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"Socio-spatial inequality, deprived neighbourhoods, and neighbourhood effects" (DEPRIVEDHOODS)

Start date: Aug 1, 2014, End date: Jul 31, 2019,

"The objective of DEPRIVEDHOODS is to come to a better understanding of the relationship between socio-economic inequality, poverty and neighbourhoods. The spatial concentration of poverty within cities is of great concern to national governments, partly based on a belief in neighbourhood effects: the idea that living in deprived neighbourhoods has an additional negative effect on residents’ life ...
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PAst Links in the Evolution of Ocean’s Global ENvIronment and Ecology (PALEOGENIE)

Start date: May 1, 2014, End date: Apr 30, 2019,

"Species do not live in isolation, but adapt and ultimately, evolve, in relationship with other species as well as with their chemical and physical environment. In the marine environment, this interaction is intimately two-way – the surface biogeochemical environment modulates the makeup of the pelagic ecosystem, yet at the same time, the ecosystem assemblage, by setting the strength of the biolog ...
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Nano-Particle-Resolved Studies (NANOPRS)

Start date: May 1, 2014, End date: Apr 30, 2019,

"Amorphous materials may be classified into three types – thermodynamically stable liquids, metastable (supercooled) liquids and solid glasses. The second type represents the meeting point of many of the great challenges of statistical physics and materials science. What is the mechanism of dynamical arrest, by which structural relaxation become progressively inhibited upon cooling from a liquid t ...
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Harnessing Carboxylic Acids via ABC – Asymmetric Boronic acid-based Catalysis (ABC)

Start date: Apr 1, 2014, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

"Developing new methods to functionalize molecules controlling their stereochemistry is of outmost important in almost any area of chemistry. However, factors such as costs, efficiency, sustainability and waste production are a major concern. As the pharmaceutical industry is increasingly aware of the importance of and greater clinical success in creating biomolecules with 3-D architectures there ...
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Particle Physics beyond the Energy Frontier (PrecisionFlavour)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

"The Standard Model of particle physics is incomplete. It fails to address suchfundamental questions as the baryon asymmetry of the universe(i.e. our own existence), dark matter and dark energy, and gravity;it has too many free parameters, and suffers from self-consistencyproblems (the fine-tuning and hierarchy problem). Nearly allalternatives to the Standard Model that address these problems pre ...
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Photonic Integrated Compound Quantum Encoding (PICQUE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

"Quantum information was born from the merging of information science and quantum physics. Its main objective consists of harnessing the quantum nature of information and learning how to process it by using physical systems operating according quantum mechanics laws. Being supported by numerous proofs-of-principle, the field is now ready to proceed to move to the next level of applications, where ...
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Deep partial melting of subducted carbon and the formation of sub-lithospheric diamonds and their mineral inclusions (DeepCarbon)

Start date: Jan 12, 2015, End date: May 26, 2017,

The key aspect of the Earth’s deep carbon cycle is how exogene carbon is recycled into the deeper earth via subduction of altered, carbonated, mafic oceanic crust. We aim to use ultrahigh-pressure experimental petrology to investigate the behaviour of subducted carbonate at pressures corresponding to the deep upper mantle, the mantle transition zone and the uppermost lower mantle. Earlier experime ...
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Gaia European Network for Improved data User Services (GENIUS)

Start date: Sep 20, 2013, End date: Apr 1, 2017,

GENIUS is designed to boost the impact of the next European breakthrough in astrophysics, the Gaia astrometric mission. Gaia is an ESA Cornerstone mission scheduled for launch in October 2013 and aims at producing the most accurate andcomplete 3D map of the Milky Way to date. A pan-European consortium named DPAC is working on the implementation of the Gaia data processing, of which the final resul ...
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"Self-Assembled Virus-Like Particles from Polyferrocenylsilane-Based Polymers and Viral Capsid Proteins: Fabrication, Surface Engineering and Applications" (HDIMSM)

Start date: Feb 1, 2015, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

"The capsid proteins of viruses have been shown to organize around a variety of non-biological polyanions, in a similar way that proteins assemble around RNA genomes, to form virus-like particles (VLPs). Metal-containing polymers such as polyferrocenylsilane possess additional interesting physical and chemical properties and may yield VLPs possessing very different morphologies and more diverse f ...
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Platform for sharing best practices for management of rare diseases (RARE-BESTPRACTICES)

