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Welcome to FRENZ

FRENZ (Facilitating Research co-operation between Europe and New Zealand) is a joint initiative between the New Zealand Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI) and the European Commission (EC) to enhance the engagement of the New Zealand research, science and technology community with the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7). In short, FRENZ acts as the National Contact Point - in NZ - for all aspects of FP7 engagement; and works with local stakeholders to identify, and maximise, opportunities to strengthen Europe-NZ research relationships.

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 What is FP7?

Find all the information here about what FP7 is all about and how it could apply for you.  

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Horizon 2020 Programme Announcement

We are pleased to infom you that Mrs. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner for Research and Innovation, has announced on 21 June 2011 the new name for the future EU funding programme for research and innovation: "Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation". This new Framework Programme will enter into force on 1st January 2014, after the end of FP7 on 31 Dec 2013.

"Horizon 2020 - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation" is not just a new name for the same Framework Programme. It is the name for the new, integrated funding system that will cover all research and innovation funding currently provided through the Framework Programme for Research and Technical Development, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). These different types of funding will be brought together in a coherent and flexible manner. Research and innovation funding will focus clearly on addressing global challenges. Needless red tape will be cut out and access to programs and participation will be made easier and simpler.

More details can be found in the press release as well as the website of the European Commission here.

Towards a global initiative on gene -environment interactions in diabetes/obesity in specific populations.

Brussels, 9-10 February 2012 European Commission, Charlemagne Building, Rue de la Loi 170, Brussels

Diabetes is a ticking time bomb that causes severe health complications and is the fifth leading cause of death world-wide. The number of persons suffering from the "type 2" form of this disease is set to rise to some 900 million globally by 2030, with devastating health and economic implications. To counter this sinister scenario, increasing attention is given to research into the environmental and genetic risk factors for diabetes and obesity in specific populations.

For more info link to the official flyer here.

Key to FP7 Success

A recent survey, by the Ideal-ist National Contact Point network in the Infromation and Communiation Technologies theme, on 'what coordinators look for in a partner', has indicated that:

- 50% of coordinators surveyed partner with previous partners
- 27% of coordinators surveyed partner with contacts of previous partners

This suggests that networking and relationship building are key to FP7 success. 

 FRENZ aims to support researchers in developing the right contacts to engage with the Framework Programme, and can assist in identifying coordinators/ of existing FP7 projects.

 
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Towards a Global Initiative on Gene - Environment Interactions in Diabetes/Obesity in Specific Populations
12/13/2011

Brussels, 9-10 February 2012 European Commission, Charlemagne Building, Rue de la Loi 170, Brussels

Diabetes is a ticking time bomb that causes severe health complications and is the fifth leading cause of death world-wide. The number of persons suffering from the "type 2" form of this disease is set to rise to some 900 million globally by 2030, with devastating health and economic implications. To counter this sinister scenario, increasing attention is given to research into the environmental and genetic risk factors for diabetes and obesity in specific populations.
For more info link to the official flyer here.
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Modifications to FP7 model grant agreements
11/29/2011

In this article you can read about important modifications that have been adopted into the FP7 general, Marie Curie and ERC grant models. These modifications apply with effect from the 14th November 2011. While it is generally only modifications to the Marie Curie Fellowship grants that will affect New Zealand applicants, for a full run down please read on.

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How to manage…guides available
11/28/2011

The EC has launched new financial guidelines for the management of IRSES (International Research Staff Exchange Scheme) projects. For the latest links to information on these guidelines, please read on.

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Outcome of 1st stage evaluation: FP7-Health-2012-INNOV-2
11/29/2011

The European Commission has reported that 112 proposals were received for the FP7 - Health 2012 Innov 2 by the deadline of 27, September 2011. If you would like to read the statistical breakdown about these propsals, please read on.

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The FRENZ project has received funding from the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme [FP7/2007-2013] under grant agreement n° 222665; and from the New Zealand Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI).


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