Royal Holloway, University of London 29 January 2014 Emma Carey (emma.carey@bbsrc.ac.uk)
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introduction
The European Union s funding instrument for research and innovation from 2014-2020 Budget of EUR 70,2 billion From research to innovation from basic research to bringing ideas to the market Focus on societal challenges EU society is facing (e.g. health, clean energy, food security, integrated transport) Promise of simplified access for all Horizon 2020 overarching priority = Exiting the economic crisis and sustainable growth
Excellent Science European Research Council (ERC) Future and Emerging Technologies (FET) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Research Infrastructures Industrial Leadership Leadership in Enabling and Industrial Technologies (LEIT) - ICT, KETs, Space Access to Risk Finance Innovation in SMEs Societal Challenges Health and Wellbeing Food security Energy Transport Climate action Societies Security Widening Participation; Science with and for Society European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) EURATOM Joint Research Centre (JRC)
2014-2016 Strategic Programme included in the Horizon 2020 Work Programme Aims at ensuring a coherent, evidence-based implementation Will guide the preparation of the work programmes Defines areas of special focus for the first work programmes
Sustainable food security Smart cities and communities Water innovation Personalising health and care Blue growth New ideas for Europe Disaster resilience Competitive lowcarbon energy Mobility for growth Digital security Energy Efficiency Waste
Excellent Science Competitive Industries Better Society
Two-year work programmes for 2014-15 Harmonised structure across all EC Directorate-Generals Strategic Programme defines overall focus areas Topics structure: Specific challenge, Scope, Expected Impact
Basic participation details
28 EU Member States (Croatia joined in 2013) Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) linked to the Member States Associated Countries Similar list to FP7 expected Third countries (funding will depend on GDP) BRIC no longer eligible for funding
Association Agreement renewal process well under way: Switzerland, Israel, Norway, Iceland, Turkey, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Serbia, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Faroe Islands, Republic of Moldova N.B. Liechtenstein is not associated with Horizon 2020! Some might not sign agreement in time for Horizon 2020 start but can still apply, as long as the agreement is signed in time for grant signature. * Final list still needs to be confirmed and will be available in early 2014
Pillar 1 Excellent Science
European Research Council Research Infrastructures Marie Sklodowska- Curie Actions Future and Emerging Technologies
European Research Council
The ERC seeks to fund the best frontier research proposals submitted by excellent researchers, with excellence as the single peer review criterion. Will fund projects led by a Principal Investigator, if necessary supported by a team (no need for pan-european collaboration). Will operate on a bottom-up basis, without pre-determined research priorities. 25 panels in 3 domains which proposals can be submitted to: Physical Sciences and Engineering Life Sciences Social Sciences and Humanities
Starting Grants Consolidator Grants Advanced Grants Synergy Grants Proof of Concept Please see the ERC s April 2013 statement on the timing of the 2014 calls: http://erc.europa.eu/update-erc-calls-proposals-2014
2014 Calls StG CoG AdG PoC Published 11 Dec 2013 11 Dec 2013 17 June 2014 11 Dec 2013 Deadline 25 Mar 2014 20 May 2014 21 Oct 2014 1 April 2014 & 1 Oct 2014 Budget EUR 485m EUR 713m EUR 450m EUR 15m 2015 Calls StG CoG AdG PoC Published tbc tbc tbc tbc Deadline 3 Feb 2015 12 Mar 2015 2 June 2015 23 Apr 2015 & 1 Oct 2015 Budget EUR 411m EUR 603m EUR 640m EUR 15m
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Operates in a bottom-up basis, open to all research and innovation areas Mobility is a key requirement Key areas supported: Fostering new skills by means of excellent initial training of researchers Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility Stimulating innovation by means of cross-fertilisation of knowledge Co-funding of activities
FP7 Horizon 2020 ITN IEF IOF IIF CIG IAPP IRSES COFUND ITN IF RISE COFUND Innovative Training Networks (Early Stage Researchers) Individual Fellowships (Experienced Researchers) Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (Exchange of Staff) Cofunding or regional, national and international programmes
Participants defined as academic and non-academic Early stage researchers (ESRs) only The Innovative Doctoral Programme strand will move to the COFUND scheme The ITN scheme consists of 3 strands: European Training Networks (minimum of three participants) Joint Doctorates (at least three academic participants who can deliver a doctoral degree) European Industrial Doctorates (minimum one academic and one non-academic participant)
2 strands in IF scheme: Outgoing Fellowship (MS/AC to third country), with mandatory return phase European and Reintegration Fellowship (any country to MS/AC) 2 main changes to FP7: Optional intersectoral secondment in a MS/AC during the fellowship ICPC return phase removed
