COMMISSION DECISION
of 28 February 2011
amending Decision C(2008) 4617 related to the rules for proposals submission, evaluation, selection and award procedures for indirect actions under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007-2013) and under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) for nuclear research and training activities (2007-2011)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2011/161/EU, Euratom)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007-2013) (1), and in particular Article 16(3) thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation (Euratom) No 1908/2006 of 19 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community and for the dissemination of research results (2007 to 2011) (2), and in particular Article 15(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1)
The Commission has drawn up rules governing the procedure for the submission of proposals, as well as related evaluation, selection and award procedures (‘the Rules’).
(2)
The purpose of the Rules is to establish a framework for the handling of proposals in the Seventh Framework Programme (EC and Euratom). They should ensure a coherent approach across all the specific Programmes (with the exception of IDEAS), while allowing a measure of flexibility where necessary.
(3)
The Rules also specify the role and obligations of the independent experts who, in accordance with Regulations (EC) No 1906/2006 and (Euratom) No 1908/2006, will assist the Commission in the evaluation of proposals for indirect actions, including the model appointment letter which will be concluded with them.
(4)
These rules were duly adopted by the Commission on 30 March 2007 (COM(2007) 1390), and revised, under a delegation procedure, on 13 February 2008 (DL(2008) 314), and again on 21 August 2008 (C(2008) 4617). It is now necessary to introduce certain further modifications, to clarify a number of points based on experience to date. At the same time, the text is brought in line with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The Annex to Decision C(2008) 4617 is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
The Rules for the submission of proposals and the related evaluation, selection and award procedures of indirect actions under the Cooperation, Capacities, People and Euratom specific programmes of the Seventh Framework Programme (2007-2013) shall apply to all calls for proposals published from the date of entry into force of this Decision.
Article 3
This Decision shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 28 February 2011.