Start date: Jan 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

RARE-Bestpractices will develop a sustainable networking platform, supporting the collection of standardized and validated data and efficient exchange of knowledge and reliable information on rare diseases (RD).RD are characterized by low prevalence (EU – 5:10000 persons). There are more than 5000, overall affecting about 30 million citizens of all ages in the EU. RD are often life-threatening and ...
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Stochastic Optimisation and Simulation in Image Processing (SOSIP)

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

"The aim of this fellowship proposal on Stochastic Optimisation and Simulation in Image Processing (SOSIP) is to investigate new computational methods to perform Bayesian inference in challenging inverse problems arising in statistical image processing. Precisely, this proposal intends to explore new stochastic approximation and Markov chain Monte Carlo methods to perform Bayesian inference in hig ...
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The radiation of modern mammals: release from dinosaur incumbency or response to environmental change? (MDKPAD)

Start date: Jan 1, 2015, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

"Did dinosaurs suppress the evolution of large mammals, or was early mammal size and diversity more related to the environmental conditions? Mammals first appeared in the Late Triassic, and lived alongside dinosaurs during the rest of the Mesozoic (Jurassic and Cretaceous), during which time they were all small and generalized in their ecologies. Only after dinosaur extinction (at the end of the M ...
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Remarkable Preservation of Precambrian Organic Material (REPOM)

Start date: Nov 24, 2014, End date: Nov 23, 2016,

"Determining what is and what is not life in Earth’s oldest rocks, and identifying what type of life was present in these environments are fundamental scientific problems. Resolving these questions is vital in order to understand the origin of life on Earth, the role biology played in shaping early Earth environments, the nature and timing of evolutionary transitions, and to evaluate potential ext ...
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"Gold(I)-Containing Metallopolymers: Synthesis, Self-assembly, and Applications" (XMHIM)

Start date: Nov 10, 2014, End date: Nov 9, 2016,

"The incorporation of metal centers into polymers represents a promising approach to various new advanced materials. A wide range of metallopolymers containing different metals have been developed and studied. However, soluble, high molecular weight gold(I)-containing metallopolymers and their potential applications are virtually unexplored, although molecular gold(I) complexes have been extensive ...
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Managing Impacts of Deep-seA reSource exploitation (MIDAS)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

The MIDAS project addresses fundamental environmental issues relating to the exploitation of deep-sea mineral and energy resources; specifically polymetallic sulphides, manganese nodules, cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts, methane hydrates and the potential mining of rare earth elements. These new industries will have significant impacts on deep-sea ecosystems, in some cases extending over hundre ...
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Evolution of jaws and teeth - new insights into key innovations and the origin of Gnathostomes (TOOTHJAW)

Start date: Oct 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

The emergence of jawed vertebrates (gnathostomes) is a pivotal event in vertebrate evolution, based on the evolution of jaws with teeth. This was thought to represent a key vertebrate innovation, allowing jawed vertebrates to outcompete their jawless rivals. Recent discoveries however, shed a different light on the evolution of teeth and jaws. i) tooth-like structures were found on gill arches in ...
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BARIUM CYCLING IN ANTARCTIC WATERS: UNDERSTANDING PRESENT AND PAST OCEAN PROCESSES (BARIUM)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

"Ice core records show that atmospheric carbon dioxide (pCO2), an important greenhouse gas that drives and amplifies climate change, varies naturally over a range of timescales. Biological productivity in the oceans is a major contributor to carbon drawdown, and an important factor controlling atmospheric pCO2. The Southern Ocean is linked with these climatic events, in part due to upwelling and ...
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Of mice and rats: a new molecular palaeobiological approach and best practice in divergence time estimation (MURINEVOL)

Start date: Sep 1, 2014, End date: Aug 31, 2016,

The extinct organisms can provide crucial information about the origin and time of origination of extant groups. Development of phylogenetic methods for the study of evolutionary processes through time have revolutionized the field of evolutionary biology and resulted in an unprecedented expansion of our knowledge about the tree of life. These methods have shed light on the macroevolution of many ...
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The adaptive advantages, evolution and development of iridescence in leaves (BlueLeaf)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Jul 31, 2016,

Iridescence is a form of structural colour which changes hue according to the angle from which it is viewed. Blue iridescence caused by multilayers has been described on the leaves of taxonomically diverse species such as the lycophyte Selaginella uncinata and the angiosperm Begonia pavonina. While much is known about the role of leaf pigment colour, the adaptive role of leaf iridescence is unknow ...
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A novel micronutrient-based strategy to prevent hearing impairments: test and road to market for age-related hearing loss and preservation of residual hearing (PROHEARING)

