FP7
The Seventh Framework Programme for research and technological development (FP7) is the European Union´s chief instrument for funding research over the period from 2007 to 2013. It provides opportunities for almost all fields of research and is designed to support a wide range of participants, from universities to public authorities and enterprises.
The programme has a total budget of over € 50 billion. Indeed, FP7 is a key tool to respond to Europe's needs in terms of jobs and competitiveness, and to maintain leadership in the global knowledge economy.
The money will be spent on grants to research actors all over Europe and beyond, in order to co-finance research, technological development and demonstration projects. Grants are determined on the basis of calls for proposals and a peer review process, and are highly competitive.
In order to complement national research programmes, activities funded from FP7 must have a “European added value”. One key aspect of the European added value is the transnationality of many actions: research projects are carried out by consortia which include participants from different European and other countries.
More information on Cordis
If you need more information about FP7 in English, please visit CORDIS which is the European Commission’s webportal on European research and development. Cordis is continuously updated with the latest information on Calls for proposals, as well as other information and services related to Community research. CORDIS will help you find information - and plan your proposal.