Framework Program

The 5. framework programme of the European Commission was foreseen in the period from 2000-2005. Now, the calls for proposals are limited to the period from 2000-2002. The INCO program of the 4. framework of European Commission research is collaboration with third countries, for instance Latin America. The funds for this program are meant for joint research of European science teams. The guide lines are negotiated by the European parliament with the European Commission. The four framework projects are funded in the period 1994-1998 with altogether 12.3 billion Euro (about 11.2 billion US $). Topics reach from non-nuclear energy, nuclear fission and fusion to communication biotechnology, industry and environment research. The budget of the 5. framework (1999-2002) is 14.9 billion Euro (approximately the annual budget of NASA). The program is thought to support additional research activities in Europe, and facilitate international collaboration.