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FP6 Information morning Botanic Gardens, Dublin December 19, 2002 EU Sixth Framework Programme for RTD 2002-2006 Relationship with SEI national RD&D programme Information and support to Irish proposers Therese Murphy FP6: Sustainable energy systems National Contact Point, SEI Relationship with SEI national RD&D programme Relationship with SEI national RD&D programme House of Tomorrow RD&D Renewable Energy RD&D FP6 RTD Work Programme CHP House of Tomorrow Short to Medium term: • • • Large scale integration of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency Cost effective supply of renewable energy resources Eco-buildings Medium to Long term: • New and advanced concepts in renewable energy, in particular photovoltaics Renewable Energy Short to Medium term: • Cost effective supply of renewable energy resources • Large scale integration of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency Medium to Long term: • Fuel cells • New technologies for energy transport and storage • New and advanced concepts in renewable energy technologies, including photovoltaics and biomass Combined Heat & Power Short to Medium term: • Cost effective supply of renewable energy resources: • Electricity • Heating/cooling Information and support for Irish proposers Before submitting to EU Commission Contact SEI for: • General information and breifing • Initial advice on your propsed idea • Help with the scoping of your proposal • Advice on writing your proposal • Help with establishing partners • Final review before submission to EU Commission FIRST AND FOREMOST, WE RECOMMEND YOU STUDY THE EVALUATION MANUAL. Principles Same principles as FP5 Transparency Equal treatment Impartiality http://www.cordis.lu/experts/fp6_candidature.htm Evaluation criteria Range of criteria detailed in Reference Document #4 (Annex B: Common evaluation criteria for evaluating proposals) Equal weight for criteria Thresholds will vary by instrument: • • • • • IP NoE STRP CA SSA 24/30 20/25 21/30 21/30 21/30 Additional support For EI Client Companies The EI feasibility grant scheme offers: Travel & subsistence External consultant Other costs 50% of eligible cost (max. grant €7,500) E-mail: [email protected] Additional support For Non-EI Client Indigenous Companies Shannon Development Neil O’Sullivan Ph: 061-410777 Udaras na Gaeltachta Jim Harrington Ph: 091-503105 Additional support For Researchers in a University or Institute of Technology Support for travel to meet potential partner to prepare a proposal Financial assistance up to €1000 (max three days support €150/day) Application form on EI website www.enterprise-ireland.com (FP6 link) Contact Rita Ward at 01 8082767 Email: [email protected] Rules of engagement Participation • 3 for IP & NoE with 2 from member states or associated candidate countries • 2 for STRP, CA & SSA with 1 from member state or associate candidate country Contracts / signatures • Contractual link of all contractors with the commission; however, contract enters into force upon signature of only coordinator and Commission • Coordinator must ensure other contractors sign within delays Financial provisions Cost categories gone Costs must be: • • • • Actual, economic & necessary for the project Incurred during the duration of the project Recorded in the accounts Follow contractors own accounting rules Must exclude indirect taxes, duties, interest etc. Audit certificates by external auditor (Public bodies – competent public officer) Post-submission to EU Commission Unsuccessful application • SEI may still be interested in funding aspects of your proposal under one of our national programmes. Post-submission to EU Commission Successful application (max. funding) • SEI may be interested in funding the dissemination of results from your project Successful application (limited funding) • SEI may be interested in ‘topping-up’ EU funding to the appropriate State Aid limit • SEI may be interested in funding the dissemination of results from your project Further information To build on current EU Research www.cordis.lu/fp6 www.cordis.lu/rtd2002 Information on FP6 http:/ / europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/index_en.html FP6 Instruments explained http:/ / europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/networks-ip.html Expressions o f Interest www.cordis.lu/fp6/eoi-instruments SEI Contacts National Contact Point Therese Murphy R&D Co-ordinator Tel: 01 8082068 E-mail: [email protected] National Delegate Kevin O’Rourke Head of Strategy & Development Tel: 01 8082074 E-mail: [email protected]