European Marine Science & Technology Policies and Research Funding Programmes.

The 2008 MarinERA Guide to:

MarinERA Brochure No. 3

October 2008

MarinERA (2004-2008) (www.marinera.net) is a pilot FP6 ERA-NET partnership of leading Marine Research Funding Organisations from 13 European countries. Currently, the MarinERA partners fund over 900 competitive marine research projects worth over €274 million in grant-aid to their national marine research communities. This funding is additional to the very significant research funding allocated directly by Member State governments to public research institutions and to the higher education sector.

In June 2007, the MarinERA Project published a short guide (www.marinera.net/dissemination/brochures.html) to its members’ Marine Science and Technology Policies, competitive Marine Research Funding Programmes and Specialist Marine Research Infrastructures.

This brochure updates and extends this information to include data on both MarinERA and non-MarinERA partner countries (see Geographic Coverage). It contains information on National S&T Policies and Strategies, Marine Research Policies and competitive Marine Research Funding Programmes and identifies the lead National Marine Research Funding Organisation or Agency.

Geographic Coverage:MarinERA Partner Countries: Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, The Netherlands, UK.

Non-MarinERA Partner Countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey.

Information on Specialist Marine Research Infrastructures is not included here and the interested reader is directed to the MarinERA Infrastructures Portal (http://www.marinera.net/marine/index.html) and its partner EurOCEAN Infrastructures database (www.eurocean.org).

The data included here was sourced from national representatives during three Regional MarinERA Workshops: the Baltic Sea (Tallinn, April 2008); the Atlantic (Oslo, May 2008); and the Mediterranean/Black Sea (Athens, June 2008). These Workshops brought together representatives of the main Marine Research Funding Organisations of these regions.

Copies are available from:

The MarinERA Secretariat Wandelaarkaai 7 8400 Oostende Belgium

Copies can be downloaded from:

http://www.marinera.net/dissemination/brochures.html

Other useful sources of information:ERA-WATCH (http://cordis.europa.eu/erawatch/index.cfm). The ERA-WATCH website provides an excellent inventory and database of high-level information on National Research Systems and S&T Policies.

EU Maritime Affairs (http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/index_en.html). The EU Maritime Affairs (DG MARE) website provides a useful source of information on EU Marine Research Policies and Strategies and Member State Profiles.

EurOCEAN (www.eurocean.org). The European Centre for Information on Marine Science & Technology (EurOCEAN) website provides access to a range of marine S&T information portals and websites.

Marine-Board-ESF (www.esf.org/marineboard). The MB-ESF website provides up-to-date information on the activities of the Marine Board. MB-ESF provide support services for a number of marine related ERA-NETs.

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BELGIUMBelgian Science & Technology Policy for the period 2005 – 2010 is described in the different policy notes of the Federal and Regional Ministers of/for Science (Policy) www.dekamer.be/FLWB/PDF/52/0995/52K0995013.pdf

Marine Research is supported under the SSD: Science for a Sustainable Development Programme (www.belspo.be/SSD) managed by the Belgian Science Policy (www.belspo.be). A database of funded projects is available at www.belspo.be/belspo/fedra/pres_en.stm

Other National Research Funding Programmes which have a significant Marine Research element include:Support to the Exploitation and Research of Earth Observation data 2 (STEREO 2)• - http://eo.belspo.be/Directory/ProgrammeDetail.aspx?progId=7

BULGARIABulgarian Science & Technology Policy for the period 2005–2013 is described in the National Strategy for Scientific Research

(www.minedu.government.bg/opencms/export/sites/mon/left_menu/documents/strategies/strategia_ni.pdf). The marine research component of this Policy/Strategy is not further developed.

National Research Funding Programmes which have a significant marine research element include:Development of Scientific Potential (• http://www.nsfb.net/) managed by the National Science Fund (http://www.nsfb.net/).