Focused on knowledge exchange through staff secondment visits Amalgamation of IAPP and IRSES with some changes Project to be based on new or existing joint research project Supports ESRs, ERs and administrative/managerial/technical staff Covers intersectoral or international exchanges, as well as a combination of both For intersectoral stream - minimum 3 participants, including both academic and non-academic sectors and from at least 2 different MS/AC For international stream minimum 2 participants from 2 different MS/AC and 1 participant from a third country No exchanges between institutions located in third countries or within the same MS/AC will be supported Secondment period - 1 to 12 months does not need to be continuous One simplified funding system unit cost with country co-efficient factors Maximum 540 research months
Supports 2 programmes: Doctoral programmes Fellowship programmes Funding model in COFUND will differ from FP7 Standard unit costs - fixed amounts per researcher /year Maximum EU contribution to single legal entity/ year Programmes up to 60 months Shorter time to grant All researchers should be covered by full social security Principles of the Charter and Code should set out provisions for ESRs
Website www.ukro.ac.uk/mariecurie Commission s Horizon 2020 webpages on Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/h2020- section/marie-sk%c5%82odowska-curie-actions Commission s Marie Curie Actions website ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions
Future and Emerging Technologies
Expanded from ICT and Energy New actor in S&T funding landscape: Promote and support emergence of radically new technologies Initiate and shape development of European research and innovation eco-systems Turn Europe into the best environment for responsible and dynamic multi-disciplinary collaborations on future and emerging technologies Open, light and agile FET Open FET Proactive Roadmap based research FET Flagships Exploring Novel Ideas Individual research projects Early ideas Mostly Research & Innovation actions, some Coordination and support activities Developing topics & communities Topical clusters of research projects Global Systems Science (GSS) Knowing, doing being: cognition beyond problem solving Quantum Simulation Towards exascale highperformance computing (implementing part of the HPC strategy) Addressing grand challenges Common research agendas Graphene Human Brain Support to Flagships
Research Infrastructures
Developing the European Research Infrastructures (RI) for 2020 and beyond: Developing new world class RIs Integrating and opening national RIs of pan-european interest Development, deployment and operation ICT based e- Infrastructures Foster innovation potential of RI and their human capital Reinforcing European RI policy and international co-operation
Pillar 2 Industrial Leadership
Strategic investments in key technologies (e.g. advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics) underpin innovation across existing and emerging sectors Europe needs to attract more private investment in research and innovation Europe needs more innovative SMEs to create growth and jobs
Emphasis on combining enabling technologies to find solutions for societal challenges particularly energy efficiency targets, sustainability and climate change objectives Cross-cutting themes: Integration of technologies Demonstration of capacity to make and deliver innovative products and services User and customer pilots to prove feasibility and added value
Strong focus on industrial involvement and applied research Developing industrial capacity in focus areas: Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) Micro- and nano-electronics, Photonics Nanotechnologies Advanced Materials Biotechnology Advanced Manufacturing and Processing
New generation of components and systems Advanced Computing Future Internet Content technologies and information management Robotics Micro- and nano-electronic technologies/ Photonics KETs Cross-cutting and horizontal activities and International Co-operation Robotics PPP 5G PPP Photonics PPP
Work programme divided into four areas New satellite navigation applications (Galileo) Earth observation Space enabled applications Tools for access to space data Protecting European assets in/from space Competitiveness of the European Space Sector European competitiveness in space technology Space science and exploration International co-operation Outreach and communication 2014 deadlines: 26 March except Galileo Galileo topics: 3 April Note: Note that infrastructure development of Galileo and GMES (now Copernicus) funded outwith Horizon 2020
Replaces Research for SMEs instrument (R4SME) Dedicated SME instrument Target highly innovative SMEs looking to develop and grow in international environment Single company or collaborative Allows for out-sourcing of research Three stage support through innovation cycle One project can access all three in order One application per year
Pillar 3 Societal Challenges
Concerns of citizens and society + EU policy objectives Breakthrough solutions come from multi-disciplinary collaborations, including social sciences and humanities Addressing challenges requires full research & innovation cycle, from research to market Focus on policy priorities without predetermining technologies or types of solutions to be developed
Food Challenge Energy Challenge Climate Challenge Transport Challenge Security Challenge IIR Challenge Health Challenge
Health, demographic change and wellbeing
Horizon 2020 Health - Context EIP Active and Healthy Ageing Health, Demographic Change and Wellbeing Health for Growth Ambient Assisted Living Structural Funds Research Innovation Deployment
Calls divided into the 8 specific activity areas Understanding health, aging and diseases (2 topics) Effective health promotion, diseases prevention, preparedness and screening (6 topics) Improving diagnosis (3 topics) Innovative treatments and technologies (6 topics) Advancing active and healthy aging (3 topics) Integrated, sustainable, citizen-centred care (7 topics) Improving health information, data exploitation and providing an evidence base for health policies and regulation (5 topics) Co-ordination activities e.g. AHA EIP; More years, Better Lives; Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases
