ERA.NET RUS

Linking Russia to the ERA: Coordination of MS´/AC´ S&T programmes towards and with Russia

 Partecipanti

Mappa

 Word cloud

Esplora la "nuvola delle parole (Word Cloud) per avere un'idea di massima del progetto.

 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'Major objectives of ERA.Net RUS are: • RAISING KNOWLEDGE on bilateral and national S&T programmes with or towards Russia and on relevant activities of other programme owners; IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES of present bilateral S&T programmes of MS/AC with Russia. • LEARNING LESSONS from ongoing (thematic) ERA-NETs involving Russian programme owners and IDENTIFYING GOOD PRACTICE from other international ERA-NETs. • IDENTIFYING COMMON GROUND across bilateral S&T programmes of MS/AC with Russia and PROVIDING A BASIS FOR A JOINT PROGRAMMATIC APPROACH. • DEVELOPING AN APPROPRIATE INSTRUMENTAL SETTING for joint funding activities • TESTING A SCENARIO AND LEARNING LESSONS from a pilot joint call. • DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING A SUSTAINABLE JOINT PROGRAMME with Russia In order to achieve these objectives ERA.Net RUS will • implement a KNOWLEDGED BASED DIALOGUE BETWEEN PROGRAMME OWNERS IN EU MS, AC AND RUSSIA. • identify options for JOINT FUNDING ACTIVITIES OF PARTICULAR BENEFIT FOR PROGRAMME OWNERS IN EU MS/AC and develop respective IMPLEMENTATION SCENARIOS. • implement a PILOT JOINT CALL of interested programme owners in EU MS/AC and Russia from inside and outside the project consortium and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the joint funding scheme. • develop a SUSTAINABLE S&T (AND/OR INNOVATION) PROGRAMME to be agreed upon by interested programme owners from EU MS/AC and Russia. With respect to the work programme, ERA.Net RUS will: • facilitate MUTUAL LEARNING and drawing (joint) conclusions of programme owners • create SYNERGIES, increase impact, reinforce cooperation among S&T programmes and reduce fragmentation • facilitate the development and implementation of JOINT PROGRAMMES • allow LARGER NETWORKING in a wider European Research Area • address NEW EU MEMBER STATES AND ACCESSION COUNTRIES • NOT OVERLAP but create synergies with other ERA-NET activities • assure SUSTAINABILITY of activities and LASTING IMPACT.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

Although the EU and Russia have worked together in many fields such as science, education and culture, there is much room for strengthening joint cooperation in a number of areas. An EU initiative advanced a long-term scheme to foster joint projects in science and technology (S&T).

Descrizione progetto (Article)

The EU's ERA-NET scheme has already worked hard to advance research among EU Member States (MSs) and Associated Countries (ACs), particularly on topics such as S&T.

With the support of EU funding, the project 'Linking Russia to the ERA: Coordination of MS'/AC' S&T programmes towards and with Russia' (http://www.eranet-rus.eu (ERA.NET RUS)) worked to develop and test advanced joint funding schemes to facilitate collaborative research.

To achieve its aims, the project analysed the Russian S&T system and funding mechanisms for international cooperation, mapping current S&T collaboration and highlighting Russian participation in EU projects. It also produced a report on opportunities and needs for advanced cooperation of S&T and innovation programme owners in MSs, ACs and Russia.

ERA.NET RUS also documented programmes supporting S&T cooperation in basic, applied and innovation-oriented research, as well as international collaborative S&T projects involving relevant institutions.

In addition to outlining a concept for coordinating S&T activities, the project prepared and implemented two pilot joint calls that laid the groundwork for future joint activities. These include larger-scale calls, the development of joint programmes and promoting the adoption of common high-level standards for their implementation. The calls were promoted by brokerage events, which matched partners from all regions involved.

A sustainable programme was developed to reinforce cooperation with the Russian science community over the long term. To this end, a report was produced with recommendations on establishing thematic ERA-NETs. A foresight study was prepared that outlined potential priorities and perspectives of MSs, ACs and Russian cooperation in research, development and innovation. Long-term sustainability goals were also supported by conferences and workshops.

ERA.NET RUS helped to raise knowledge on bilateral and national S&T programmes and identify common areas for S&T collaboration for Europe, Russia and ACs. The full potential of cooperation and common vision between scientists will be realised in the years to come.