Since their launch in 1984, the Framework Programmes have played a lead role in multidisciplinary research and cooperative activities in Europe and beyond. FP7 continues that task, and is both larger and more comprehensive than earlier Framework Programmes.
Running from 2007 to 2013, the programme has a budget of 53.2 billion euros over
its seven-year lifespan, the largest funding allocation yet for such programmes.
Under the Cooperation programme, research support will be provided to international cooperation projects across the European Union and beyond. In 10 thematic areas, corresponding to major fields in science and research, the programme will promote the progress of knowledge and technology. Research will be supported and strengthened to address European social, economic, environmental, public health and industrial challenges, serve the public good and support developing countries.
Cooperation supports research actions in the following thematic areas:
SHIELD GROUP participates in a consortium together with organizations as Magen David Adom (Israel), SAMUR (Spain), AmbulanceZorg Nederland (the Netherlands), Danish Red Cross (Denmark), SINGERIE (Italy), Fundacion Rioja Salud (Spain), CSSC (Italy), Charles University (Czech Republic) and Al-Qunds Nutrition and Health Research Institute (Palestinan Administered Areas).
The area of research is for this consortium is Theme 10 - Security, where they do research for the project "Identifying the Needs of Medical First Responder in Disasters". SHIELD GROUP will be responsible for "Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)":
- to map existing standards and products for response to Chemical and Biological incidents
- to identify gaps in the existing standards and products
- to point out needs for further guidelines