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Long-life PEM-FCH &CHP systems at temperatures higher than100°C (LOLIPEM)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Action type: Collaborative project
Partnership: FCH (Art-185)
Countries involved: Italy,France,Germany,Germany,Poland,Spain
Call:  (FCH-JU-2008-1, 2008)
Start date: 2010-01-01
End date: 2012-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2677298.4
EU funding (EUR): 1360227.0
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

The present proposal aims at the development of SPG&amp;CHP systems based on Polymeric Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Hydrogen (PEMFCH). A drawback in the state-of-the-art systems is the too low operating temperatures (70-80°C) of PEMFCHs for cogeneration purposes. Operating temperatures above 100°C would have several advantages including easier warm water distribution in buildings, reduced anode poisoning due to carbon monoxide impurities in the fuel and improved fuel oxidation kinetics. A PEMFCH operating in the temperature range of 100-130°C is highly desirable and could be decisive for the development of SPG&amp;CHP systems based on PEMFCHs. The main objective of the present project is to give a clear demonstration that long-life SPG&amp;CHP systems based on PEMFCHs operating above 100°C can now be developed on the basis of recent knowledge on the degradation mechanisms of ionomeric membranes and on innovative synthetic approaches recently disclosed by some participants of this project. Main research tasks: (1) Develop long life (longer 40000 hrs) perfluoro sulfonic acid membranes and sulfonated aromatic polymer membranes operating at 100-130°C with current density of at least 4000A/m2; (2) Create new long-life catalytic electrodes and MEAs working in the above temperature range; (3) Perform accelerated ageing tests and long-term single cell tests to understand degradation mechanisms, to make lifetime predictions and to give input to objectives 1 and 2; (4) Develop a prototype of a modular SPG&amp;CHP system based on multi-PEMFCHs realized with the new long-life MEAs; (5) Benchmarking the single-cell and the modular prototype performance at temperatures above 100°C against the best literature results. The project will benefit from the synergy arising from the know-how of leading research groups of universities and research institutes as well as from the technical knowledge and expertise of industries and utility companies involved in fuel cell development and testing.

Keywords: long-life membranes,long-life mea,degradation mechanisms,medium temperature pem fch spg&chp system,perfluoro sulfonic acid (pfsa),sulfonated aromatic polymers (sap)
Nanosystems for the early Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative diseases (NADINE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies - NMP
Destination: Integration
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Denmark,France,Czechia,Czechia,France,Germany,Germany,Switzerland,Sweden,Finland,Italy,Spain,Denmark,Germany,Czechia
Call:  (FP7-NMP-2009-LARGE-3, 2009)
Start date: 2010-09-01
End date: 2015-08-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 11702928.07
EU funding (EUR): 9000000.0
Participants: 18
Project status: CLOSED

Medical diagnosis is currently undergoing a major revolution due to the fast discovery of molecular biomarkers, and the development of multimodal “metabiomarker” signatures. Progress, however, is hindered by low abundance of many biomarkers of interest in body fluids, in absolute concentration and with regard to other biomolecules. The aim of the present project is to apply these progresses in biotechnology, nanoparticle synthesis, and nano-instrumentation to the development of fully integrated lab-on chip instruments able to perform elaborate multimodal biomarker analysis on a routine basis and at the ultrasensitive level required to allow minimally invasive tests. In particular, we aim at overcoming a major bottleneck on the path to this objective, which was identified in a previous project in the “HEALTH” priority: no satisfactory solution currently exists to bridge the several orders of magnitude between the nanoscale volumes at which ultrasensitive new generation sensors operate, and the often millilitre volumes of samples in which the molecules of interest must be found. For this, we shall combine innovations in pre-concentration, micro and nanofluidics, self-assembly, micro-nanofabrication, and nanodetection. The project will develop a generic, multipurpose, platform of compatible enabling technologies, and integrate them into devices. In order to maximize impact and societal benefit, the project will be validated on an application of major interest for health, namely the early detection of biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer), with special emphasis on subtyping of these diseases for improved treatment strategies. The consortium includes a multidisciplinary group of technology developers, three leading biomedical groups in clinical neuroscience for definition of specifications and end-user pre-clinical validation, and three research-oriented SMEs in biotechnology, nanosensing and microfluidics.

