Research 5th EC framework programme 1998-2002: results dissemination, participation of undertakings, universities

PURPOSE : to lay down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities and for the dissemination of research results for the implementation of the fifth framework programme for R&D (1998-2002). COMMUNITY MEASURE : Council Decision 1999/65/EC. CONTENT : The Decision lays down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in indirect RTD actions, as follow: - the number of participants in indirect RTD actions; - conditions for legal entities from the Member States and Associated States, for legal entities from third countries and for international organisations, and for the JRC; - conditions relating to resources; - selection criteria and conditions applicable in accordance with the type of procedure (scientific excellence, Community added value, potential contribution to furthering the economic and social objectives of the Community, innovative nature of projects, prospects for disseminating/exploiting the results, effective transnational co-operation, efficient management); - Community financial participation and eligible costs; - content of contracts. The Decision also lays down rules for the dissemination and exploitation of results of research (adaptation of the rules on dissemination and exploitation of results, protection of rights linked to ownership and use of knowledge, dissemination of knowledge, technological implementation plan).