NET4SOCIETY publications
A collection of all NET4SOCIETY publications since 2008
SSH experiences with FP7 - a commentary
Report on the experiences of researchers with Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in FP7. The report is based on an anonymous online-survey
among more than 450 researchers and on 100 additional interviews conducted
in 2010. Among other things, it features the scientists` perspectives on incen-
tives and barriers to participation in FP7, on the structure of Theme 8 “Socio-Economic Sciences and Humanities”as well as on the integration of SSH research
in other FP7 areas. The impact of FP7 on the internationalisation of SSH is also discussed.
Opportunities for researchers in Socio-economic Sciences and the Humanities
An overview of funding opportunities for SSH researchers in other FP7 programmes than Theme 8 “Socio-Economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH)” in the calls pub-
lished during 2011. Included are various examples of SSH relevant topics in such thematic areas as health, information and communication technology, environment and others.
NET4SOCIETY position paper on the Green Paper "From Challenges to Opportunities"
Common strategic position paper of NET4SOCIETY concerning future research and innovation funding for Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities (SSH) in the range of the upcoming Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. Based on the views of SSH National Contact Points and SSH researchers, this paper makes a case for supporting a broader understanding of innovation including its social aspects. The position paper was submitted to the European Commission’s public con-
sultation on a Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation funding in May 2011.
Best Practice Handbook for SSH NCPs
The handbook is a guideline for various aspects of a National Contact Point’s daily work. It explains the role of Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities within FP7 and gives recommendations based on best practice examples for the most common NCP tasks like promotion and event management. Furthermore, official websites, data-
bases and other sources of information are introduced.
Aiming for better collaboration
The document provides a broad view on the situation and work environment of National Information Points (NIPs)/ National Contact Points (NCPs) in Third Countries with the aim of showing their importance in increasing the success rate of the Third Countries in the Framework Programmes. It includes a discussion of the past and present state of NIP/ NCP systems in Third Countries, means of assistance and an official list of the NIPs/ NCPs in Third Countries.
