EU & International STI Policy and Programmes
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Role of the Unit
The Role of the Unit is to develop and articulate Ireland's position on EU R&D Policies and Research Funding Programmes.
• Framework Programme
• A Mobility Strategy for the European Research Area
• European Space Agency
• EUREKA Network
EU Research Framework Programme
Background
The Research Framework Programmes are the EU’s main instrument for funding research in Europe and have been operating successfully since 1984. They have played a particularly important role in bringing European researchers (in academia and in industry) together in collaborative research projects, in facilitating the mobility of researchers across Europe and in supporting economic and social development. Irish participation in the Framework Programmes over the last 20 years has provided essential funding and collaborations, which have fostered the growth and development of the Irish research base.
Ireland participated actively in the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6), which spanned the period 2003 to 2006 with a budget of approx ¤17 billion, and Irish researchers and companies have been successful in securing approximately ¤210 million from FP6.
Seventh Framework Programme (FP7)
The current Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) has a budget of over ¤50 billion, covering the seven-year period 2007 to 2013 and it has been designed to build on the achievements of its predecessor towards the creation of the European Research Area and carry it further towards the development of the knowledge economy and society in Europe. The Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (SSTI) identified active participation in FP7, on the part of both public research organizations and the private sector, as being key to the internationalization of Ireland’s research and, therefore, central to realizing the vision on which the strategy is based. A target of ¤600 million has been set for Irish participation in FP7
New National Support Structure for SP7
In order to extract the maximum benefit from the opportunities available within FP7, a new National Support Network has been put in place, headed up by a National Director for FP7 who leads a team based in Enterprise Ireland. This new support structure ensures that a coordinated and coherent approach is adopted towards FP7 across all of the government departments, agencies and other organisations involved. Through this support structure a mix of guidance, advice and financial assistance is available to encourage researchers and enterprises, where appropriate, to avail of the opportunities within the programme. More information is available on the Irish National Support Structure for FP7 at http://www.fp7ireland.com
A Mobility Strategy for the European Research Area
The European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers was adopted by the European Commission as a Recommendation to the Member States. These documents address researchers as well as employers and funders in both the public and private sectors. The Charter provides a framework for the career management of researchers, while the Code promotes open and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures. Together they are aimed at developing an attractive, open & sustainable European labour marker for researchers.
The European Network of Mobility Centres aims to deliver practical information and assistance on all aspects of living, working in and moving to a particular country. Ireland's Researcher Mobility office provides up-to-date information and assistance to researchers (and their families) undertaking research positions in Ireland or abroad. EURAXESS Ireland offers practical information and advice on matters such as visa entry, residence and work permits, schooling, housing, social welfare, child care and language courses.
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