ELIXIR has today published its Position Paper on the Ninth Framework Programme (FP9). In the paper we make a series of recommendations as to what FP9 should like in relation to research infrastructures. The main recommendations are as follows:
- The budget allocation for the Research Infrastructure programme of FP9 should reflect the fundamental role research infrastructures play in delivering scientific excellence and socio-economic impact
- Further steps should be taken to ensure Open Data is the default position for FP9
- The grant funding model for research projects is not suited to support the operations of core databases and infrastructure services; more appropriate mechanisms should be developed and sufficiently supported financially
- FP9 should allow for linkages between Research Infrastructures and other themes of FP9 and between other funding sources such as the European Structural and Innovation Funds (ESIF)
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