Innovative Medicines Initiative homepage - http://www.imi.europa.eu/ European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership homepage - http://www.edctp.org/ More Years Better Lives homepage - http://www.jpdemographic.eu/ Joint Programme on Neurodegenerative Disease homepage - http://www.jp-demographic.eu/ Joint Programme on Antimicrobial Resistance homepage - http://www.jpiamr.eu/
Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture, Marine and Maritime Research and the Bio-economy
Sustainable Food Security Blue Growth Innovative, Sustainable and Inclusive Bioeconomy
Three calls: Sustainable Food Security Unlocking the potential of Seas and Oceans Innovative, Sustainable and Inclusive Bioeconomy Involvement of end users (farmers, fishers, consumers, public authorities, society at large) will be key
Several topics flagged for international cooperation, including: EU-China Transatlantic Research Alliance International KBBE Forum (EU, Australia, Canada, New Zealand) EU Africa Also look for opportunities in: LEIT Challenges on Health, Energy, Climate Action and Inclusive Societies
European Commission pages on EU-funded research on the bioeconomy, plus details of new EU Bioeconomy Strategy: http://ec.europa.eu/research/bioeconomy/policy/ European Commission pages on EU Blue Growth strategy: http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/policy/blue_growth/index_en.htm European Innovation Partnership on Agriculture: http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/eip/ Joint Programming Initiative on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change (UK among the participating countries): http://www.faccejpi.com/
Secure, Clean and Efficient Energy
Reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint by smart and sustainable energy use Low cost, low carbon energy supply Alternative fuels and mobile energy sources A single, smart European electricity grid New knowledge and technologies Robust decision making and public engagement Low cost, low carbon energy supply Projects implementing the main aims of the European Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan will be a big priority
Calls for proposals divided into three Focus Areas: Energy Efficiency (20 topics) Competitive Low Carbon Energy (23 topics) Smart Cities and Communities (4 topics) Types of projects to be funded: Research and Innovations Actions (with 100% reimbursement rate) Innovation Actions (with 70% reimbursement rate) Coordination and Support Actions 1 x ERA-NET 1 x Prize
European Commission, DG Research & Innovation / Energy website http://ec.europa.eu/research/energy/index_en.cfm SET Plan webpages http://ec.europa.eu/energy/technology/set_plan/set_plan_en.htm European Commission, DG Energy website http://ec.europa.eu/energy/index_en.htm Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative (FCH JTI) http://www.fch-ju.eu/ Knowledge and Innovation Community on InnoEnergy http://www.kic-innoenergy.com/ Climate Knowledge and Innovation Community http://www.climate-kic.org/ Smart Cities and Communities EIP http://ec.europa.eu/energy/technology/initiatives/smart_cities_en.htm
Smart, green and integrated transport
Four broad lines of activity: 1) Resource-efficient transport that respects the environment 2) Better mobility, less congestion, more safety and security Mode of transport Aviation Rail Road Waterborne 3) Global leadership for the European transport industry 4) Socio-economic and behavioural research and forward looking activities for policy making Transport integration Urban mobility Logistics Intelligent Transport Systems Infrastructure
Three calls: Mobility for Growth (42 topics) Green Vehicles (8 topics) Small Business and Fast Track to Innovation (2 topics) Other actions: 5 million inducement prize in 2015 for the cleanest engine Types of projects funded: Single or two-stage Research and Innovation Actions (RIAs) or Innovation Actions (IAs) Single stage Coordination and Support Actions (CSAs) Small Business Innovation Research for Transport Prizes
European Commission s Transport website http://ec.europa.eu/research/transport/index_en.htm Transport Research & Innovation Portal http://www.transport-research.info/web/index.cfm The European Green Cars Initiative website http://www.green-cars-initiative.eu/public/ Clean Sky website http://www.cleansky.eu/ 2011 Transport White Paper - Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area http://ec.europa.eu/transport/themes/strategies/2011_white_paper_en.htm 2012 Transport Communication Research and Innovation for Europe s Future Mobility http://eur-lex.europa.eu/lexuriserv/lexuriserv.do?uri=com:2012:0501:fin:en:pdf Flightpath 2050 Europe s Vision for Aviation (2011) http://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/doc/flightpath2050.pdf
Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials
To achieve a resource and water- efficient and climate change resilient economy and society, the protection and sustainable management of natural resources and ecosystems, and a sustainable supply and use of raw materials to meet the needs of a growing global population within the sustainable limits of the planet s natural resources and eco-systems Focus on innovation for a green economy Actions targeted at addressing gaps in knowledge to Understand changes in environment Identify policies, methods and tools needed to address climate impact, reducing raw materials/natural resources, and current consumption patterns Support innovators and business bring green solutions to market Lead for focus areas: Waste: a resource to recycle, reuse and recover raw materials Water Innovation: boosting its value for Europe