Keywords: ultra-sensitive biomarker detection nanofluidics and nanosensing neurodegenerative diseases
Postdoctoral Program in Integrative Kidney Physiology and Pathophysiology (IKPP)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Switzerland
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-COFUND-2008, 2008)
Start date: 2010-06-01
End date: 2014-05-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3158532.0
EU funding (EUR): 1263412.8
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): the silent epidemic. CKD is a progressive condition due to irreversible kidney damage and loss of function. Recent data show that 10% of the European population has some degree of CKD, sometimes progressing to dialysis or transplantation. The CKD prevalence is rising because it is linked to other modern epidemics such as obesity, hypertension or diabetes. Worldwide more than 50 million people are affected, leading to costs of more than 6% of health care budgets. Unfortunately in most cases people are unaware of the fact that they have CKD. In a recent meeting at the European Parliament, the European Kidney Health Alliance called for European health policies to support early identification and treatment of CKD. Efforts should be pulled together at European level by putting the prevention of CKD high on the agenda, through exchange of best practices between Member States and improvement of existing technologies for early CKD detection. Integrative Kidney Physiology and Pathophysiology – a Swiss Postdoctoral program. The main reason for the devastating consequences of impaired renal function is the central role of the kidneys in body homeostasis. In this regard our network of nephrologists and renal physiologists builds on a longstanding and strong tradition of kidney research in Switzerland. We propose to gather leading specialists in experimental and clinical nephrology to set up a new Postdoctoral program at Swiss Universities for European fellows, in order to strengthen integrative thinking and awareness for kidney-centered homeostatic systems. Our program will provide Europe with a new generation of kidney researchers and considerably improve the research quality of the ERA. Postdoctoral fellows will be trained in communication and management skills, which are indispensable for a successful career development. The ultimate goal will be to face the CKD epidemic by deciphering the mechanisms of normal and deranged kidney function.

Keywords: chronic kidney disease,nephrology,renal physiology and pathophysiology,pharmacological sciences
CARA POSTDOCTORAL MOBILITY FELLOWSHIPS IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (CARA)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Ireland
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-COFUND-2008, 2008)
Start date: 2010-05-01
End date: 2015-07-31
Duration (months): 63.0
Total project cost (EUR): 6699334.32
EU funding (EUR): 2679733.73
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

The objective of this proposal is to fill a gap that is observed in current Irish and international funding for transnational mobility. The Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) proposes the CARA fellowship programme for Experienced Researchers active in the field of the Humanities and Social Sciences. A CARA fellowship consists of an outgoing phase (24 months), followed by a return phase in Ireland (12 months). IRCHSS will offer 25 CARA fellowships, following two calls for proposals. IRCHSS will run an open, merit-based competition for the applicants and will use international peer-review to assess the applications. Adequate working conditions, in line with the principle set out in the Charter and Code, will be in place for the fellows. The CARA fellowships aim to broaden and deepen the fellows’ individual competences, both in scientific complementary skills. Fellows have full freedom to choose the host institutions for the outgoing and return phase. They also have full freedom in the choice of their research topic, provided that it falls within the sphere or IRCHSS; the Humanities and Social Sciences. This allows fellows to set up an individual research project that will support their career development and assist them in attaining and/or strengthening a leading independent position. Eligible fellows are Experienced Researchers who have obtained their PhD degree no more than 5 years before the deadline, and researchers who are about to receive their PhD degree. Applicants of all nationalities may apply to CARA. For all applicants, career breaks will be taken into account. The CARA scheme will be operated by IRCHSS. Established in 2000, the IRCHSS successfully run a number of fellowship/grant schemes and is fully equipped to effectively administer the CARA scheme. The CARA scheme enables IRCHSS to introduce an outgoing dimension to their programmes and to increase the number of researchers supported.

