From then on, each Challenge will be addressed by a specific set of research actions combined in a single large scale integrating project. The challenges will be complemented by a number of "traditional" topics.

Activities to be included in the projects are:

* A coordinated inter-disciplinary approach and plurality of perspectives to examine the different dimensions of the Societal Challenge considered;
* Building on previous research; stock-taking;
* Forward looking / Foresight analysis regarding the evolution of the Societal Challenge, where relevant;
* Deployment of a significant international cooperation dimension in addition to the European dimension;
* Dissemination and exploitation of research results in a variety of contexts (scientific, policy, media, civil society);
* Development of an effective critical mass of actors, involving a wide range of key stakeholders;
* A rigorous professional approach on managing research and day-to-day administrative work;
* Ethical and gender dimensions will continue to be relevant in both the conduct of the research.

For further information, please see: 

Information materials from the conference "Turning to the future: a new approach for EU socio-economic and humanities research until 2013": http://ec.europa.eu/research/social-sciences/events-49_en.html

Furthermore, the European Commission will support events explaining the new approach organised by National Contact Points:
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ssh/ncp_en.html

Source: http://ec.europa.eu/research/social-sciences/societal-challenges_en.html, as accessed on July 21, 2009.