Joint Programming Initiatives (JPIs) & European Innovation Partnerships (EIPs)
There is increasing focus in current and planned European framework programmes on tackling so-called 'Societal Challenges' such as climate change, energy and ageing. This very much mirrors similar focus by our national funders such as the UK Research Councils.
Joint Programming Initatives (JPIs)
The European Commission is seeking to co-ordinate research efforts addressing these Societal Challenges by a process it describes as Joint Programming. The Commission describes the aim of Joint Programming as being 'to pool national research efforts in order to make better use of Europe's precious public R&D resources and to tackle common European challenges more effectively in a few key areas. It will follow a structured strategic process whereby Member States agree common visions and strategic research agendas to address major societal challenges'.
The following Joint Programming Initiatives (JPIs) have been identified to date:
Eligibility for funding under any calls issued by JPIs should be detailed in the call documentation.
European Innovation Partnerships (EIPs)
The Commission has also recently launched the concept of European Innovation Partnerships (EIPs).