The Fifth Framework Programme (FP5) sets out the priorities for the European Union's research, technological development and demonstration (RTD) activities for the period 1998-2002. These priorities have been selected on the basis of a set of common criteria reflecting the major concerns of increasing industrial competitiveness and the quality of life for European citizens.

The Fifth Framework Programme has two distinct parts: the European Community (EC) framework programme covering research, technological development and demonstration activities; and the Euratom framework programme covering research and training activities in the nuclear sector.

The LNF submitted proposals to the European Commission, for activities implemented under the Programme "Improving Human Potential and Socio-economic knowledge base", one of the FP5 Programmes. During the past years they also submitted proposals for activities belonged to  previous Framework Programmes. 

In this context, the LNF are currently managing the following projects, financed by the European Union and offering study/research opportunities.