Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Using Natural Experiments to Understand the Spatial Economy (SPATIAL)

Framework: FP7 — Ideas
Programme: European Research Council
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: Support for frontier research (ERC)
Panel: Individuals, institutions and markets
Countries involved: United Kingdom
Call:  (ERC-2010-StG_20091209, 2010)
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2016-12-31
Duration (months): 72.0
Total project cost (EUR): 988116.0
EU funding (EUR): 988116.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

One of the most striking empirical regularities is the huge divergence in economic activity and income across space. Economists have pointed to a number of factors as the fundamental causes of these inequalities, including differences in institutions, differences in natural endowments and cultural differences. More recently research in economic geography following Krugman (1991) has highlighted the importance of trade costs in determining the spatial inequality in economic activity. The central idea behind this research area is that economic activity may endogenously concentrate in some regions leaving other regions to be peripheral. Such concentration of economic activity occurs because of the interaction between increasing returns to scale at the firm level and transport costs. While there has been a substantial amount of theoretical research on the implications of economic geography models empirical work is still in its early stages. In this project we will build on recent work of Redding and Sturm (2008) and Redding, Sturm and Wolf (2009) and exploit natural experiments to test the empirical predictions of the recent advances in the economic geography literature. The careful use of naturally occurring exogenous variation allows us to overcome the key challenge in the existing empirical work to distinguish between mere correlations and causal relationships. This project will extend our previous work in three distinct directions. First, we want to exploit the division and reunification of Berlin as an exogenous shock to estimate a structural model of the internal organization of cities. Second, we are going to use the experience of East Germany during the period of division to quantify the efficiency loss from a spatial misallocation of resources. Finally, we want to exploit exogenous variation created by war-time destruction in London to assess the causal impact of variation in neighbourhood characteristics on adjacent neighbourhoods.

Keywords: none
Evaluating the Delivery Of Participatory Environmental Governance using an Evidence-based Research Design (EDGE)

Framework: FP7 — Ideas
Programme: European Research Council
Theme: European research council
Destination: Starting grants
Action type: Support for frontier research (ERC)
Panel: Environment and society
Countries involved: Germany
Call:  (ERC-2010-StG_20091209, 2010)
Start date: 2011-04-01
End date: 2016-03-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 900000.0
EU funding (EUR): 900000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Participation of citizens and stakeholders in environmental governance is widely believed to enhance environmental policy outcomes. This claim has, however, been challenged both on theoretical grounds and with respect to a lack of reliable evidence. EDGE uses an evidence-based approach: By combining case survey, comparative case studies and field experimentation, the project draws on complementary methods with a high natural variety and thus external validity (case survey) and those with a higher controllability and thus higher internal validity (experimentation). Case survey: Numerous single case studies are available across Europe and North America, providing a rich, but scattered and yet untapped resource of data. A sample of c.200 cases will be precisely coded and systematically compared based on a theoretical framework that provides relevant context, process and outcome variables. A sample of around 10 comparative case studies on governance processes in the course of the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) will be conducted. EDGE will perform one of the first field experiments in governance research. Field experiments are highly promising, yet controversially debated and in practice challenging. Around 10 cases of ongoing local WFD implementation processes will be subject to random selection of a participatory or non-participatory governance design. Data from all three sources will be stringently analysed using the same analytical scheme. Results will be analysed with statistical and set-theoretic methods. EDGE thus aims to drastically improve the scientific knowledge on whether and under what conditions participation actually improves policy delivery in environmental governance, thus radically informing scholarly research and political practice.

Keywords: effectiveness of participation,meta-analysis of case studies,comparative case studies,field experiments
Marine Electrical Initiative (MARINELIVE)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research Potential
Destination: Research Potential
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Greece
Call:  (FP7-REGPOT-2010-1, 2010)
Start date: 2010-12-15
End date: 2014-06-14
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2153241.98
EU funding (EUR): 1939741.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

