Speaking at a ceremony to commemorate the Croatian born scientist Nikola Tesla, a world-renowned inventor, physicist, mechanical engineer and electrical engineer, the Commissioner referred to the €4.7 billion 'People' programme in FP7, which he said would enable tens of thousands of researchers to benefit from fellowships for research training. 'These will be for researchers across the board - from those at the beginning of their careers to the more advanced,' he added.

The FP7 programme will also aim to build on efforts undertaken in the Marie Curie Actions to link academia and industry and increase industry participation, 'because mobility needs to be across sectors as well as borders,' noted Mr Potocnik. 'The programme will help with training and career development in different sectors, especially in the private sector.'...

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