IST-FP6 Summary Status

ASMS Task Force Meeting30 January, 2003

bernard.barani@cec.eu.int

NB: The views expressed herein are those of the author, and are not necessarily those of the European Commission

1. Pushing the limits of CMOS,preparing for post-CMOS

2. Micro and nano-systems

3. Broadband for All

4. Mobile and wireless systems beyond 3G

5. Towards a global dependability and security framework

6. Multimodal interfaces

7. Semantic-based knowledge systems

8. Networked audiovisual systems and home platforms

9. Networked business and government

10. eSafety for road and air transport

11. e Health

12. Technology-enhanced learning and access to cultural heritage

Strategic objectives addressed in Call 1

1. Advanced displays2. Optical, opto-electronic, photonic

functional components3. Open development platforms for

software and services4. Cognitive systems5. Embedded systems6. Applications and services for the mobile

user and worker7. Cross-media content for leisure and

entertainment8. GRID-based Systems and solving

complex problems9. Improving Risk management10. eInclusion11. Product design and manufacturing 2010

Strategic objectives covered in Call 2

IST Structure of CallsIST Structure of Calls

In red: most likely landing points for ‘space’ related proposals, either telecom, or GMES or Galileo related, but other SO’s are not excluding satellite technology if the added value is clearly

demonstrated

Satcoms: IST vs Aeronautics & Satcoms: IST vs Aeronautics & SpaceSpace

Application vs network technologies;Application vs network technologies; Niche markets vs generic applicability;Niche markets vs generic applicability; Relevance to telecoms at large, vs sector specific;Relevance to telecoms at large, vs sector specific; Long/medium term focus vs shorter term applicability;Long/medium term focus vs shorter term applicability; Integration with other space applications, GMES & Integration with other space applications, GMES &

Galileo;Galileo; 11stst calls decoupled. calls decoupled.

Open 17th December 2002Open 17th December 2002 Close 17h00 24th April 2003Close 17h00 24th April 2003 Evaluation (of written proposals): 12-23 MayEvaluation (of written proposals): 12-23 May Hearings (IP & NoEs): first half of June latest 13 JuneHearings (IP & NoEs): first half of June latest 13 June ER for call 1 consolidated: 20/6ER for call 1 consolidated: 20/6 Draft IP Call 1 approved by DG: 27/6Draft IP Call 1 approved by DG: 27/6 Invitation to negotiation: 30/6Invitation to negotiation: 30/6 Bilaterals ISTC: 10/7Bilaterals ISTC: 10/7 GoD: 1-20 JulyGoD: 1-20 July Discussion in ISTC: 24 JulyDiscussion in ISTC: 24 July 1st contracts expected 1/10 or 1/111st contracts expected 1/10 or 1/11

Timetable Call 1Timetable Call 1

FP6 contract: Basic principles FP6 contract: Basic principles (1)(1)

Simplification of contract content and form:Simplification of contract content and form:– Core contract and general conditions applicable to all Core contract and general conditions applicable to all

instruments (annex II)instruments (annex II)– Specific annexes (annex III) for each instrument.Specific annexes (annex III) for each instrument.– All contractors the same rights and obligations, only the All contractors the same rights and obligations, only the

coordinator has additional tasks.coordinator has additional tasks.– Minimum financial detailsMinimum financial details

Signature and entry into forceSignature and entry into force– Only signed by the Commission and the coordinatorOnly signed by the Commission and the coordinator– The coordinator to ensure the other contractors sign The coordinator to ensure the other contractors sign

within the delays established.within the delays established.

Collective responsibility:Collective responsibility:– Collective technical responsibility as in FP5Collective technical responsibility as in FP5– NEW: Collective responsibility extensive to financial but limited to NEW: Collective responsibility extensive to financial but limited to

contractor’s sharecontractor’s share– Still to be discussed/decided the way to asses the LFV issues. Still to be discussed/decided the way to asses the LFV issues.

Financial aspectsFinancial aspects– Advance payment to cover up 85% of 18 months periods . (Paid Advance payment to cover up 85% of 18 months periods . (Paid

every 12 months).every 12 months).– Following the new FR, Following the new FR, advance payment is considered to be “pre-advance payment is considered to be “pre-

financing”financing”.. Limited duration contract (option); an initial contract of typically Limited duration contract (option); an initial contract of typically

two years may be offered to the successful proposalstwo years may be offered to the successful proposals

FP6 contract: Basic principles FP6 contract: Basic principles (2)(2)

Financial aspectsFinancial aspects– No costs categoriesNo costs categories– Costs must be:Costs must be:

• actual, economic and necessary for the projectactual, economic and necessary for the project• incurred during the life of the project and recorded in the accounts incurred during the life of the project and recorded in the accounts

following the contractor’s own accounting rules.following the contractor’s own accounting rules.• Certified by an external auditor.Certified by an external auditor.

– Cost modelsCost models• Still under discussion, keep the models FC/FF/AC as in FP5. Still under discussion, keep the models FC/FF/AC as in FP5.

