The Fourth RTD Framework Programme - 1994-1998

During the period 1994-1998, European Union RTD activities were carried out under the Fourth Framework Programme (FP4) and the parallel Euratom Framework Programme covering research and training activities conducted in the nuclear sector.

The total budget for both EC and Euratom Framework Programmes amounted to ECU 13,215 million (EC: ECU 11,879 million, Euratom: ECU 1,336 million).

Access the web services for each of the specific programmes implementing FP4. Detailed information on research implemented under FP4 can also be found in the CORDIS databases.

Information and Communications Technologies

• Advanced Communications Technologies and Services (ACTS)

• Information Technologies (ESPRIT)

• Telematics Applications

Industrial Technologies

• Industrial and Materials Technologies (BRITE/EURAM)

• Standards, Measurements and Testing (SMT)

Environment

• Environment and Climate

• Marine Sciences and Technologies (MAST III)

Life Sciences and Technologies

• Biotechnology (BIOTECH 2)

• Biomedecine and Health (BIOMED 2)

• Agriculture and Fisheries (FAIR)

  • Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects (ELSA)

Energy

• Research and Development (JOULE)

• Demonstration (THERMIE)

Research & Training in the Nuclear Sector

• Nuclear Fission Safety (NFS 2)

• Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion (FUSION)

Transport

• Transport Research Programme

Targeted Socio-Economic Research

• Targeted Socio-Economic Research (TSER)

  • European Technology Assessment Network (ETAN)

Cooperation with Third Countries and International Organisations

• International Cooperation (INCO)

Dissemination and Exploitation of Results

• Innovation Programme

Stimulation of the training and mobility of researchers

• Training and Mobility of Researchers (TMR)

  • Marie Curie Fellowship Association