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Mediterranean Science, Policy, Research & Innovation Gateway (MED-SPRING)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Jul 31, 2017,

The main aim of the Project is to contribute to the quality of the Euro-Mediterranean research area, with a particular focus on the bi-regional Euro-Mediterranean S&T cooperation, research & innovation, policy dialogue and cooperation monitoring. The proposal aims at tackling the key issues and policy objectives outlined in the Work Programme by creating a dialogue and coordination platform of gov ...
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PRACE 4th Implementation Phase Project (PRACE-4IP)

Start date: Feb 1, 2015, End date: Apr 30, 2017,

PRACE, the Partnership for Advanced Computing, was established in May 2010 as a permanent pan-European High Performance Computing service providing world-class systems for world-class science. Six systems at the highest performance level (Tier-0) are deployed by Germany, France, Italy and Spain providing researchers with over 9 billion core hours of compute time. HPC experts from twenty-five membe ...
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THE EUROPEAN SOLAR RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER (EU-SOLARIS)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

EU-SOLARIS aims to create a new legal entity to explore and implement new and improved rules and procedures for reserach infrastructures (RI) for Solar Thermal Electricity (STE) technology, in order to optimise RI development and RTD coordination. According to what was communicated by ESFRI, EU-SOLARIS is expected to be the first of its kind, where Industrial needs and private funding will play a ...
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PRACE - Third Implementation Phase Project (PRACE-3IP)

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

PRACE-3IP supports the accelerated implementation of the pan-European HPC Research Infrastructure (RI) created in April 2010. It continues, complements, and extends the work of the PRACE-1IP and -2IP projects.PRACE-3IP addresses the computational and simulation needs of European scientific communities and of industry to keep them at the forefront of discovery. Our vision is the formation of an int ...
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Europeana network of Ancient Greek and Latin Epigraphy (EAGLE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2016,

EAGLE is a Best Practice Network that brings together the most prominent European institutions and archives in the field of Classical Latin and Greek epigraphy, to provide Europeana with a comprehensive collection of unique historical sources which constitute a veritable pillar of European culture. In particular, it will supply inscriptions coming from 25 EU countries, providing more than 1.5 M of ...
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Policy-oriented marine Environmental Research in the Southern EUropean Seas (PERSEUS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

The overall scientific objectives of PERSEUS are to identify the interacting patterns of natural and human-derived pressures on the Mediterranean and Black Seas, assess their impact on marine ecosystems and, using the objectives and principles of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive as a vehicle, to design an effective and innovative research governance framework based on sound scientific knowl ...
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"Innovative Multi-purpose off-shore platforms: planning, Design and operation" (MERMAID)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

"European oceans will be subject to massive development of marine infrastructure in the near future. The most obvious is the energy facilities e.g. offshore wind farms, exploitation of wave energy, expansion of electricity connections, and also further development and implementation of marine aquaculture. This will also lead to an increased need for marine infrastructure to support installation an ...
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Dynamical Exascale Entry Platform (DEEP)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: Aug 31, 2015,

DEEP proposes to develop a novel, Exascale-enabling supercomputing platform along with the optimisation of a set of grand-challenge codes simulating applications highly relevant for Europe's science, industry and society. The DEEP System will realise a Cluster Booster Architecture that can cope with the limitations purported by Amdahl's Law. It will serve as proof-of-concept for a next-generation ...
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Linking Scientific Computing in Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean - Phase 2 (LinkSCEEM-2)

Start date: Sep 1, 2010, End date: Feb 28, 2015,

...ge and Synchrotron applications. Regional HPC centres will be contributing resources to support user communities in the region with the Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre of the Cyprus Institute, the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (Egypt) and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Egypt) being initially the major contributors. SESAME, (Jordan/UNESCO), a major ...
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3D Digitisation of Icons of European Architectural and Archaeological Heritage (3D-ICONS)

