Seventh Framework Programme
FP7 is the short name for the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. This is the EU's main instrument for funding research in Europe and it will run from 2007-2013. FP7 is also designed to respond to Europe's employment needs, competitiveness and quality of life.
The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) bundles all research-related EU initiatives together under a common roof playing a crucial role in reaching the goals of growth, competitiveness and employment; along with a new Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP), Education and Training programmes, and Structural and Cohesion Funds for regional convergence and competitiveness. It is also a key pillar for the European Research Area (ERA).
The broad objectives of FP7 have been grouped into four categories: Cooperation, Ideas, People and Capacities. For each type of objective, there is a specific programme corresponding to the main areas of EU research policy. All specific programmes work together to promote and encourage the creation of European poles of (scientific) excellence.
The Cooperation Programme is the main activity under which Energy and Environment (including climate change) fall. This accounts for €32 billion over the 7 year period, of which Energy has €2.3 billion and Environment €1.8 billion. To read more about Energy Research under FP7, click here.
A number of energy related Calls for Proposals under FP7 were published on 19th & 20th July 2011:
•FP7-ENERGY-2012-1-1 STAGE: a general call focusing on research with a long-term horizon. Deadline: 25 October 2011 at 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
•FP7-ENERGY-2012-1-2 STAGE: a general call focusing on research with a long-term horizon. Deadline: 25 October 2011 at 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
•FP7-ENERGY-2012-2: a general call focusing on research with a short-term horizon and on demonstration. Deadline: 08 March 2012 at 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
•FP7-ENERGY-SMARTCITIES-2012: a call in the framework of the SET-Plan Smart Cities and Communities Initiative. Deadline: 01 December 2011 at 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
•FP7-2012-NMP-ENV-ENERGY-ICT-EeB: a cross-thematic call on Energy-efficient Buildings in the context of the EU Recovery Plan. Deadline: 01 December 2011 at 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
•FP7-KBBE-2012-6: a call including a joint topic with the energy theme. Deadline: 15 November 2011 at 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
•FP7-ERANET-2012-RTD: a joint call on ERA-NETs. Deadline: 28 February 2012 at 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
In addition, the Joint Technology Initiative on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen (JU FCH) published its 4th call on 3 May 2011, and closes on 18th August 2011.
To view all FP7 Call information click here.
The UK Information Day was held on 13th July. To view the presentations and additional information, please click here.
For further information on FP7, please visit the programme website
