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: Compose a compelling abstract for 'Energy-optimized Symmetric Cryptography by Algebraic Duality Analysis' demonstrating excellence, impact and implementation quality for a Horizon 2020 call.

assistant: **Abstract**

The main scientific contribution of this project will be a breakthrough in the understanding of cryptanalytic and side channel attacks of symmetric cryptosystems. We will do this by a unification of attacks that will a stepping stone to the holy grail of symmetric cryptography: provable security of concrete cryptosystems. The main real-world impact is that we will build cryptosystems that are much more efficient than those used today while having the same strength. Depending on the platform, higher efficiency translates to lower energy/power (in-body sensors, contactless payment cards etc.), but also lower latency (authentication for e.g car brakes or airbags) and/or lower heat dissipation (on-the-fly encryption of high bandwidth data streams). In a software implementation it simply means less CPU cycles per byte.We build our cryptosystems as modes, on top of block ciphers or permutations. For these primitives we adopt the classical technique of iterating a simple round function (more rounds means more security but less efficiency). We focus on round functions of algebraic degree 2. Their relative simplicity will allow a unification of all cryptanalytic attacks that exploit propagation of affine varieties and polynomial ideals (their dual) through the rounds and to precisely estimate their success rates. Moreover, we will design modes that strongly restrict the exposure of the primitive(s) to attackers and that permit security reductions to specific properties of the underlying primitive(s) in a formally verifiable way. In comparison to the classical pseudorandom and ideal permutation models, this will allow reducing the number of rounds while preserving security with high assurance. We will also study side channel attacks of our round functions and ways to defend again
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 how 'Control of renewable integrated systems targeting advanced landmarks' will create measurable scientific, societal and economic impact aligned with Sixth Framework.

assistant: **Impact**

The CA aims to contribute to the integration and strengthening of European research on Renewable Energy Sources and associated power converters, controllers and combined use. The proposal is a step forward in securing a leading role for Europe in sustainable energy systems, strategically important to some EC Programme objectives: large scale implementation of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), energy storage technologies and systems for grid connected applications. It is focused on the development of key enabling technologies for distributed / smart energy networks, with high power quality and service security. The technical issues to be coordinated are concerned with solar, wind and micro-hydro systems control in conjunction with compensatory energy storage systems (fuel cells, hydrogen) and connection to the grid.
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 Sixth Framework proposal for the project 'A framework for creating socially intelligent pedagogical Agents'.

assistant: **Objectives**

As Europe is rapidly moving towards a knowledge-based economy, there is a pressing need to promote universal life-long learning and training of its workforce. In this context, computer-based education is becoming a critical resource to complement human tutoring in a large variety of fields and settings. The goal of the proposed project is to conduct research on using socially intelligent pedagogical agents (SIPAs) to further improve the effectiveness of computer-based training and learning. SIPAs are intelligent software agents that are capable of engaging students in tailored interactions focused on achieving specific educational goals.The interaction tailoring is performed by taking into account the student's cognitive states, the student's meta-cognitive skills, preferences, personality traits, and emotional reactions, to provide the learner with effective pedagogical support. Although in the last few years there has been an increasing interest in animated pedagogical agents and there is already some empirical evidence of their effectiveness, research in this field has so far been mostly limited to devising agents with a specific pedagogical role within a specific educational activity. Little work has been done on making these agents able to adapt to different users' cognitive capabilities and emotional states and to support effective collaborative interactions.Furthermore, the development of such agents is currently an extremely time consuming process. Our goal is to overcome these problems by devising a SIPA framework as a set of principles, techniques and tools that will facilitate the design, development and testing of SIPAs with a wide range of personalities, coaching, and mentoring styles that are applicable to many content areas and types of learning experienc
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 'Borderlands: Expanding Boundaries, Governance, and Power in the European Union's Relations with North Africa and the Middle East' (BORDERLANDS).

assistant: **Innovation**

Challenging the notion of  Fortress Europe , the research investigates relations between the European Union and its southern periphery through the concept of  borderlands . The concept emphasises the disaggregation of the triple function of borders demarcating state territory, authority, and national identity inherent in the Westphalian model of statehood. This process is most visible in (although not limited to) Europe, where integration has led to supranational areas of sovereignty, an internal market, a common currency, and a zone of free movement of people, each with a different territorial span. The project explores the complex and differentiated process by which the EU extends its unbundled functional and legal borders to the so-called southern Mediterranean (North Africa and parts of the Middle East), thereby transforming it into  borderlands . They connect the European core with the periphery through various legal and functional border regimes, governance patterns, and the selective outsourcing of some EU border control duties. The overarching questions informing this research is whether, first, the borderland policies of the EU, described by some as a  neo-medieval  empire, is a functional consequence of the specific integration model pursued inside the EU, a matter of foreign policy choice or a local manifestation of a broader global phenomenon. Second, the project addresses the question of power dynamics that underwrite borderland governance, presuming a growing leverage of third country governments resulting from their co-optation as gatekeepers. Thus, while adopting an innovative approach, the project will enhance our understanding of EU-Mediterranean relations while also addressing crucial theoretical questions in international relations.
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 'Integration and enhancement of key existing European deep-ocean observatories' goes beyond current state-of-the-art under Seventh Framework.