Start date: Feb 1, 2012, End date: Jan 31, 2015,

3D-ICONS proposes to digitise a series of architectural and archaeological masterpieces of world and European cultural significance and provide 3D models and related digital content to Europeana, with the aim of contributing to the critical mass of highly engaging content available to users.Public fascination with the architectural and archaeological heritage is well known, it is proven to be one ...
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Virtual Museum Transnational Network (V-MusT.net)

Start date: Feb 1, 2011, End date: Jan 31, 2015,

Description The project aims to provide the cultural heritage sector with Virtual Museums that are educational, enjoyable, long-lasting and easy to maintain.Virtual Museums are personalised, immersive, interactive experiences that enhance our understanding of the world around us. The term 'Virtual Museum' is a general one that covers vari ...
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Consistent computation of the chemistry-cloud continuum and climate change in Cyprus (C8)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

...The model system is user-friendly and will facilitate air quality and climate studies by regional scientists. The project will be part of the Energy, Environment and Water Centre of the newly founded Cyprus Institute, provide input to climate impact assessments and contribute to a regional outreach programme.
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European Grid Initiative: Integrated Sustainable Pan-European Infrastructure for Researchers in Europe (EGI-InSPIRE)

Start date: May 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

Scientific research is no longer conducted within national boundaries and is becoming increasing dependent on the large-scale analysis of data, generated from instruments or computer simulations housed in trans-national facilities, by using e Infrastructure (distributed computing and storage resources linked by high-performance networks).The 48 month EGI-InSPIRE project will continue the transitio ...
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ENvironmental Optimization of IRrigAtion Management with the Combined uSe and Integration of High PrecisIon Satellite Data, Advanced Modeling, Process Control and Business Innovation (ENORASIS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

The overall aim of ENORASIS is to develop an intelligent, integrated Decision Support System (ENORASIS Service Platform and Components) for environmentally optimized and, thus, sustainable irrigation management by farmers and water management organizations. ENORASIS system will actually target to motivate irrigation farmers to optimize the use of water, whereas it will also provide to (irrigation) ...
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OPtimization of a Thermal energy Storage system with integrated Steam Generator (OPTS)

Start date: Dec 1, 2011, End date: Nov 30, 2014,

OPTS project aims at developing a new Thermal Energy Storage (TES) system based on single tank configuration using stratifying Molten Salts (MS, Sodium/Potassium Nitrates 60/40 w/w) as heat storage medium at 550°C maximum temperature, integrated with a Steam Generator (SG), to provide efficient, reliable and economic energy storage for the next generation of trough and tower plants.The three-year ...
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European Schoolnet Living Schools Lab (LSL)

Start date: Oct 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2014,

The LivingSchoolsLab project is a 24-month Coordination Action with 15 partners, including 12 Ministries of Education (MoE) or organisations nominated to act on their behalf. It is coordinated by European Schoolnet (EUN) that has extensive experience of demonstrating and showcasing best practice involving ICT use in schools and in coordinating large-scale, pan-European school pilots and validation ...
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PRACE - Second Implementation Phase Project (PRACE-2IP)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Aug 31, 2014,

PRACE-2IP supports the accelerated implementation of the pan-European HPC Research Infrastructure created in April 2010 as the result of the preparatory phase PRACE project. It complements and extends the work of the PRACE-1IP project that was started in July 2010.PRACE-2IP addresses the computational and simulation needs of European scientific communities to keep them at the forefront of discover ...
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Climate Local Information in the Mediterranean region: Responding to User Needs (CLIM-RUN)

Start date: Mar 1, 2011, End date: Feb 28, 2014,

"CLIM-RUN aims at developing a protocol for applying new methodologies and improved modeling and downscaling tools for the provision of adequate climate information at regional to local scale that is relevant to and usable by different sectors of society (policymakers, industry, cities, etc.). Differently from current approaches, CLIM-RUN will develop a bottom-up protocol directly involving stakeh ...
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PRACE - First Implementation Phase Project (PRACE-1IP)

