Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Networking Primary Science Educators as a means to provide training and professional development in Inquiry Based Teaching (PRI-SCI-NET)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Science in Society
Destination: Strengthening potential, broadening horizons
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Malta,Belgium,Finland,Czechia,Germany,Cyprus,Austria,Greece,Slovakia,Portugal,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Türkiye,France,Germany,Italy
Call:  (FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY-2010-1, 2010)
Start date: 2011-09-01
End date: 2014-08-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3192709.98
EU funding (EUR): 2836624.0
Participants: 20
Project status: CLOSED

This project is about setting up a Europe-wide network for professionals and academics in the area of Primary Science Education. The aim is to provide training and professional support to teachers to help them use Inquiry based learning in Science in schools. The platform at European level will network professionals as well as support the organisation of training courses. It also recognises teachers’ and researchers’ achievements in implementing Inquiry-based learning in science, as well as provide an opportunity for teachers and academics to share their experiences and successes. The project will concurrently also take small projects in primary science education, and promote them on a larger scale in order to provide examples of Inquiry Based teaching approaches to have an impact at European level. The project includes several previous projects, mainly: using an already developed theoretical pedagogical model for the teaching of science at primary level for developing teaching resources (developed as part of Comenius 1 and 2 projects); utilising the European network for primary school teachers to provide training and professional development to primary science teacher trainers; as well as providing in-service training opportunities based on experience of partners in implementing ERASMUS intensive courses for primary school teachers on a national and international level. Pri_Sci_Net aims to establish a European community of primary science educators working within the Inquiry Based approach.

Keywords: primary science networking
Ethics in Public Policy Making: The Case of Human Enhancement (EPOCH)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Science in Society
Destination: A more dynamic governance of the science and society relationship
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Germany,Italy,France,Netherlands,Slovenia,United Kingdom,Singapore,Denmark,Canada
Call:  (FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY-2010-1, 2010)
Start date: 2010-11-01
End date: 2012-10-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1477603.8
EU funding (EUR): 1150012.0
Participants: 10
Project status: CLOSED

EPOCH aims both to broaden and deepen knowledge of the role of ethics in the governance of science and technology, focusing on ethical aspects of new and emerging bio-, neuro- and nanotechnologies and specifically related to the topic of human enhancement (i.e. any modification of the human body aimed at improving performance and realized by scientific-technological means). On the basis of comparative analyses of current governance and normative frameworks at European and national level (including non-EU countries), a comprehensive approach to the governance of contentious developments in science, technology and society will be outlined. It will include guidance and strategic options for governance activities in Europe, but also specific proposals regarding public policies on selected enhancement technologies, focusing on physical enhancement in sport. The research will cover (i) academic, policy and public discourses; (ii) the institutional landscape of ethical policy advice; (iii) the multi-disciplinary expertise involved in it; (iv) procedures and mechanisms for a participatory, socially inclusive, and reflexive governance of science and technology; and (v) specific ethical and governance challenges raised by the use of new technologies for human enhancement. EPOCH aims to generate new insights into the role of ethical expertise in European policy making on science and technology, coherent with national and other European projects. The comprehensive governance approach adopted will facilitate the integration of emerging technologies in an open, effective and democratic knowledge-based society. It will have a strong and critical participatory element, embedded in a broader multidisciplinary and reflexive governance framework. It will also include suggestions on how to foster, in the European Union and beyond, cross-national reflection and well-informed discussions on ethically contentious scientific and technological developments.

Keywords: ethics,public policy,emerging technologies,ethics committees,participatory decision making,human enhancement,governance of science,regulation
Supermodeling by combining imperfect models (SUMO)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Future and emerging technologies
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: North Macedonia,Germany,Netherlands,Germany,Netherlands,Slovenia,Norway,United States
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-C, 2009)
Start date: 2010-10-01
End date: 2014-03-31
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2849592.0
EU funding (EUR): 2135673.0
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

