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
Interreg IVB Atlantic Area:
The
2nd call opened 6th April 2009 and will close on 5th June 2009 at 20:00 (Portuguese time).
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. Irish marine researchers were awarded €11.9m in ERDF grant-aid through participation in a total of 42 projects under the Interreg III Programmes. For further details see the Marine Institute's Directory of Irish Marine Successes in the EU Regional Development INTERREG III Programme 2000-2006 (PDF, 1.98MB).
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]