Start date: Jul 1, 2012, End date: Jun 30, 2016,

Hearing impairment affects 600M people worldwide.  It greatly decreases quality of life, particularly in the elderly, and constitutes an unmet health and medical need.  Regeneration of sensory auditory hair cells is not available as a medical technology.  In concordance with this topic call, we propose a novel strategy based on the development of a new technology, a micronutrient formulation imple ...
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Application of Assembly Line Synthesis to The Construction of Biologically Active Molecules (ALCAMS)

Start date: May 1, 2014, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

This proposal seeks to develop a new strategy for chemical synthesis which we term “Assembly Line Synthesis”. Our plan is to develop new reactions and strategies which enable us to essentially grow a carbon chain with complete control over its shape (stereochemistry) and functionality (which groups are incorporated) in a single operation. Our unique methodology involves the reaction between a lit ...
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Precisely Defined, Surface-Engineered Nanostructures via Crystallization-Driven Self-Assembly of Linear-Dendritic Block Copolymers (ANIM)

Start date: May 1, 2014, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

Recent advances made in the field of crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA) of block copolymers (BCPs) with a crystallisable core-forming block in selective solvents have opened up exciting opportunities in the creation of well-defined nanostructures such as monodisperse cylinders with precisely controlled length. Herein, we propose to study linear-dendritic BCPs and to obtain new, well-defin ...
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Europeana Cloud: Unlocking Europe's Research via The Cloud (eCloud)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

Europeana Cloud is a Best Practice Network, submitted under Objective 2.1.a and coordinated by the Europeana Foundation, designed to establish a cloud-based system for Europeana and its aggregators. Europeana Cloud will provide new content, new metadata, a new linked storage system, new tools and services for researchers and a new platform - Europeana Research. Content providers and aggregators, a ...
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CONFORMATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL (ROCOCO)

Start date: Apr 1, 2011, End date: Mar 31, 2016,

We aim to offer to science a molecular scale mechanism for communication and control. Using stereochemical information and conformational control as the mechanism by which that information is transmitted and processed, we take inspiration from the phenomenon of allostery in biology, and will put to dynamic use a set of conformationally controlled foldamer structures. We will use these structures ...
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The origin of novelties and the evolution of biodiversity during the radiation of birds (ERB)

Start date: Apr 1, 2014, End date: Mar 31, 2016,

This project aims to substantially increase our knowledge of the interplay between morphological evolution and organismal diversity. The radiation of birds will be used as the model system for reaching this goal. Birds are an important group of vertebrates, a very species-rich clade that has had a profound impact on Earth’s ecosystems. Specific questions that will be addressed include: was avian d ...
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Laser-Initiated Liquid-Assisted Colloidal Lithography (LILAC)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

The overall purpose of this research project is to develop and apply a novel laser-initiated liquid-assisted colloidal lithography (LILAC) method for controllable nanostructuring a wide range of surfaces. The method combines, for the first time, ultra-short laser pulses, medium-tuned optical near-field effects and colloidal lithography to achieve surface structuring of materials like Si, III-V sem ...
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Quantum Ultrafast Integrated Photonics in Silicon (QUIPS)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

The central aim of this proposal is to design and experimentally demonstrate ultrafast quantum optics in guided-wave circuits integrated on a silicon chip for a new generation of all-optical quantum computing. The use of quantum information can give exponential increases in the power of computing over classical computers, and unique applications such as 100% secure communications guaranteed by th ...
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Analogues Of Thromboxane For The Treatment Of Cardiovascular Disease (ANTCARD)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the developed world; in Europe it led to over 4 million deaths (47%) last year. Platelets play an essential role in haemostasis and a critical role in thrombosis and cardiovascular disease. Their activation by thromboxane is crucial for thrombus formation but this can lead to myocardial infarction or stroke. Due to the important role of plate ...
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New Frontiers in Protein-based Nanomaterials (PMELT)

Start date: Mar 1, 2011, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

"We propose to undertake an ambitious 5 year interdisciplinary programme that introduces a fundamentally new paradigm in protein-based nanomaterials research. The new approach involves two main project themes based respectively on fundamental studies on the structure, function and properties of molten protein polymer surfactant nanoconstructs, and the development of these novel nanomaterials as sm ...
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Local content in a Europeana cloud (LoCloud)