Scientists develop computer models of real, complex systems to increase understanding of their behaviour and make predictions. A prime example is the Earth's climate. Complex climate models are used to compute the climate change in response to expected changes in the composition of the atmosphere due to man-made emissions. Years of research have improved the ability to simulate the climate of the recent past but these models are still far from perfect. The model projections of the globally averaged temperature increase by the end of this century differ by as much as a factor of two, and differ completely in regard to projections for specific regions of the globe. Current practice commonly averages the predictions of the separate models. Our proposed approach is instead to form a consensus by combining the models into one super model. The super model has learned from past observations how to optimally exchange information among individual models at every moment in time. Results in nonlinear dynamics suggest that the models can be made to synchronize with each other even if only a small amount of information is exchanged, forming a consensus that best represents reality. This innovative approach to reduce uncertainty might be compared to a group of scientists resolving their differences through dialogue, rather than simply voting or averaging their opinions. Experts from non-linear dynamics, machine-learning and climate science are brought together within SUMO to produce a climate change simulation with a super model combining state-of-the-art climate models. The super-modelling concept has the potential to provide improved estimates of global and regional climate change, so as to motivate and inform policy decisions. The approach is applicable in other situations where a small number of alternative models exist of the same real-world complex system, as in economy, ecology or biology.

Keywords: consensus models,climate prediction,climate models,maching learning
Active and Passive MIcrowaves for Security and Subsurface imaging (AMISS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Italy,Netherlands,Türkiye
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-10-01
End date: 2014-09-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 117800.0
EU funding (EUR): 117800.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

AMISS proposal aims at establishing a collaborative network that will be able to acquire international visibility by providing theoretical and applicative advancements in the field of the active and passive microwave imaging systems. The proposal involves three EU Members and Associate Countries (Italy, The Netherlands, Turkey) and 4 partners from Third countries (Russia, Ukraine, Brazil) whose expertise is complementary in achieving the objective of the proposal and in ensuring a significant transfer of knowledge. Two main lines of activities will be developed during the project. The first line of research is concerned with the development, characterization and performance evaluation of new systems, sensors and configurations able to mitigate the clutter, and increase information content and redundancy, for both passive and active microwave imaging. The second line of research is concerned with the development, implementation and performance evaluation of processing tools. State-of-the-Art processing tools will be adapted to the novel instrumentation developed in the first line and to work in electromagnetically complex scenarios encountered in emerging application domains. The effectiveness of the research and exchange activities, and of the related results will be tested by considering two specific application fields. The first one is concerned with the Ground Penetrating Radar for subsurface sensing and critical infrastructure diagnostics,while the other one regards passive and active microwave imaging systems for security applications.

Keywords: active and passive microwave imaging systems and techniques,technological sciences,electronic engineering,electromagnetics,radar systems
Biomimetic Membrane Systems (BIOMIMEM)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Germany,France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-03-01
End date: 2014-02-28
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 214200.0
EU funding (EUR): 214200.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

Biological membranes play a central role in the living organization, but it is difficult to study protein-protein and protein-membrane interaction under controlled conditions inside of the living cells. Pioneering works have been carried out, indicating that biomimetic membrane systems such as lipid monolayers, liposomes, solid-supported or polymer-cushioned lipid membranes, can not only serve as biophysical models to study protein-protein and protein-membrane interactions, but also can be used to the design of biosensors and drug carriers. We feel it is extremely timely to form a partnership that combines researchers who have significantly contributed to this topic with the hope that our combined effort will lead a further and deeper understanding of the structure and functions of biological membranes. The IRSES project BIOMIMEM aims at connecting groups in the Germany (MPIKG), France (Lyon) and China (ICCAS and Harbin) which are working on biomimetic membrane systems. The exchange programme is organized into definite but complimentary 4 work-packages (WPs) that are executed by the combined effort of the above-mentioned 4 partners. This project brings together leading researchers with broad, complementary expertise: from biophysical chemistry, biochemistry, theoretical chemistry, to the more applicable aspects of nanobiotechnology, to form a team with the common goal of understanding the fundamental nature of biological membranes and developing new biosensors and drug carriers. Moreover, it will support and reinforce collaboration among the participants, help to educate young researchers, and help to develop and establish future long-term research collaboration between EU and China.

