VPH for researchers - Funding opportunities
Funding opportunities
The Virtual Physiological Human Network of Excellence was funded by the European Commission under the FP7 (Seventh Framework Programme).
FP7 - the Seventh Framework programme.
What is FP7 - the Seventh Framework programme?
The Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development is the European Union’s main instrument for funding research in Europe. It will last for seven years from 2007 until 2013. The programme has a total budget of over 50 billion euro’s and the Virtual Physiological Human iniative is a leading figure in the budget for ICT healthcare.
Grants for this research are determined on the basis of calls for proposals and a peer review process, which are highly competitive.
CORDIS (Community Research and Development Information Service for Science, Research and Development) is the official source of information the 7th Framework Programme and is the place to check for upcoming calls for proposals.
What do I do first?
Visit the CORDIS projects database check what has already been done. Visit the VPH I section on our website for further information on the projects already funded under the FP7 framework. All these projects have been funded under the FP7 programme
To visit the CORDIS database, please click here
For further information on VPH I projects please click here
To find potential project partners at the CORDIS interactive database please click here
When do I apply?
There are frequent upcoming calls for proposals on the CORDIS webpage. The CORDIS website gives extensive details and guidance on preparation and submission of your proposal. Once you are ready you can begin an online proposal.
For information on the current calls for FP7 please click here
Where do I go for further help on the FP7 framework?
For guidance and help for newcomers please click here
To further understand the legal aspects of FP7 and to increase your chances of building a competitive proprosal please click here