Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Elections, Violence, and Parties (EVaP)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Institutions, Governance and Legal Systems
Panel description: Political science, international relations, law
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: ERC Starting Grant (ERC-2019-STG, 2019)
Start date: 2020-06-01
End date: 2025-05-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1499991.0
EU funding (EUR): 1499991.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

Since 1990, deadly violence has occurred in more than 30% of elections held outside of advanced, industrialized democracies. In the 2007 Kenyan elections and the 2010 Côte D’Ivoire elections, violence killed thousands of people in just a few months, undoing years of institution-building and undermining democracy. Much of contemporary politics unfolds in countries holding competitive elections but lacking institutionalized democracy. In these countries, election violence still happens routinely because politicians use violence to influence election outcomes in their favor. A major political and scholarly problem is that we know a lot about the conditions that make elections more or less violent, but lack insight into the more fundamental issues of how violence plays out on the ground. Departing from the focus on intensity in existing work, I develop a novel party-centered theory to explain the nature, organization, and consequences of election violence. Political parties are crucial actors linking politicians and citizens, and I attribute a central role to parties’ organizational and social links. The diversity of parties’ social support influences whether violence provides electoral benefits, implying that parties supported by a single group benefit more from violence. Party organization at the local level in turn explains whether groups can engage in targeted violence or have to rely on poorly-controlled thugs-for-hire. This theory changes how we think about election violence, explaining (1) how and why election violence happens and (2) the consequences of election violence for citizens. EVaP breaks new empirical ground by testing these claims subnationally in India and Nigeria, two of the world’s largest emerging democracies. EVaP uses a multi-method approach to examine within-country variation in party institutions, social support, and election violence in India and Nigeria, combining fieldwork interviews, quantitative data, survey experiments, and surveys.

Keywords: election violence,political parties,conflict research,developing world
Observing structural dynamics at surfaces with Ultrafast Low-Energy Electron Diffraction (ULEED)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: ERC actions
Panel: Condensed matter physics
Panel description: Structure, electronic properties, fluids, nanosciences, biological physics
Countries involved: Germany
Call: ERC Starting Grant (ERC-2014-STG, 2014)
Start date: 2015-03-01
End date: 2020-02-29
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1479750.0
EU funding (EUR): 1479750.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

This grant application proposes the establishment of Ultrafast Low-Energy Electron Diffraction (ULEED) as a novel and versatile approach to investigate ultrafast structural dynamics at surfaces and in ultrathin films. Two-dimensional systems such as surfaces and molecular monolayers exhibit a multitude of intriguing phases and complex transitions. Studying the ultrafast dynamics of these materials elucidates correlations and microscopic couplings, but the access to structural degrees of freedom with ultrahigh time resolution remains challenging. Low-Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) is a powerful technique in surface science to determine the atomic-scale structure and symmetry of surfaces. However, time-resolved LEED has proven exceedingly difficult to realize, owing to the problems in realizing suitable low-energy electron pulses of sufficiently short pulse duration and high beam quality. This project targets both of these present limitations by using laser-triggered nanoscopic electron sources to generate high-brightness beams of low-energy electrons. Specifically, nanotip cathodes driven by nonlinear photoemission will be integrated in compact micro- and nanofabricated electrostatic lens assemblies. This will allow for a drastic reduction of electron beam propagation distances while maintaining a high level of beam control and focusing ability. Using this electron source, we plan to develop a laser-pump/electron-diffraction-probe setup at low electron energies with a temporal resolution of few hundred femtoseconds and less. A number of strategies will be followed to improve the temporal resolution of the setup, including wavelength-tuning of the laser excitation and active spectral compression of the electron pulses using locally enhanced THz fields. We will apply ULEED in the investigation of the structural dynamics within a range surface systems, including molecular monolayers, intrinsic surface reconstructions and adsorbate-induced charge-density waves.
Can less be more?: Semiparametric and partial identification in panel data discrete response models with an application to consumer demand (PartialIO)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Economic Sciences
Countries involved: Cyprus
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2020, 2020)
Start date: 2021-09-01
End date: 2025-03-01
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 145941.12
EU funding (EUR): 145941.12
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