Keywords: nanobiotechnology,biochemistry,physical chemistry,biomedical engineering,macromolecular chemistry,biophysics
Functional semiconductor nanowire probes (FUNPROB)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Czechia,United Kingdom,France,France,Finland
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-07-01
End date: 2015-06-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 374300.0
EU funding (EUR): 374300.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) is an established technique for the characterisation of materials and structures at the nanoscale and is increasingly bridging traditional disciplines including the biosciences. As such, it is of fundamental and practical interest across the sciences and industry. The geometry of the tip is the critical factor which determines the resolution of an SPM sensor. In an attempt to achieve ultra high spatial resolution, carbon nanotubes have been widely investigated and shown some promise. However, it is extremely difficult to control the properties of these tubes, especially the electrical behaviour and growth geometry. Equally, their manipulation is a daunting task. We propose to use III-V semiconductor nanowires as functioning sensors at the apex of scanning probes. These structures can be directly grown on the substrates or SPM cantilevers with controllable properties at the nanometre scale. Using these nanowires offers excellent new avenues for the integration of established semiconducting devices onto the tip of a scanning probe. This will improve the sensitivity and functionality of scanning probe methods. An example of potential applications for such a novel probe is the detection of virus based on their electrical response which can be coupled to that of nanowires under appropriate conditions. Within the framework of this project, we will combine the complementary expertise of various internationally leading institutions for the creation of integrated individual semiconductor nanowire SPM probes exhibiting enhanced functionalities.

Keywords: technological sciences,physical sciences,scanning probe microscopy,nanofabrication,nanowires
European and Chinese Platform for Nano Handling, Assembly and Manufacturing (ECNANOMAN)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Germany,Denmark,Finland,France
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-08-01
End date: 2014-07-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 390600.0
EU funding (EUR): 390600.0
Participants: 4
Project status: CLOSED

The project ''European and Chinese Platform for Nano Handling, Assembly and Manufacturing (ECNANOMAN)'' focuses on the staff exchange between the partners of EU and China, and on the development of new nano handling, assembly and manufacturing technologies. It meets the objectives and requirements of the Marie Curie Action: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES), by setting up multiple bridges between European and Chinese institutions. The ultimate goal of ECNANOMAN is to establish a long-term research cooperation platform between Europe and China in an emerging field with promising applications in many areas such as nanomedicine, environmental science, nanoelectronics, nanophotonics and manufacturing. The synergistic approach made by ECNANOMAN will keep the consortium's leading position in the world for potential major scientific and technological breakthroughs. The project is divided into five inter-related work packages: (1) Setup of knowledge base and road mapping, (2) Nano handling tools and techniques, (3) Nano assembly and manufacturing, (4) Dissemination and exploitation, and (5) Project management. The workpackages integrate all activities that will lead to the completion of all the project objectives within 36 months.

Keywords: technological sciences,physical sciences,engineering,biological sciences
Smart Controlled Environment Agriculture Systems (SMART-CEA)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Greece,France,Netherlands,Denmark
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-10-01
End date: 2015-05-31
Duration (months): 44.0
Total project cost (EUR): 210000.0
EU funding (EUR): 210000.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

Half of the European Union's land is farmed. This fact alone highlights the importance of farming for the EU's economy, employment, energy use and environment. In recent years several factors (climate change, unpredictably outside weather conditions, water shortage, energy crisis, environmental pollution) lead to an increase of agriculture production under controlled environments, (CEA) such as greenhouse and livestock buildings. In greenhouse and livestock production, growth practises, techniques, technologies and methodologies should be addressed to the achievement of stated objectives by modifying and improving the relationship of factors involved in the productive process. However the importance of certain objectives can change over time. Currently, several research groups in Europe are engaged in the areas related to the proposed action, but the information and knowledge obtained is dispersed. Moreover, considerable work was carried out in other countries outside from Europe which faced similar problems probably long time ago before the problems become evident in Europe. Many projects, currently being performed in isolation through national funding, will benefit significantly through the action, since it will eliminate overlaps, facilitate collaboration, and make more efficient use of resources, and thus amplify the value of the research for all European stakeholders. The proposed action brings together an international and interdisciplinary group of research teams from Europe, USA & Korea and relative SMEs for the purpose of forming an excellent centre of synergy in research, innovation and technology transfer in the area of agriculture production in greenhouse and livestock buildings aiming to remove the barriers that presently impede a fluent diffusion and actualization of the knowledge and know-how available in the field of new technologies applied to the CEA sector. Focus will be given on climate change, energy, environment and food safety and quality.

