Framework Programme Seven (FP7)
Knowledge lies at the heart of the European Union's Lisbon Strategy to become the " most dynamic competitive knowledge-based economy in the world". The ' knowledge triangle' - research, business co-operation and knowledge transfer - is a core factor in European efforts to meet the ambitious Lisbon goals. FP7 bundles all these aspects together offering businesses grant finance for market-led collaborative research and development.
Community Research and Development Information Services for tracking and submitting FP7 calls for proposal
Framework Programme Seven (FP7)
is the European Union´s chief instrument for funding research over the period 2007 to 2013. Community Research and Development Information Services (CORDIS) is the official portal for participating in FP7 which will enable you to identify calls for proposal, track call status, submit your proposal via EPSS and monitor awarded contracts.
CORDIS also provides information on winning proposals including details of the project coordinator, documents on FP7, tools for R&D partner searching, information on funding sources for research and innovation.
FP7 Fact Sheet
The " FP7 Fact sheets" will help you to answer these questions:
What is FP7?
What is its budget?
What is the financing model?
What is its overall duration?
Which research areas does it cover?
How will researchers benefit?
How can businesses benefit?
What are the benetis to SMEs?
Where can you find more information?
Negotiation for FP7 contracts
If you have been invited by the Commission to commence negotiations for your FP7 proposal it is best to first to read the FP7 Negotiations Guideline, Model Grant Agreement and Finance Guidelines before starting.
Establish also a Consortium Agreement and ensure that the lead partner has a written mandate letter from each partner to act their behalf. The following links and documents provide useful information:
- FP7 Negotiation Guideline Notes
- NCP presentation on FP7 Negotiation
- FP7 Financial Info and FAQ
- Model Grant Agreement
- Guide to FP7 Intellectual Property Rules
- Check List for Consortium Agreement
- FP7 Finance Guidelines
The Grant Preparation Forms (GPFs) for FP7 are now completed online using the EC's new Negotiation Facility (NEF). The tool is accessible only on invitation by the Commission, and is sent individually to the project coordinator. For more information on GPFs, please click here.
EMDESK - Prepare, negotiate and manage your FP7 projects
Increase efficiency and focus on your research proposal and project.
EMDESK is the essential online software tool for managing efficiently the entire life cycle of European research projects within FP7.
- It is designed to optimise the preparation of official FP7 documents and the coordination of the project implementation.
- Go to EMDESK
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to FP7
Published by Europa Media PSC, this publication provides a pragmatic insight into FP7. Content:
- Actual changes in FP7
- Evaluation procedure
- Criteria: S/T, Implementation & Impact
- Negotiations
- Assessment of calls
- Recommendations to proposers
- Recommendations to partners
- FP7 Vs Other EU programmes
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