structuring the era: science and society work programme
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Background Council Resolution on Science & Society, and Women
& Science, 26 June 2001 Called on both the Commission and Members States to bring
forward initiatives
Science & Society Action Plan adopted by Commission on 4 December 2001 promoting scientific education and culture; science policy closer to
the citizens; responsible science at the heart of policy making
Framework programme adopted by Council and EP on 27 June 2002 Specific Programme ‘Structuring the ERA’, adopted by Council 30
September, contains ‘Science & Society’ component with a budget of €80m
plus ‘mainstreaming’ of Science/Society across the FP
Other supporting references For example
Women & Science communication(1999) and working document (2001)
White Paper on European Governance (2001) Developments in science education (Uppsala, Barcelona)
(2001) ERA progress, particularly benchmarking reports (2002)
“The vision” An environment in which scientific endeavour is
naturally responsive to public concerns and aspirations;
and where both policy makers and citizens can make informed choices from the range of options thrown up by technological progress.
The strategy
To seek a better integration of science in society and society in science... by stimulating a more dynamic interaction between
scientists, policy-makers and society at large... based on new structural links within the European Research
Area.
Four broad objectives: Enhancing the way science contributes to policy
formulation, responding to the aspirations and concerns of European citizens
Promoting responsible research Increasing public awareness and understanding of
advances in science and technology including young people and scientific careers
Boosting gender equality in research.
A range of activities: Networks
exchanging information; identifying lessons learned; promoting good practices; monitoring developments.
Conferences, seminars, working groups etc. to foster a dynamic interchange between actors on critical
topics.
Prizes and other flagship actions in recognition of outstanding achievements
Methodological development and research including design of indicators, surveys, impact assessments
Research, particularly in ethics Information, communication and dissemination
actions, and operational support.
Implementation A mix of instruments tailored to the objectives
Co-ordination actions Specific support actions Specific targeted research projects calls for tender (public procurement) ad hoc expert assistance
An ‘open call’ of general interest will run in parallel with calls on specific topics
Some calls for proposals may be preceded by calls for expression of interest
Scientific advice & governance (1)
Objective: To enhance the way that science contributes to policy-making in multi-level governance, with inclusive participation of society taking account of the aspirations and concerns of European citizens.
Scientific advice & governance (2)
Scientific input to policy-making expertise in policy-making
building on the Commission’s own guidelines
information tools (including ‘horizon scanning’) including development of SINAPSE
Scientific reference systems principles, procedures, limited targeted support
Guidelines on the collection and use of expertise
White Paper on European Governance, July 2001: included commitment to increase confidence in expert advice
Co-operative effort by all concerned DGs Core principles:
quality (incl. excellence, independence, integrity, pluralism openness (incl. transparency, traceability, accountability) effectiveness (incl. proportionality)
17 Guidelines for Commission departments plus “Practical suggestions and checklists” Due for adoption before the end of 2002
COMMISSIONSERVICES
ORGANISATIONS
EXPERTS
EARLY WARNING SYSTEM
INFORMAL CONSULTATION MECHANISM
SCIENTIFIC ADVICE/OPINION
DATABASE
SECURED COMMUNICATION
TOOL
SINAPSEScientific INformAtion for Policy Support in Europe
Scientific advice & governance (3)
Participation of society stimulating and supporting participatory procedures
visioning exercises, consensus conferences, stakeholder dialogues etc
enhancing the knowledge base indicators, monitoring methods, dissemination tools pilot monitoring and pilot impact assessment
principles and methodologies for triggering and conducting procedures interaction between experts and stakeholders
Scientific advice & governance (4)
Uncertainty, risk, precautionary principle common approaches and toolkits
integrating lessons learned cross-cutting questions
implications for research policy eg. precautionary research, post-normal science
ETHICAL DIMENSION IN FP6
OUTLINE Ethical standards for the 6th Framework
Programme for Research (2002-2006) Requirements on ethics in the Guide to
proposers Ethical review of research proposals The Workprogramme “Science and society”: The
ethical dimension in science and new technologies
Ethical standards for FP6 Article 3 of the 6 FP
"All the research activities carried out under the Framework Programme 2002-2006 must be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles."
