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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 was a collection of the actions at EU level. The main objective of FP6 was 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 had 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 had 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 was funding different types of projects. The majority of projects were Specific Targeted Research Projects. Integrated projects were focusing on coordination and support in critical aspects of research. Networks of Excellence aimed to strengthen research technological and scientific on a specific topic. Projects dealing with the same domain could coordinate their efforts through specific initiatives, such as the European Semantic Systems Initiative.

Funding

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

See also

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