RCaz/eu-funding-proposals-sft huggingface dataset:
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Describe the novelty, innovation potential and advance beyond the state of the art for 'Composite negative electrodes for lithium ion cells' (1994-1998).

assistant: **Innovation**

Objectives  It is the objective of the R&D programme to develop three groups of new materials for negative electrodes for lithium ion batteries and to produce electrode structures and small prototype cells based on these materials. Three groups of materials are : Oxide and sulfide compounds; Alloy systems; Synthetic composite systems.  Technical approach  The negative electrode is based on a concept that is called a composite electrode. The composite is formed by two components: an active component that undergoes a reversible chemical reaction and determines the electrical potential and capacity of the system, and a non active component that serves as a matrix to support the active component and transports the electrochemical reactant. In this type of electrode, the composite will be either formed in situ by an initial chemical reaction or synthetically. The inert matrix will be prepared from a variety of inorganic substances, both amorphous and crystalline, conducting and insulating. The relative percentages of active and inactive components will be varied, as well as the morphology of these two components. The participation of the members of this consortium will aim at understanding the scientific principles underlying such an electrode, determining the limiting factors of such an electrode and preparing an electrode which has better energy and power characteristics than any existing negative electrode used for a lithium ion battery. At the end of the project, prototype lithium ion batteries will be developed using this negative electrode. However, since the positive electrode (cathode) and electrolyte may eventually limit the performance of the cell there can be no guarantee that these prototype batteries will surpass the performance of alternative systems.  Expected
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Write a project proposal abstract for 'Functionalised Soft robotic gripper for delicate produce harvesting powered by imitation learning-based control' to be submitted under Horizon 2020.

assistant: **Abstract**

The fresh food industry is highly labour-intensive, with labour costs often contributing up to 50% of overall production costs. Pressure is growing to reduce production costs while facing major labour shortages. So far robotic automation for picking of delicate fresh produce has been impossible mainly due to the complex, contact-rich interactions involved in such tasks.SoftGrip will deliver an innovative soft gripper solution for the autonomous picking of delicate white button mushrooms cultivated on Dutch shelves. The versatility of the proposed solution will enable the adoption of the technology by other fresh-food industries experiencing similar stringent handling requirements such kiwifruit, grapes, etc.Towards this goal, our consortium will develop: (a) low-cost, soft robotic grippers having built-in actuation, sensing and embodied intelligence that enable reliable and efficient picking of mushrooms; (b) material synthesis and fabrication techniques that offer precise tuning of mechanical properties, comply with food-safe standards, allow for chemical recycling and offer self-repair properties; (c) a set of accelerated continuum mechanics modelling algorithms that facilitate real-time model-based control schemes, capable of being executed by limited computational resources. (d) advanced learning capabilities of the soft gripper through a learning by imitation framework comprising multi-task and meta-learning techniques, so that SoftGrip can be deployed with minimal programming effort. SoftGrip will enable a step change in efficiency, helping mushroom growers cut down on costs by >30% and increase their yields by >20% while also improving job quality in the industry. In the long-term, it will lower the barriers of robotics deployment open up new opportunities for ad
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Draft the 'Objectives and Scope' section of a Seventh Framework proposal for the project 'Integrated system of data collection technologies for mapping soil properties'.

assistant: **Objectives**

The multidisciplinary DIGISOIL consortium intends to integrate and improve in situ and proximal measurement technologies for the assessment of soil properties assessment and soil degradation indicators, going from the sensing technologies to their integration and their application in (digital) soil mapping (DSM). In addition, our SMEs experience will allow to take into account the feasibility of such developments based on economical constraints, reliability of the results and needs of the DSM community. In order to assess and prevent soil degradation and to benefit from the different ecological, economical and historical functions of the soil in a sustainable way, there is an obvious need for high resolution and accurate maps of soil properties. The core objective of the project is to explore and exploit new capabilities of advanced geophysical technologies for answering this societal demand. To this aim, DIGISOIL addresses four issues covering technological, soil science and economic aspects: (i) the validation of geophysical (in situ, proximal and airborne) technologies and integrated pedo-geophysical inversion techniques (mechanistic data fusion) (ii) the relation between the geophysical parameters and the soil properties, (iii) the integration of the derived soil properties for mapping soil functions and soil threats, (iv) the evaluation, standardisation and sub-industrialization of the proposed methodologies, including technical and economical studies.
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Draft the 'Objectives and Scope' section of a Fifth Framework proposal for the project 'Theseus-50 Mwe Thermal Solar European Station of Frangokostello Crete - Implementation Phase'.

