Participating in European Research : guide for applicants under the Sixth Framework Programme for European Research & Technological Development (2002-2006)

Interested in the Sixth Framework Programme? Want to participate in a call for tender? Need information about the European Union's future research activities? Want to know more about the European Research Area? FP6 is a fundamentally new and different scheme for driving European research further and faster than ever before. It provides much-needed direction for the European Research Area, shaping and structuring the face of European research in years to come. Alongside the new instruments created especially for FP6, such as networks of excellence and integrated projects, a number of past instruments have been included to ensure continuity from one Framework Programme to another. The purpose of this guide is to provide prospective participants in EU research programmes - and anyone interested in the future of European research - with some useful background information, tips and a general overview of the Sixth Framework Programme. This guide will also enable the readers to assess: the opportunities for their organisation, research centre, network of excellence, etc. under FP6 ; whether their partnership has the resources needed for a successful application and, if not ; where they can get help in making a successful application for co-funding with the European Commission.