Framework Programme 7 (FP7)
The Seventh Framework Programme for research and technological development (FP7) is the European Union’s chief instrument for funding research over the period 2007 to 2013. It brings together all research-related EU initiatives under a common roof playing a crucial role in reaching the goals of growth, competitiveness and employment.
What is the overall budget for FP7?
The total budget for the FP7 programme is €53.6Bn. The programme runs between 2007-2013.
How is FP7 structured?
The European Community part of FP7 is organised in four programmes corresponding to four basic components of European research:
FP7 presents strong elements of continuity with its predecessor, mainly as regards the themes which are covered in the Cooperation programme. The themes identified for this programme correspond to major fields in the progress of knowledge and technology, where research must be supported and strengthened to address European social, economic, environmental and industrial challenges. The overarching aim is to contribute to sustainable development. The ten high level themes proposed for EU action are the following:
How much can I expect to receive for my project?
This depends on your project concept, partner companies used in the consortium and also available budget for the call (if it is a thematic programme). Generally, organisations can expect anywhere between €1M – €4M for Research for the Benefits of the SMEs and Research for the Benefits of SME Associations calls. STREP projects are larger programmes with more budgets. Typical grant amount in the region of €4M – €5M and Eurostars funding scheme provides a total funding around €1.5M.
What is the overall budget for FP7?
The total budget for the FP7 programme is €53.6Bn. The programme runs between 2007-2013.
How is FP7 structured?
The European Community part of FP7 is organised in four programmes corresponding to four basic components of European research:
- Cooperation
Support will be given to the whole range of research activities carried out in trans-national cooperation, from collaborative projects and networks to the coordination of national research programmes. International cooperation between the EU and third countries is an integral part of this action.
This action is industry-driven and organised in four sub-programmes:
- Collaborative research will constitute the bulk and the core of EU research funding
- Joint Technology Initiatives will mainly be created on the basis of the work undertaken by the European Technology Platforms
- Coordination of non-Community research programmes
- International Cooperation
- Ideas This programme will enhance the dynamism, creativity and excellence of European research at the frontier of knowledge in all scientific and technological fields, including engineering, socio-economic sciences and the humanities. This action will be overseen by a European Research Council
- People Quantitative and qualitative strengthening of human resources in research and technology in Europe by putting into place a coherent set of Marie Curie actions.
- Capacities The objective of this action is to support research infrastructures, research for the benefit of SMEs and the research potential of European regions (Regions of Knowledge) as well as to stimulate the realisation of the full research potential (Convergence Regions) of the enlarged Union and build an effective and democratic European Knowledge society.
FP7 presents strong elements of continuity with its predecessor, mainly as regards the themes which are covered in the Cooperation programme. The themes identified for this programme correspond to major fields in the progress of knowledge and technology, where research must be supported and strengthened to address European social, economic, environmental and industrial challenges. The overarching aim is to contribute to sustainable development. The ten high level themes proposed for EU action are the following:
- Health
- Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology
- Information & communication technologies (ICT)
- Nanosciences, nanotechnologies, materials & new production technologies
- Energy
- Environment (including climate change)
- Transport (including aeronautics)
- Socio-economic sciences and the humanities
- Space
- Security
How much can I expect to receive for my project?
This depends on your project concept, partner companies used in the consortium and also available budget for the call (if it is a thematic programme). Generally, organisations can expect anywhere between €1M – €4M for Research for the Benefits of the SMEs and Research for the Benefits of SME Associations calls. STREP projects are larger programmes with more budgets. Typical grant amount in the region of €4M – €5M and Eurostars funding scheme provides a total funding around €1.5M.