assistant: **Innovation**

At present there are a number of fixed point observatories that autonomously measure biological, chemical and physical variables in the oceans around Europe. These operate at various levels of sophistication but in a largely uncoordinated and fragmented manner. There is no agreed set of basic variables and common data protocols are not followed.  EuroSITES has two main objectives: 1: To enhance the existing deep ocean observatories thus forming a coherent European network. This will then provide a clear and relevant description of the time varying properties of the ocean system. 2: To perform a small number of specific science missions that will, in the future, form the basis for greatly improved and novel monitoring capability.  The work we propose addresses directly and explicitly the vision of GEOSS. We will address this in the context of the time changing properties of the ocean interior, seafloor and sub seafloor around Europe.   EuroSITES will promote links with other international observation networks such as the network envisioned under the U.S. National Science Foundation's Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI).   Long-term time-series data offer some of the most important insights into the ways our oceans are changing. Crucially important processes occur on time scales that can not be observed by ships and in the deep parts of the ocean that are outside the reach of satellites. Sustained in situ observations are therefore required to provide high quality data on climatically and ecologically relevant variables at a few key locations. EuroSITES is the means to achieve this.
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 'Application of Mesenchymal stem cells in tumour therapeutic approaches' (MIST).

assistant: **Concept**

New treatment modalities are needed to augment present therapies for metastasising colorectal cancer. The TNF-related-apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL; ApoL2) has been shown to specifically induce cell death in tumour cells, including colorectal cancer cel ls, leaving normal healthy tissue unaffected. Gene therapy approaches using TRAIL have the advantage over bolus injections of recombinant protein, that the cytokine can continuously exert its anti-tumour effect. However, clinical gene therapy applications have been hampered by a combination of side effects and poor delivery. One way to overcome this hurdle is to utilise the functions of stem cells drawn upon by the growing tumour, i.e. tumours require formation of supportive mesenchymal stroma and exogenously delivered mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) preferentially engraft at the tumour sites and contribute to the population of stromal fibroblasts. Our goal is to transduce MSCs with an expression construct carrying an engineered, secreted version of TRAIL. The MSCs will be transduced ex vivo with Adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors that are known to facilitate long-term gene expression and trigger no substantial immune responses. The AAV vectors will be optimised for the transduction of MSC by the use of bi-specific antibodies and a bio-selection procedure. This procedure aims to isolate mutants that show improved transduction of MSC. Finally the TRAIL-loaded MSC will be tested in various colon cancer models for efficacy and safety. In summary we will engineer a combined cell-gene therapy system combining the safety features of AAV and TRAIL and the tumour-delivery potential of MSCs, which we will further enhance by chemokine-guided recruitment to the tumour. In order to reach our goal of combating colon cancer u sing a
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 'Wood chip feeding technology of the future for small-scale biomass boilers' under Seventh Framework.

assistant: **Concept**

Presently about 0.7 Mio small-scale biomass boilers are sold in Europe per year and until 2020 an increase to 1.6 Mio is expected whereas wood chip boilers are one main technology. With these wood chip boilers the fuel feeding systems applied are still a considerable weak point. They are responsible for 80 to 90% of unexpected plant shutdowns, increased emissions and reduced efficiencies. Moreover, at presently applied feeding concepts discharge from the bottom prevails which implies the disadvantages of massive constructions needed, increased wear of the equipment, complicated maintenance and high operation costs.The objective of BioChipFeeding is to develop a new wood chip feeding system of the future for small-scale heating plants. A core component of the system is a gripper which enables feeding from above the pile of stored fuel. It will be equipped with sensors to screen the fuel quality regarding particle size and moisture content and thereby have the ability to create a rather constant fuel quality by producing appropriate fuel blends. Moreover, a new fuel feeding screw will be developed which allows for a constant transport of the wood chips into the furnace independently of shape and size.With this new technology the boiler performance shall be significantly improved due to a more even fuel supply with a constant quality. Reduced operation and maintenance costs should make it very attractive for users and therefore it will have a huge potential for application. The project demands for a multidisciplinary approach and highly experienced R&D performers which is reflected by the consortium. The SMEPs would not be able to develop such a system by themselves but they have the possibility to efficiently utilise the project results by implementing them in their portf
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 'European Bus Rapid Transit of 2030: electrified, automated, connected' (EBRT2030) targeting Horizon Europe.

assistant: **Abstract**

The eBRT2030 project will create a New Generation of advanced full electric, urban and peri-urban European Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) enhanced with novel automation and connectivity functionalities, to support sustainable urban transport by reducing cost/km/passenger, TCO, GHG and pollutant emissions and traffic congestion. The eBRT2030 project is developed through three main lines: 1) The development of technology-focused key innovative solutions for BRT, both at system and subsystem level, at level of vehicle, infrastructure, operation, and IoT connectivity 2) 7 demos of BRT system innovative solutions in real-operation, both city-&operator-led and BRT system-focused, or focused on specific technology innovation at subsystem level that are ready for BRT operations, in Europe and outside Europe (in Latin America and East-Africa), and fully integrated in the whole urban mobility scenario  3) the definition a new European concept of Bus Rapid Transit for year 2030, benefitting of evaluation, multiplication and replication of the real-operation test of innovations, that improve the performance of the whole European urban bus system.All cities in eBRT2030 have BRT lines already in operation or launched within 2023, and strongly committed to innovate with electrification, automation, connectivity technology tailored to the characteristics of European bus operations.