MARINELIVE is an initiative both at a national and European level, aiming at establishing a Centre of Excellence in the field of Marine Electrical Engineering at the School of Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NAME-NTUA), as well as at building a European community of "All Electric Ship" (AES) research and technology. MARINELIVE, focusing on the AES technology, contributes towards designing safer and more environmentally friendly ships. In the course of MARINELIVE, the development of NAME-NTUA will build upon the formation of a balanced interdisciplinary research team covering all major aspects of AES research, i.e. electric machines and grids, ship automation and control, as well as propulsion systems and prime movers. The objectives of MARINELIVE will be realized via: (a) recruitment of experienced researchers in the fields of power electrical engineering, automation and controls, and prime movers (b) two-way exchanges of know-how and experience with leading European academic and industrial Institutions (c) acquisition of a Grid Emulator and a Power Management System, and upgrade of current computational infrastructures (d) organisation of international workshops and conferences on Propulsion Systems, Electric Machines and Converters, Prime Movers, Automation and Control, Ship Electric Grids, and Power Management Systems, for AES applications (e) spreading excellence via a series of dissemination activities, including organisation of Open-Days, and participation in international exhibitions and conferences. MARINELIVE activities will contribute towards: (a) substantially enhancing the capacity of NAME-NTUA to perform world-class research in Marine Electrical Engineering, and strengthening the School’s leading position in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (b) supporting European Research and Development activities related to “All Electric Ship” technology, and its adoption by the maritime industry.

Keywords: all electric ship,center of excellence,alternative marine propulsion,power electronic converters,power management system,ship automation and controls,marine diesel engine optimization
Adapting to Global Change in the Mediterranean hotspot: from genes to ecosystems (ECOGENES)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research Potential
Destination: Research Potential
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Spain
Call:  (FP7-REGPOT-2010-1, 2010)
Start date: 2010-12-01
End date: 2013-11-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4705895.7
EU funding (EUR): 2761415.82
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The Doñana Biological Station (EBD-CSIC hereafter) was created in 1965 and is committed to carry out research on ecology and biological diversity, encompassing natural history, evolution, ecology, systematics, biogeography, genetics and conservation biology. Our major tasks are the understanding of the processes that threaten biodiversity in the face of Global Change, the development of tools for the analysis and prediction of social and environmental consequences and the assessment of feasible solutions for society. This requires an integrative approach combining multiple tools and theoretical frameworks. To cope with such a challenge, we need an increase in novel technical approaches such as massive modelling and genotyping that may improve our prediction capacity. This knowledge is applied to the management and conservation of biodiversity in all its forms. Our proposal is aimed at reinforcing our capacity in order to maintain our ability to serve the Society of Knowledge by creating a cooperation platform where all similar institutions of Europe, but particularly those of the Mediterranean region, could exchange experiences, share standards and data, and promote training of experts to deal with the threats posed by the impact of Global Change. We have selected analytical tools highly demanded by our stakeholders and managed by all our research lines: Genetics and Genomics, Ecological Modelling and Ecophysiology. These new approaches will be (1) introduced in our running projects by eight newly recruited researchers experienced in these areas, (2) discussed in international meetings, conferences and congresses, (3) the drivers behind the secondments of researchers of our centre and those of 5 collaborative centres and (4) the subject of several training exchange activities. Loss of biodiversity in the Mediterranean hotspot due to Global Change will be the common thread of all proposed actions. The international projection and collaborative approach of our researchers will guarantee the continuity of the actions proposed beyond the duration of the project.

Keywords: environment. monitoring of natural resources. impact of global change and conservation strategies. conservation and sustainable management of natural and man-made resources and biodiversity: ecosystem
Space Internetworking Center (SPICE)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research Potential
Destination: Research Potential
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Greece
Call:  (FP7-REGPOT-2010-1, 2010)
Start date: 2010-09-01
End date: 2014-06-30
Duration (months): 46.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1546072.0
EU funding (EUR): 1379014.2
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Internetworked Systems (InterSys) Laboratory of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, has made significant contributions to the architectural requirements, objectives standardization and prototyping of future Space Internetworking strategy. Its expertise is recognized by international organizations (ESA, NASA), international standardization bodies (CCSDS, IETF) and is reflected on the high number of citations to its work. However, the existing facilities fall far behind the collaborating Laboratories mainly due to limited financial support and resources, which raise barriers in the development of the group's potential, especially in the directions of mobility of researchers and dissemination of knowledge. Scope of SPICE project is the incorporation of relevant scientific activities of two more laboratories, 6 faculty members and 13 research engineers, under a state-of-the-art European Center for Space Internetworking. SPICE relies on three major objectives: to broaden the group’s accomplished research innovation and engineering capacity both by mobilizing our resources to visit first-class cooperating European institutions and hiring top class researchers from abroad; to support a revolutionary scientific agenda, as far as Delay Tolerant Networking is concerned, that boosts European competitiveness and supports a wide spectrum of applications; and to institutionalize and establish a permanent quality framework for innovative research activities in the convergence region of Thrace. Apart from the required infrastructure update, SPICE aims at promoting research through the publication of special issues in high-quality journals, the organisation of regular lectures and presentations from distinguished scientists, as well as the hosting of a panel session and two workshops on promising networking technologies, like 4G communications.