Keywords: humanities,social sciences,postdocotoral mobility programme
Attracting International Experienced Researchers to the Basque Country in any Research Field (SMART BRAIN)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Spain
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-COFUND-2008, 2008)
Start date: 2010-03-01
End date: 2015-08-31
Duration (months): 66.0
Total project cost (EUR): 12338086.75
EU funding (EUR): 4935234.7
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The aim of this project is to reinforce the System of Science of the Basque Country, attracting excellence scientists from any country, in order to consolidate the Basque Region as a European Reference Point for excellence in research. Ikerbasque is a Foundation fostered by the Basque Government to strengthen the Basque Science System by means of attracting senior researchers. If the Basque Country Regional programme is supported by the correspondent Marie Curie Action the number of fellowships will be increased from 100 to 142. Science.eu.com 2010, the new call to be launched by Ikerbasque, will host incoming (non national and non resident researchers) and reintegrating (national and non resident) experienced researchers. The researchers must demonstrate their experience in, at least, one of the following research areas: Experimental sciences (Chemistry, Physic, Biology, Mathematics, Biophysics); Engineering and Technology (Chemical Engineer, Telecommunication, Industrial, Electrical and Electricity Engineer); Life Sciences (medicine); Social Sciences (economy, law, social psychology); Human Sciences (Psychology, Linguistics, History). The 2010 call have programmed a regular selection rounds for experienced researchers based on an open and widely advertised competition, with transparent international peer review and selection of candidates based on their scientific excellence. The selection process assures no discrimination of researchers for any reason. The selected researchers will have a permanent contract and all the freedom to choose their own research programme, as well as the host institution amongst the universities, research centres and different laboratories that have an agreement with Ikerbasque. That research programme will fit his/her individual needs, providing the best conditions for his/her personal objectives and for the development of a valid research project. A special regard is given to working conditions and career development.

Keywords: physical sciences,health sciences,technological sciences,social sciences,natural sciences
Training through Research Application Italian INitative 2009 (TRAIN 2009)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Italy,Italy
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-COFUND-2008, 2008)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2016-01-31
Duration (months): 60.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2501550.0
EU funding (EUR): 1000620.0
Participants: 4
Project status: CLOSED

In 2002 the Italian Ministry of Health established Alliance Against Cancer (ACC), an association working together with the Italian National Institute for Health (ISS), with the aim to better coordinate cancer research and care, and to stimulate innovation and competitiveness. In light of the growing complexity of cancer research, ISS and ACC are committed to enhancing the Italian participation in the building of the European Research Area where continuous education must be given highest priority. Italy encounters difficulties to retain many of its most talented scientists and to provide an environment capable of attracting experienced scientists trained abroad. To partially overcome this strongly felt problem and to promote traslational cancer research, ISS and ACC are setting up a three-year international mobility scheme called Training through Research Application Italian iNitiative (TRAIN). This will consist of a total of 30 outcoming, incoming and reintegration fellowships which could be increased to 51 with the support of COFUND. TRAIN is regulated by Art.1 of Law No. 138 of 26 May 2006 “Joint national network and international cooperation initiatives” of the Italian Ministry of Health. It is addressed to post-doc scientists or scientists having at least four years of FTE research experience who wish to improve their training spending one year abroad. Part of the scheme is targeted at Italian experienced scientists having carried out at least three years of research in a Third Country and interested in returning to Italy. The mobility is also open to non-Italian and non-residing experienced scientists wishing to spend one year in Italy. Therefore, the TRAIN mobility scheme is open to the whole scientific community. Each application will be anonymously evaluated by an international panel of independent experts randomly chosen and fulfilling selection criteria based on topic related keywords, gender and different nationalities.

Keywords: oncology,hleath sciences,medical sciences,medicine,degenerative diseases
interactIVe (INTERACTIVE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: ICT for mobility, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Germany,Germany,Italy,Germany,Sweden,Germany,Sweden,Germany,Germany,United Kingdom,Germany,Germany,Spain,Greece,Germany,Netherlands,Finland,Sweden,France,Germany,Czechia,Italy,Germany,Netherlands
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-4, 2009)
Start date: 2010-01-01
End date: 2013-11-30
Duration (months): 47.0
Total project cost (EUR): 28414646.0
EU funding (EUR): 16970000.0
Participants: 30
Project status: CLOSED

