies
3. Nano-technologies and nano-sciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, new production processes
4. Aeronautics and Space
5. Food Quality and Safety
6. Sustainable Development, Global Change and Ecosystems
7. Citizens and Governance in a knowledge-based society

Types of projects

FP6 is funding different types of projects. The majority of projects are Specific Targeted Research Projects. Integrated projects are focusing on coordination and support in critical aspects of research. Networks of Excellence aim to strengthen technological and scientific on a specific research topic. Projects dealing with the same domain can coordinate their efforts through specific initiatives, such as the European Semantic Systems Initiative.

Funding

Projects funded are selected through Calls for Proposals, each call corresponding to a specific domain of priority. The budget of FP6 is 17.5 billion euros for the years 2002 - 2006.

See also

• Integrated projects
  • InnoMed PredTox
• Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development
• Seventh Framework Programme
• European Research Area
• Five-year plan
• Marie Curie Fellows Association (MCFA)

External links

• Sixth Framework Programme (EU site)
• Community Research and Development Information Service
• FP6 policy summary EurActiv.com
• FP6 Financial Regulations Helpdesk
• General FP6 Information Book
• MICRODIS - Integrated Health, Social and Economic Impact of Extreme Events: Evidence, Methods and Tools. MICRODIS is an Integrated Project funded by the European Union's Sixth Framework Programme
• InnoMed PredTox is funded as an Integrated Project under the European Union's Sixth Framework Programme as a pilot project to the Innovative Medicines Initiative
• European Funding Understood
• TTSRL - Transnational Terrorism, Security, and the Rule of Law Research Project