Potential research project partners applying for EU funding must seek ethical advice at national or local level in member states where the research will take place, even in countries where obtaining such ethical advice is not mandatory. Research will be funded only when it is demonstrated that it meets particularly important research objectives. Research will be EU funded only where there is no adequate alternative available. In particular, it must be demonstrated that one cannot use existing embryonic or adult stem cell lines. Supernumerary embryos will be used only if informed consent has been given by the donor. Embryo donors will not be permitted to make a financial gain. Data and privacy protection of donors must be guaranteed. Traceability of stem cells will be required and research consortia will be required to engage in making available new human embryonic stem cells to other researchers.