Giornata nazionale di lancio dei bandi 2013 Scienze Socio-economiche ed Umanistiche MIUR, Roma, 27 settembre 2012 Il programma di lavoro SSH 2013 Domenico Rossetti di Valdalbero, PhD European Commission, DG RTD* * Personally speaking
SSH What we expect?
SSH - What we expect? High scientific quality (excellence) EU added value (dimension, coverage, comparison) Different socio-economic and humanity disciplines Quantitative and qualitative methods EU research stock-taking
Stock-taking
SSH - What we expect? Forward looking (foresight and forecast) International cooperation (globalisation of R&D and innovation) Exploitation of results (science, policy, social partners, CSO) Critical mass of actors (stakeholders) Professional management Ethics and gender aspects Support to policies
Evidence-based policies
SSH - What we expect? Knowing: Data, statistics, indicators Explaining: Tools, definitions, methods Understanding: Context, causes, mechanisms Forward looking: Modelling, foresight, scenarios Recommending: From knowledge to policy
Forward-looking
SSH research topic selection Past, running and recent EU research projects Policy relevance Commission daily work and Roadmaps Stakeholders consultation and Social platforms DG RTD initiative and inter DGs consultation Scientific external advisory group (EAG) Programme Committee (Member States)
SSH - 2013 Calls and Work Programme
Research in SSH: 7 Activities 1. Growth, employment and competitiveness in a knowledge society 2. Combining economic, social and environmental objectives in a European perspective 3. Major trends in society and their implications 4. Europe in the world 5. The citizen in the EU 6. Socio-economic and scientific indicators 7. Foresight
Call fiches and Funding schemes FP7-SSH-2013-1: 30 M CP-L: Collaborative Project Funding (Large-scale) Schemes > 4 M & < 5 M SSH WP 2013 FP7-SSH-2013-2: 68 M CP SM: Collaborative Project (Small-Medium-scale) < 2.5 M CSA: Coordination and Support Action < 1.5 M Deadline: 31 January 2013 at 17.00.00 FP7-ERA-NET-2013-RTD on the future of Welfare State ( 6 M) See final Call text
SSH WP 2013 Priorities Public sector reform a major priority 8 topics Successful economic recovery, raising employment and ensuring the long-term sustainability of public finances require new approaches to public policy and the role of the State. Underpinning innovation for smart growth 4 topics Inclusive growth 4 topics Support for developing the external policies of the EU 7 topics
SSH WP 2013 Specific focus International cooperation 3 specific international cooperation targeted topics (Caucasus, South and East Mediterranean, Millennium Development Goals) + 2 SSH Platforms (Transatlantic and with India) to encourage international scientific cooperation Humanities 19 topics with particular humanities input expected Gender 6 topics with an explicit gender dimension
SSH 2013 - Activity 1 Economic underpinnings of social innovations (CP-SM) Intangibles in the public sector an unrecognised source and facilitator for innovation, well-being and smart growth (CP-SM) Overcoming youth unemployment in Europe (CP-L) The impact of ageing societies on public finances in Europe (CP-SM) Better integrating financial markets into, policy focused, macro models (CP-SM) See Call text
SSH 2013 - Activity 2 Obstacles and prospects for sustainable lifestyles and green economy in Europe (CP-L) Social entrepreneurship for innovative societies (CP-SM) The role of multinational companies in addressing global development challenges (CP-SM) The future of the welfare state (ERA-Net Plus) See Call text
SSH 2013 - Activity 3 Addressing European governance temporary migration and mobility to Europe (CP-SM) Social innovation empowering people, changing societies? (CP-L) Early childhood education and care: promoting quality for individual, social and economic benefits (CP-SM) The impact of the third sector on socio-economic development in Europe (CP-SM) See Call text
SSH 2013 - Activity 4 Security and democracy in the neighbourhood: the case of the Caucasus (CP-SM) Facing transition in the South and East Mediterranean area: empowering the young generation (CP-SM) Media in conflicts and peace building (CP-SM) EU-India Social Sciences and Humanities Platform (CSA) Transatlantic Social Sciences and Humanities Platform (CSA) Untapped potential for growth and employment reducing the costs of non-tariff measures in goods, services and investment (CP-SM) See Call text
SSH 2013 - Activity 5 Citizens resilience in times of crisis (CP-SM) Addressing demand in anti-trafficking efforts and policies (CP-SM) The multilingual challenge for the European citizen (CP-L) Transmitting and benefiting from cultural heritage in Europe (CP-SM) See Call text
SSH 2013 - Activity 6 European longitudinal childhood and youth survey (CSA) SSH 2013 - Activity 7 Post carbon cities in Europe: A long term outlook (CP-SM) See Call text
SSH 2013 - Horizontal Actions Evaluation, monitoring and comparison of the outcomes and impacts of EU-funded SSH research in Europe (CP-SM) Lithuanian Presidency conference on the input of SSH to European and global development See Call text
Evaluation
Peer-review Call for proposals (not "tenders") Freedom of research (methodology, WP, consortium, etc.) Peer-review and key role of independent experts Register in our expert database: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/experts
Evaluation Submission Individual reading Consensus Panel Finalisation Full Proposal Evaluators Evaluators Evaluators Final ranking list Proposal forms Eligibility Criteria Criteria Criteria Proposals in suggested priority order Rejection list COMMISSION COMMISSION Role of experts
May be remote For each proposal Proposal X copy 1 Proposal X copy 2 IER expert 1 IER expert 2 Consensus meeting CR At least 3/5 experts Proposal X copy 3 IER expert 3 IER=Individual evaluation report CR=Consensus Report
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