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: Write a project proposal abstract for 'Improvement and applicability of sediment tracing techniques for evaluating littoral transport : case studies in the mediterranean' to be submitted under Fifth Framework.

assistant: **Abstract**

Accurate and reliable measures of sediment transport rates in the coastal zone are necessary both to develop better predictive tools for sediment motion and to quantify transport algorithms used in coastal engineering applications. The fluorescent tracer technique is known to be applicable in various environments and to provide a good estimation of the littoral sediment transport rate. However, the methodology currently applied is time-consuming, and the interpretation of the results is still mostly empirical.Hence, objectives of this project are:1. To design and implement a qualitative and quantitative field technique based on the fluorescent tracer theory, easily applicable, and appropriate to different coastal environments. Resources will be dedicated to the development of a submergible detector for identifying the fluorescent tracer;2. To perform accuracy testing of the tracer methodology for a broad range of energetic conditions, including storm events that are known to be the main driving factors for coastal erosion;3. To improve current knowledge on coastal transport processes. Particular attention will focus on the vertical variability of sediment transport in relation with various forcing factors (e.g. wave-current-interaction, ratio between bed load/suspended load, swash zone processes);4. The technique will be developed using the site at Lido di Dante as a natural laboratory, then be applied to various sites in the Mediterranean to study the validity of the method in different environments, with comparable energy levels.The applicant will receive the following training: Learning field surveys and numerical modelling of sediment transport;- Integrating knowledge of coastal processes with coastal management requirements;- Training in coastal physical processes
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 Sixth Framework proposal on 'Strengthening fairness and accountability in priority setting for improving equity and access to quality health care at district level in Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia'.

assistant: **Innovation**

Health systems in many low income countries are strangled in a vicious circle: management capacity isperceived insufficient to be given full responsibility for priority setting, but without effective decentralization of the priority setting process, the capacity will never increase. District level services cater for a majority of service contacts. Therefore, a District focus is necessary to improve quality, equity, accessibility and affordability of care of the overall country services. Attempts have been made to strengthen district level planning and management mainly based on burden disease measures, cost effectiveness and capacity considerations and related planning tools, but adequate and sustainability improvements have not been achieved. National health policies promote more inclusive planning processes, but concrete involvement of others is still limited. This proposal aims to improve equity, access, affordability and quality of health care through introducing and evaluating improved priority setting according to the Accountability for Reasonableness (AFR) framework in Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia. AFR provides practical guidance for decision makers in making the fair balances within finite resource limits between mainly expert defined need, programmatic and other supply pressures, stakeholder interests and demands from users, their representatives and their communities. A case study and action research approach isused. Each country will involve Public Health and Social Science oriented academic institutions all in partnership with 4 leading and interdisciplinary PublicHealth Institutions in the EU.Results will be disseminated targeted to application through policies and plans and are expected to assist in a major strengthening of health systems self reliance and p
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 'Hydrodynamics of Ferromagnetic Nematic Liquid Crystals' under Horizon 2020.

assistant: **Concept**

Experimental realization of ferromagnetic ferrofluids has been a long standing challenge which was recently overcome by the ground-breaking research of A. Mertelj et al. at the Host group. They have successfully combined soft-matter and magnetic-particle physics to achieve ferromagnetic order in suspensions of magnetic platelets in nematic liquid crystals. These ferromagnetic liquid crystals present the first experimental realization of polar nematic liquids and have opened up the possibility of studying an exciting new set of fundamental, previously inaccessible physical phenomena. MagNem aims to shed light on the understanding of complex hydrodynamics of these smart materials, in which flow, magnetic and nematic orderings are coupled. For this purpose, we will develop a range of new materials by changing surfactant/solvent combination. These advanced functional composites will exhibit different elastic, magnetic and steric interparticle interactions, giving us a perfect opportunity to focus on how the parameters governing the hydrodynamics of the system depend on the microscopic picture. The conjunction of nematic and magnetic ordering makes these colloidal systems responsive to both electric and magnetic fields and thus perfect candidates for applications in electro-/magneto-optic devices and magneto-optical flow sensing microfluidics. We will develop methods for the determination of dynamic parameters by combining magnetic, electric and mechanical strain fields and will work in collaboration with expert theoretical physicists which will model the experimentally observed phenomena. Our work will generate a fundamental understanding of the complex dynamics of ferromagnetic nematic liquid crystals, providing the necessary knowledge for material-property tailored design
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 'Utilization of secondary raw material in geopolymers production' under Horizon 2020.

assistant: **Concept**

A lot of cement plants all around Europe are standing before problem of by-pass kiln dust disposal. Nowadays small part of production is added in stabilizing admixture and the rest is disposed of as a waste material. In light of the fact that this material contains approximately 10–50 wt. % of KCl, free lime and dicalcium silicate, the possibility of their usage in alkali activated systems is at hand. Project proposal deals with, research and testing of alkali activated concretes based on by pass kiln dust and other suitable industrial waste. Project is primarily focused on concrete, which properties are defined by European standards. The precast concretes will fulfil all quality and properties requirements demanded in industrial application. Project proposal will be implemented by consortium of university research organizations (Brno University of Technology, Technical University of Ostrava, and Institute of Eduardo Torroja for construction Science-CSIS), by-pass kiln dust producer (Cemmmag Inc.) and large scale producer of prefabricated concretes (ŽPSV Inc.). This consortium has a high potential to successfully and sophisticatedly implement above described research tasks.


