Format for inputs regarding Fifth Framework Programme

This is the text of a form issued by the European Commission for early inputs regarding the workplan for the Fifth Framework Programme. It is provided here for convenience only; all questions should be addressed to the Commission.

Please read the following documents before completing the form:
Covering letter from the Commission
Annex 1 - Excerpts from draft of Programme
Annex 2 - More detailed working paper

This page is part of a set of pages established at the European Telework Online website to assist people and organisations to prepare for the Fifth Framework Programme and to provide timely input to the Commission. These pages are indexed at http://www.eto.org.uk/fp5. Comments by European Telework Online are enclosed in [square brackets]. Please note that European Telework Online does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided and reference should be made to the original European Commission texts prior to committing any resources on the basis of information found here.

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A copy of the form on its own without the above information is provided here, please use that version for making submissions to the Commission.

Outline Specification for Action Lines on Information Society Technologies (IST)

Maximum input one page of A4 or equivalent please!
Title: (One sentence)

RTD objective: (One or two sentences)

Positioning: (Does the work form a theme spanning key actions or does it relate to a specific area? Please state which)

Rationale: (What are the expected economic and societal benefits of the proposed work?)

Why does this work need to be undertaken at European level?

Approach: (How might the work be tackled?)

What is the expected timetable?

Main type of action: (eg basic research, applied research, demonstration/trial, concertation, take-up, other - please specify)

Keywords: (separated by commas)

Submitted by: (Your name, email address)


Please submit completed form via email: ist.workprogramme@www.ispo.cec.be
Related texts:
Covering letter from the Commission
Annex 1 - Excerpts from draft of Programme
Annex 2 - More detailed working paper
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