RTD Euratom framework programme 2002-2006: participation of undertakings, research centres and universities

PURPOSE : to set the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in the implementation of the sixth-framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) (2002-2006). COMMUNITY MEASURE Council Regulation 2322/2002/Euratom. CONTENT : this Regulation establishes rules for the participation of enterprises, research centres and universities in research carried out under the sixth framework programme of the European Atomic Energy Community for research and training activities, also contributing to the creation of the European Research Area (2002 to 2006). These provisions shall fit into a coherent transparent framework which takes full account of the objectives and characteristics of the instruments defined in Annex III to the specific programme (Euratom) for research and training on nuclear energy, adopted by Council Decision 2002/837/Euratom, in order to guarantee the most efficient implementation possible. Adoption of this Regulation and of the rules for participation in the European Community research programme will ensure the timely implementation of the two new framework programmes, as requested by the European Council, so as to promote the creation of a European Research Area and to strengthen innovation in the European Union. The overall budget provided for under the EC and Euratom framework programmes amounts to EUR 17 500 million, of which EUR 1 230 million are earmarked for the Euratom programme. ENTRY INTO FORCE : 02/01/2003.