Start date: Mar 1, 2013, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

LoCloud aims to build on the achievements of CARARE in establishing a repository-based aggregator for Archaeological and Architectural heritage and of Europeana Local in its work with local institutions and their regional and national aggregators, which resulted in the contribution to date of well over 5 million items to Europeana.The main goals of LoCloud are: to continue to ease the task of ena ...
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Dynamics of Large Group Actions, Rigidity, and Diophantine Geometry (DYNRIGDIOPHGEOM)

Start date: Feb 1, 2010, End date: Jan 31, 2016,

In our project we address several fundamental questions regarding ergodic-theoretical properties of actions of large groups. The problems that we plan to tackle are not only of central importance in the abstract theory of dynamical systems, but they also lead to solutions of a number of open questions in Diophantine geometry such as the Batyrev--Manin and Peyre conjectures on the asymptotics and t ...
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Bioreactor-based, clinically oriented manufacturing of engineered tissues (BIO-COMET)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: Nov 30, 2015,

Despite significant achievements in the field of regenerative medicine and the enormous potential for engineered tissue products, significant hurdles have prevented cellular therapies from gaining wide-spread clinical adoption. Manufacturing related issues have been proposed as key challenges to be addressed for the translation of regenerative therapies to the clinic and the successful commerciali ...
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Spin-Photon Angular Momentum Transfer for Quantum-Enabled Technologies (SPANGL4Q)

Start date: Mar 1, 2012, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

The goal of this project is the development of a suite of nanophotonic devices that interface with spins, for application in quantum information and quantum-enabled classical communi-cation technologies. Our technologies will be based on electron and nuclear spins in semi-conductor quantum dots (QDs) embedded in nanophotonic devices. We will combine knowledge of the physics of semiconductor spin ...
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An integrated geoscientific study of the thermodynamics and composition of the Earth's core-mantle interface (CoMITAC)

Start date: Sep 1, 2009, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

The core-mantle interface is the central cog in the Earth's titanic heat engine. As the boundary between the two major convecting parts of the Earth system (the solid silicate mantle and the liquid iron outer core) the properties of this region have a profound influence on the thermochemical and dynamic evolution of the entire planet, including tectonic phenomena at the surface. Evidence from seis ...
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The evolution of mechanisms that control behaviour (EVOMECH)

Start date: Jun 1, 2010, End date: May 31, 2015,

The approach to animal behaviour adopted by behavioural ecology is based on the investigation of the adaptive function of behaviour. A common assumption is that the action of natural selection on behaviour can be predicted without reference to processes inside the organism. I believe that it is time to combine an analysis based on evolution with one based on mechanisms, where a mechanism might be ...
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From the lab to the plant: large scale manufacture of prostaglandins (LASAMAP)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

"Prostaglandins (PGs) are hormone-like chemical messengers that regulate a broad range of physiological activities, essential to life. Some synthetic analogues of prostaglandin are ‘billion dollar’ drugs e.g. latanoprost, which is used to treat glaucoma. The whole family of PG drugs (around 30 members) have combined annual sales of >$10bn pa. Furthermore a new dermatological application of PGs aga ...
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ERA-NET on Translational Cancer Research (TRANSCAN)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

"Cancer is a worldwide health burden and a major public health challenge in Europe, responsible for 25% of all deaths; a situation expected to worsen with population ageing. The strengthening of translational cancer research is an urgent need in European cancer research, i.e. the integration of basic, epidemiological, preclinical and clinical research with the implementation and evaluation of inte ...
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Integrated quantum photonics (IQP)

Start date: Oct 1, 2009, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

Quantum information science (QIS) promises fundamental insight into the workings of nature, as we gain mastery over single and coupled quantum systems, as well as a paradigm shift in information technologies. It is a pioneering field at the interface of the physical and information sciences of major international interest, with substantial investment in North America, Asia and Europe. The first qu ...
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Environment NCPs cooperating to improve their effectiveness (ENV-NCP-TOGETHER)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

"National Contact Points (NCPs) hold a key role in communication with the European Commission concerning executive matters and the scientific community. The quality of proposals submitted, for example, relies partially on an effective NCP network. This project is a set of coherent activities and tasks that will foster further cooperation between Environment NCPs from EU member States and Associate ...
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ICT Enabled Service Integration for Independent Living (INDEPENDENT)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: May 31, 2013,

Description When it comes to supporting older people living in the community, today’s reality is characterised by fragmentation of service provision resulting in disjointed and patchy care and support. The quest for more integrated care is anything but new. Only recently, however, policy and practice are beginning to fully recognise that fra ...
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