**Keywords:** cement kiln dust, geopolymers, concrete
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 'Predicting the risks of mosquito-borne diseases from land use change'.

assistant: **Innovation**

Human activities are resulting in widespread land use change. The presence of disease vectors, and hence the diseases they carry, is dependent on land use as each vector inhabits a particular environment. We will build a predictive model of disease risk, using Thailand and mosquito-borne diseases as a model system that will allow public health resources to be deployed more effectively. A multi- disciplinary approach is required. Data on land use change from remote sensing, epidemiology, and mosquito ecology and distributions will be collected in a coordinated manner in a three-year study in northwestern Thailand. The predictive model will incorporate the causal links between land use and disease: the mosquito vector; socio-economic factors and human behaviour. Deliverables include a general methodology for disease risk prediction and evidence-based public health policy advice for Thai and neighbouring country authorities.
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 an executive summary for the EU project 'Excellent lung cancer imaging and tumour identification using next generation computed tomography' (EXCITING-CT) targeting Horizon 2020.

assistant: **Abstract**

Lung cancer has the highest incidence and mortality rates of all cancers, and patient survival is strongly linked to early detection. Therefore, low-dose CT screening of high-risk individuals, the only method proven to improve survival, is now recommended by major health organisations. There are, however, concerns with the high rate of false positives and increased radiation exposure associated with screening. We propose to investigate the clinical benefits of spectral CT for lung nodule detection and characterisation. The unique, photon-counting, spectral silicon detector developed by the host group offer twice the resolution, no lower dose limit, reduced artefacts, and higher contrast sensitivity than current state-of-the-art. Our hypothesis is that the patient dose can be significantly reduced in both the detection and characterisation steps, and that the higher resolution will reduce false positives. The reduction in screening dose alone would prevent an estimated 15 cases of induced cancer per 10,000 individuals screened. Fewer false positives would then further reduce the dose through fewer follow-ups and characterisations, lower clinical costs and workload, and reduce patient distress. The fellowship would allow the researcher to benefit from the world-class research, close ties to commercial partners and strong international collaborations of the host, and the exceptional clinical expertise of the partner organisation. In particular, training in cutting-edge detector technology, novel image reconstruction techniques and management of patient studies would complement the researcher’s strong background in medical physics and image analysis. The training, expected high-impact research and networking opportunities will strongly enhance the career prospects of the re
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 'Quality and integrity in food: a challenge for chain communication and research' to be submitted under Seventh Framework.

assistant: **Abstract**

The core relevance of transparency as a critical success factor and the need for the delivery of appropriate support by research has been emphasized in the Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) of the European Technology Platform 'Food for Life' from where this proposal evolved. It utilizes its links with the European-wide network of more than 30 National Technology Platforms to link up with stakeholders of the food chain including industry, consumers, research, and sector representatives of different European countries. The complexities in reaching transparency are due to complexities in products and processes but also due to the dynamically changing open network organization of the food sector with its multitude of SMEs, its cultural diversity, its differences in expectations, its differences in the ability to serve transparency needs, and its lack of a consistent appropriate institutional infrastructure that could support coordinated initiatives towards higher levels of transparency throughout the food value chain. The project focus is on the analysis, documentation, and dissemination of our present knowledge (including from literature, expert knowledge, and best practice experiences) on transparency solutions and needs, their realization through chain communication schemes and the implementation environment required for the uptake of solutions and their success. The integration of the knowledge into a standardized general framework provides the basis for a GAP analysis that identifies a ‘Strategic Research Agenda’ for future research that could have a major impact on the establishment of European transparency schemes.
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 how 'Development and Testing of Computational Methods to Simulate Helicopter Rotors with Active Gurney Flap' goes beyond current state-of-the-art under Seventh Framework.

