Science in Society Steve Parker - DG Research Directorate L – Science, Economy and Society European Commission

Science in Society

Steve Parker - DG Research Directorate L – Science, Economy and Society

European Commission

Science in SocietyBackground

Policy context

Lisbon and Göteborg Strategies (knowledge-based society, sustainable development) : political priorities of the European Union.

The success of these strategies require the involvement and active participation of citizens in the creation, sharing and dissemination of knowledge.

(Increasing?) distance and distrust from society regarding science and research.

Science in SocietyWork Programmes 2007 - 2010

Work Programmes 2007 - 2010:

Follow the action lines of the Science in Society Specific Programme adopted in 2006

Set out the actions to be undertaken during the year

Progression in total budget: 2007: € 29.9 million (21.8 for the calls for proposals) 2008 : € 41 million (29.9 for the calls) 2009: € 34.5 million (31.8 for the calls) 2010: € 51.5 million (46.6 for the calls)

New approach from 2009

• 2009 Work Programme presented a significant change in our approach.

• Prioritising more focused and structured actions with greater European added-value and impact.

• A more effective critical mass of projects involving a wide range of key actors

• This approach is developed further in 2010 and beyond

Work Programme 2010

• Greater research component • Pursuing broader public engagement in science and

research – Mobilisation and Mutual Learning actions• More focused work on ethics• Engaging with and modernising universities• Science Education: in-service teacher training• Reinforcing links between science education and careers • Gender and Research• Science and the Arts

More dynamic GOVERNANCE

of S&S relationship


of S&S relationship

Strengthening POTENTIAL

broadening HORIZONS


broadening HORIZONS

Science & Society COMMUNICATE


3 action lines 7 activities +1

Broader engagement science

issues

5.1.2

Science system, codes,

expertise

5.1.3

Role of

univ

5.1.4

Young people and science education

5.2.2

Two-way communication of science and the public,

and role of the media

5.3.

Science in Society 3 action lines:

Gender and research

5.2.1

Place of S&T

in society

5.1.1MMLactions

5.1.0

Science in Society Work Programme 2010 –

p6

SiS-2010 1.0-1Mobilisation and mutual learning actions

(1)- Each MML Action Plan will bring together a consortium of

actors from different fields to cooperate on a common set of Science in Society Actions over a period of four years.

- Transnational exchange of best practice & mutual learning

- Consortium of actors from different at least 3 different disciplines: science academies, research institutions, universities, national or regional ministries, cities, CSOs, museums and science centres, media organisation etc.

Science in Society Work Programme 2010


(2)- Proposals must define the type of SiS issues that will be

addressed and the research fields to which they apply. - Examples in the call text of the issues that could be

addressed and the type of activity that could be carried out.

- Pay specific attention to the efficient management of the MML

- Impacts include « improved mobilisation of research organisations and other actors, including civil society actors, to engage together on joint science in society actions »



(3)- EUR 16.5m available

- Coordination and Support action- Envisaged that a maximum of 4 proposals will be

funded- The consortium must consist of at least 10 independent

legal entities established in at least 10 different Member States

- Proposers advised to consult previous projects on public engagement in research, including the GoverScience seminars


of S&S relationship


of S&S relationship


broadening HORIZONS


broadening HORIZONS





issues

5.1.2


expertise

5.1.3

Role of

univ

5.1.4


5.2.2



5.3.


Gender and research

5.2.1

Place of S&T

in society

5.1.1MMLaction

s

5.1.0


p9Activity 5.1.3. Strengthening and improving the European Science system Area 5.1.3.3 Encouraging the debate on information dissemination, including access to scientific results and the future of scientific publications, taking into account measures to Relationships between science, democracy and law

2 Collaborative Research topics:Topic 1.1.1.1 The role of ethics under EU policy and law: the EU as a global actor Topic 1121 The role of ethics under EU policy and law: EU policy in the making

Maximum EC contribution €1.5 millionEnvisaged that 1 proposal per topic will be funded

Science in Society Work Programme 2010 – p

11Activity 5.1.3 Strengthening and improving the European science systemArea 5.1.3.3 Encouraging the debate on information dissemination, including access

to scientific results and the future of scientific publications, taking also into account measures to improve access by the public.

Topic 1.3.3.1 Assessing how research outputs at individual researcher level are evaluated and measured.

Collaborative research in areas such as… - analysing the peer review system and studying ways to improve

/ modify to allow for a more efficient, open system- Studying and proposing alternative ways to measure

productivity and performance of researchers etc.

Maxi

mu

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EC

contri

buti

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€1.5

milli

on

Envisaged

that

max.

3

proposals

will

be

funded


p13Activity 5.1.4 The evolving role of universities

Topic 1.4.2 The role of universities in the process towards a knowledge-based society.

Aims at coordinating and supporting the institutional activities of research universities, their associations and networks…to advance in the implementation of key issues in the modernisation agenda

- See topic text for examples of issuesA

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durati

on

of

proj

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2

years

Overall

budget

€2.5

milli

on

Maxi

mu

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EC

contri

buti

on

€0.6

milli

on

Envisaged

that

max.

5

proposals

will

be

funded

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–

2

DECEMBER

2009


of S&S relationship


of S&S relationship


broadening HORIZONS


broadening HORIZONS





issues

5.1.2


expertise

5.1.3

Role of

univ

5.1.4


5.2.2



5.3.


