What is the Sixth Framework Programme?

The Sixth Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP6) is centred on major research projects with the purpose of integrating effect on Europe’s research resources. FP6 research projects require that partners make a much greater commitment to a permanent structural change. The research will be focused on specific thematic themes that are important for Europe’s future strategy. These strategic themes will be achieved through combinations of scientific disciplines.

FP6 priority themes

•  Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health.
•  Information Society Technologies.
•  Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials, and new production processes  and devices.
•  Aeronautics and space.
•  Food quality and safety.
•  Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems.
•  Citizens and governance in a knowledge-based society.

Plus

• Cross-cutting activities
• Structuring ERA
• s Strengthening ERA

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Information on Sustdev in FP6

• Find a Call: http://www·cordis·lu/sustdev/environment/calls·htm
• Find a Document: http://www·cordis·lu/sustdev/environment/find-doc·htm
• Prepare and submit a Proposal – EPSS: http://fp6·cordis·lu/fp6/subprop·cfm
• Find a Partner: http://www·cordis·lu/sustdev/environment/partners·htm
• Find a Project: http://www·cordis·lu/fp6/projects·htm
• Frequently Asked Questions: http://europa·eu·int/comm/research/fp6/pdf/faq_en·pdf

Or else visit the Sustdev section on this site: http://www·cordis·lu/sustdev