CROATIACroatian Science & Technology Policy for the period 2006–2010 is described in National Science & Technology Policy for the Republic of Croatia (www.hatz.hr/policy2010.pdf). A marine research component (Adriatic Seas, Coasts and Islands) is included the S&T Policy Action Plan 2006–2010 (http://public.mzos.hr/Default.aspx?sec=2193). The S&T Strategy is managed by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sport (http://public.mzos.hr)

CYPRUSCypriot Science & Technology Policy for the period 2008–2010 is described in the National Framework Programme for Research and Technological Innovation (2008–2010) http://crpf.metacanvas.com/EN/national_programmes/desmi_2008/index.html.

Cyprus currently has no National Marine Research Policy. Projects in the fields of Natural Environment, Rural and Structured Environment, Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Socio-Economic Sustainability can be funded under Pillar 1 of the Sustainable Development Programme: Strategic and Multithematic Research (http://crpf.metacanvas.com/EN/national_programmes/desmi_2008/index.html) managed by the Research Promotion Foundation (www.research.org.cy). Although a database of funded projects in not currently available, names of funded projects along with the participating partners are published in an RPF magazine.

DENMARKDanish Science & Technology Policy for the period 2006–2015 is described in FORSK2015 / RESEARCH2015 (http://fi.dk/site/research2015) prepared by the Danish Agency for Science, Technology & Innovation (http://fi.dk/site/english).

Marine research is catered for mainly under the Research Funding Programmes managed by the Danish Natural Science Research Council http://fist.dk/site/english/councils-commissions-committees/scientific-research-councils/the-danish-natural-science-research-council. Denmark participates in the BONUS+ Joint Baltic Sea Research Programme (www.bonusportal.org).

ESTONIAEstonian Science & Technology Policy for the period 2007–2013 is described in the Estonian Research, Development and Innovation Strategy 2007–2013: Knowledge-based Estonia (http://www.hm.ee/index.php?0&popup=download&id=6175). Estonia participates in the BONUS+ Joint Baltic Sea Research Programme (www.bonusportal.org). Research funding is managed by the Estonian Science Foundation (www.etf.ee).

FINLANDFinnish Science & Technology Policy for the period 2007–2011 is described in the Science and Technology Policy Council of Finland – Science, Technology Innovation Report 2006 (www.minedu.fi/OPM/Tiede/tiede-_ja_teknologianeuvosto/julkaisut/linjaraportti_2006.html?lang=en).

An Action Plan for the Protection of the Baltic Sea and Inland Watercourses is available at: www.ymparisto.fi/default.asp?contentid=200864&lan=EN. Finland manages the BONUS+ Joint Baltic Sea Research Programme (www.bonusportal.org) on behalf of the other Baltic Sea States. Research funding is managed by the Academy of Finland (www.aka.fi).

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FRANCEFrench Science & Technology Policy for the period 2006–2010 is described in the National Programmation Law for Research (www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichTexte.do?cidTexte=JORFTEXT000000426953&dateTexte=). The marine research component of this Policy is partly developed in the Ifremer Strategic Plan (2005–2008) (http://www.ifremer.fr/francais/institut/reference/plan-stategique-2005.pdf ).

There is no French National Marine Research Policy. Marine research is addressed through two bilateral agreements negotiated directly by the Ministry for Research with the two main French Research Performing Organisations (Ifremer and CNRS). The strategy is delivered through individual contracts (four years) focused on non-competitive funds only.

The French Research Council (ANR) – (www.agence-nationale-recherche.fr) operates thematic programmes under which marine research projects can be competitively funded. A database of funded projects is not available.