In this project novel econometric panel data models of consumer demand will be developed. In particular, the determinants affecting individuals’ decisions will be examined when individuals are observed making decisions over time using new and less restrictive models. The new models will examine the role of inertia, habits and lock-in in choices and the importance of dynamics in decisions, when consumers choose from a set of alternatives offered in different quality levels. The methodologies in this project will allow the examination of substitution patterns not examined before. Traditional panel data demand models often use distributional and functional form assumptions for identification and estimation. If misspecified, these models can lead to interpretation and inference problems, jeopardizing the success and effectiveness in the policy decision-making processes of firms and governments. Semiparametric models that make fewer assumptions have increased credibility, however, can lose identification power hence partially identifying the parameters of interest. Such models can be applied to many different settings and datasets and do not rely on unfounded assumptions, making it clear what can be tested and what conclusions can be drawn from the analysis. This directly relates to one of the seven priority challenges identified by the EU as part of the H2020, related to health, demographic change and wellbeing, since accurate representation of individuals’ decision process has a direct effect on the welfare policies designed. This project will lead to publication outcomes in econometric theory and applied microeconometrics in terms of novel methodologies. These methodologies will form the basis for a broad spectrum of theoretical and applied research in econometrics and microeconomics; discrete response data is found in many applications including marketing, industrial organization, health and labour economics, as well as help economic decision and policy making.

Keywords: consumer demand,discrete response models,panel data,partial identification,semiparametric identification
Sieving neuronal network communication (MESOTAS-SIEVE)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: Netherlands
Call: ERC Proof of Concept Grant (ERC-2015-PoC, 2015)
Start date: 2016-10-01
End date: 2018-03-31
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 150000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

This project will demonstrate the technical and commercial viability of the MESOTAS-SIEVE bioreactor, a novel 3D brain-on-chip microculture system. This allows the culturing and in vitro functional analysis of neuronal networks that mimic the human brain in a physiologically much more relevant way than conventional cell culture systems or animal models. Therefore, the MESOTAS-SIEVE system has great potential towards the realisation of tissue models of the brain for drug efficacy and toxicity assays. This project is based on exciting discoveries done in the ERC Starting Grant project MESOTAS (2011-2016). In MESOTAS, a bioreactor on a microelectrode array (MEA) has been developed to study the ‘natural’ behaviour of 3D neuronal networks. For this bioreactor, a neuronal cell line has been identified that uniquely survives >30 days and forms neuronal networks. To further improve function and network formation capacity, this project will integrate a micro-sieve at the bottom of the MESOTAS bioreactor to improve cell shape, function and optimal connection to the MEA electrodes for single-cell readout of activity. PoC of this MESOTAS-SIEVE bioreactor provides the basis for further development towards a commercial brain-on-a-chip platform. The first steps towards commercialization of MESOTAS-SIEVE will be performed as part of this project and initial industry contact are already in place. During the project we will establish a solid business model, including intellectual property (IP) protection, a market/competitor analysis, and an exploitation plan. Towards the end of this project the “data package” will be used to attract further financing towards commercialization.

Keywords: brain on chip,3d micro cell culture system,cultured neuronal network
Czech Hamburg Advanced Medical and Photonics Project (CHAMPP)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Spreading excellence and widening participation
Programme: Widening participation and spreading excellence
Theme: Improved access to Excellence
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Germany,Czechia
Call: Teaming Phase 1 (H2020-WIDESPREAD-04-2017-TeamingPhase1, 2017)
Start date: 2017-09-01
End date: 2018-08-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 400000.0
EU funding (EUR): 400000.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

The proposed Teaming action will enable us to transform ELI-Beamlines into the “CHAMPP” Centre of Excellence (CoE) with worldwide unique and unprecedented opportunities - both for the scientific communities and the grand goal of promoting the innovation performance level of the Czech Republic. In case the present proposal under H2020 should be successfully assessed, the Czech Ministry for Education Youth and Sport has committed itself to add substantial additional funding from the Czech Republic’s Operational program for Research Development and Education (OP RDE). Both funds will be targeted in the following key areas: • offering the next-generation of brilliant X-ray sources to science and industry as a user facility i.e. • the world’s first laser-driven, ultra-compact Free-Electron Laser (FEL) as well as • a laser-based medical imaging beamline for novel early tumour diagnostics and pharmacokinetics. The key measure is the Teaming with DESY and the University of Hamburg (UHH). DESY is one of the world-leading large-scale accelerator and FEL user facilities with a long-standing experience in generating and managing very big international user communities and user operation with an impressive track record in scientific publications and patents. UHH is world-leading in the field of laser-driven electron and photon sources, and has a profound experience in interdisciplinary research and education. The Teaming will build on the on the current UHH-ELI-Beamlines LUX project located at DESY and initiated in 2012. The overall project will be led by the Institute of Physics (IoP) in the Czech Republic with high level representatives of each partner on the Project Management board to ensure a sustainable strategic partnership.

