Key Principles to Shape the Future Framework Programme (July 2017)

With this document, Science Europe reiterates eight key principles to shape the future Framework Programme (FP). The current FP is a unique programme worldwide, widely appreciated and with an ambitious agenda. Examples of its clear European added value include the ERC’s role in fostering Europe-wide competition, the support of Research Infrastructures as a fundamental part of the European research system, the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions funding, fostering mobility for the benefits of researchers’ careers in a smooth way, and the support of collaborative research to solve societal challenges that cannot be addressed purely with national efforts…