Gender and research

5.2.1

Place of S&T

in society

5.1.1MMLaction

s

5.1.0


p16Activity 5.2.1. Gender and ResearchArea 5.2.1.1 Strengthening the role of women in scientific research and in scientific

decision-making bodies

Topic 2.1.1.1 Implementing structural change in research organisations/ universities

- Project: A group of several research organisations / universities is expected to cooperate on common actions in order to implement the best systemic organisational approaches to increase the participation and career advancement of women researchers.

Durati

on

of

proj

ect

bet

ween

3

and

5

years

Overall

budget

€4.5

milli

on

EC

contri

buti

on

up

to

70

%

of

total

eli

gi

bl

e

costs

Envisaged

that

max.

2

proposals

will

be

funded


p18Activity 5.2.1. Gender and Research

Area 5.2.1.3 Mainstreaming gender in Community research policy and programmes

Topic 2.1.3.1. Women in Science: Euro-Mediterranean cooperation

- Better understanding of the situation of women in the Mediterranean. How do the Mediterranean countries address the issue of women in science?

- Description, data collection and comparative analysis of the Mediterranean partner countries on a list of topics defined in the work programme.

At least 4 legal entities (2 + 2)

Overall

budget

€2.0

milli

on

Envisaged

that

max.

1

proposal

will

be

funded


of S&S relationship


of S&S relationship


broadening HORIZONS


broadening HORIZONS





issues

5.1.2


expertise

5.1.3

Role of

univ

5.1.4


5.2.2



5.3.


Gender and research

5.2.1

Place of S&T

in society

5.1.1MMLaction

s

5.1.0


p20Activity 5.2.2. Young people and scienceArea 5.2.2.1 Supporting formal and informal science education…

Topic 2.2.1.1. Innovative methods in science education: teacher training on inquiry based teaching methods…

Support for actions to promote widespread use of problem and inquiry-based science teaching techniques in primary and secondary schools…actions intended to complement school science curricula and should particularly focus on teacher training activities and the promotion of European teachers’ networks…open to the participation of entities seeking to gain experience…

At least 10 legal entities from 10 different countriesM

inimum requested EC contribution: €2.0 million

Minimum duration of 3 years; Envisaged max. 3 proposals funded; Independent evaluation


p22Activity 5.2.2. Young people and scienceArea 5.2.2.2 Reinforcing links between science education and science careers

Topic 2.2.2.1. Links between science education and S&T careers in the private sector through partnership industry /education

- Industry’s role in promoting better awareness of the diversity of careers and opportunities on offer to young people who have academic qualifications in science, maths and technology.- Action plan implemented through pilot projects: e.g. face to face meetings, outreach activities, dissemination & awareness

Involving participation of a range of actors (from 10 countries); at least 3 legal entities

Maximim EC contribution: 50% of total eligible costs; €4.0m available


p24Activity 5.2.2. Young people and scienceArea 5.2.2.3 Research and coordination actions on new methods in science education

Topic 2.2.3.1. Science curricula and their objectives: balancing needs between training for future scientists and broader societal needs

- Research project: compare and contrast the objectives being pursued in science curricula in different countries.- Impact: to stimulate a debate among policy makers on the purpose of school science and maths education and whether thsi purpose is being addressed in practice through school curricula.

Only one project will be fundedMaximum EC contribution of €1.5m


of S&S relationship


of S&S relationship


broadening HORIZONS


broadening HORIZONS





issues

5.1.2


expertise

5.1.3

Role of

univ

5.1.4


5.2.2



5.3.


Gender and research

5.2.1

Place of S&T

in society

5.1.1MMLaction

s

5.1.0


p25Topic 3.0.3.1 Science and the Arts: and experimental approach

- Aim is to mobilise key actors in joint activities that link science and/or technology and/or mathematics with artistic expression in order to simultaneously highlight the creative aspects as well as the underlying scientific, mathematical ort technological principles and the scientific advances.-Topic text gives examples of activities--target populations must be clearly identified- multidisciplinary consortium (art and science)

Activities must take place in at least 10 countries; minimum 3 legal entitiesEnvisaged max. 2 projects will be fundedEC budget €2.5m


Key dates for the 2010 CallsCall publication: 30 July 2009 http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm

Register early in the EPSS!

Information Day in Brussels 2 October 2009http://www.eurosis-project.eu/index.php/news/2-news/60-brokerage-event-in-brussels

Deadline: 21 January 2010 (Universities – 2 December !)

Evaluation: March 2010

Contracts signed: from September 2010

http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm

Science in Society

More information:Relevant websites:

SCIENCE IN SOCIETY PORTAL http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/home_en.cfmSCIENCE AND SOCIETY in FP7 – CORDIS WEBSITE http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/science-society_en.html

Find previous projects and partners – useful for locating prospective partnershttp://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/index.cfm?fuseaction=public.topic&id=66EVALUATORS, please (re)-register at:https://cordis.europa.eu/emmfp7/index.cfm?fuseaction=wel.welcome

http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/capacities/science-society_en.html

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Science in Society Steve Parker - DG Research Directorate L – Science, Economy and Society European Commission