FP7-Africa-2010

DG Research published the FP7-AFRICA-2010 Call on 30 July with a closing date of 14 January 2010.

Please download the Call Documentation and Guide for Applicants by clicking here and then click on Call Identifier - "FP7-AFRICA-2010".

The aim of this Call is to address some of the Science & Technology objectives of the "Africa - EU Strategic Partnership" putting emphasis on 'Water and Food Security' and 'Better Health for Africa' through three themes in the Cooperation Work Programme 2010:

- Theme 1: Health

- Theme 2 - Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and Biotechnology

- Theme 6 - Environment (including Climate Change).

It is focused on a holistic approach involving various scientific and technological research fields such as food, agriculture, health, land and water resources including their interaction with climate change and integrating broader socio-economic factors such as migration and resettlement, urbanisation, health care systems and programme interventions.

Open Day, Brussels, 18 September

An Open Day to provide more information on the Call and address specific questions will be held in Brussels on 18 September. Click here to download the brochure for more information.

Instruments

Most of the open Action Lines will be fulfilled through large scale Integrating Projects (IP) or Strategic Targeted Research Projects (STREP) for Specific Cooperation Actions (SICA) dedicated to international collaboration partner countries. The Minimum requirements in relation to the Consortium structure for a SICA is at least 4 independent legal entities, of which 2 must be established in different EU Member States or Associated Countries and the other 2 must be established in different International Cooperation Partner countries (ICPC) from African ACP and the following Mediterranean Partner Countries (African MPC): Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.

This instrument provides a good opportunity for relevant European and African organisations to cooperate in Research projects focused on addressing issues in Africa. It is necessary to identify relevant partners who bring specialist and complimentary expertise as soon as possible to ensure adequate time to prepare a high quality proposal.

For more information on Integrated Projects (IPs) and Strategic Targeted Research Projects (STREP), please refer to FP7 Guide - Instruments

Topics open for Proposals under Theme 1, 2 and 6

The table below outlined the topics open for proposals by Theme under FP7-AFRICA-2010. When submitting a proposal, it is necessary to outline the relevant Topic Code.

Theme 1: Health

Theme Activity Topic Code Funding Scheme Funding available & No. of proposals
Activity 1.2 Translating research for human health HEALTH.2010.2.3.2-4: Controlling malaria by hitting the vector: New or Improved - Vector Control Tools IP, SICA (Specific Cooperation Actions) dedicated to ICPC countries Min. EC contribution /proposal: EUR 6,000,000. Max. EC contribution /proposal: EUR 12,000,000. Only up to 1 proposal can be selected under this topic
Activity 1.2 Translating research for human health HEALTH.2010.2.4.1-4: Infectious agents and cancer in Africa STREP SICA Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 3,000,000. One or more proposals can be selected for this topic.
Activity 1.3 International public health and health systems HEALTH.2010.3.4-1: Develop and assess key interventions and policies to address the human resource crisis in the health sector STREP SICA Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 3,000,000. One or more proposals can be selected for this topic
Activity 1.3 International public health and health systems HEALTH.2010.3.4-2: Feasibility and community effectiveness of innovative intervention packages for maternal and newborn health in Africa STREP SICA Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 3,000,000. One or more proposals can be selected for this topic
Activity 1.3 International public health and health systems HEALTH.2010.3.4-3: Building sustainable capacity for research for health in Africa Coordination Action Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 2,000,000. One or more proposals can be selected for this topic
Activity 1.3 International public health and health systems HEALTH.2010.3.4-4: Assessment of migrants' health, disease patterns and impact on health systems Coordination Action Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 2,000,000. Only up to one proposal can be selected for this topic

Theme 2: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and Biotechnology

Theme Activity Topic Code Funding Scheme Funding available & No. of proposals
Activity 2.1: Sustainable production and management of biological resources from land, forest and aquatic environment KBBE-2010.1.-2-03: Sustainable water resources management (WRM) and Soil fertility conservation for food production in Africa - SICA (Africa) IP SICA Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 4,000,000. Maximum of one proposal can be selected for this topic
Activity 2.2 Fork to farm: Food (including seafood), health and well being KBBE.2010.2.2-03: Identifying research needs on malnutrition in Africa - (Mandatory Africa) Support Action Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 1,000,000. Maximum one proposal can be selected for this topic
Activity 2.3 Life sciences, biotechnology and biochemistry for sustainable non-food products and processes KBBE.2010.3.5-02: Coping with water scarcity in developing countries: Role of biotechnology in water treatment - Mandatory ICPC (Africa) Coordination action Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 1,000,000 Maximum one proposal can be selected for this topic
Activity 2.4 Other Activities KBBE.2010.4-02: Networking of nongovernmental organisations involved in agricultural research for development Coordination action Max. EC contribution /proposal: EUR 500,000. Maximum of one proposal can be selected for this topic

Theme 6: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries and Biotechnology

Theme Activity Topic Code Funding Scheme Funding available & No. of proposals
Activity 6.1 Climate Change, pollution and risks ENV.2010.1.2.1-1: The effect of environmental change on the occurrence and distribution of water related vector-borne diseases in Africa STREP SICA Max. EC contribution /proposal: EUR 3,500,000. Maximum of one proposal can be selected for this topic
Activity 6.1 Climate Change, pollution and risks ENV.2010.1.3.3-1: Early warning and forecasting systems to predict climate related drought vulnerability and risks in Africa STREP SICA Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 3,500,000. Maximum of one proposal can be selected for this topic
Activity 6.2 Sustainable management of resources ENV.2010.2.1.1-1: Integrated management of water and natural resources in Africa STREP SICA Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 3,500,000. Maximum of one proposal can be selected for this topic
Activity 6.3 Environmental technologies ENV.2010.3.1.1-3: Decentralised water supply and sanitation technologies and systems for small communities and peri-urban areas STREP SICA Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 2,000,000. Maximum of two proposals can be selected for this topic
Activity 6.3 Environmental technologies ENV.2010.3.1.1-4: Water harvesting technologies in Africa STREP SICA Max. EC contribution/proposal: EUR 2,000,000. Maximum of two proposals can be selected for this topic

IST-Africa Support

If you wish to identify African or European partners to participate in a proposal under one of the open Action lines, please contact secretariat@IST-Africa.org outlining your proposal idea, relevant topic and type of partner and skills you are looking to identify. We will then provide you with some introductions to move to the next step of preparing your proposal.

IST-Africa Training Workshops focused on FP7-ICT-Call 5, FP7-ICT-Call 6 and FP7-Africa-2010 are being held in Lesotho on 21 September, in Botswana on 23 September, Dar es Salaam on 28 September and Maputo on 30 September. Please click here if you wish to learn more about these workshops or register to participate. IST-Africa FP7 Training Workshops are provided free of charge. It is necessary to pre-register and each participant is responsible for any travel or subsistence costs incurred in relation to participation.