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Call for proposals 'Energy Efficiency with Nanotechnology' |
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(Nanowerk News) The Top-level Research Initiative is launching a call for user-driven research projects within the sub-programme “Energy Efficiency with Nanotechnology” in beginning of 2010.
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The Top-level Research Initiative is the largest joint Nordic research and innovation initiative to date. In addition to being a Nordic contribution towards solving the global climate crisis, the initiative intends to promote research and innovation within the Nordic countries.
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The overall scope of the sub-programme “Energy Efficiency with Nanotechnology” is:
“Improvement of the efficiency of future sustainable energy system by applying nanotechnology to the transport sector, energy conversion and use”.
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Significant added value is expected from this Nordic co-operation by:
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Facilitating user-driven development of sustainable energy solutions enabled by nanotechnology approaches for commercialization
Enhancing Nordic cooperation and augmenting society-industry-academia interaction and international involvement
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The following three research and development themes are within the scope of this call:
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1. Nano-based surface-treatment concepts for energy-efficient transport and energy conversion including coatings for sustaining extreme and aggressive environments
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2. Nanomaterials for efficient energy conversion and storage devices
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3. Nanostructured materials for efficient light emission / light harvesting
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Industry involvement as active participant is required. The budget for the sub-programme is 50 million NOK available over three (3) years. The financed projects may each receive a maximum support of 15 million NOK from the sub-programme, and should in addition present a minimum of 50 % self-financing and/or programme external funding.
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Key activities shall contribute to consolidating and developing the Nordic knowledge base and energy efficient solutions applying nanotechnology. Activities may comprise combinations of:
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User-driven research
Ph.D. and Post-Doc grants
Mobility grants (between Nordic countries, and between academia and industry)
Workshops and seminars
Creation of a common voice in relevant international fora
Dissemination of results (participation in international scientific conferences)
Network building on both the Nordic and international level
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The expected deadline for pre-proposals is 1st of March 2010.
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