Advies 157: VRWI response to EC Green Paper: towards a common strategic framework for EU research and innovation funding

On the 9th of February 2011, the European Commission presented a Green Paper which proposes major changes to EU research and innovation funding. These changes aim to make participation easier, increase scientific and economic impact and provide better value for money. The changes would bring together the current Framework Programme for research, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology.