What is the EU Framework Programme?
The European Union, an organisation of currently 27 European countries, works together in a variety of sectors, including common research activities. These research activities are grouped together in so-called multi-annual framework programmes. MoniQA is funded by the Sixth Framework Programme (or FP6) which covers the years 2002-2006. Its successor, the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), covers the years 2007-2013.
Where can I find more information on FP6, FP7 and European Research?
The European Union offers websites with comprehensive information about the framework programmes:
- On FP6: cordis.europa.eu/fp6
- On FP7: cordis.europa.eu/fp7
- Overview of EU research activities: www.europa.eu/pol/rd/index_en.htm
Can organisations from non-EU countries participate as well?
Yes, a variety of organisations from outside the EU participate in MoniQA and other EU research projects. For more detailed information on who can participate please visit cordis.europa.eu/fp7/who_en.html
Where can I find open calls?
Open calls are published on the EU website CORDIS:
cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm
What else does the European Union do?
The EU traces its roots back to the Economic Coal and Steel Community and, later on, to the establishment of a common market for goods. Nowadays the European Union is active in almost all policy areas, ranging from agriculture, transport and health to regional policy, consumer protection and competition policy - to name but a few. However, the EU has different competences in the various areas, which are specified in the EU treaties. EU activities are described on the Europa website: www.europa.eu/index_en.htm
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