FP7 is the short name for the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. This is the EU's main instrument for funding research in Europe and it will run from 2007-2013. FP7 is also designed to respond to Europe's employment needs, competitiveness and quality of life. FP7 Fact Sheets
The "FP7 Fact sheets" will help you to answer these questions:
- What is FP7?
- What is its budget?
- What is its overall duration?
- Which research areas does it cover?
- How will citizens, researchers, industry and SMEs benefit from FP7?
- Where can I find more information about European research?
The FP7 fact sheets are available for download in 21 languages (.pdf, 1.5 MB)
(click your language version, download links are from the European Commission FP7 web site)
For further information, please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/research/fp7/home_en.html