The interactIVe project addresses the development and evaluation of next-generation safety systems for Intelligent Vehicles, based on active intervention. Safety technologies have shown outstanding capabilities for supporting the driver in hazardous situations. Despite their effectiveness, currently available systems are typically implemented as independent functions. This results in multiple expensive sensors and unnecessary redundancy, limiting their scope to premium-class vehicles. The project is based on the concept that by integrating applications together, vehicle components may be shared among the various safety systems. This is accomplished in interactIVe by discrete architectural layers that are common to all applications. These provide large amounts of knowledge about the driver, state of the vehicle, and the environment to all interested applications. The overall result is an optimal use of resources, lower implementation costs, and ultimately a much broader acceptance of the technology. Although application and sensor fusion is an active area of study, substantial amount of research is still required before its commercial feasibility. By building upon current state-of-the-art technologies, interactIVe will develop next-generation safety systems based on three pillar concepts, namely continuous driver support, collision avoidance, and collision mitigation. The core activities of the project will address the design and development of the Intelligent Vehicle Systems, whose capabilities will be shown in demonstrator vehicles. The project will be conducted through a coordinated effort from leading automotive industries, suppliers, and research institutes. By demonstrating these results, interactIVe will significantly enhance the feasibility and attractiveness of next-generation safety systems, strengthening the position of European industries in the area of Intelligent Vehicles and e-Safety.

Keywords: active safety,accident prevention,perception,active intervention,low cost systems,integrated safety
Early Modern European Drama and the Cultural Net (DRAMANET)

Framework: FP7 — Ideas
Programme: European Research Council
Theme: European research council
Destination: Advanced grants
Action type: Support for frontier research (ERC)
Panel: Cultures and cultural production
Countries involved: Germany
Call:  (ERC-2009-AdG, 2009)
Start date: 2010-12-01
End date: 2016-11-30
Duration (months): 72.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2397600.0
EU funding (EUR): 2397600.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The project pursues a historical and a theoretical objective. First, it aims at giving a comprehensive analysis of (Western) European early modern drama as the first phenomenon of mass media in human history. Second, it aims at exploring the explanatory value of the metaphor of culture as a net. In that period, drama as performance casts the basis of modern mass media; it establishes for the first time in human history the cultural practice of a public visual culture that is not bound to ritual patterns and the ensuing constraints. In terms of theory, the project will investigate the productivity of the metaphor of culture as a net. A net is a non-hierarchical structure without a centre. There is no entelechical form of a net. Nets are never complete. Nets may thus extend and branch out to regions which are completely unknown to those who set them up initially. Since they are constructed by humans, nets are subject to human will as to their transport capacity. Material may be allowed to float freely or it may be submitted to scrutiny. The control logic may be belief-driven, power-driven or money-driven. The floating material may circulate in different degrees of formal organization. The outlined approach will open up perspectives for investigating European drama beyond the boundaries of national cultures. Transculturality will thus be considered to be the standard case, while nationality of cultural artefacts will be considered the particular case. Common traits between texts / cultural artefacts stemming from different eras or from different areas will no longer be difficult to explain. Reception in later times or in other regions can be accounted for with regard to the aforementioned three basic control mechanisms. Basic formal standards, whose accomplishment can be observed in all European national cultures, can be explained as a floating of material at differing levels of formal organization.

Keywords: early modern european drama,first phenomenon of mass media,productivity of the metaphor of culture as a net,transculturality
Access to research results on semiconductor design (R&D ACCESS)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Components, systems, engineering
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: France,Italy,Germany,France,Denmark
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-4, 2009)
Start date: 2009-11-01
End date: 2012-10-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1710471.0
EU funding (EUR): 1449283.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

The objective of the R&D ACCESS proposal is to identify R&D results on semiconductor design from FP7 projects and to provide these results to partners from outside the consortia. The R&D results are divided into four categories: 1) Training and Education, 2) Intellectual Properties, 3) Design Tools and 4) Design Methodologies. A dissemination platform will facilitate the access to project results generated in huge numbers of IP, NoE, STREP and CSA projects from the FP7 programme. The ACCESS platform will support the exploitation in as well industry (large enterprises and SMEs) as in academia. Initially the platform content will be based on the FP7 generated results, however, when the platform is implemented and routines for best practice have been established also relevant project results originating from e.g. FP6, ENIAC, ARTEMIS and national programmes will be invited to join the ACCESS platform. A successful implementation of the initiative will: -Facilitate knowledge dissemination across Europe by means of a European RTD knowledge Infrastructure with initially more than 20.000 items (training courses, IPs, tools and methodologies) -A one-stop shop with single sign-on for the dissemination of professional semiconductor design knowledge -Organize annual workshops on application specific nanoelectronics platforms supporting the design in advanced processes -Provide an initial user community of more than 40.000 European semiconductor designers

Keywords: semiconductor design,dissemination,training,intellectual property,design methodologies,design tools,soc,noc,sip,mpsoc