How do you begin?

  1. You have an idea or vision for a research project.
  2. Consult the rules for FP7 research.
  3. Seek out other EU partners or participants from abroad who share your vision and with which you can cooperate.
  4. Submit your application to the European Commission, according to the Call for Proposal deadlines and dedicated work programme.
  5. The European Commission guarantees proper evaluation of your submission by 3-7 independent evaluators, who are experts in that field.
  6. The Commission will notify you of the evaluation results. If they are positive, contract negotiations will begin.
  7. Contract signature and start of the project. You can also apply to become an evaluator yourself.

Go to www.cordis.europa.eu/emmfp7

How do you find out more?

To find out more about FP7, use the following approaches:

Consult the dedicated FP7 web site on Cordis at www.cordis.europa.eu/fp7/. This site should contain everything you need to know about the programme, including latest information updates, calls for proposals, frequently-asked questions (FAQs) and more.

Go to the National Contact Point (NCP), which should be able to provide advice for potential applicants.

Contact the dedicated FP7 Helpdesk, which is able to assist those new to participation in Framework programme research. www.ec.europa.eu/research/enquiries

See also the FP7 section of the website for European research, at www.ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/

Source: FP7 leaflet - taking European Research to the forefront