Brandenburg - A Home for European Research

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1 Ministry for Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg Public relations unit Telephone: Fax: Brandenburg - A Home for European Research

2 This leaflet was published by: Ministry for Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg (MWFK) Dortustraße 36 D Potsdam Telephone: Fax: Internet: Editor: Dr. Wolfgang Börner, Ministry for Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg The included project descriptions and their translation into English are the sole responsibility of the respective authors and institutions. Editorial deadline: 31. January 2008 This leaflet was funded by the Technical Aid of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Please visit also our Website Layout: AntjeTreutler, GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam Printing: Druckerei Andreas Arnold, Großbeeren Copyright notice: If not otherwise mentioned, picture copyrights are held by the respective institutions.

3 Content Greeting Address by Minister President Matthias Platzeck 2. Greeting Address by Minister for Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka 3.1 Research in Brandenburg: Its Development and Funding 3.2 European Funds in Brandenburg Using the Example of European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) 3.3 ERDF Funding - Selected Examples The Framework Programme for Research and Technology Development 5. Brandenburgs Research Ventures in the Framework Programme 5.1 Health 5.2 Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology 5.3 Information and Communication Technologies 5.4 Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies 5.5 Energy 5.6 Environment and Climate Change 5.7 Socio-economic Sciences and the Humanities 5.8 Security and Space 6. Map of Research Locations in Brandenburg 7. Brandenburg s Research Institutions and Universities CONTENT 3

4 1. Greeting Address by Minister-President Matthias Platzeck Dear Reader, In the year 2007, the European Union celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. This not only led to the founding of the European Economic Community (EEC), but also to peace, economic prosperity and social stability on the basis of mutual values and principles. Within the framework of the German EU Council Presidency, the Federal Republic of Germany has successfully initiated significant impulses for continued European unification, the decisive paving of the way for a new European treaty and the subsequent reform process and brought forward the efforts for a globally coordinated climate and energy policy. The continuing development of the Lisbon Strategy as a reform motor concentrating on core questions within the EU and the -member states will continue to be of central significance. This process especially aims at the strengthening of competitiveness and social solidarity, the creation of jobs in the EU and ecological sustainability. There is agreement within the EU that, in terms of the necessary social cohesion, innovations "made in E.U." will require special support. The State of Brandenburg will endeavour to support this ambitious concern. The image of Brandenburg is frequently defined both nationally and internationally by our great cultural world heritage. This brochure makes clear that Brandenburg is not only a land of culture, but first and foremost also an attractive, international competitive location for science and research. Brandenburg has an excellent reputation for research worldwide. This research has made important contri- 4

5 1. butions to the retention and creation of new, high quality jobs in the state. We Brandenburgers are proud of the excellent research potential and contributions which have been produced in the Brandenburg universities and non-university research institutions during the last 10 years. We would like to introduce a few selected "flagship projects" of European supported infrastructure and top quality research in Brandenburg in this brochure. As Minister-President of the state of Brandenburg, support for education, innovative research and technology as national and European future spheres for the further development of employment and progress are of particular importance to me. This support is a firm and important part of Brandenburg state policy. I am happy that the European Union has supported us in this manner with their support policies and assist programmes and that they will continue to support us. I hope that this brochure can help to speak to new partners in Europe, particularly within industry, for an innovative cooperation with science and research in Brandenburg and awaken interest in "more". Whether you are interested in research or culture, Brandenburg is always worth the trip. I invite you to come here and see for yourself. You'll enjoy it here with us in every respect. Sincerely, Matthias Platzeck Minister-President of the State of Brandenburg 5

6 2. Greeting Address by Dr. Johanna Wanka Brandenburg research is world class in many areas but, outside of the scientific community, it is often only known in high profile areas such as earthquake or climate impact research. This brochure presents examples of top level Brandenburg research in selected European oriented research projects and successful infrastructure investments. The European Community is to thank for the support of these projects. The assistance by the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDF) has in particular contributed to the optimisation of existing and creation of new research infrastructure of interest to all of Europe during the funding period. The ERDF funding supplements and rounds out the structural policy of the State of Brandenburg, which endeavours to remain at the top level of research and support of the expansion of the basis of knowledge and technical know-how. Numerous large research projects of international dimensions and presence prove that this investment has been worth it. The Brandenburg institutions also function as project coordinators for many of these projects. For example, the tsunami early warning system developed by the Geo- ForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Germany's national research centre for geosciences, in cooperation with other institutions is known worldwide. In this brochure, you find other projects focusing on a variety of thematic areas. The broadness of topics and great concentration of research institutions is very unusual for such a small state. This is achieved through a composition of larger research institutions with flagship functions along with many 6