assistant: **Innovation**

An approach to modelling of Active Gurney Flap (AGF) on a helicopter blade involving the application of the FLUENT code with its capabilities enhanced by the Applicant through User Defined Functions (UDFs) is proposed. The Active Gurney Flap will be modelled using UDFs by automatically changing the airfoil or blade section contour and rearranging  grid nodes in the zone containing the lower part of the blade. The applied algorithm prohibits harmful distortions of grid cells during AGF operation. The proposed algorithm will be incorporated in the Virtual Rotor (VR) module of UDFs, modelling the kinematics of rotor blades, using the sliding mesh technique available in Fluent, created already and successfully tested by the Applicant. The available in Fluent software models of turbulence and LES/DES schemes will be applied in order to find the most suitable approach for the modeling of AGF on a rotor blade. The two- and three-dimensional flow cases described in the Call for Proposals will be analysed in this work, including 2D and 3D wind tunnel test cases, whirl tower rotor test cases and rotor forward-flight test cases.  The VR software and all the UDFs used within this project will be transferred to the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking with documentation, training, and all test cases.
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 an impact statement for 'Performance standards for wood in construction - delivering customer service life needs', explaining its relevance to EU policy priorities under Seventh Framework.

assistant: **Impact**

The project objective is to kick-start the development of new standards to enable the service life specification of wood and wood based materials for construction. This is critical to ensure the future sustainable use of European forests, to ensure customers of wood products get satisfactory and reliable products and to provide supplementary evidence for life cycle evaluations of construction products. This supporting action will utilise the wealth of research data that exists to analyse material test standards (CEN TC38) for their ability to inform on service life and performance. Historical field data will be reanalysed to extract more information on performance and this will be brought alongside service life expectation information gathered from various user groups. It will connect the material resistance with the moisture risk to inform on service life expectations. The task objectives included:Confirming material resistance measureConfirming a moisture risk measureInterpreting field test results with respect to early decay and predicting the service lifeReviewing present test protocols (EN 599) – is updating necessary?Proposing improved test methods (mainly field tests) and possible new testsProviding a draft interface standard that considers service lifeThe outcome will begin to focus on delivery of reliable products into the hands of specifiers and users of wood products to ensure the future growth of low carbon construction systems made form wood.
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 Horizon 2020 proposal on 'Endothelial Gluconeogenesis: a novel target for tumor anti-angiogenesis?'.

assistant: **Innovation**

Angiogenesis promotes tumor progression and metastasis; unfortunately current anti-angiogenic strategies targeting endothelial growth factors suffer from limited efficacy and toxicity. The host laboratory pioneered the novel concept that blood vessel forming endothelial cells (ECs) reprogram their metabolism to become glucose-addicted and rely on glycolysis to generate ATP required for angiogenesis. Furthermore, to increase biomass production and maintain redox homeostasis, ECs shunt glycolytic intermediates into glycolysis side-pathways. Further ECs diverge from pre-existing blood vessel into avascular tissue, the scarcer external glucose levels will become. Currently, how ECs maintain the generation of glycolytic intermediates under such conditions remains unknown. One possibility is the de-novo synthesis of these intermediates through gluconeogenesis (GNG).To date, nothing is known about GNG metabolism in ECs, which underscores the novelty of my proposal. GNG is particularly interesting since preliminary findings indicate that ECs express all enzymes involved in GNG, and impairing this pathway decreases EC proliferation and sprouting. Therefore, through a multi-angled approach, I will unravel the role of GNG in ECs and uncover its contribution to blood vessel sprouting both in normal and pathological angiogenesis. Ultimately this project will explore whether blocking GNG may inhibit pathological angiogenesis (e.g. cancer) and translate my findings into therapeutic strategies.
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 Horizon 2020 proposal on 'Claustrum, Brainstem and Sleep: Mechanisms and Function'.

assistant: **Concept**

We will address fundamental questions about sleep mechanisms, function and evolution, and about the role of the claustrum, a forebrain area with hypothetical roles in attention and consciousness. These results are interesting in part because the claustrum has an ill-defined evolutionary origin and because its potential involvement in sleep has, to our knowledge, not been reported previously. This proposal exploits three new and previously unrelated results from the reptilian brain. (i) We discovered recently that, in the lizard Pogona vitticeps, slow-wave and REM sleep alternate in a clock-like fashion, suggesting the existence of regular sleep pattern generators in the brainstem. (ii) More recently, a single-cell RNA sequencing study of the reptilian brain by our laboratory, hinted that a small pallial area may be homologous to the mammalian claustrum. This homology acquired functional importance in a third, independent finding, based on electrophysiological recordings: (iii) sharp-wave ripples, a hallmark of Pogona slow-wave sleep, can be generated autonomously from an area that corresponds precisely to the transcriptomically-identified claustrum. This convergence provides a potential clue about claustrum function and evolution, especially because, in mammals at least, the claustrum is densely interconnected with the rest of the brain, especially cortex.  Our neuroethological approach will exploit the unique advantages of Pogona sleep, combining scRNA-seq, tract-tracing, optogenetic, behavioral and electrophysiological approaches.


**Keywords:** sleep,  brainstream,  claustrum,  behavioural, electrophysiological, single-cell RNA-seq,  tract-tracing,  neuroethology,  reptile,  Pogona vitticeps