Legal provisions of COM(2005)442 - Specific programme “People” implementing the 7th Framework Programme (2007-2013) of the EC for research, technological development and demonstration activities

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dossier COM(2005)442 - Specific programme “People” implementing the 7th Framework Programme (2007-2013) of the EC for research, technological ...
document COM(2005)442 EN
date December 19, 2006


Communication from the Commission 'A Mobility Strategy for the European Research Area' - COM(2001) 331, 20.6.2001 and Council Resolution 2001/C367/01. Communication from the Commission "Researchers in the European Research Area: one profession, multiple careers" - COM(2003) 436, 18.7.2003 - and Council Resolution 2003/C282/01.

Article 1

The Specific Programme 'People' for Community activities in the area of research and technological development, including demonstration activities, hereinafter the "Specific Programme", is hereby adopted for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013.

Article 2

The Specific Programme shall support the activities for 'People', stimulating people to enter into the profession of researcher, strengthening, quantitatively and qualitatively, the human potential in research and technology in Europe including as regards the potential of women. The activities supporting training and career development of researchers, referred to as 'Marie Curie Actions', shall focus on the key aspects of skills and career development and strengthened links with national systems.

The objectives and the broad lines of those activities are set out in Annex.

Article 3

The amount deemed necessary for the execution of the specific programme shall be EUR 4 750 million, of which less than 6 % shall be for the Commission's administrative expenditure.

Article 4

1. All research activities carried out under the Specific Programme shall be carried out in compliance with fundamental ethical principles.

2. The following fields of research shall not be financed under this programme:

- research activity aiming at human cloning for reproductive purposes,

- research activity intended to modify the genetic heritage of human beings which could make such changes heritable1,

- research activities intended to create human embryos solely for the purpose of research or for the purpose of stem cell procurement, including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer.

3. Research on human stem cells, both adult and embryonic, may be financed, depending both on the contents of the scientific proposal and the legal framework of the Member State(s) involved.

Any application for financing for research on human embryonic stem cells shall include, as appropriate, details of licensing and control measures that will be taken by the competent authorities of the Member States as well as details of the ethical approval(s) that will be provided.

Research relating to cancer treatment of the gonads may be financed.

As regards the derivation of human embryonic stem cells, institutions, organisations and researchers shall be subject to strict licensing and control in accordance with the legal framework of the Member State(s) involved.

4. The fields of research set out above shall be reviewed for the second phase of this programme (2010-2013) in the light of scientific advances.

Article 5

1. The specific programme shall be implemented by means of the funding schemes established in Annex III to the Framework Programme.

2. The rules for participation and dissemination shall apply to this specific programme.

Article 6

1. The Commission shall draw up a work programme for the implementation of the specific programme, setting out in greater detail the objectives and activities set out in Annex, the funding scheme to be used for the actions on which proposals are invited, and the timetable for implementation.

2. The work programme shall take account of relevant research, research training and career development activities carried out by the Member States, associated countries and European and international organisations, and the achievement of European added value as well as the impact on industrial competitiveness and the relevance for other Community policies. It shall be updated where appropriate.

3. Proposals for indirect actions under the funding schemes shall be evaluated and projects selected considering the criteria set out in Article 15(1b) of the rules for participation and dissemination.

4. The work programme may identify:

(a)    organisations that receive subscriptions in the form of a membership fee;

(b)    support actions for the activities of specific legal entities.

Article 7

1. The Commission shall be responsible for the implementation of the specific programme.

2. The management procedure laid down in Article 8(2) shall apply for the adoption of the following measures:

(a) the work programme referred to in Article 6 including the funding schemes to be used, the content of the calls for proposals as well as the evaluation and selection criteria to be applied;

(b)    the approval of the funding of activities referred to in Article 2, where the estimated amount of the Community contribution under this programme is equal to or more than EUR 0,6 million;

(c)    the drawing up of the terms of reference for the evaluations provided for in Articles 7(2) and 7(3) of the Framework Programme.

3. The regulatory procedure laid down in Article 8(3) shall apply for the approval of the

funding of activities involving the use of human embryos and human embryonic stem cells.

Article 8

1. The Commission shall be assisted by a Committee

2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.

The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at two months.

3. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall

apply.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at two months.

4. The Commission shall regularly inform the Committee of the overall progress of the implementation of the Specific Programme, and shall provide it with timely information on all RTD actions proposed or funded under this programme as specified in Annex II.

5. The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

Article 9

The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring, assessment and review provided for in Article 7 of the Framework Programme Decision to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the Specific Programme.

Article 10

This Decision shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.