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Beyond building the knowledge basePrague 7-8 May 2009

Science in Societywithin the EU FP7 and ERA

European Commission, DG Research

Dir.Science, Economy and Society

Head of Unit, Scientific Culture and Gender Issues

Luisa Prista

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Science in SocietyObjective

… open effective and democratic European KB open effective and democratic European KB SocietySociety

“to stimulate the harmonious integration of scientific and technological endeavour and associated research policies in the

European social web, by encouraging reflection debate on S&T and their relationship with the whole spectrum of society and culture”

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Cooperationmio € 32,365

Cooperationmio € 32,365

Ideasmio € 7460

Ideasmio € 7460

Peoplemio € 4728

Peoplemio € 4728

CapacitiesCapacitiesmio € 4217mio € 4217

CapacitiesCapacitiesmio € 4217mio € 4217

7th Framework Programme7th Framework Programme2007-2013 2007-2013

7th Framework Programme7th Framework Programme2007-2013 2007-2013

Infrastructures mio € 1700

SME mio € 1336

Regions mio € 126

Potential mio € 370

Science in SocietyScience in Society mio € 330

International mio € 185

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Science in SocietyBackground

Global contextGlobal context: Lisbon, ERA vision and governance, political priorities of the EU->

need match research policy orientation and needs of the society-> need for dialogue between scientific communities and citizens, for mobilization and engagement

Built onBuilt on: FP6 foundations, extended and expanded to new themes and

shaping towards new directions. In consultation with Member States, advise and support of, Advisory group, ERAB , open consultations, surveys etc

ApproachApproach: …ERA is firmly rooted in society and responsive to society’s needs

A more inclusive and coherent approach Mobilising all key actors on SiS research themes Aligning with other themes and EU policies

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More dynamic GOVERNANCE of the science and society relationship

More dynamic GOVERNANCE of the science and society relationship

Strengthening POTENTIALbroadening HORIZONS

Strengthening POTENTIALbroadening HORIZONS

Science and Society COMMUNICATE

Science and Society COMMUNICATE

3 action lines:

Place of S&T in society

Society’s engagement on science issues

Science system, professional codes, expertise

Role of the universities

Gender and researchYoung people and science education

Two-way communication of science and the public, and role of the media

Science in SocietyWork programme

Place of Science system, professional codes, expertise

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Science in SocietyWhere do we stand?

Overall BudgetOverall Budget 2007: € 29,9 million (21,8 for the call for proposals) 2008 : € 41 million (29,9 for the calls for proposals) 2009: € 34,5 million (31,8 for the call for proposals)

A total of 63 projects and 15 under negotiation

……Orientation for 2010 and beyondOrientation for 2010 and beyond Ensuring a strong SiS dimension in ERA towards more focused and structured actions, with

greater EU added value, wider impact and wider range of key actors

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Science in SocietyMore information

Relevant websites: SINAPSE http://ec.europa.eu/sinapse/sinapse/index.cfm

SCIENCE IN SOCIETY PORTAL http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/home_en.cfm

FORUM 2005 http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/page_en.cfm?id=3173

SCIENCE AND SOCIETY in FP7 – CORDIS WEBSITE http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/science-society_en.html

UNIVERSITIES hhtp.//ec.europa.eu/eracareers/index_en.cfm

Find previous projects and partners – useful for locating prospective partners

http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/index.cfm?fuseaction=public.topic&id=66

EVALUATORS, please (re)-register at:https://cordis.europa.eu/emmfp7/index.cfm?fuseaction=wel.welcome

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Conference Prague 14-15 May 2009 “Changing the research Landscapes”

Stock-taking of 10 years’ activities on women in science

Comparison with third countries’ experiences Definition of steps forwards

Next Week Women in Science

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Participate to SiSParticipate to SiS

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