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Dr. Neil T. M. Hamilton Executive Director

Dr. Neil T. M. Hamilton Executive Director. Today’s Presentation. About FEAST Structure of the European research system Current state of collaborative activity National and EC funding systems 6th and 7th Framework Programmes FP6 Basics Australian support for collaborative research.

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Dr. Neil T. M. Hamilton Executive Director

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  1. Dr. Neil T. M. HamiltonExecutive Director

  2. Today’s Presentation • About FEAST • Structure of the European research system • Current state of collaborative activity • National and EC funding systems • 6th and 7th Framework Programmes • FP6 Basics • Australian support for collaborative research

  3. What is “FEAST”? • A CATALYST • AIMS: • To highlight; • To promote; and • To facilitate research collaboration; • Europe (EU & Member states) and Australia;

  4. Intergovernmental Mandate • Australia and the EU: an agenda for cooperation – 2003 Ministerial Consultations • “We are committed to make optimal use of the Forum for European – Australian Science and Technology Co-operation as the key vehicle in this process”

  5. WHY FEAST? • Research:new forms, new structures • Ideas:Isolation breeds contempt….. • Competition:the World is a Nasty Dark Place • Markets:does the EU know you exist?

  6. ACTIVITIES: - Information collection and dissemination; - Network development; - Workshops and Conferences; Above all: FEAST IS ABOUT MAKING THINGS HAPPEN!

  7. INFORMATION: the 1st Key • Web Site: the basic resource: www.feast.org • Databases: Linking people, projects, organisations, themes • Helpdesk: practical assistance and direction

  8. “The Hidden Agenda” • Build consortia • Identify and Target areas of interest • Create opportunities • Foster deeper relationships • Ensure Australia’s collaboration with European researchers is enhanced!

  9. The European Research System • Total research spend is 1.8% of GDP • “European” and intergovernmental investment in R&D: 17% of total • European Commission (FPs) investment is on 5% of total • Member state investment DOMINATES

  10. The European Research System (cont) • European Research Area • an area of free movement of knowledge, researchers and technology, to increase cooperation, stimulate competition and better allocate resources; • a restructuring of the European research fabric, by improved coordination of national research activities; • the development of a European research policy.

  11. Collaboration: Current Status • We don’t know……………. • Allen Report: ~$50 million on EU collaboration • FP4: 34 projects • FP5: about 75 projects, 100 participants • FP6: about 60 projects to date • COST: 5 actions • With Member States: ???????

  12. European Research Funding • All national systems have money for collaboration: learn their systems! • It funds Europeans (mostly…..) • *Research* funding is difficult, support funding is easier • Build Trust • Think laterally, and Bi-laterally!

  13. European Research Funding (cont) • GB: Research Councils, Royal Socs, British Council etc etc • France: CNRS, INXX, Ministries • Germany: DFG, DAAD, BMBF, AvH, Stiftungs, companies etc etc • FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE: Know exactly what you are tryingto achieve!

  14. EC ≠ Member States • Most research is national (95%) • Countries are interested in collaboration • Significant benefits for Australia • Usually bottom up • Many other schemes: COST, ESF, ICSU... • FEAST identified as ‘first contact point’

  15. EC Research Funding 7th FP? 72 billion ………

  16. 6th Framework Programme • Top Down • Funds research not undertaken by Member States • Big, multi-disciplinary projects • Targeted Calls for Proposals • We can, and do, participate • BYO research funds – it’s their money!

  17. 6th Framework Programme 50%

  18. FP6 Thematic Priority Areas • Life sciences, genomics for Health 2 255 • Information Society Technologies 3 625 • Nanotechnologies and nano-sciences 1 300 • Aeronautics and space 1 075 • Food quality and safety 685 • Sustainable development 2 120 • Citizens and governance 225 • Specific activities

  19. FP6 Thematic Priorities

  20. FP6 Thematic Priorities (2)

  21. FP6 Thematic Priorities (3)

  22. FP6 Thematic Priorities (4)

  23. FP6 Thematic Priorities (5)

  24. FP6 Thematic Priorities (6)

  25. FP6 Thematic Priorities (7)

  26. International Co-operation

  27. Want to Move ?

  28. 7th Framework Programme

  29. COST • European Co-operation in Science and Technology. • Adds value by co-ordinating, integrating and synthesising results from national research. • Does not fund research itself, but co-ordination, management, workshops and meetings. • Stimulates research by bringing researchers together in “Actions” • Actions are proposed by scientists: “bottom up”

  30. COST Actions – what is supported • Science management meetings • Scientific workshops and seminars • Short Term Scientific Missions • Training Schools and Research Conferences • Evaluations and Studies • Dissemination • http://cost.cordis.lu/src/home.cfm

  31. Canada - 31 Bosnia & Herzegovinia - 1 Russia - 21 Ukraina - 11 Armenia - 1 Albania - 1 USA - 11 Japan - 5 Algeria - 1 China - 8 Australia - 5 South Africa - 1 Argentina - 1 New-Zealand - 2 Non-COST Participation 2004

  32. How do I Participate ? • Understand the process – it is critical! • Read the Work Programmes • Calls for Proposals • Information Sessions • Consortia • Submission • Evaluation • SUCCESS…………………..

  33. Australian support for Collaboration • International Science Linkages (DEST) • NH&MRC, ARC • Rural R&D Corps, CRCs, • Academies and universities • European embassies • Many other opportunities • Remember: we already spend $50 million!

  34. FEAST CAN HELP! • Success is dependent on you: the Australian Research Community • Think Strategic Approaches • Think Excellence • FEAST IS A CATALYST

  35. FEAST • Neil.Hamilton@anu.edu.au • 02 6125 7690 • www.feast.org • www.cordis.lu • www.europa.eu.int • http://cost.cordis.lu/

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