Keywords: space internetworking
Towards a Latin America & Caribbean Knowledge Based Bio-Economy (KBBE) in partnership with Europe (ALCUE-KBBE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology
Destination: Other activities
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: France,Belgium,Portugal,Mexico,Netherlands,Colombia,Argentina,Brazil,Germany,Costa Rica
Call:  (FP7-KBBE-2010-4, 2010)
Start date: 2011-06-01
End date: 2013-11-30
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1213884.0
EU funding (EUR): 995314.0
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

The project objective is to establish a LAC-UE platform bringing together regional and continental organizations involved in research funding and implementation, as well as other relevant stakeholders from the public and private sector and the civil society, in an effort to generate relevant information for the design and implementation of specific plans and projects, included the needed R&D and set the basis for the establishments of an enabling policy and institutional environment, as well as, for the development and consolidation of the KBBE in both the regions. To achieve this aim the project activities are oriented to generate information relevant to KBBE related issues in LAC, to help establish a strategic reflection and analysis on KBBE opportunities and limitations in the region, to stimulate KBBE related research and development ALC-UE cooperation, and to insert the KBBE theme in ALC policy agendas. The proposed structure to implement these activities include (i) a partner consortium of ALC and EU organizations directly involved in different aspects of R&D and implementation of KBBE concepts in both regions, which will assume the project’s operational responsibilities, with the French CIRAD as consortium coordinator, and (ii) a broader array of stakeholders (institutions –public and private – playing key roles in different aspects of the KBBE: R&D, policy advice, advocacy, key sectors representation, etc.) which will participate as platform members in accordance to their interests and areas of expertise. This platform will constitute the cornerstone of the project and will be convened regularly during the project to analyze information and options, identify possible scenarios and R&D and policy agendas, and institutional and other issues that could emerge as the discussion evolves. (iii) strategic and macro guidance of the project will be the responsibility of a Steering Committee integrated by people from ALC and UE with recognized experience and expe

Keywords: latin american & caibbean,european,cooperation,knowledge based bio-economy
Nanotechnology: Training Of Experts in Safety (NANOTOES)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Initial Training Networks
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Austria,Italy,Germany,Ireland,United Kingdom,Norway,Switzerland,Hungary,Spain,United Kingdom,Germany,Germany
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-ITN, 2010)
Start date: 2010-11-01
End date: 2015-02-28
Duration (months): 52.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3254330.0
EU funding (EUR): 3254330.0
Participants: 12
Project status: CLOSED

Life Sciences and Nano Sciences interact today mainly in two areas: in the evaluation of accidental health and environmental effects derived from engineered nanomaterials, and in development and biological/clinical evaluation of nanoparticles with intended biological effects for application in medicine and biotechnology. It is essential for producers, distributors, consumers and regulators that the safety of products containing nanomaterials can be certified with reliable, validated assays. Research efforts are under way to establish suitable test methods and to understand mechanisms potentially leading to a detrimental impact of nanomaterials on human health and on the environment. However, this important field still urgently lacks sufficient trained personnel. The ITN “Nanotechnology: Training Of Experts in Safety” (NanoTOES) will establish a network of research projects working towards the refinement and standardisation of existing methods, will develop novel assays, and will during this process provide interdisciplinary training to Early Stage Researchers (ESR) and Experienced Researchers (ER) working at the intersection of biosciences and nanosciences. A suite of methods developed and validated in the NanoTOES project shall have utility in characterising the biological effects of nanomaterials, including their impact on the environment, and will add significantly to our understanding of the biological actions of nanomaterials and their resultant effects on human health and the environment. Equally, the influence of biological entities (molecules, cells, tissues) on the properties of nanomaterials will be investigated. This aspect is crucial to understanding the properties of nanomaterials in organisms and in the environment, but nevertheless this issue has been so far not sufficiently explored. These timely and novel studies will address the pressing need for such trained personnel, and enable European science in this area to remain globally competitive.

