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Science in Society
Steve Parker - DG Research
Directorate L – Science, Economy and Society
European Commission
Science in Society
Background
 Policy context
Lisbon and Göteborg Strategies (knowledge-based society,
sustainable development) : political priorities of the
European Union.
The success of these strategies require the involvement and
active participation of citizens in the creation,
sharing and dissemination of knowledge.
(Increasing?) distance and distrust from society regarding
science and research.
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Work Programmes 2007 - 2010
 Work Programmes 2007 - 2010:
Follow the action lines of the Science in Society Specific
Programme adopted in 2006
Set out the actions to be undertaken during the year
 Progression in total budget:
2007:
2008 :
2009:
2010:
€
€
€
€
29.9 million (21.8 for the calls for proposals)
41 million (29.9 for the calls)
34.5 million (31.8 for the calls)
51.5 million (46.6 for the calls)
New approach from 2009
• 2009 Work Programme presented a significant change in our
approach.
• Prioritising more focused and structured actions with greater
European added-value and impact.
• A more effective critical mass of projects involving a wide range of
key actors
• This approach is developed further in 2010 and beyond
Work Programme 2010
• Greater research component
• Pursuing broader public engagement in science and research –
Mobilisation and Mutual Learning actions
• More focused work on ethics
• Engaging with and modernising universities
• Science Education: in-service teacher training
• Reinforcing links between science education and careers
• Gender and Research
• Science and the Arts
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3 action lines:
3 action lines
More dynamic
GOVERNANCE
of S&S relationship
Strengthening
POTENTIAL
broadening HORIZONS
Science & Society
COMMUNICATE
7 activities +1
Place of
S&T
in society
MML
actions
Broader
engagement
science
issues
Science
system,
codes,
expertise
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.1
Gender and research
5.2.1
Role
of
univ
5.1.4
Young people and science
education
5.2.2
5.1.0
Two-way communication of
science and the public, and
role of the media
5.3.
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Work Programme 2010 – p6
SiS-2010 1.0-1
Mobilisation and mutual learning actions (1)
- Each MML Action Plan will bring together a consortium of actors
from different fields to cooperate on a common set of Science in
Society Actions over a period of four years.
- Transnational exchange of best practice & mutual learning
- Consortium of actors from different at least 3 different
disciplines: science academies, research institutions,
universities, national or regional ministries, cities, CSOs,
museums and science centres, media organisation etc.
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Work Programme 2010
SiS-2010 1.0-1
Mobilisation and mutual learning actions (2)
- Proposals must define the type of SiS issues that will be
addressed and the research fields to which they apply.
- Examples in the call text of the issues that could be
addressed and the type of activity that could be carried out.
- Pay specific attention to the efficient management of the MML
- Impacts include « improved mobilisation of research
organisations and other actors, including civil society actors, to
engage together on joint science in society actions »
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Work Programme 2010
SiS-2010 1.0-1
Mobilisation and mutual learning actions (3)
- EUR 16.5m available
- Coordination and Support action
- Envisaged that a maximum of 4 proposals will be funded
- The consortium must consist of at least 10 independent legal
entities established in at least 10 different Member States
- Proposers advised to consult previous projects on public
engagement in research, including the GoverScience seminars
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3 action lines:
3 action lines
More dynamic
GOVERNANCE
of S&S relationship
Strengthening
POTENTIAL
broadening HORIZONS
Science & Society
COMMUNICATE
7 activities +1
Place of
S&T
in society
MML
actions
Broader
engagement
science
issues
Science
system,
codes,
expertise
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.1
Gender and research
5.2.1
Role
of
univ
5.1.4
Young people and science
education
5.2.2
5.1.0
Two-way communication of
science and the public, and
role of the media
5.3.
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Work Programme 2010 – p9
Activity 5.1.3. Strengthening and improving the European Science system
Area 5.1.3.3 Encouraging the debate on information dissemination, including access to
scientific results and the future of scientific publications, taking into account measures to
Relationships between science, democracy and law
2 Collaborative Research topics:
Topic 1.1.1.1 The role of ethics under EU policy and law:
the EU as a global actor
Topic 1121 The role of ethics under EU policy and law: EU
policy in the making
Maximum EC contribution €1.5 million
Envisaged that 1 proposal per topic will be funded
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Work Programme 2010 – p 11
Activity 5.1.3 Strengthening and improving the European science system
Area 5.1.3.3 Encouraging the debate on information dissemination, including access to scientific
results and the future of scientific publications, taking also into account measures to
improve access by the public.
Topic 1.3.3.1 Assessing how research outputs at individual
researcher level are evaluated and measured.
Collaborative research in areas such as…
- analysing the peer review system and studying ways to improve / modify
to allow for a more efficient, open system
- Studying and proposing alternative ways to measure productivity and
performance of researchers etc.
Maximum EC contribution €1.5 million
Envisaged that max. 3 proposals will be funded
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Work Programme 2010 – p13
Activity 5.1.4 The evolving role of universities
Topic 1.4.2 The role of universities in the process towards
a knowledge-based society.
Aims at coordinating and supporting the institutional activities of research
universities, their associations and networks…to advance in the
implementation of key issues in the modernisation agenda
- See topic text for examples of issues
At least 3 independent legal entities
Maximum duration of project is 2 years
Overall budget €2.5 million
Maximum EC contribution €0.6million
Envisaged that max. 5 proposals will be funded
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3 action lines:
3 action lines
More dynamic
GOVERNANCE
of S&S relationship
Strengthening
POTENTIAL
broadening HORIZONS
Science & Society
COMMUNICATE
7 activities +1
Place of
S&T
in society
MML
actions
Broader
engagement
science
issues
Science
system,
codes,
expertise
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.1
Gender and research
5.2.1
Role
of
univ
5.1.4
Young people and science
education
5.2.2
5.1.0
Two-way communication of
science and the public, and
role of the media
5.3.