Start date: Jul 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

Large scale simulations are the third pillar of science today alongside theory and experiment. They produce scientific insights, technological advances, and solve problems in many fields of society. Their tools are high-end computers and effective software. PRACE, the Partnership for Advanced Computing, has been created as a not for profit association in May 2010 as a permanent pan-European High P ...
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Comprehensive Modelling of the Earth system for better climate prediction and projection (COMBINE)

Start date: May 1, 2009, End date: Oct 31, 2013,

"The European integrating project COMBINE brings together research groups to advance Earth system models (ESMs) for more accurate climate projections and for reduced uncertainty in the prediction of climate and climate change in the next decades. COMBINE will contribute to better assessments of changes in the physical climate system and of their impacts in the societal and economic system. The pro ...
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Linked Heritage - Coordination of Standards and Technologies for the enrichment of Europeana (Linked Heritage)

Start date: Apr 1, 2011, End date: Sep 30, 2013,

Linked Heritage has 3 main objectives: I) to contribute large quantities of new content to Europeana, from both the public and private sectors; II) to demonstrate enhancement of quality of content, in terms of metadata richness, re-use potential and uniqueness; III) to demonstrate enable improved search, retrieval and use of Europeana content.Linked Heritage will facilitate and deliver large-sca ...
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Thermal Power Generation and Water (ΗΠΗΝ)

Start date: Sep 30, 2011, End date: Aug 31, 2013,

Το έργο αφορά την κατασκευή μιας μικρής κλίμακας, πειραματικής μονάδας συμπαραγωγής (ΠΗΜΣ) που θα κάνει χρήση της ηλιακής ενέργειας για την ταυτόχρονη παραγωγή νερού και ηλεκτρισμού. Η λειτουργία της ΠΗΜΣ θα αποδείξει το υλοποιήσιμο της τεχνολογικής λύσης και θα επιβεβαιώσει την αξιοπιστία της ως σταθερή και αδιάλειπτη πηγή παραγωγής νερού και ηλεκτρισμού σε κανονικές συνθήκες λειτουργίας, αναδεικ ...
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DATA REPOSITORIES AND COMPUTATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE STUDIES IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN (DARECLIMED)

Start date: Feb 1, 2011, End date: Jul 31, 2013,

"The Mediterranean and Middle East, with a combined total population of more than 400 million people, are characterized by strong environmental gradients, climate extremes and diverse economic, social and cultural identities. It is expected that throughout the 21st century the region will experience substantial adverse climate changes and face major challenges in energy demand and supply, as well ...
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TRACING IDENTITY IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN; A Digital Survey of Late Medieval Monuments in the Eastern Mediterranean Islands (TIEM)

Start date: Jun 1, 2009, End date: May 31, 2013,

...of the late medieval monuments of the islands of the Eastern Mediterranean using state-of-the-art technological tools. Research will cover the eastern part of the Mediterranean basin beginning with Cyprus, Rhodes and Chios to be progressively extended to Crete and other Aegean islands. The program offers a novel methodology that adjusts to the complex socio-political realities of the Medieval Medi ...
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Connecting ARchaeology and ARchitecture in Europeana (CARARE)

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

CARARE is a proposal to establish over 3 years a Best Practice Network and aggregation service and improve the interoperability with Europeana of the digital content available from the archaeology and architectural heritage domain. It will involve heritage organisations, archaeological museums and specialist archives to expand Europeana's network of content providers and make available the rich di ...
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"Climate Change, Hydro-conflicts and Human Security" (CLICO)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Dec 31, 2012,

...e world’s leading researchers in water resource, vulnerability, and peace and security studies. Ten cases of hydro-conflicts will be studied ranging from Niger, Sudan, the Jordan and Nile basins to Cyprus, Italy and the Sinai desert. A large dataset – the first of its kind – of hydro-conflicts in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Sahel will be regressed against climatic, hydrological and socio-ec ...
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Tools and Expertise for 3D Collection Formation (3D-COFORM)

