Požadovaný rozpočet: 3.399.000 EUR

Data accessibility plays an increased role in humanities and represents the core of research and social innovation processes. Open data access offers a unique scientific opportunity to scholars who would otherwise have a difficult access to the data sets or would not be able to cumulate the critical mass of information needed to conduct a high quality research. Research in humanities produces process and state descriptions a society; it focuses on a better understanding of social processes that have always included intercultural communication. Therefore we believe that assessment of the issues associated with intercultural communication in the relations between Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean is an important prerequisite for further steps of the EU integration, as well as for future policy making, which is often clearer if the historical expertise is taken into account. When dealing with complex discourses, such as othering and the power manipulation with representations, the range of accessible sources is extremely important. Phenomena of othering and power manipulation are very pervasive and have impact in various socio-cultural processes. In order to identify and understand complex cultural issues and their own solving mechanisms, the contemporary historical, comparative research needs internationally accessible data. CERENE aims at providing an open access to and preserve materials concerning Central and South-Eastern European relations (with a specific focus on the countries of the former Hapsburg Monarchy) towards the Islamic Mediterranean (on the example of Egypt, an anomalous province of the Ottoman Empire). Emphasis will be put on the key era of the “long nineteenth century” (1798-1914), with relevant extensions. In order to achieve a broad data accessibility, an electronic archive.

Žadatel: Univerzita Karlova

Požadovaný rozpočet: 1.304.000 EUR

The overall objective of the COSARS project is to develop a new building system based on an alternative sustainable construction material using the mixture of wood waste and other locally available biomass waste (technical hemp, juta fibres etc.). Such material will benefit from favourable construction qualities, light weight, and low environmental impact. The new material will combine traditional cement binder or alkali activated binder (geopolymer) with biomass chips. Apart from the stability and durability provided by binder, the biomass component will have positive effects on insulation and air humidity regulation qualities. Recycling of the wood and other biomass waste is better solution than burning process. Recycling of the wood, a usual by-product of the construction supply chain, represents another positive aspect of this project, as it allows cost saving both for the waste producers (in terms of free of charge recycling) and for its recipients (in terms of a reasonable price for a part of their product material).

Žadatel: Vysoké učení technické Brno

Požadovaný rozpočet: 2.231.693 EUR

Projekt Inconet CA je zaměřen na podporu politického biregionálního dialogu zemí Střední Asie a členských států Evropské unie v oblasti vědy, inovací a technologií. Významně klade důraz na společenské výzvy, které byly identifikovány jako společný zájem obou regionů, tedy především změna klimatu, energetika a zdraví. V rámci projektu jsou implementovány zásadní pilotní aktivity určené k posílení koordinace a dopadu jednotlivých individuálních akcí. Co se týče politického dialogu, projekt poskytuje analytickou evidenci a monitoring k usnadnění rozhovorů a nastavení společného programu, konkrétně jsou například navazovány vazby s technologickými platformami EU, které umožňují vzájemné učení a výměnu osvědčených postupů pro posílení veřejného a soukromého partnerství mezi oběma regiony. Projekt staví na zkušenostech z předchozích projektů (IncoNet EECA and IncoNet CA/SC), zaměřených na region Střední Asie a rozvíjí synergie s nadcházejícími projekty zaměřenými na země východního partnerství.

Žadatel: Instytut Podstawowych Problemow Techniki Polskiej Akademii Nauk