EU Framework Programme
The Framework Programme
(FP) is the European Union's main means
of funding research and technological development
(RTD). FP7 commenced on 1 January 2007 and
will run for seven years, superceding FP6.
There are a number of themes
relevant to the automotive sector in FP7.
The most important is Sustainable Surface
Transport. The research scope will consider
the surface transport system embracing all
its constituents: products (vehicles, vessels
and infrastructures), services, operations
and users integrating organisation, legal
and policy frameworks. Five Activities are
addressed, as follows:
- Greening of Surface
Transport
- Encouraging and increasing
modal shift and decongesting transport
corridors
- Ensuring sustainable
urban mobility
- Improving safety and
security
- Strengthening competitiveness
FP7UK is a service provided by UK Government
to help prospective applicants access funding
under FP7. Its aim is to provide a single,
centralised, one-stop-shop for information
and advice, covering all aspects of FP7.
The FP7UK team can provide telephone support,
send you information, direct you to a large
number of web-based information sources
and advise you of Calls, events, news and
best practice.
If you are interested in receiving regular
updates on FP7UK news, initiatives, calls
and events, register your details at http://www.fp7uk.org.
The FP7UK helpline is at 0870 600 6080 (calls
charged at the national rate) and by email
at
help@fp7uk.co.uk.
To download a copy of the FP7UK Automotive
Briefing document, please
click here.
To find out more about FP7UK, please click here. |
