Introduction, and overview of the agenda for the July 21 2010 EU Space Research Program workshop at Stanford, presented by moderator Burton Lee, Lecturer, Stanford Engineering School.

1. European Commission
Space Research Program
2010 Information Event @ Stanford University
Host and Moderator:
Dr. Burton H. Lee PhD MBA
Lecturer, European Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Stanford Mechanical Engineering
Burton.Lee@stanford.edu
Wed July 21 2010

2. European Commission Delegation
 Dr. Reinhard Schulte-Braucks
 Head of Space Research and Development, European
Commission, Brussels
 Dr. Peter Breger
 Space Research and Development Department, European
Commission, Brussels
 Dr. Astrid-Christina Koch
 Science, Technology and Education Counselor, EU
Delegation to the USA, Washington DC
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3. Other Speakers
 Dr. Rongxing Li
 Mapping & GIS Lab, CEEGS, Ohio State
University
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4. Event Sponsors
 Dr. Astrid-Christina Koch
 Science, Technology and Education Counselor, EU
Delegation to the USA, Washington DC
 Stanford Dept of Mechanical Engineering
 European Entrepreneurship & Innovation
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5. European Commission
vs.
European Space Agency (ESA)
Brussels
Paris
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6. Agenda and Schedule
• 08:30 am Registration
• 08:50 am Welcome and Introduction
– Dr. Burton Lee, Stanford Mechanical Engineering, Host and Moderator
• 09:00 am Presentations:
• The EU Space Research Programme: Main Features and Topics of the Call for
Proposals
– Dr. Reinhard Schulte-Braucks, Head of Space Research and Development, European Commission
• The FP7 Proposal Submission Process and Award of Grants
– Dr. Peter Breger, Space Research and Development Unit, European Commission
• Transatlantic Researcher Mobility - Funding and Networking Opportunities
with FP7 & EURAXESS Links USA
– Dr. Astrid-Christina Koch, EU Delegation to the USA, Washington DC
• How to Write and Submit a Successful Proposal
– Dr. Rongxing Li, Mapping and GIS Lab, CEEGS, Ohio State University
• Partnering with European space organizations; How Challenging is the EU
Evaluation and Selection Process?
– Dr. Burton Lee, Stanford University
• 12:00 pm Questions and Answers
• 12:30-2:00 pm Networking and Light Lunch
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7. Key Topics to be Covered
• What is the European Commission ?
• How does the European Commission differ from
the European Space Agency (ESA) ?
• What is the EC’s Space Research Program ?
• How does the EC grant and proposal submission
process work ?
• How are proposals evaluated and selected ?
• What is the experience of other US organizations
in joining a European consortium, and applying
for EC funds ?
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8. Topics Not Covered
• ITAR Rules (International Traffic in Arms
Regulations)
– US organizations considering submitting a
proposal to the EU Space Research Program
should consult with relevant ITAR experts and
attorneys in order to ensure that they are fully
compliant with relevant ITAR rules that may apply
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9. Invitations Issued
Partial Listing of Organizations Contacted
• University community
– NASA Space Grant Universities
– Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
– Cubesat Consortium
• Industry/Non-profit
– X-Prize Foundation (prize teams)
– California Space Authority, Space Florida, Virginia
– Space Foundation
– Silicon Valley Space Business Roundtable
– Silicon Valley Space Club
• Government
– NASA, Air Force, FAA
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