**Keywords:** Electrification, Automation, IoT & Connectivity, Charging Infrastructure
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 'Baculovirus vectors for gene therapy', explaining its relevance to EU policy priorities under Sixth Framework.

assistant: **Impact**

Baculovirus (BV) Autographa californica multicapsid nuclear polyhedrosis virus is a promising new vector for gene therapy: it is inherently safe and can deliver large pieces of DNA to mammalian cells; its own genes are not transcripted in mammalian cells, and it is not known to be associated with any human disease. BV technology has been used for years for producing recombinant proteins, and thus large scale production technology is readily adaptable for the exploitation of gene therapy approaches. Also BV vectors can be used efficiently for producing other gene therapy vectors such as adeno-associated vectors. BV genome is well-known and we have developed several selective targeting approaches engineered into the virus envelope and capsid. The BACULOGENES project aims to develop clinically suitable methods for the development, production, testing and validation of 2nd generation stabilised and selective BV vectors for the use in direct gene therapy applica! tions. Target diseases for direct in vivo gene delivery with selectively targeted BV will include muscle disorders, age-related macular degeneration and prostate cancer. The BACULOGENES consortium consists of 8 partners from 6 countries, including pioneers in the use of BVs for mammalian gene transfer applications and 2 major established gene therapy vector producing companies in EU. The consortium will devote its efforts not only to BV gene therapy applications, but also to the development of large scale production, downstream processing, purification, analysis methods. The quality control and validation assays, and all issues related to regulatory aspects required for the clinical exploitation of BV technology will be covered. The BACULOGENES project will strengthen the European leadership, knowledge and competiti
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 'Revealing the functions of Pleistocene EXpedient OSseous TECHnology with an innovative approach that integrates tribology with AI' goes beyond current state-of-the-art under Horizon Europe.

assistant: **Innovation**

Over the last two decades, growing evidence attests to the use of unmodified or partially modified bone fragments as tools by members of our lineage prior to the emergence of fully shaped, standardized bone tools. These simple tools, some of which date to 2.4 million years ago (Myr), were interpreted as items used for digging, piercing, cutting, or scraping but definitive conclusions are difficult to reach without comprehensive evidence owing to the lack of adequate research strategies for investigating them. Indeed, we critically need quantitative replicable methods to infer their role in past cultural systems, which, in turn, would allow us to document their evolution in relation to other aspects of Pleistocene material culture. ExOsTech aims to tackle this challenging task through the development and application of an innovative approach that integrates tribology with artificial intelligence to study use-wear patterns present on expedient osseous tools. This methodological breakthrough relies on discriminant analysis of surface textural data (ISO 25178) acquired by confocal microscopy as well as image recognitions and multi-class neural network algorithms to precisely establish the function of expedient osseous tools. This method will be applied to study assemblages from Europe, Southern Africa, and East Asia dated between 1.8 Ma and 60 thousand years ago (ka). Cross-cultural comparisons of regional trajectories will be performed to establish when expedient osseous tools became fully integrated in past cultural systems and when standardized behaviours guiding their selection and use emerged in our lineage. Ultimately, ExOsTech will offer a new perspective on Pleistocene cultural dynamics that can not otherwise be inferred solely from stone technology.


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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 'How our expectations can make us hallucinate: the neural mechanisms underlying perception' (EXPECTPERCEPT).

assistant: **Innovation**

The way we perceive the world is strongly influenced by our expectations about what we are likely to see at any given moment. In certain situations – namely when sensory signals are very weak or noisy and expectations are very strong – expectations can even induce hallucinations: seeing an expected stimulus despite its absence. However, the neural mechanisms by which the brain integrates sensory inputs and expectations, and thereby generates the contents of perception, have yet to be established. Previous work, including my own, has demonstrated that processing in the visual cortex is strongly modulated by prior expectations. However, perhaps surprisingly, previous studies have not yet explained how these modulations relate to subjective perception, leading to a lacuna in our knowledge of how the brain supports perception. Here, I propose to study the neural mechanisms underlying subjective perception by using strong visual expectations to induce hallucinations in healthy human participants. I hypothesise that, upon presentation of a predictive cue (e.g., a siren), memory systems pre-activate templates of expected stimuli (an ambulance) in the deep layers of visual cortex, leading to biased processing of sensory inputs from the very moment they arrive. I will test this proposal by addressing three complimentary questions: 1) How do expectations filter perception? 2) What is the computational architecture underlying perceptual inference? 3) What is the neural source of expectations? I will combine psychophysical tasks probing participants’ perception with neuroimaging tools with exquisite spatial (high-field fMRI) and temporal (MEG) resolution to address these questions. The overarching aim of my research is to provide a mechanistic account of subjective perception. Ulti