Other National Research Funding Programmes which have a significant marine research element include:

PNEC (the National Programme for Coastal Ecology Research) managed by Ifremer - • www.insu.cnrs.fr/a334,pnec.html

LITEAU (National Programme Coastal Management) managed by Ministry for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development, Territory • Planning (MEEDDAT) - www.developpement-durable.gouv.fr/index.php3

LEFE (Les Enveloppes Fluides et Environnement) managed by INSU - • www.insu.cnrs.fr/a1713,lefe-enveloppes-fluides-environnement.html

EC2CO (Continental and Coastal Ecosphere) managed by CNRS - • www.cnrs.fr/prg/PIR/programmes/ec2co.htm

GERMANYGerman Science & Technology Policy for the period 2006–2020 is summarised in “Igniting ideas”- The High-tech Strategy for Germany (www.bmbf.de/pub/bmbf_hts_en_kurz.pdf) and further developed in the National Funding Programme (www.fz-juelich.de/ptj/national-funding).

While there is no specific marine research funding programme, marine research can be supported under a number of thematic programmes including: Environment & Sustainability; System Earth, Navigation & Marine Technology (www.fz-juelich.de/ptj/national-funding/). Germany participates in the BONUS+ Joint Baltic Sea Research Programme (www.bonusportal.org). Research funding is managed by the Julich (PJT), Division MGS (www.fz-juelich.de/ptj/).

GREECEThe Greek Science & Technology Strategy for the period 2007–2013 is described in the National Strategic Reference Framework (www.espa.gr/media/documents/NSRF_VERSION_GR_SFC_120307.pdf) and under the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) Report “The Way Forward” (http://www.gsrt.gr/default.asp?V_ITEM_ID=139).

The marine research component of this Policy/Strategy (under the environment, transport and fisheries components) is further developed in the Strategic Plan for Development of Research Technology and Innovation in the Framework of NSRF 2007–2013 (www.mnec.gr/export/sites/mnec/en/economics/National_Strategic_Reference_Framework_for_2007-13/ESPA_eng.pdf).

The Strategic Plan, including research funding, is managed by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) (www.gsrt.gr).

ICELANDIceland’s Science & Technology Policy for the period 2006–2009 is described in Challenges and Objectives in Science, Technological Development and Innovation by The Science and Technology Policy Council Iceland - http://www.vt.is/ . The marine research component of this Policy is further developed in The Ocean - http://eng.sjavarutvegsraduneyti.is/Publications/nr/863 .

The National Marine Research Strategy is implemented through the Science and Technology Policy Programme – www.vt.is which is managed by the Icelandic Centre for Research (RANNIS) (www.rannis.is). A database of funded projects is available at www.rannis.is .

Other National Research Funding Programmes which have a significant Marine Research element include:AVS - a Research fund for Marine and Fisheries: • www.avs.is

The Ministry of Fisheries - • www.sjavarutvegsraduneyti.is

IRELANDIrish Science & Technology Policy for the period 2006–2013 is described in the Strategy for Science, Technology & Innovation (www.entemp.ie/science/technology/sciencestrategy.htm). The marine research component of this Strategy is further developed in Sea Change: A Marine Knowledge, Research & Innovation Strategy for Ireland 2007-2013 (www.marine.ie/home/SeaChange.htm).

Marine research is directly funded through the National Development Plan – Marine Sub-Programme (http://www.marine.ie/home/funding/MarineNDP2007_2013) which is managed by the Marine Institute (www.marine.ie). A database of funded projects is available at www.marine.ie/home/services/rnd/pastprojects

Other National Research Funding Programmes which have a Marine Research element include:Renewable Ocean Energy• (www.sei.ie) Sustainable Energy Ireland.

The Environment Protection Agency STRIVE Programme• (http://www.epa.ie/researchandeducation/research).

The Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology EMBARK Programme• (www.ircset.ie).