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Work Programme 2010 – p16
Activity 5.2.1. Gender and Research
Area 5.2.1.1 Strengthening the role of women in scientific research and in scientific decisionmaking bodies
Topic 2.1.1.1 Implementing structural change in research
organisations/ universities
-
Project: A group of several research organisations / universities is
expected to cooperate on common actions in order to implement the
best systemic organisational approaches to increase the participation
and career advancement of women researchers.
Duration of project between 3 and 5 years
Overall budget €4.5 million
EC contribution up to 70% of total eligible costs
Envisaged that max. 2 proposals will be funded
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Work Programme 2010 – p18
Activity 5.2.1. Gender and Research
Area 5.2.1.3 Mainstreaming gender in Community research policy and programmes
Topic 2.1.3.1. Women in Science: Euro-Mediterranean
cooperation
- Better understanding of the situation of women in the
Mediterranean. How do the Mediterranean countries address
the issue of women in science?
- Description, data collection and comparative analysis of
the Mediterranean partner countries on a list of topics
defined in the work programme.
At least 4 legal entities (2 + 2)
Overall budget €2.0 million
Envisaged that max. 1 proposal will be funded
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3 action lines:
3 action lines
More dynamic
GOVERNANCE
of S&S relationship
Strengthening
POTENTIAL
broadening HORIZONS
Science & Society
COMMUNICATE
7 activities +1
Place of
S&T
in society
MML
actions
Broader
engagement
science
issues
Science
system,
codes,
expertise
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.1
Gender and research
5.2.1
Role
of
univ
5.1.4
Young people and science
education
5.2.2
5.1.0
Two-way communication of
science and the public, and
role of the media
5.3.
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Work Programme 2010 – p20
Activity 5.2.2. Young people and science
Area 5.2.2.1 Supporting formal and informal science education…
Topic 2.2.1.1. Innovative methods in science education:
teacher training on inquiry based teaching methods…
Support for actions to promote widespread use of problem and
inquiry-based science teaching techniques in primary and secondary
schools…actions intended to complement school science curricula and
should particularly focus on teacher training activities and the
promotion of European teachers’ networks…open to the participation of
entities seeking to gain experience…
At least 10 legal entities from 10 different countries
Minimum requested EC contribution: €2.0 million
Minimum duration of 3 years; Envisaged max. 3 proposals funded; Independent evaluation
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Work Programme 2010 – p22
Activity 5.2.2. Young people and science
Area 5.2.2.2 Reinforcing links between science education and science careers
Topic 2.2.2.1. Links between science education and S&T careers
in the private sector through partnership industry /education
- Industry’s role in promoting better awareness of the diversity of
careers and opportunities on offer to young people who have academic
qualifications in science, maths and technology.
- Action plan implemented through pilot projects: e.g. face to face
meetings, outreach activities, dissemination & awareness
Involving participation of a range of actors (from 10 countries); at least 3 legal entities
Maximim EC contribution: 50% of total eligible costs; €4.0m available
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Work Programme 2010 – p24
Activity 5.2.2. Young people and science
Area 5.2.2.3 Research and coordination actions on new methods in science education
Topic 2.2.3.1. Science curricula and their objectives: balancing
needs between training for future scientists and broader societal
needs
- Research project: compare and contrast the objectives being pursued in
science curricula in different countries.
- Impact: to stimulate a debate among policy makers on the purpose of
school science and maths education and whether thsi purpose is being
addressed in practice through school curricula.
Only one project will be funded
Maximum EC contribution of €1.5m
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3 action lines:
3 action lines
More dynamic
GOVERNANCE
of S&S relationship
Strengthening
POTENTIAL
broadening HORIZONS
Science & Society
COMMUNICATE
7 activities +1
Place of
S&T
in society
MML
actions
Broader
engagement
science
issues
Science
system,
codes,
expertise
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.1
Gender and research
5.2.1
Role
of
univ
5.1.4
Young people and science
education
5.2.2
5.1.0
Two-way communication of
science and the public, and
role of the media
5.3.
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Work Programme 2010 – p25
Topic 3.0.3.1 Science and the Arts: and experimental approach
- Aim is to mobilise key actors in joint activities that link science and/or
technology and/or mathematics with artistic expression in order to
simultaneously highlight the creative aspects as well as the underlying
scientific, mathematical ort technological principles and the scientific
advances.
-Topic text gives examples of activities
--target populations must be clearly identified
- multidisciplinary consortium (art and science)
Activities must take place in at least 10 countries; minimum 3 legal entities
Envisaged max. 2 projects will be funded
EC budget €2.5m
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Work Programme 2010
 Key dates for the 2010 Calls
Call publication: 30 July 2009
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm
Register early in the EPSS!
Information Day in Brussels 2 October 2009
http://www.eurosis-project.eu/index.php/news/2-news/60-brokerageevent-in-brussels
Deadline: 21 January 2010
(Universities – 2 December !)
Evaluation: March 2010
Contracts signed: from September 2010
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More information:
Relevant websites:
SCIENCE IN SOCIETY PORTAL http://ec.europa.eu/research/sciencesociety/home_en.cfm
SCIENCE AND SOCIETY in FP7 – CORDIS WEBSITE
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/science-society_en.html
Find previous projects and partners – useful for locating prospective partners
http://ec.europa.eu/research/sciencesociety/index.cfm?fuseaction=public.topic&id=66
EVALUATORS, please (re)-register at:
https://cordis.europa.eu/emmfp7/index.cfm?fuseaction=wel.welcome