Keywords: free electron laser,accelerators,short pulse x rays,medical imaging,high repetition rate laser,higher education,societal impact
FLIGHT PHASE ADAPTIVE AERO-SERVO-ELASTIC AIRCRAFT DESIGN METHODS (FLiPASED)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Societal Challenges
Programme: Smart, green and integrated transport
Action type: Research and Innovation actions
Countries involved: Germany,Germany,Hungary,France
Call: Multidisciplinary and collaborative aircraft design tools and processes (H2020-MG-2018-TwoStages, 2018)
Start date: 2019-09-01
End date: 2023-06-30
Duration (months): 46.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3846245.0
EU funding (EUR): 3846245.0
Participants: 4
Project status: SIGNED

Flight Phase Adaptive Aero-Servo-Elastic Aircraft Design Methods (FliPASED) opens a complete new dimension for the integrated aircraft design. Coupling between aeroelasticity, gust response, flight control methods, instrumentation and certification aspects is not exploited in current aircraft design. A common set of models, coupled with joint requirements enable a multidisciplinary-optimized design for the entire aircraft, leading to more optimized overall performance. The concept of exploiting coupling between disciplines will take advantage of tools developed by the partners in former projects. The main objectives of the proposal aim at tightly coupled multi-objective optimization of advanced, active controlled wing designs through the integration of a collaborative design tool chain. More than 10% fuel efficiency improvement, and 20% reduction in peak amplitude of the gust response, as well as a 50% reduction of number of distinct models used during the development and certification process are set as project goals. Through the integration of all discipline tools from aerodynamics, structural design, aeroelastic simulation and control design in one integrated tool chain an active, condition optimized wing design becomes feasible, enabling enhanced performance at lower weight and cost. The project will raise the efficiency of a currently separately existing development toolchains, by advanced multidisciplinary and collaborative capabilities for whole aircraft along its life cycle. It will develop methods and tools for very accurate flexible-mode modelling and flexible aircraft control synthesis, in the context of reliable implementation of the avionics system, taking into consideration the fault detection and reconfiguration. The accuracy of developed tools and methods will be validated on a safe and affordable experimental platform, and results will be shared along with design requirements and standardized interfaces in an open source approach.

Keywords: aeroservoelasticity,tightly coupled design,experimental testing,scale up
Using a novel protein degradation approach to uncover IRF4-regulated genes in plasma cells (IRF4 Degradation)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Individual Fellowships (IF)-Standard European Fellowships
Action type: Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Panel: Life Sciences
Countries involved: Austria
Call: Individual Fellowships (H2020-MSCA-IF-2018, 2018)
Start date: 2019-04-01
End date: 2021-03-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 174167.04
EU funding (EUR): 174167.04
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Plasma cells (PCs) are antibody-producing cells that develop from activated B cells in an immune response. Antibodies produced by these cells are essential for the clearance of pathogens and long-term protection against recurrent infections. PCs can also be pathogenic in autoimmune disease, where self-recognising antibodies are produced, and cancer, in the form of multiple myeloma. An understanding of the molecular pathways that control PC function is therefore necessary for understanding human immunity and these pathologies. Interferon Regulatory Factor 4 (IRF4, gene name Irf4) is a transcription factor whose deletion in mouse models results in the loss of all PCs. Because of this, the genes that are regulated by IRF4, and hence which cellular pathways are required for PC survival, are unknown. Here, I propose to use a revolutionary approach to determine the target genes of IRF4. I will use targeted protein degradation to deplete IRF4 in mouse PCs, and then determine the immediate changes in transcription following IRF4 loss using a state-of-the-art RNA sequencing technique, known as SLAM-seq. The advantage of this approach is that I can analyze changes in transcription before the onset of the survival defect. I will then study the functional roles of the identified IRF4 target genes in PCs. This is a multidisciplinary project that combines molecular biology approaches with cell biology and immune physiology. In addition, this proposal allows for transfer of knowledge from myself, an expert in the regulation of cell survival, and the host institution, which will train me in molecular biology techniques and expertise in PC biology. IRF4 has been implicated in both autoimmune disease and multiple myeloma, and so this proposal addresses a basic research question that has translatable outcomes. Hence, this proposal is in line with the H2020 objective to increase the transfer of knowledge into tangible products, and contributes to the European knowledge-based economy.

