Interreg IV - EU Territorial Cooperation Programmes

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What is Interreg?

Interreg is the EU's Programme of structural funding for strengthening social and economic cohesion throughout Europe by supporting projects and actions in three axes: A - Cross-border; B - Trans-national; and C - Interregional. Interreg IV (2007-2013) is made up of a large number of A,B & C Programmes, six of which present opportunities for Irish marine researchers:

  

 

Open Calls:

Further information can be found on the Open Calls page

 

Marine Research Opportunities in Interreg IV Programmes

Unlike FP7, Interreg is not a research programme. However, RTD actions which produce tangible outputs through territorial cooperation are supported.  During the period 2007- 2008, 15 INTERREG-IV projects (including two preparatory actions) with Irish participation were approved for funding. The total value of these projects is circa €35m (€22m in EU grant-aid) with over €4m in grant-aid going to the Irish partners.  Further details are available in the following directory: Irish Marine Projects supported by EU INTERREG IV Programme in 2007-2008.

The Marine Institute website has separate pages for Interreg A, B & C which can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate link below:

Financial Guidelines

Two financial guidance documents are available for download for those preparing and/or participating in Interreg projects

1. National Eligibility Rules for Expenditure Co-Financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) by Beneficiaries on Operations undertaken in Ireland under European Territorial Cooperation Programmes (2007-2013). [Irish Dept. of Finance]

2. European Union General Provisions for the Regulation of European Regional Development Fund (official EU guidlines for ERDF expenditure). [European Commission]

In this section:

Interreg IVA - Cross-border
Interreg IVB - Trans-national
Interreg IVC - Inter-regional