References Charter of fundamental rights of the EU
International conventions and codes of conduct, . the Helsinki Declaration,
the Convention of the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997...
Ethical standards for the FP6 National rulesParticipants must conform to current legislation, regulations and ethical
rules in the countries where the research will be carried out.
Participants must seek the approval of the relevant national or local ethics committees prior to the start of the RTD activities.
Areas excluded from funding Human cloning for reproductive purposes; Germline gene therapy (research relating to cancer treatment of the gonads can be financed.)
Creating human embryos solely for the purpose of research or of stem cell procurement, including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer
Until Dec. 2003 no funding of research on human embryonic stem cells
except banked or isolated stem cells
Guide to proposers All proposers have to describe in their proposals
the ethical issues raised by their project and how they will handle these.
Applicants must indicate whether their project involve: human beings, the use of human biological samples, including embryonic or
fetal tissues, the use of personal data or genetic information, animals including transgenic animals and non-human primates genetically modified organisms or plants
Ethical review
“An ethical review will be implemented systematically by the Commission for proposals dealing with ethically sensitive issues.”
Ethical review is performed: • By a multidisciplinary panel of experts• After the scientific evaluation• Possibility of excluding research projects that contravene
fundamental ethical principles (rules for participation)
Monitoring of ethical issues during the life of the project
Workprogramme “Science and society”:
The ethical dimension in science and new technologies Objective:
Understand and communicate the responsibility of researchers in evolving technologies
improve the mutual understanding of values in science reinforce the sense of responsibility in European research in
a global context
3 areas: 1. Dialogue and information exchange
2. Raising the awareness of researchers on ethical issues
3. Deepening the understanding of ethical problems
Workprogramme “Science and society”: The ethical dimension
1. Dialogue and information exchange between groups concerned with ethical issues Support links between national ethics councils Identification of good practices in research evaluation,
development of common guidelines for local ethical research committees (involving humans, data protection, animals)
Stimulate a dialogue on ethics with other regions of the world Set up an information and documentation observatory for
ethical issues
Workprogramme “Science and society”: The ethical dimension
2. Raising the awareness of researchers Cultural awareness of researchers, including
stimulating an open dialogue between scientific community and NGOs, Industry, religions, cultural groups
Development of cross cultural training material and programmes on ethics and Codes of conduct for research and new technology (including codes of conduct on research integrity)
Workprogramme “Science and society”: The ethical dimension
3. Deepening the understanding of ethical problems Research on ethical, (legal and socio-economic and
cultural) issues in relation to scientific and technological developments, methodologies and their applications e.g.: nano and genetic research, data protection, biodiversity
Research on such ethical issues related to research and technology in the context of EU-policiesEU-policies, in areas such as research co-operation with developing countries and international trade relations , with emphasis on the intercultural dialogue on research ethics in the global context
Workprogramme “Science and society”: The ethical dimension
Calls:For 1 and 2: “Dialogue and exchange of information”
+ “Raising the awareness of researchers”: Open call for the 2 first years : conferences
seminars, networks, surveys, working groups and operational support
For 3: “Deepening the understanding of ethical problems”:
Calls for STRP: 1st call open in mid 2003 of 5M€
Scientific and technological culture, young Scientific and technological culture, young people, science education and careerspeople, science education and careers
Objective:
to increase public awareness of science and the use of scientific knowledge,
to promote young people’s interest in science,
to improve science education and the uptake of scientific careers.
Promoting science and scientific culture, particularly among young people
Optimise the quality and dissemination of science-related information to the public
Development and adaptation of science communication media and techniques
The annual European Science Week
Promoting “science shops”
Effectiveness and impact of raising public awareness activities
Awards for scientific achievements,
collaboration and communication
“René Descartes” prizes for(i) transnational collaborative research(ii) scientific communication and journalism.