(FF=20% flat rate)??(FF=20% flat rate)??– Community financial contributionCommunity financial contribution

• Based on actual costs and type of activity. (RTD=50%, Based on actual costs and type of activity. (RTD=50%, Demo=35%, Management=100%, …)Demo=35%, Management=100%, …)

FP6 contract: Basic principles FP6 contract: Basic principles (3)(3)

Consortium agreementConsortium agreement– Obligatory for all instruments unless otherwise specified Obligatory for all instruments unless otherwise specified

in the call. (Not for IST)in the call. (Not for IST)– Guidelines have been drafted by the Commission but EC Guidelines have been drafted by the Commission but EC

don’t need to approve CA.don’t need to approve CA.

IPRIPR– Many of the FP5 principles apply, main changes are:Many of the FP5 principles apply, main changes are:

• use of knowledge is the domain of the owner not all contractors.use of knowledge is the domain of the owner not all contractors.• It is possible to exclude access to pre-existing know-howIt is possible to exclude access to pre-existing know-how• It is no longer possible to give an exclusive licence to knowledgeIt is no longer possible to give an exclusive licence to knowledge

FP6 contract: Basic principles FP6 contract: Basic principles (4)(4)

Brochure “The 6FP in Brief” - An overviewBrochure “The 6FP in Brief” - An overview Guide for proposers - Call 1 - Integrated projectsGuide for proposers - Call 1 - Integrated projects Guide for proposers - Call 1 - Networks of excellenceGuide for proposers - Call 1 - Networks of excellence Guide for proposers - Call 1 - Spec. targeted research proj.Guide for proposers - Call 1 - Spec. targeted research proj. Guide for proposers - Call 1 - Coordination actionsGuide for proposers - Call 1 - Coordination actions Guide for proposers - Call 1 - Specific support measuresGuide for proposers - Call 1 - Specific support measures Guide for proposers - Continuous Call - FET OpenGuide for proposers - Continuous Call - FET Open Guide for proposers - Continuous Call - Grant applicationsGuide for proposers - Continuous Call - Grant applicationsDefines the administrative information (part A and the content part BDefines the administrative information (part A and the content part B

Brochure and Guides for Brochure and Guides for proposersproposers

Type of submission and evaluationType of submission and evaluation One step submission - a written proposalOne step submission - a written proposal One step evaluation for IPs and NOEs, based on written material and a hearing One step evaluation for IPs and NOEs, based on written material and a hearing

for all above-threshold proposalsfor all above-threshold proposals One step evaluation for other instruments, based on written material onlyOne step evaluation for other instruments, based on written material only

Electronic submission: EPSS:Electronic submission: EPSS:– Off line version is currently being tested - available end of JanuaryOff line version is currently being tested - available end of January– On line version foreseen before the end of February 2003On line version foreseen before the end of February 2003

– The EPSS is customised to each call and instrument with drop down menues for The EPSS is customised to each call and instrument with drop down menues for the objectives open in the call as 1st choice and contains also a template for the the objectives open in the call as 1st choice and contains also a template for the part B for each instrument. part B for each instrument.

Guide for proposersGuide for proposers

Overview of evaluation processOverview of evaluation process Commission eligibility check (C1 form): Commission eligibility check (C1 form):

Complete, eligible consortium, in scope, timely arrivalComplete, eligible consortium, in scope, timely arrival Experts’ individual reading Experts’ individual reading Consensus group - individual block scores, calculated overall Consensus group - individual block scores, calculated overall

score - consolidated comments and minutes of meetingscore - consolidated comments and minutes of meetingcurrent view: 3 experts per proposal for STREPs, Cas, SSAs - 5 experts for NoEs current view: 3 experts per proposal for STREPs, Cas, SSAs - 5 experts for NoEs and IPsand IPs

Panel discussion (Panel discussion (full panel)full panel) IP and NOE hearings (based on prepared questions)IP and NOE hearings (based on prepared questions) Panel discussion - finalisation: ESRs and Evaluation reportPanel discussion - finalisation: ESRs and Evaluation report

– Priority list Priority list

IST Guidelines for EvaluatorsIST Guidelines for Evaluators

Call for independent expertsCall for independent experts

Published 4.12.02 in the OJ of the ECPublished 4.12.02 in the OJ of the EC http://www.cordis.lu/experts/fp6_candidature.htmhttp://www.cordis.lu/experts/fp6_candidature.htm

Addressed to individuals and organisationsAddressed to individuals and organisations If already in the FP5 experts databaseIf already in the FP5 experts database

– data may be transferred and updateddata may be transferred and updated

If interested, register at:If interested, register at:

http://emmfp6.cordis.lu/http://emmfp6.cordis.lu/

FP6 Web referencesFP6 Web references

IST priority in FP6:IST priority in FP6:http://www.cordis.lu/ist/fp6/fp6.htmhttp://www.cordis.lu/ist/fp6/fp6.htm

FP6 EUROPA site:FP6 EUROPA site:http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/index_en.htmlhttp://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/index_en.html

FP6 CORDIS site:FP6 CORDIS site:http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/

ERA (European Research Area) site:ERA (European Research Area) site:http://www.cordis.lu/rtd2002/http://www.cordis.lu/rtd2002/