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ITALYItalian Science and Technology Policy, Linee Guida per La Politica Scientifica e Technologica Del Governo, prepared by the Ministero dell’Universita’ e Ricerca (MIUR) (www.miur.it) can be found at http://www.miur.it/UserFiles/1027.pdf. This document specifically refers to the period 2003–2006, but provides the basis for development of the later document for 2005 – 2007 (http://www.miur.it/UserFiles/1998.pdf). There is no specific marine component

Marine research is funded transversally through a number of national programmes managed by MIUR including:FIRB: Fondo per gli investimenti della Ricerca di Base• , (http://firb.miur.it)

PRIN: Progetti di Ricerca di Interesse Nazionale• (http://prin.miur.it)

PON (Programma Operativo Nazionale) Ricerca e POR (Programmi Operativi Regionali):• www.ponricerca.miur.it/Public/PonRicerca/F1327/F1327.aspx www.ponricerca.miur.it/Public/PonRicerca/F1720/F1720.aspx

Another relevant agency and related call is:Ministero dell’Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare • http://87.241.41.49/index.php?id_sezione=80

LATVIALatvian Science & Technology Policy for the period 2002–2010 is described in the Guidelines for Development of Higher Education, Science and Technologies 2002–2010 (http://cordis.europa.eu/erawatch/index.cfm?fuseaction=policy.document&uuid=7D87A74A-EC7C-5397-E2E3B838404C79B9).

Latvia’s marine research strategy is outlined in the National Research Program: Climate Change Impact on Water Environment in Latvia (KALME) (http://kalme.daba.lv/en/). Latvia participates in the BONUS+ Joint Baltic Sea Research Programme (www.bonusportal.org). Research funding is managed by the Latvian Council of Science (http://www.lzp.lv).

LITHUANIAThe evolving Lithuanian Science & Technology Policy is summarised on the ERA-WATCH website http://cordis.europa.eu/erawatch/index.cfm?fuseaction=ri.content&topicID=612&countryCode=LT&parentID=12.

Lithuania participates in the BONUS+ Joint Baltic Sea Research Programme (www.bonusportal.org). Research funding is managed by the newly established Science Council of Lithuania (www.lmt.lt/indexe.php) and the Ministry of Education & Science (www.smm.lt/en).

MALTAMaltese Science & Technology Policy for the period 2007–2010 is described in the National Strategy for Research and Innovation for 2007–2010, entitled, Building and Sustaining the Research and Innovation (R&I) Enabling Framework (www.mcst.gov.mt).

The marine research component of this Strategy is further developed as part of the environment platform of strategic importance under the National R&I Strategy. The environmental/marine component of the National Research Strategy is implemented through the National R&I Funding Programme (www.mcst.gov.mt) which is managed by the Malta Council for Science & Technology (MCST) (www.mcst.gov.mt). A database of funded projects is available at www.mcst.gov.mt.

NETHERLANDSThe Netherlands Science & Technology Strategy for the period 2008–2012 is currently being prepared by the Ministry of Education and Science. A summary of performance to date is described in Science, Technology and Innovation in the Netherlands: Policies, Facts and Figures 2006 (www.minocw.nl/documenten/Science-Technology-Innovation-brochure-2006.pdf). The marine research component of this Strategy is further developed in the NWO Strategy (2007–2010): Science Valued! (www.nwo.nl/nwohome.nsf/pages/NWOP_5SME25_Eng).

The National Marine Research Strategy is implemented through the National Programme for Sea and Coastal Research Programme (http://www.nwo.nl/nwohome.nsf/pages/NWOP_63JL4D_ENG) managed by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) (www.nwo.nl). A database of funded projects is available at http://www.nwo.nl/projecten.nsf/pages/NWOP_6KRLVE_Eng.

Other National Research Funding Programmes which have a significant Marine Research element include:Maritime Innovation Programme – SenterNovem• http://www.senternovem.nl/innovatieindialoog/innovatieprogrammas/maritiem.asp.

NORWAYNorwegian Science & Technology Policy for the period 2006 – 2015 is summarised on the Norwegian Ministry for Research and Education website (www.regjeringen.no/en/dep/kd/Selected-topics/research/research-policy.html?id=443398) and includes Thematic Priorities in Energy and the Environment, Health, Oceans and Food. The marine research component of this Policy is further developed in the programme plan: Ocean and Coastal Areas (www.forskningsradet.no/havkyst).

