Two key objectives apply here:

• to support European competitiveness in selected fields through strategic partnerships with third countries, and initiatives that encourage the best third-country scientists to work in and with Europe
• to address specific problems that either have a global character or are commonly faced by third countries, on the basis of mutual interest and mutual benefit

With respect to third countries, H2020 also provides for international outgoing and incoming fellowships to foster collaboration with research groups outside Europe.