The Framework Programme FP7, the European Union, is to open calls for project proposals in areas of knowledge and issues that defined the IBE of common interest. The program, which will be in force from 2007 to 2013, is the main EU instrument for funding research in Europe and the world and aims to increase scientific and technological cooperation through the development of global solutions.
With FP7 calls in place, the partners of the Institute of Brazil Europe have the possibility to establish collaborative research projects that will support the fundamental graduate program areas and key themes. But it is essential attention to the dates of closure of tenders, as some already have deadline set for September and October 2012, others will close in 2013.
The call is divided into a series of challenges that include different areas such as:
 
health
Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology
Information Technology and Communication
Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies – NMP
energy
Environment (including Climate Change)
Transport (including Aeronautics)
Socioeconomic and Humanities
space
security
Joint Technology Initiatives
 
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Knowledge Areas defined by the IBE
 
Through dialogue activities between Brazilian and European experts in major areas of knowledge were defined topics of mutual interest between Brazil and Europe in 05 major areas:
Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts
Health and Biology
science
policies
technology
 
themes:
Aging and Wellness
Cultural Diversity
Energy, Sustainability, Environment and Human Development
Democracy and Governance
Information Technology and Communication
Economic Development and Sustainability