EU Framework Programme

The Seventh EU Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) was launched at the end of 2006 with a budget of approximately EUR 50 billion covering the period 2007 to 2013.

The three calls for Individual Fellowships are open for proposals. The Individual Fellowships support experienced researchers to carry out research abroad and acquire new skills and knowledge.
- IEF, Intra-European Fellowship: provides financial support for trans-national mobility in Europe for a period of 12 to 24 months.
- IOF, International Outgoing Fellowship: offers the opportunity to do some research in a third country (USA, China, Canada, India, Russia, South Africa, New Zealand, etc.) for a period of 12 to 24 months, followed by a mandatory return phase of 1 year in Europe.
- IIF, International Incoming Fellowship: aims to attract researchers who are currently active in a third country to come (back) to Europe and work on research projects.
Deadline: 16 August 2012

The “Proof of Concept” is a new funding initiative by the ERC, that will contribute to stimulating innovation. Funding is made available to researchers already holding ERC grants to bridge the gap between their research and the earliest stage of a marketable innovation.
Deadline: 3 May 2012 and 3 October 2012

The 7th Health call will presumably be published in Summer 2012. Some preliminary information about topics are available but still subject to change. If you are an ESCMID member and interested to receive more information, please send an email to the ESCMID Executive Office. ESCMID will keep you informed as soon as the work programme is published.
Expected deadlines of Health call: Autumn 2012