Legal provisions of COM(2001)279-1 - Specific programme 2002-2006 for research, technological development and demonstration aimed at integrating and strengthening the European Research Area - Main contents
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dossier | COM(2001)279-1 - Specific programme 2002-2006 for research, technological development and demonstration aimed at integrating and ... |
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document | COM(2001)279 |
date | September 30, 2002 |
Article 1
2. The objectives and scientific and technological priorities for the specific programme are set out in Annex I.
Article 2
Article 3
Article 4
2. The specific programme shall be implemented by means of the instruments defined in Annex III to the framework programme and described in Annex III.
3. The rules for participation and dissemination shall apply to the specific programme.
Article 5
2. The work programme shall take account of relevant research activities carried out by the Member States, Associated States and European and international organisations. It shall be updated where appropriate.
Article 6
2. The procedure laid down in Article 7(2) shall apply for the adoption of the following measures:
(a) the drawing up and updating of the work programme referred to in Article 5(1), including the instruments to be used on a priority basis, any subsequent adjustment to their use, the content of the calls for proposals as well as the evaluation and selection criteria to be applied;
(b) the approval of funding of:
(i) RTD actions involving networks of excellence and integrated projects,
(ii) RTD actions under the following priority thematic areas:
"Life sciences, genomics and biotechnology for health",
"Information society technologies",
"Nanotechnologies and nanosciences, knowledge-based multifunctional materials and new production processes and devices",
"Aeronautics and space",
"Food quality and safety",
"Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems",
where the estimated amount of the Community contribution under this programme is equal to or more than EUR 1,5 million,
(iii) RTD actions, other than those referred to in points (i) and (ii), where the estimated amount of the Community contribution under this programme is equal to or more than EUR 0,6 million;
(c) the drawing-up of the terms of reference for the external assessment provided for in Article 6(2) of the framework programme;
(d) any adjustment to the indicative breakdown of the amount as set out in Annex II.
3. The procedure laid down in Article 7(3) shall apply for the adoption of the following measures:
- detailed implementing provisions concerning research activities involving human embryos and human embryonic stem cells,
- RTD actions involving the use of human embryos and human embryonic stem cells.
Article 7
2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.
3. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply.
The period laid down in Articles 4(3) and 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at two months.
4. The committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.
Article 8
2. The Commission shall arrange for the independent monitoring and assessment provided for in Article 6 of the framework programme to be conducted concerning the activities carried out in the fields covered by the specific programme.