Start date: Dec 1, 2008, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

...ations, with the Victoria and Albert Museum as a full partner and collaborations from the Louvre, the Florentine Museums authority, the Museum of the Imperial Forums in Rome, World Heritage Sites in Cyprus and the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. The consortium also contains organisations tasked at a national level with helping museums move in these directions: CNRS-LC2RMF, the research arm of the Fre ...
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Combined solar power and desalination plants: technico-economic potential in Mediterranean Partner countries (MED-CSD)

Start date: Jun 1, 2008, End date: May 31, 2010,

"The growing economies in the southern and eastern Mediterranean area increasingly need affordable and efficient energy and water for sustainable development. Hybrid solar/fossil thermal power plants with combined sea water desalination based on concentrating solar power technology (CSP) offer a unique, cost efficient solution to the growing energy and water demand. Hybrid solar/fossil operation ...
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR ARCHAEOLOGY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN (STACHEM)

Start date: Nov 1, 2008, End date: Apr 30, 2010,

...bute to a regional strategic plan for the Eastern Mediterranean archaeological sciences and digital heritage community. This will be achieved in parallel with the design and planning process of the Cyprus Institute’s newly created Science and Technology for Archaeology Research Center, which is planning major investments in infrastructures for archaeometry, underwater archaeology and digital cultu ...
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Enabling Grids for E-sciencE III (EGEE-III)

Start date: May 1, 2008, End date: Apr 30, 2010,

A globally distributed computing Grid now plays an essential role for large-scale, data intensive science in many fields of research. The concept has been proven viable through the Enabling Grids for E-sciencE project (EGEE and EGEE-II, 2004-2008) and its related projects. EGEE-II is consolidating the operations and middleware of this Grid for use by a wide range of scientific communities, such as ...
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Linking Scientific Computing in Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean (LinkSCEEM)

Start date: Apr 1, 2008, End date: Jan 31, 2010,

The Cyprus Institute is developing a Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CSTRC) that will include a high-performance computing (HPC) facility on a scale expected to be in the tens of teraflops, with an associated research and educational centre devoted to computational science. The CSTRC will be designed primarily to serve the needs of Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean reg ...
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Researchers in Cyprus Care About the Environment (RECARE)

Start date: May 1, 2008, End date: Oct 31, 2008,

"The Research Promotion Foundation has been organising the Researchers’ Night events in Cyprus since 2006. The main objective of the proposed RE-CARE project taking place on the 26 September 2008 is to attract a large number of people from various age groups, giving them the opportunity to meet with the researchers in person, to understand what researchers do for their living and how their ""job"" ...
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2nd International Youth Meeting: European Citizen - Where are you?

Start date: Apr 1, 2011,

The "2nd International Youth Meeting: European Citizen - Where are you?" will bring together young people and people active in youth work from more than 20 different European countries (EU programme countries and neighbouring partner countries from SEE) in order to offer them a platform to discuss basic issues concerning participation and European citizenship, share experiences and additionally le ...
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Building a cyber-Platform for the support of high performance computing higher education

Start date: Sep 1, 2009,

The HiPOP project shall collect and evaluate» for the first time, experiences in higher education inthe field of High Performance Computing (HPC) and Computational Science and Technology(CST) from both the US and Europe. We will develop joint policies for designing an optimalstrategy to create sufficient awareness among the youth on the growing importance of large-scalesimulationsto modem society. ...
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Archaeolandscapes Europe

Start date: Sep 15, 2010,

The ultimate aim of the ArchaeoLandscapes network is the use throughout Europe of aerial survey and 'remote sensing' to promote understanding, conservation and public enjoyment of the shared landscape and archaeological heritage of the countries of the European Union. The project represents the culmination of a growing European cooperation from the mid-1990s onwards. Now federating 34 prestigious ...
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