The Ocean and Coastal Areas Program (www.forskningsradet.no/havkyst) is managed by the Research Council of Norway (www.rcn.no). A database of funded projects is available at http://www.forskningsradet.no/en/Project+database/1184150364215.

Other National Research Funding Programmes which have a significant Marine Research element include:Aquaculture – An Industry in Growth (HAVBRUK)• , www.forskningsradet.no/havbruk.

Climate change and impacts in Norway (NORKLIMA)• , www.forskningsradet.no/norklima.

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POLANDPolish Science & Technology Policy for the period 2008–2011 is in preparation and is being informed by the National Foresight Programme Poland 2020 (http://foresight.polska2020.pl/mis/en/). The marine research component of the National Programme is informed by the Recommendation by the Polish National Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (1999) (http://www.iopan.gda.pl/oceanologia/411druet.pdf).

Poland participates in the BONUS+ Joint Baltic Sea Research Programme (www.bonusportal.org). Research funding is managed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MSHE) (www.mnisw.gov.pl) and the newly established National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR) (www.ncbir.gov.pl) via competitive calls in all areas of research, through which marine projects can be funded.

PORTUGALPortuguese Science and Technology Policy for the period 2005–2010 is described in Plano Tecnológico/ Technological Plan (2005–2010) (www.planotecnologico.pt/document/technological_plan_presentation_document.pdf). The marine S&T component is further developed in Estratégia Nacional para o Mar / National Ocean Strategy (www.emam.mdn.gov.pt/National_Ocean_Strategy_Portugal_en.pdf).

The Programme for the Enhancement of Marine Science and Technology (PDCTM) is currently under review with a view to being up-dated to support the implementation of the National Ocean Strategy (see above). Research funding is managed by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) / Science and Technology Foundation (http://alfa.fct.mctes.pt/navegador).

ROMANIARomanian Science & Technology Policy for the period 2007–2013 is described in the National Strategy for Research, Development & Innovation (www.ancs.ro/index.php?action=view&idcat=20). This strategy is being implemented through the National Plan for Research, Development and Innovation (www.ancs.ro/ancs_web/img/files_up/1188313586PN2%20eng.pdf) coordinated by the National Authority for Scientific Research (ANCS) (http://www.ancs.ro/ancs_web/index.php?&lang=en&PHPSESSID=1d7f38ba5f1becbf625ae975c10c14b1).

The Romanian National Plan for Research, Development and Innovation is built on six National Programmes and has nine Priority Domains. Marine Research is not a separate priority, nor does it have a separate programme. Proposals for marine research in Romania can be funded under all the six national programmes and most of the nine priority domains. Research funding is managed by the National Centre for Programme Management (CNMP) (www.cnmp.ro) and co-ordinated by National Authority for Scientific Research (ANCS) (www.ancs.ro).

SLOVENIASlovenian Science & Technology Policy for the period 2006–2010 is described in the National Research & Development Programme (www.mvzt.gov.si/en/legislation/legislation/). Research funding is managed by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (www.mvzt.si).

SPAINSpanish Science & Technology Policy for the period 2008–2011 is described in the Spanish National Plan for Scientific Research, Development and Technological Innovation (www.plannacionalidi.es). The approach is bottom-up without specific thematic components except the in following areas:

Development and sectoral technological innovation.•

Strategic actions: energy and climate change.•

Following this bottom-up approach, marine R&D projects are implemented through the National Plan for Scientific Research, Development and Technological Innovation (www.plannacionalidi.es) which is managed by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (www.micinn.es). A database of funded projects is available at www.ciencias-marinas.uvigo.es/proyectosredmar.html.

The National Programme includes: i) competitive calls for R&D; ii) open calls to support shiptime, small equipment, networks and symposiums; iii) transfer of knowledge; and iv) mobility.