assistant: **Objectives**

Demonstrate a first, large-scale solar thermal parabolic trough power plant under southern European operating conditions, which is entirely sourced within Europe. Respond to climate policy targets in establishing a utility-scale renewable power technology, easy-to-integrate into power gris structures, with a potential of 7 GW in southern Europe. Improve the security and coast effectiveness of the power system on Crete through a zero-emission technology, which is cheaper than gas turbine peaking units. Qualify and strengthen European component manufacturing, engineering and erection companies to form a strong industrial supplier's network capable to respond to the needs of a liberalised power market. Improve the socio-economic situation of the people in Crete through the creation of employment for operation & construction.
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Compose the 'State of the Art and Innovation' section for a Fifth Framework proposal on 'Evimar - the european maritime virtual institue'.

assistant: **Innovation**

The maritime industry has become increasingly reactive to short-term pressures in the market place. With actual survival becoming the focal point of life and decisions, almost no stakeholders in the marine transport industry have energy for long-term thinking. In combination with ever-increasing globalization - or virtualization - the marine industry has developed the urgent need for a European Virtual Maritime Institute that will provide long term focus for strategic policy and business decisions; will provide methodologies for creating medium and long- term scenarios; will derive the demand for novel techniques and technology solutions; will support the rapid and efficient delivery of innovative tools and solutions to equip the European Maritime Sector to meet future challenges, and will provide a formal and legal model for other Virtual Institutes.
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Describe the specific objectives and expected outcomes for 'Slow dynamics and structural arrest in gelation phenomena' in the context of a Sixth Framework call.

assistant: **Objectives**

Gelation is the transition from a viscous liquid to an elastic disordered solid, the gel, due to the formation of a spanning structure, which makes the system able to bear stresses. The slow dynamics and structural arrest associated to it display many feat ures in common with the dynamics of glassy systems, but actually in gelling systems they are directly related to the formation of stable and metastable structures. Therefore it is not obvious that the mechanisms which produce the slow dynamics are the same as in the glass transition.The study of this problem has a great interest, due both to the great relevance of gelling systems (colloids, polymer, proteins...) in our practical life and to the many fundamental implications in the physics of soft matter and disordered systems.This project is aimed to study gelation phenomena by means of numerical simulations. The objectives are the understanding of the interplay between the structure formation and slow dynamics in attractive colloidal systems, the achievemen t of a satisfactory modelization of colloidal gelation and a deeper comprehension of the analogies with the glass transition. We will use molecular dynamics and MonteCarlo simulations on the lattice, which are at the moment the most powerful tools to stud y these systems.The project will allow the applicant to integrate the competences she has developped during her post-doc experience (a Marie Curie Individual Fellowship) within the host group. She will work as a senior post-doc in the host group, with th e possibility of experiencing the training of PhD students and young post-docs.This willhelp her to develop her ability to define and run an independent research programme and will give her the possibility to access to a permanent position at University a nd Rese
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Compose the 'Concept and Approach' section for a Sixth Framework proposal on 'Technology transfer and innovation promotion'.

assistant: **Concept**

Specific Objectives:1. Foster entrepreneurship among JRC researchers;2. Promote spin off creation based on JRC technologies;3. Promote the exploitation of commercially promising JRC technologies.Anticipated milestones and schedule:1. Entrepreneurship training course Announce of the programme: April 2003. Selection of candidates: July 2003. Training: Autumn 2003;2. Incubator Evaluation report: May 2003 Renewal of incubator contract: June 2003;3. On-going support to 10 inventors on request Evaluation of past competitions: January 2003 Launch of new competition: April 2003 Launch of new projects: June 2003. Planned Deliverables:1. 10 staff trained by the end of 2003;2. Support to candidate entrepreneurs;3.1 5 to 10 innovative projects launched with results to be completed by end 2004;3.2 Support to 10 selected technology transfer projects.Output Indicators and Impact:1. Number of spin off projects initiated;2. 2 Spin offs created by end 2003;3. 5 licenses obtained by the end of 2003. Summary of the Action:The action covers ongoing technology assessment and validation, demonstration, partner search and transfer activities as well as targeted actions in the frame of the European Technology Transfer Initiative (ETTI) . JRC results will be assessed in a continuous way to determine how best to protect intellectual property, whether exploitation is a viable option and whether additional investment is needed. Partner search entails identifying potential markets and customers using in-house expertise, Commission networks, external professional services and market studies where appropriate. Technology transfer projects will be defined with interested customers via license and research contracts. Regular follow-up will provide feedback to scientists, institutes and, where applicable
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Compose the 'Concept and Approach' section for a Sixth Framework proposal on 'Structure-Function relationships in Prebiotic Oligosaccharides'.

assistant: **Concept**

The project aims to investigate the relationships between the structure of periodic oligosaccharides and their selective fermentation in the human gut. Specifically, the influence of molecular weight, monosaccharidecomposition and linkage type will be evaluated. Fermentation selectivity will be evaluated in faecal batch cultures using fluorescent in site hybridisation to monitor changes in bacterial populations. Data from such studies will bemuse to calculate a periodic index to allow quantitative comparisons of differing carbohydrate structures. Bacterial community profiles will be characterised by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis. Bacterial metabolic end products such as short chain fatty acids and gas will be measured. To rationalise the metabolism of specificoligosaccharide structures, selected glycosidase enzymes will be isolated from gut bacteria and characterised. In addition, the presence of oligosaccharide transport systems will investigate. Information from the project will underpin functional food development activities around Europe and in several funded projects.
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Explain the overall concept, methodology and approach for the project 'Multiparametric tumor imaging and beyond: Towards understanding in vivo signals' (ImageLink).

