Project types
The different types of projects and actions to implement the framework programmes are also known as the instruments. There are a number of different instruments for multipartner research activities, individual and host-driven mobility schemes, special types of projects for SMEs or support for utilising and developing large scale research infrastructures.
The fifth (1998 - 2002) and the sixth (2002 - 2006) framework programme contain the following instruments:
 | ACM: Preparatory, Accompanying and Support Measures
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| BUR: Bursaries, Grants, Fellowships
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| CA: Coordination Action
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| CON: Coordination of Research Actions
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| CRS: Cooperative Research Contract
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| CSC: Cost Sharing Contract
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| DEM: Demonstration Contract
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| EAW: Exploratory Award
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| IP: Integrated Project
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| NoE: Network of Excellence
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| RGI: Research Grants (Individual fellowships)
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| SSA: Specific Support Action
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| STIP: Specific Targeted Innovation Project
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| STREP: Specific Targeted Research Project
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| THN: Thematic Network Contract |
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