Keywords: agricultural sciences,plant cropping systems,crop protection,agricultural engineering,agricultural equipment,farm structures,horticultural structures,dairy animals
Prevention and improved diagnosis of adolescent genital disease in schistosomiasis endemic KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (VIBE-FGS-EUSAN)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Research Staff Exchange Scheme
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Norway,Belgium,Denmark,United Kingdom,Netherlands
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IRSES, 2010)
Start date: 2011-08-01
End date: 2016-03-31
Duration (months): 56.0
Total project cost (EUR): 417900.0
EU funding (EUR): 417900.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

The VIBE-FGS-EUSAN project is a joint initiative by six partner universities in Europe and one partner university in Africa who have developed collaborative links in the last decade. This network of translational research aims to facilitate a strong collaboration between laboratories at the forefront of basic research and field projects trying to resolve tropical issues on the ground. In the poorer parts of the world, especially in Africa such integrated translational networks are rare. We aim to strengthen the partnership, to stimulate scientific achievements in the fields of biotechnology, clinical medicine, public health, and immunology. The VIBE-FGS-EUSAN project was established in order to study the gender-related health problem of Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS), a neglected tropical disease. The parasite Schistosoma (Bilharzia) infects 200 million people and is the second most important parasite affecting human health after malaria. FGS is a previously unknown disease that may create gynaecological contact bleeding. In Zimbabwe we found that women with genital schistosomiasis had an almost 3-fold higher odds ratio of having HIV. FGS is waterborne, affecting women doing laundry or children playing in the rivers. In a project in South Africa the field research is sponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through the University of Copenhagen. We intend to collect evidence of the effects of mass- treatment on genital lesions, and effects on HIV transmission and HIV susceptibility. The project will strengthen cooperation among partner organisations, developing long-lasting partnerships. In a bottom-up approach, following the ethos of the Marie Curie actions the exchange programme will enhance the quality and lift scientific competence of participating researchers, PhD and Masters students of seven universities.

Keywords: pediatrics,sexually transmissible infections,health sciences,parasitology,adolescent health
Pro-active decision support for data-intensive environments (ASTUTE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Embedded Computing Systems
Action type: Collaborative project
Partnership: ARTEMIS (Art-185)
Countries involved: Spain,Belgium,Italy,Finland,Belgium,Spain,Spain,Greece,Finland,Italy,Italy,France,France,Belgium,Italy
Call:  (ARTEMIS-2010-1, 2010)
Start date: 2011-03-01
End date: 2014-05-31
Duration (months): 39.0
Total project cost (EUR): 12293080.91
EU funding (EUR): 2052944.5
Participants: 22
Project status: CLOSED

ASTUTE aims at defining reference architecture for the development of HMIs, targeting proactive information retrieval and delivery based on situational context, as well influenced by information content and services, and user state information. This architecture will support the user intentions, optimizing the choices available to the user, while keeping the user in control of the situation. Verified by demonstrators, the architecture will allow for multiple instantiations for different domains such as avionics, automotive and emergency management. The ultimate goal is to develop a platform for building embedded products that capture and act upon user intentions thereby taking into account the user’s context (i.e. user environment and all the factors which will influence the user performance) and state (i.e. aspects determining the ability of the user to perform in a given situation). The challenge is to seamlessly access relevant multimodal information in a context-sensitive way. For instance, in the aviation domain, this architecture will be used in novel design of the flight deck alerting and notification system. Pilots will receive alerts and notifications via a multimodal interface which selects the appropriate modality on the basis of the context and the user state. In the automotive domain, the system will integrate information from various sources (camera, physiological parameters, etc.) to proactively present decision support information, at the right level of detail according to the context, by discarding annoying or distracting low level information. The ASTUTE approach will be validated with demonstrators proposed by large industrial organizations (Honeywell, BMW, ST-Italy, Akhela, Luciad): 1) Smart embedded alert and notification system for flight deck (avionics); 2) Embedded driver safety assistance system (automotive) 3) Embedded driver infotainment system (automotive); 4) Smart embedded emergency dispatching system (emergency management).

Keywords: pro-active,decision taking