Classification of the FP 6 Instruments

Brussels, 03 Nov 2004

The Instruments have been classified into three different groups on the basis of their purpose:

• The first group comprises the instruments aimed at generating, demonstrating and validating new knowledge through research and development, and is composed of Integrated Projects (IPs) and Specific Targeted Research Projects (STREPs);

• The second group is composed only of the Networks of Excellence (NoEs), an instrument aimed at the durable integration of the participants' activities/ capacities;

• The third group comprises the instruments aimed at supporting collaboration and coordination, and other activities (such as conferences and studies) and is composed of Coordination Actions (CAs) and Specific Support Actions (SSAs).

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