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In David H. Guston (ed.) Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Society, Thousand Oaks, 2010, pp. 253–254
Abstract
The Framework Programs for Research and Technological Development are a succession of European Union funding programs created to fulfill the EU’s obligation to formulate research policy and fund research across Europe. The programs cover periods of four or five years, with the Seventh Framework Program and onwards lasting for seven years. They have seen a gradual increase in funding, with the current program, Horizon 2020, having a budget of €78.6 billion. The programs have been successful in promoting collaboration between researchers and institutions across Europe, and in stimulating innovation, economic growth, and societal well-being. – AI-generated abstract.