Regional Research Funding Programmes which have a significant marine research element include:IN.CI.TE. Plan Galego de I+D+iT 2006–210 (• www.conselleriaiei.org/ga/dxidi) Conselleria de Innovación e Industria, Xunta de Galicia.

Plan Andaluz de Desarrollo e Innovación 2008–2013 (• www.juntadeandalucia.es/innovacioncienciayempresa/ifapa/) Consejeria de Innovación Ciencia y Empresa, Junta de Andalucia.

Departamento de Educación, Universidades e Investigación (• http://www.hezkuntza.ejgv.euskadi.net/r43-5552/es/contenidos/informacion/dib4/es_2035/proyectos_c.html) Gobierno Vasco.

Pla de Recerca e Innovació de Catalunya 2005–2008 (• www10.gencat.net/pricatalunya/) Departament d´Innovació Universitats i Empresa, Generalitat de Catalunya.

Pla de Ciencia, Recerca e Innovació 2005–2008 (• www.caib.es/root/index.do) Direcció General de Recerca, Desenvolupament Tecnològic i Innovació, Govern de les Illes Balears.

Pla Valencia de Investigació Cientifica i Tecnica 2008–2011 (• www.gva.es) Conselleria d´Educació, Generalitat Valenciana.

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SWEDENSwedish Science and Technology Policy is described in a Goverment Research Bill produced every 3 to 4 years. A new Research Bill covering the period 2008–2011 is expected in November 2008. Marine related priorities are outlined in a Strategy for Fish and Fisheries Research (2004) (www.formas.se/upload/dokument/PDF%20filer/strategi_for_fisk_och_fiskeforskning.pdf) and Swedish Environmental Objectives (2008) (www.miljomal.nu/english/english.php) including a “balanced marine environment”.

Research funding in the area of sustainable development is managed through the Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning (FORMAS) (www.formas.se/), the Swedish Research Council (www.vr.se/2.69f66a93108e85f68d480000.html) and to a lesser degree VINNOVA (www.vinnova.se/In-English/), all of which implement competitive calls and peer review.

TURKEYThe Turkish Science & Technology Strategy for the period 2005–2010 is described in the National Science & Technology Strategy (http://www.fp7.org.tr/home.do?ot=1&sid=5000&pid=547). The marine research component of this Strategy is currently being developed.

The Turkish Science and Technology Research and Funding Programme consists of a suite of 8 specific funding programmes (see below) (www.fp7.org.tr/home.do?ot=1&sid=5000&pid=547) and is managed by the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey TUBITAK (www.tubitak.gov.tr).

Turkish Science and Technology Research Programmes, supported by the Directorate of Research Support Programmes (ARDEB), consist of eight sub-programmes, namely:

The support programme for scientific and technological research projects.•

Short term R&D funding programme.•

Support programme for research projects of public institutions. •

Patent application promotion and support programme.•

Global researcher programme (EVRENA).•

The participation programme for international scientific research projects.•

The support programme for the initiative to build scientific and technological cooperation networks and platforms (İŞBAP). •

National young researchers Career development programme.•

UNITED KINGDOM (UK)UK Science and Technology Policy for the period 2004–2014 is described in Science and Innovation Investment Framework (2004–2014) (www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/spending_review/spend_sr04/associated_documents/spending_sr04_science.cfm). Policy documents of relevance to marine research include: The UK Marine Bill (www.defra.gov.uk/marine/legislation/index.htm) and DEFRA’s Marine Programme Plan 2008–2009 (www.defra.gov.uk/marine/pdf/mpp08-09.pdf).

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) (www.nerc.ac.uk) is a major funder of marine research in the UK. This funding is implemented through the NERC strategy: Next Generation Science for Planet Earth (2007–2012) (www.nerc.ac.uk/publications/strategicplan/nextgeneration.asp). The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (www.defra.gov.uk/evidence/index.htm) is also a major funder of marine science supporting research, monitoring and surveillance activities. Details of DEFRA-funded projects can be found at http://randd.defra.gov.uk

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