Keywords: nanosafety,nanotoxicology,health sciences,cell biology,molecular biology,chemical engineering,nanotechnology,immunology,working place safety
Advanced Particle Phenomenology in the LHC era (LHCPHENONET)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Initial Training Networks
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Spain,Argentina,France,Germany,Hungary,Italy,Netherlands,Poland,United Kingdom,Switzerland,Austria
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-ITN, 2010)
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2014-12-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4491085.87
EU funding (EUR): 4491085.87
Participants: 11
Project status: CLOSED

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN is the largest and most complex single experiment ever performed in the history of mankind. The physics program of the LHC is motivated by fundamental questions about the laws of nature, such as explaining the origin of mass, understanding the early universe and the structure of space and time, unravelling the nature of dark matter and providing glimpses of extra spatial dimensions or grand unification of forces. Any of these insights would definitely constitute a revolution in our view on the world. The LHCPhenoNet unites throughout Europe young and energetic leadership in theoretical particle physics with emphasis on LHC phenomenology. Most of its team and task leaders have made highly significant and innovative contributions in the last years within the theory of strong interactions, Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD), or the electroweak sector of the SM by addressing key issues at the interface to the experiments. The network members are poised to lead the theoretical particle physics community to meet the new challenges presented by LHC physics and to provide in a unified European effort excellent training for young theoretical physicists in this field, at both the doctoral and post-doctoral level. With the challenges of the machine operation driving the LHC start-up, the proposed timeline of the initial training network matches the currently foreseen LHC running schedule and thus allows full exploitation and interpretation of the early data. The field of theoretical particle physics is also currently driven by the development of customized open-source software as well as by applications of products from commercial enterprises especially in the field of symbolic manipulation and computer algebra, such as Maple and Mathematica from our private sector partners. The proposed network LHCPhenoNet is designed to provide optimal training conditions for early stage researchers in an interdisciplinary environment.

Keywords: physical sciences,quantum field theory,experimental physics,computational physics,software development
Optical and adaptational limits of vision (OPAL)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Initial Training Networks
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Germany,Spain,Sweden,Spain,Greece,Germany
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-ITN, 2010)
Start date: 2011-04-01
End date: 2015-03-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2855837.0
EU funding (EUR): 2855837.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

Despite extensive research on the optics of the eye and the neuronal processing of the optical image that is projected on the retina, a number of basic questions are surprisingly unclear. Combining the expertise of 5 University-based European laboratories with a long history of scientific accomplishments, a well established industrial partner, and a high-ranking international advisory board, this training network will provide a platform to train young natural scientists at the interface of physics, optics and biology. Several of the PIs were successfully involved in previous multi-site training activities. Training activities will include complementary skills courses, lab exchanges, external schools and network meetings. The proposed research projects will elucidate the limits of visual performance, using state of the art technology. It has direct implications for optical correction strategies (spectacles, refractive surgery etc), for the understanding how different mono- and polychromatic aberrations limit vision and sensitivity in low light environments. In addition, the research will improve the understanding of the cues that drive accommodation and emmetropization, the mechanisms by which neural processing in the eye can "sharpen" degraded, aberrated or defocused retinal images, and how visual performance is affected by diurnal factors. The combination of expertise of the PIs in physics, optics and biology (probably unique in Europe) will provide the young scientists with knowledge that opens the doors to positions in Medical Optics Industry as well as positions in Academia. Furthermore, the young scientists will be extensively exposed to specialists in the field who have well-established contacts to the private sector, opening the door for long-term interactions.

Keywords: optics,adaptation,vision,physiological optics,monochromatic aberrations,chromatic aberrations,optical correction,low light,accommodation,health sciences,physical sciences