European Commission Green Paper of FP8
On 9th February 2011, the European Commission presented a Green Paper proposing major changes to EU research & innovation funding to make participation easier, increase scientific and economic impact and provide better value for money. The changes, to be introduced in the next EU budget after 2013, would bring together the current Framework Programme for research, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme, and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.
The Commission is seeking the views of all interested individuals and organisations. There are a number of ways for you to contribute:
- An online questionnaire based on the Green Paper, in particular for interested individuals, companies, research institutes and citizens.
- Submission of written responses, in particular for associations and large organisations that wish to provide in-depth views. Such responses will be published on this site immediately following their submission.
- An interactive blog, where various questions and topics from the Green Paper and from responses received, will be posted on a regular basis for open comment, debate and ideas.
- Events, which are being organised by countries and organisations during the consultation period.
To provide your contribution, please click here
Deadline for contributions is Friday 20 May 2011.
Marco Viceconti, VPH Institute Executive Director of the VPH Institute announced that the VPH Institute will start a consultation process aimed to elaborate a official position statement to this consultation, focusing on the future of VPH Research in the european research framework. Although the time frame is relatively tight, they shall make any effort to allow a public debate within the VPH research community on the draft of this position statement; however, if any colleague is particularly keen to be involved in this discussion from the very beginning, please let
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know, and the VPH Institute shall make sure you are kept in a closer loop.
It is essential in the understanding of this green paper an accurate reading of the European Commission Innovation Union communication. to view the paper please click here
It should be noted that the European Parliament is expected to formally reply to this communication by March 3rd, 2011. The VPH Institute, in close collaboration with EAMBES, is following closely the preparation of this reply, that could have a significant impact on how the design of FP8 will evolve.