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Science communication and the European Union - options for funding! Dr. Enikő Patkós ESO/PAD [email protected] EU and science communication in action… http://www.athenaweb.org/about-athenaweb/ http://uk.youtube.com/eutube Two good reason for discussing EU funding options 1. Complexity 2. Countries eligible for funding Complexity - how to find the relevant EU program? 1. Science communication is a new and emerging field - no obvious policy line for it in the EU system; 2. Bits and pieces in several programs; Need for some guidance; EU programs - jungles of rules? • To find info: well-built info-sites for each program, all info and documentation on the Internet, system of National Contact Points; • If you decide to submit a proposal: choose an experienced project coordinator; Countries involved in EU funding options Changing from program to program: – – – – Member States (MS) Associated countries (AC) International cooperation partners Industrialized countries Definitions:http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/who_en.html#countries www.cordis.lu Two directions to find science communication funding options in the EU structure Research policy 1) 7th R&D Framework Program Technology policy 2) eContentPlus 3) Media2007 1) 7th Research and Development Program (FP7) • • • • Main program to support research in the EU; Budget: 50521 M ; Time frame: 2007-2013; Structure: Specific Programs (SP)/themes/action lines • Science communication (and astronomy) is not an individual theme, only appears at action line level; Structure of FP7 Cooperation SP Ideas SP People SP Capacities SP Health Agriculture ICT Nanosciences Energy Environment Transport Socio-economic sciences Security, Space ERC Marie Curie RI SMEs Regions of knowledge Research Potential Science in Society INCO 1) FP7 Capacities SP Science in Society/SiS (330 M ) International Cooperation/INCO (180 M ); Aim: encourage greater public engagement; Aim: build strategic partnerships with 3rd countries 1) Calls in the Science in Society theme (for 2008) • 5.2.1 Gender and research (IYA relevance) • 5.3.1.1 The provisions of reliable and timely scientific information for the press and media • 5.3.1.2 Training actions to bridge the gap between the media and the scientific community • 5.3.1.3 Encouraging a European dimension at science events targeting the public (IYA relevance) • 5.3.1.4 Promoting science by audio-visual means in European co-production and the circulation of science programs 1) Calls in the International Cooperation theme • FP-INCO-2007-3 Activities of International Cooperation - ERA-NET and ERA-NET PLUS • 11 M • Open for “program owners” 1) FP7 basics What you need: Good idea Open Call What you need to read and follow: 1. Call 2. Work Program 3. Guides 1) More info about FP7 Open Calls http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm FP7 main website http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html Two directions to find science communication funding options in the EU structure Research policy Technology policy 1) 7th R&D Framework Program 2) eContentPlus 3) Media2007 2) eContentPlus Aim: “make digital content in Europe more accessible, usable and exploitable” • based on proven state-of-the-art technology • geared towards innovation in organization and deployment: - Joint projects, networks, best practice Digital content: • Geographical information • Educational information • Digital libraries (educational, scholarly content) 2) eContentPlus Budget: 149 M Time frame: 2005-2008 Next Call in 2008 (49 M ) Participation rules: - with funding only for MS and EFDA countries with no funding anyone can join the projects http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activitie s/econtentplus/index_en.htm 3) MEDIA2007 • Support for the European audiovisual industry; • No restrictions for the topic; - Training - Development of production projects (feature film, television drama, documentation, animation, new media) - Promotion of European audiovisual products in and outside of Europe 3) MEDIA2007 • Budget: 755 M • Time frame: 2007-2013 • One deadline every year Web:http://ec.europa.eu/information_societ y/media/index_en.htm Conclusions • Count with the EU-given possibilities and use them for your advantage; • Catchphrases: FP7, eContentPlus, MEDIA2007 • Get in contact with National Contact Points of the different programs for guidance; • Use the EU networking tools to find good coordinators and partners for your projects; • Don’t be discouraged by the lengths of the documentation…..and use the guides! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! IYA2009 UN SPoC-lobby coordination PLEASE INFORM US ABOUT THE ACTIONS YOU MADE! • Claus Madsen (ESO, Head of Public Affairs Department) [email protected] • Enikö Patkós (ESO, EU Affairs Officer) [email protected]