“European Contest for Young Scientists”
Promoting young people’s interest in science and scientific careers
science teaching:– collaboration between science teachers and
scientists for making science lessons more attractive
– develop, exchange, disseminate and promote tools, techniques and materials
science of science:– syllabi on social, cultural and economic
determinants for scientific development
Promoting young people’s interest in science and scientific careers
monitoring of career data :– dynamics and characteristics of the uptake of
scientific careers,– provision of information on S&T careers, and– data on the needs for S&T professionals in Europe– provision of advice for policy makers and students
provision of opportunities for early experience in research:– establishment of a European platform for co-
ordination of initiatives in this area
Women and Science Background
Communication of the Commission,17 February 1999
Resolution of the Council, 20 May 1999 Resolution of the Parliament,
3 February 2000 European Research Area, January 2000 Commission Staff Working Paper
(Women and Science), 15 May 2001 Council Resolution on Science and Society and on Women in
Science, 26 June 2001 Action Plan - Science and Society December 2002 FP6
1999 Women RSEs Men RSEs Total RSEs%age
WomenTOTAL non EU 64596 116882 181478 35,6TOTAL EU 248575 542953 791528 31,4TOTAL 30 countries 313171 659835 973006 32,2Israel 762 3186 3948 19,3
Exceptions to the reference year: BEFl (HES) 2001; BEFr, DE (HES) 2000; LU (2000); UK (GOV) 1998; HU, LT, LV; PL (2000) HES & GOV; IL (1998) HES.No data for: HES (LU); GOV (BE, LU, IL, MT, RO.Exceptions to Frascati manual definition of researcher: BE, LU.
How many researchers?
The scissors diagram
Percentages of women & men in key academic positions for 13 EU countries (1999)
0
25
50
75
100
Undergraduate &Masters students
PhD students PhD graduates Assistantprofessor
Associateprofessor
Full professor
%
Women
Men
Exceptions à l’année de références: EL (étudiants), IE (Ph.D. gr..): 97/98; BE-FR, BE-FL (Ph.D. gr..), PT (Ph.D. gr..), SE (Ph.D. gr..): 99/00; EL (prof.): 1997; ES (prof.), IE (prof.), AT (prof.): 1998 Pays manquants: DE (Etudiants 6), LU, PT (professors)Estimations à base de EPT (professors): NL
Women and Science Action Plan
POLICY FORUM GENDER WATCH SYSTEM
ETAN BY (FP5 statistics)
Helsinki group FOR (gender impact studies)
Indicators ABOUT (gender research)
Networks 40% target
Regions Engendering work programmes
WIR Action Plans in new instruments
EAST Make gender dimension explicit
Research on gender and science
The Helsinki Group
31 countries
Meetings: Bi-annual
Mandate: Policy Review
Indicators
Perspectives at EU level
First Report Published in June 2002
Gender equality in S&S WP
Stimulating debate, mobilising women scientists
synergies between national initiatives (link with HG)
women in industrial research
mainstreaming gender equality in scientific institutions
European Platform of women scientists
Gender equality in S&S WP (2)
Understanding the gender issue in scientific research
increasing knowledge of gender issue in science (policy research, indicators research, analysis of the different forms and mechanisms of segregation, research on gender bias of scientific system, from different perspectives : sociology, history, philosophy)
benchmarking
Mainstreaming gender in FP613345
112851 Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health 22552 Information society technologies 36253 Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional
materials and new production processes and devices1300
4 Aeronautics and space 10755 Food quality and safety 6856 Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems 21207 Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society 225
13001 Supporting policies and anticipating scientific and technological needs 5552 Horizontal research activities involving SMEs 4303 Specific measures in support of international cooperation 315
2605290
158065580
32027050
TOTAL 16270
Co-ordination Support for R&I policies
3. Strengthening the foundations of the European Research Area
Research and innovationHuman resources and mobilityResearch infrastructuresScience and society
2. Structuring the European Research Area
1. Focusing and integrating Community researchThematic priorities :
Specific activities covering a wider field of research
Mainstreaming gender in FP6
Strategic database
Statistics on women’s participation in FP
Action plans in new instruments : typology and monitoring
Gender sensitive projects
Names of women scientists (tbc)
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