EC/Chile agreement: scientific and technological cooperation agreement

PURPOSE : to conclude the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the EC and Chile. CONTENT : The Commission proposes that the Council conclude the Agreement. The Agreement provides for: - participation of Chilean research and technological development entities in RTD projects of the framework programme and reciprocal participation of research and technological development entities established in the Community in Chilean projects in similar sectors of RTD. Projects may also include a Party's scientific and technological organisations and may also be undertaken in cooperation with the agencies and official bodies of the Parties. Such participation is subject to the rules and procedures applicable in each Party; - pooling of RTD projects already implemented according to the procedures applicable in the RTD programmes of each Party; - joint RTD projects, especially those relating to scientific and technological foresight; - visits and exchanges of scientists and technical experts, as well as public, university and private specialists in the field of design and application of scientific and technological policies; - joint organisation of seminars, conferences, symposia and workshops, as well as participation of experts in those activities; - scientific networks and the training of researchers; - concerted action for the dissemination of results/exchanges of experience on joint RTD projects that have been funded or for their coordination; - exchanges and sharing of equipment and materials including shared use of advanced research facilities; - exchanges of information on practices, laws, regulations and programmes relevant to cooperation under this Agreement; - any other type of activity that would be recommended by the Steering Committee and deemed in conformity with the policies and procedures applicable in both Parties; - cooperation activities to be subject to the availability of funds and to the applicable laws and regulations, policies and programmes of Chile and the Community; no transfer of funds will take place. Intellectual property rights are subject to the provisions of the annex to the Agreement.