assistant: **Concept**

Non-invasive preclinical and clinical imaging is a powerful tool and has a huge potential, specifically in the realm of oncology. Recently, our laboratory developed a novel multimodality imaging system, which combines positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), yielding temporally and spatially matched data. However, the molecular PET and functional MRI signals are very complex and are often not fully understood. Thus, we will cross-validate the complementary PET/MRI information with proteomics and metabolomics data to gain a better understanding of the in vivo image data and yield finally an accurate holistic tumor profile. The cross-validation will be supported by image-guided accurately dissected tumor substructures. Tumor metabolism, receptor status, hypoxia, perfusion, apoptosis and angiogenesis will be investigated by established PET tracers. In the same imaging session, functional parameters of the tumor, such as perfusion, oxygenation and morphology will be assessed by MRI. Beyond this, novel imaging ligands for senescence, tumor stroma, and fatty acid synthase, which have been recently recognized as emerging key-players in tumor progression and therapy resistance, will be developed. The individual in vivo and in vitro parameters will be fed into a data mining utilizing a computer learning approach with regression and classification methods to detect common patterns and the related pharmacokinetics behind the in vivo imaging parameters. Analysis of the dynamic PET data will be performed by compartment analysis and kinetic modelling. Overall aim is to gain a better understanding of imaging data, provide an accurate holistic in vivo tumor profile to support prognostic parameters for tumor progression and therapy response. Finally, the
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Describe the specific objectives and expected outcomes for 'RCS system for identification of genes responsible for multigenic control of disease susceptibility' in the context of a Fourth Framework call.

assistant: **Objectives**

In the past years there has been a considerable progress in unraveling the genetic,basis of numerous hereditary diseases, such as the Huntington disease or Familial adenomatous polyposis. On the other hand, the control of susceptibility to many common diseases including various types of sporadic cancer, infectious, autoimmune and metabolic diseases, etc. remains unknown, in spite of considerable evidence that they are also under genetic control. Unfortunately, in these diseases multiple genes are involved, and hence it has been difficult to map the responsible genes in humans. This has led to an increased interest in genetics of animal models of these diseases. The dissection of complex traits remains a difficult task, in spite of availability of very large numbers of microsatellite probes. The task is even more confounded by our discovery of frequent inter-locus interactions which tend to obscure the individual effects of the genes involved. To facilitate the mapping, the laboratory of the proposer developed a novel genetic system, the Recombinant Congenic Strains of mice (RCS), which transforms the multigenic difference between two strains into sets of oligogenic or single-gene differences, which are easier to dissect. The RC strains increase the genetic resolution by a. increasing the chance of obtaining a high statistics of linkage for a QTL b. requiring a less stringent multiple-test correction of this result and c. increasing the probability of detecting interactions between non-linked QTLs. In the past period a series of collaborative efforts using the RCS led to mapping of a number of tumor susceptibility genes, genes controlling various steps of T Lymphocyte activation, susceptibility to apoptosis, infectious diseases and defects of lipid metabolism. These data
system: You are an expert grant writer specializing in European Union research funding proposals. You write compelling, well-structured proposal sections that demonstrate excellence, impact, and implementation quality, using precise EU terminology and following best practices for Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and earlier framework programmes.

user: Write the concept and methodology overview for 'Starting Grants – Monitoring European Research Council’s Implementation of Excellence' under Seventh Framework.

assistant: **Concept**

This project aims to develop and implement instruments for a continuous assessment of the ERC Starting Grants impact on funded researchers. The main item will be a panel study (standardized online interviews) which includes two waves and which is complemented by qualitative interviews and bibliometric studies (triangulation of methods) applied to second stage applicants. The first wave will take place at runtime of the respective projects when grantees will have made sufficient experiences under funding. The second wave will proceed at an adequate time after the end of funding (rejection of the proposal respective) to gather possible middle-term (long-term) effects. In focus are direct impacts of the Starting Grants on the grantees scientific careers, scientific merits (bibliometric analyses), motives concerning mobility, selection of and relation to the host institution, job satisfaction, soft skills and their prestige gained from being funded by the ERC. Furthermore the financial strength of the grant, the broader conditions under funding and the ERC grants in comparison to other (national) funding schemes as seen by the grantees, will be addressed. Besides personal backgrounds (family status, etc.) the grantees opinions about several aspects of EU and trans-EU research conditions and policies also will be surveyed. Qualitative interviews on a sub sample of second stage applicants are planed to gather deeper insights into specific terms not ascertainable in a standardized questionnaire.