Organised in three sections: Waste: a resource to recycle, reuse and recover raw materials The whole production and consumption cycle is addressed, from waste prevention, through recycling, to waste disposal and reuse Water Innovation: boosting its value for Europe Addresses integrated approaches to water and climate change; bringing innovative water solutions to market; and harnessing water research and innovation results for the benefit of industry, policy makers and citizens
Growing a low carbon, resource efficient economy with a sustainable supply of raw materials Fighting and adapting to climate change Climate information services; economics of sustainable climate change action; cities air quality and carbon footprints; coordination of research and innovation for climate action Protecting the environment, sustainably managing natural resources, water, biodiversity and ecosystems Drivers of change in bio-diverse systems; effectiveness of eco-system restoration; and coordination of research and innovation for the management of natural resources Ensuring the sustainable supply of non-energy and nonagricultural raw material New approaches to sustainable supply and substitution of raw materials
Enabling the transition towards a green economy through ecoinnovation Support green-growth in small businesses and consolidation of global green-economy knowledge Developing comprehensive and sustained global environmental observation and information systems Earth observation, including coordination and support activity within Europe and in liaison with North Africa, the Middle East and within the Balkan region Deadlines Single stage calls 8 April 2014 First stage of 2014 two stage calls Second stage of two stage calls 16 September 2014 First stage of 2015 two stage calls 16 October 2014
European Commission pages on EU-funded Environmental research / policy http://ec.europa.eu/research/environment/index_en.cfm European Innovation Partnership on water: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/water/innovationpartnership/index_en.htm Joint programming initiatives: Water: http://www.waterjpi.eu/home Oceans: http://www.jpi-oceans.eu/home Climate: http://www.jpi-climate.eu/home European Institute of Innovation and Technology s Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation community): http://www.climate-kic.org/ Life+ programme: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/funding/lifeplus.htm
Europe in a Changing World: Inclusive, Innovative and Reflective Societies
Overcoming the crisis: new ideas, strategies and governance structures Young generation in an innovative, inclusive and sustainable Europe Reflective societies: cultural heritage and European identities To achieve: inclusive and innovative European societies in a context of unprecedented transformations and growing global interdependencies Europe as a global actor New forms of innovation
Overcoming the crisis: 6 topics Young generation: 5 topics Reflective societies: 10 topics Europe as a global actor: 15 topics New forms of innovation: 10 topics Types of projects to be funded: Single stage collaborative Research and Innovation Actions and Coordination and Support Actions with 100% funding Innovation actions and SME instruments with 70% funding 1 x ERA-NET on Uses of the past
European Commission pages on SSH research http://ec.europa.eu/research/social-sciences/index_en.html Horizon 2020 web pages on SSH http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/area/social-sciences-humanities European Commission pages on the Innovation Union http://ec.europa.eu/research/innovation-union/index_en.cfm EU vision for Deep and Genuine Economic and Monetary Union http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/president/news/archives/2013/04/20130430_1_en.htm Youth on the move http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catid=950&langid=en Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) on Cultural Heritage http://www.jpi-culturalheritage.eu/
Secure Societies Protecting Freedom and Security of Europe and its Citizens
H2020 Context Societal Challenge 7 To develop and apply innovative technologies, solutions, foresight tools and knowledge, stimulate co-operation between providers and users, find civil security solutions, improve the competitiveness of European Security, industry and services, including ICT and prevent and combat the abuse of privacy and breaches of human rights on the internet and elsewhere, while ensuring European citizens individual rights and freedoms
Fight crime, illegal trafficking and terrorism Protect and improve resilience of critical infrastructures, supply chains and transport modes Ensure privacy and freedom and enhance the societal, legal and ethical understanding of security and risk Improve cyber security Increase Europe s resilience to crises and disasters Enhance standardisation and interoperability of systems, including for emergency purposes Strengthen security through border management
1) Enhancing societal resilience to natural and man-made disasters Crisis Management Disaster resilience and Climate Change Critical infrastructure programme Communication technologies and interoperability Ethical / Societal Dimension 3) Improving border security Maritime border security Border crossing points Supply chain security Ethical/social dimension 2) Fighting Crime and Terrorism Forensics topics Law enforcement capabilities Urban Security Ethical /Societal Dimension 4) Providing enhanced cyber security (including privacy and data use) Privacy; access control Secure information sharing Trust eservices Risk management and assurance models The role of ICT in critical infrastructure protection
