General Information Fifth Framework Programme (FP5)

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Further Information

There are no further opportunities for funding under the Fifth Framework Programme.

Future funding opportunities will be under the Sixth Framework Programme

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Areas covered by the previous AIR (FP3) and FAIR (FP4) programmes continued under Key Action 5 of the Quality of Life Programme (FP5), detailed below. This is followed by links to FP5 Projects and Background Information.

THEME 1
Quality of Life and Management of Living Resources

The programme is built around 6 specific key actions targeted at immediate socio-economic and market needs. A number of strands, that include research contributing to the production and use of renewable resources, aim to support the implementation of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) within the evolving world trade situation, globalisation of markets and enlargement of the EU.

Non-Food Activities come under Key Action Five: Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

The overall aim is to improve the quality of life through production and use of natural resources, with an emphasis on new technologies including biotechnology. Areas covered by the NF-2000 Network fit into further developments within this key action, with possible funding under:

5.2. The integrated production and exploitation of biological materials for non-food uses

In this area a strong industrial participation and focus is essential for selection, with a focus on:

• The Market: bioplastics, composites, bulk and fine chemicals, including market and life cycle analysis studies with results applied in the promotion of standards, codes and guidelines
• The Factory: processing of biological raw materials for volume or higher added value chemicals, polymers, composites and biofuels including scale-up processes and recovery of materials from wastes
• The Raw Materials: matching to industrial requirements with an emphasis on molecular farming and systems that aid recovery of valuable components

5.3. Sustainable and multi-purpose utilisation of forest resources; the integrated forestry-wood chain

This area includes the multifunctional management of forests, extending to areas such as the:

• production of energy crops and wood based products
• relationships between composition and quality of wood
• optimised recycling technologies
• development of innovative products with enhanced properties
• fibre-based products including pulp and paper
• material specifications and characterisation of fibre
• new or improved end products
• new processes for fibre modification and fractionation
• clean processes including biotechnological approaches
• closed-loop and recycling technologies
• less capital intensive processes

Following publication of several discussion documents (including those illustrated in further details) during 1997-98, the EC has now agreed the technical content and budget for the 5th Framework Programme of the European Community for Research, Technological Development and Demonstration Activities (1998-2002). The 5th Framework Programme (FP5) is regarded as an opportunity to pursue a new approach to policy with regard to research conducted at Community level - designed to address contemporary issues and meet the aspirations of Europe's citizens. It is suggested that with only three years to go before the new millennium, the EU is entering a crucial phase in its history, busy with work on the construction of Economic and Monetary Union and the redefinition of its institutional structure, notably with the prospect of the accession of new Member States. The objectives of FP5 need to meet new priorities, which at present are defined within three thematic (scientific) and three horizontal (general) objectives covering technical, social and economic needs.



Click to display Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) Items relating to:

Background Information
EESD (Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development)
Growth (Competitive and Sustainable Growth)
Horizontal Actions - INCO2, INNOVATION/SMEs and IMPROVING (Human Potential)
Quality of Life - 5.2 Non-Food Development
Quality of Life - 5.1.1 Sustainable Agriculture - Plant Systems
Quality of Life - 5.3.1 Multifunctional Management of Forests
Quality of Life - 5.3.2 The Forestry-Wood Chain
Quality of Life - Other Activities in Key Action 5
Quality of Life - 3. The Cell Factory

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