Abstract :
This paper outlines the prospects for research and development in the education
and training fields offered by the European Communities. The position of
the EC is explained in relation to the existing and forthcoming Framework
Programmes of research and development. The 1987–91 Framework Programme
has committed most of its funding to existing programmes. Only one,
DELTA directly concerns R&D in the education and training technologies. This
commenced in 1989 with only 20 million ECU and ends in Spring 1991. In the
new Framework Programme, DELTA is expected to continue with funding of
between 40 and 60 million ECU though this remains undecided at present. The
earliest date for a new DELTA call for proposals in Spring 1991, meaning that
work on the new four year programme will not commence until late autumn
1991 at the earliest. There will therefore be a considerable gap between the
two. An outline of the likely structure and contents of a new DELTA programme
is given, characterised by better liaison with other programmes and a
more rational approach to the development of the advanced learning technologies.
Other, non-Framework Programmes concerned with aspects of education
and training such as COMETT, LINGUA, EUROTECNET andTEMPUS are
placed in context with this. The paper concludes with general advice and
explanation of EC procedures for application, evaluation and approval of proposals
for Framework R&D Proposals