Calls 1, 2 and 3: deadlines 28 August 2014 and 27 August 2015 Call 4 (Cyber Security): deadlines 13 May 2014 and 21 April 2015 Work Programme indicates: timing of topic (2014 or 2015) type of project (collaborative / co-ordination and support actions); level of project (capability / integration / demonstration) funding level (70% / 100%) New focus on cyber security Specific topics on ethical and societal dimension, requiring range of actors; integrated across the four calls
European Commission pages on EU-funded research on Security: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/security/index_en.htm EU Security Industrial Policy Communications http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/security/industrialpolicy/communication/index_en.htm EU Internal Security Strategy http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/internalsecurity/internal-security-strategy/index_en.htm EU Cyber Security Strategy http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/internalsecurity/internal-security-strategy/index_en.htm
Practical aspects of Horizon 2020
Basic model for research projects 100% direct costs + 25% indirect costs (overhead) Basic model for innovation projects 70% direct costs + 25% indirect costs For Universities involved in innovation projects: 100% direct costs Same model applies for ERC and for Coordination and Support projects Some calls different e.g. inducement prizes Marie Curie calls different fixed allowances
European Commission Participant Portal: to become the main entry point for EU research and innovation funding calls will be deposited here Proposal submission via Participant Portal Will also be used for negotiations, project management, evaluators, documentation Use also: UKRO Portal email alerts UKRO Portal factsheets
Call for Proposals Call description Call summary Link to Topics and submission service Call documents: e.g. Guide for Applicants Work Programme Legal basis Get support: e.g. NCPs Research Enquiry Service IT Helpdesk IPR Helpdesk Ethics H2020 Online Manual Subscribe to Notifications: RSS feed Topic description Specific challenge Scope Expected Impact Type of action Topic conditions & documents e.g. Eligibility Evaluation Submission Service
Beneficiaries Participation options Coordinator = responsible for leading the project, managing the project finances and representing the Consortium vis-à-vis the Commission Partner = responsible for delivering its part of the project and managing its share of the funding Third parties: Sub-contractor = contracted by one of the beneficiaries to carry out specialised tasks that are not core project tasks Other third party = making available its resources to a beneficiary or in very specific cases carrying out parts of the work on behalf of a beneficiary
Co-ordinator Prepares and submits proposal Links with the Commission and the consortium members Monitors compliance on the project Financial distribution, record keeping, reports to the Commission Organises scientific and project management meetings Maintains the Consortium agreement Partner Works on their work package(s) Submits reports to co-ordinator
Depends on topic Partners must match activities in proposal Diverse consortium Certain target partner types: Small Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), international dimension, Government, community groups etc Have you worked with the partner institutions before? Can you trust them? Make clear from the beginning what will be expected from them Talk about the budget early on
Existing contacts FP7 Projects http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/projects_en.html EU conferences (including events on the calls) and project evaluation Networks of Excellence European Technology Platforms http://cordis.europa.eu/technologyplatforms Commission websites including Participant Portal Partner searches: NCPs CORDIS Enterprise Europe Network Social Media? (Linked-in etc)
Structure reflects challenge based approach Specific challenge Sets context, the problem to be addressed, why intervention is necessary Scope Delineates the problem, specifies the focus and the boundaries of the potential action BUT without overtly describing specific approaches Expected impact Describes the key elements of what is expected to be achieved in relation to the specific challenge Evaluation (and therefore success) reflects this structure
State any specific requirements international component, involvement of SME/other stakeholder, use of specific data source (eg GMES), open access/open data pilot Suggest budget required to do the action State kind of action it is Explain any unusual evaluation criteria Say whether it is a one or two-stage application process
Two selection criteria Financial capacity: in line with financial regulation and rules for participation Operational capacity: assessed ability to carry out the project effectively Three award criteria Excellence, Impact, Implementation Each criteria scored out of 5 Threshold for each is 3 Overall threshold: 10 For innovation actions impact score weighted at 1.5 Proposals then ranked by scores Projects funded according to ranking within budget Priority order for proposals with same score Highest excellence score*; then highest impact score*; then size of budget for SMEs; then gender balance in project team * for Implementation actions this order is reversed