Regulation 2013/1314 - Research and Training Programme of Euratom (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation - Main contents

Euratom research and training programme (2014-2018)

SUMMARY OF:

Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE REGULATION?

It establishes the Research and Training Programme (2014-2018) of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) complementing the Horizon 2020 EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

KEY POINTS

In line with the Euratom Treaty, the Euratom Research and Training Programme runs for 5 years (from 2014 to 2018), unlike other EU research programmes which last for 7 years. The general objective of the programme is to pursue nuclear research and training activities with an emphasis on continuous improvement of nuclear safety, security and radiation protection, notably to potentially contribute to the long-term decarbonisation of the energy system in a safe, efficient and secure way.

This general objective is implemented through the form of indirect and direct actions.

Indirect actions are research and innovation activities to which the EU provides financial support and which are undertaken by external participants such as companies, universities and research centres.

The Euratom Programme indirect actions have the following specific objectives:

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  supporting the safety of nuclear systems;
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  contributing to the development of safe, longer-term solutions for the management of ultimate nuclear waste, including final geological disposal as well as partitioning and transmutation;
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  supporting the development and sustainability of nuclear expertise and excellence in the EU;
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  supporting radiation protection and development of medical applications of radiation, including the secure and safe supply and use of radioisotopes;
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  moving towards demonstrating the feasibility of fusion as a power source by exploiting existing and future fusion facilities;
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  laying the foundations for future fusion power plants by developing materials, technologies and conceptual design;
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  promoting innovation and industrial competitiveness;
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  ensuring availability and use of research infrastructures of pan-European relevance.

Direct actions are research and innovation activities undertaken by the European Commission through its Joint Research Centre (JRC).

The Euratom programme direct actions have the following specific objectives:

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  improving nuclear safety including:

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    nuclear reactor and fuel safety;
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    waste management, including final geological disposal as well as partitioning and transmutation;
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    decommissioning ;
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    emergency preparedness;

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  improving nuclear security, including:

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    nuclear safeguards;
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    non-proliferation;
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    combating illicit trafficking;
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    nuclear forensics;

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  increasing excellence in the nuclear science base for standardisation;
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  fostering knowledge management, education and training;
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  supporting the EU’s policy on nuclear safety and security.

Budget

The budget for the implementation of the Euratom Research and Training Programme (2014-2018) is €1 603 329 000.

FROM WHEN DOES THE REGULATION APPLY?

It has applied since 23 December 2013.

MAIN DOCUMENT

Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1314/2013 of 16 December 2013 on the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2014-2018) complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, pp. 948-964)

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 — the framework programme for research and Innovation (2014-20) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, pp. 104-173)

Successive amendments to Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 have been incorporated in the original text. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.

Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in ‘Horizon 2020 — the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020)’ and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, pp. 81-103)

Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions — Horizon 2020 — The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (COM(2011) 808 final, 30.11.2011)

last update 08.06.2018

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