Keywords: protein degradation
SAFEVENT: NEW GENERATION OF FIRE-RESISTANT HVAC DUCTS & FITTINGS (SAFEVENT)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Industrial Leadership
Programme: Innovation in SMEs
Action type: SME instrument
Countries involved: Sweden
Call: SME instrument (H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-2, 2019)
Start date: 2019-07-01
End date: 2022-04-30
Duration (months): 34.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2391250.0
EU funding (EUR): 1673875.0
Participants: 1
Project status: SIGNED

The overall goal of the project is to finalize and commercialize a highly innovative, pre-insulated HVAC duct system based on mineral wool for the land & marine construction sectors. The product caters for key unmet needs of its users, by being sustainable AND safe: steel-free, made from “green” raw materials yet showing all the required fire-resistance and insulating properties. Climate Recovery Ind AB was founded in 2009 in Kalmar, Sweden. Our first commercial product – a pre-insulated duct system based on glass wool - is taking European markets by storm. Launch of the new duct system is a logical step of expansion to unpenetrated so far sector of marine constructions and as such fully aligned with company’s business strategy. With more diverse portfolio Climate Recovery will capitalize on its innovations and continue to experience a long time average growth. The targeted users of the new duct system are installers of HVAC and insulation, who will work with it; distributors & outlicensing partners, who will manufacture and sell it and owners/planners who will commission it. The novelty of Climate Recovery’s approach lies in placing sustainable raw materials, like mineral wool, at the heart of its proprietary technological platform and exploiting their unique properties in development of novel HVAC duct systems. Unique combination of features: robustness of metallic ductwork, fire-resistance, silencing, insulating properties and lightweightness, will secure the marketability of our ducts & fittings. For all these reasons the new duct system bears the potential to disrupt the HVAC sector and strengthen Climate Recovery’s market presence. The project carries a considerable EU-added value because using our products for air circulation in buildings will reduce their environmental impact and increase the durability and recyclability of their components. Moreover, outstanding fire resistance performance of our system will lead to constructions more fire-resilient.

Keywords: hvac ducts and fittings,pre insulated ductwork,mineral wool,fire resistance,ventilation systems,energy efficient buildings,marine construction sector
Large Area organic devices with Bar-assisted meniscus shearing technology (LAB-TECH)

Framework: Horizon 2020 — Excellent Science
Programme: European Research Council (ERC)
Theme: European research council
Destination: Proof of concept grants
Action type: ERC actions
Countries involved: Spain
Call: ERC Proof of Concept Grant (ERC-2014-PoC, 2014)
Start date: 2014-12-01
End date: 2016-05-31
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 149999.25
EU funding (EUR): 149999.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Organic-based devices have recently emerged in the market beginning to replace amorphous silicon in some applications, and also with great perspectives to find their place in a wide range of new applications that require low cost, flexibility and large area coverage. However, high and long-term performing organic semiconductors compatible with cheap solution-processed techniques are scare and thus, the achievement of processability and stability in organic devices is still a current challenge that must be overcome. Researchers from the ERC project e-GAMES, following one of its milestones towards the final fabrication of organic devices for sensing applications in water, have successfully developed a novel organic semiconductor deposition technique, namely Bar-Assisted Meniscus Shearing (BAMS), that leads to materials with unique properties for the fabrication of highly performing organic field-effect transistors (OFETs). Under the framework of LAB-TECH, the potential exploitation of this innovative technology by means of the technological validation of the up-scaling process of BAMS will be analysed. Additionally, an in depth study of the different market niches, financial needs, and stakeholders required for its commercialization will be taken into account on a dedicated business plan.

Keywords: organic field effect transistors,up scaling,production technology,organic semiconductors,blends