7 2. smaller research organizations and institutes. These serve as the jumping off points for the formation of clusters desired by research and economic policy, on Potsdam's Telegraphenberg or in Wissenschaftspark Golm, for example, where spin-offs from university and research facilities have been increasingly settling. Brandenburg-based research seeks to continue the success story of the 6th Research Framework Program with the 7th Framework Program and the next Structural Fund funding period. The state government will continue to provide support for this. The Brandenburg universities and non-university research institutions are already contributing significantly to the creation of a joint European research area and the implementation of the Lisbon Process. I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this brochure. I hope that it finds a wide readership and helps to awaken interest in exciting, innovative research in our future as well, the students in secondary schools and universities. Dr. Johanna Wanka Minister for Science, Research and Culture of the State of Brandenburg 7

8 3.1 Research in Brandenburg: Its Development and Funding Only a few regions worldwide can look back on a tradition of research and science which compares to or exceeds that of Berlin and Brandenburg. This is a major birthplace and traditional home of European science of the modern era. The scientific achievements which have been and will continue to be accomplished in this region are the proof that the human desire for invention and research is adamant to survive political systems and to pursue its own "legislation" in overcoming national and international boundaries. As a result, the research institutions in Berlin and Brandenburg have demonstrated a dense network of cooperations, personal associations and fruitful divisions of labor in an exemplary manner. Many researchers work in their lab in Brandenburg in the morning so as to hold lectures and classes at one of the universities in Berlin in the afternoon or at night - and the other way around. Institutionalised science in Berlin and Brandenburg goes back to internationally known institutions such as the Alma Mater Viadrina (1506 to 1811), the university predecessor to the European University Viadrina foun- 8 RESEARCH IN BRANDENBURG: ITS DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING

9 Main Axis of the Campus of the Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences - a former barracks area. Martin Röll ded in 1991 in Frankfurt (Oder), the Academy of Sciences founded in 1711, the Royal Prussian Institute of Advanced Forestry, which settled in Eberswalde in 1830, on whose grounds the University of Applied Sciences in Eberswalde, which focuses on forest science, is now located and the Kaiser Wilhelm Society for the Support of Science and Research founded in 1911 which became the Max Planck Society in Mendelsohn's Einsteinturm on the Telegraphenberg is deemed to be the most important architectural achievement of the german expressionism. On 6th December 1924 the solar observatory of the Einstein tower was put officially into operation. GFZ, Gantz Of special national, European and international significance in history and today are the Royal Prussian Observatories and natural science Former Astrophysical Institute at the Telegrafenberg in Potsdam - today domicile of Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research GFZ, Gantz RESEARCH IN BRANDENBURG: ITS DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING 9

10 3.1 research institutes established on the Potsdam Telegraphenberg beginning in 1870, such as the Royal Geodetic Institute of Potsdam (1870, later known as the Geodetic Institute of Potsdam), the Astrophysical Observatory of Potsdam (1879), the Geomagnetic Observatory (1888), or the Meteorological Observatory (1893). An entire spectrum of scientific disciplines have their origin in Brandenburg; one of the most important is certainly astrophysics, created from astronomy and spectral analysis, as well as scientific geodesy. On the one hand, the concepts of normalisation and standardisation from the military find their continuation here, as it was these endeavours which rendered national borders superfluous for scientists so long ago. Although not immediately effected by seismic tremors, Potsdam has become a Mecca for Harald Isenstein: Portrait of Albert Einstein; entrance of Einsteinturm GFZ, E. Gantz earthquake research, with seismic networks and seismic experiments around the globe. All forms of research institutions for agriculture, forestry, land use and environmental research have been well represented since the Enlightenment. Turning Brandenburg into a research region was supported by a multitude of international renown personalities. Frederick the Great offered many scientists and researchers a friendly home in the court, for example, the French philosopher and historian Voltaire, from 1750 to 1752; the geologist and research explorer Alexander von Humboldt and Leopold von Buch. Albert Einstein, creator of the theory of relativity, also found one of his most important contacts at the beginning of the 20th century among the Potsdam astrophysicists, namely Karl Schwarzschild. 10 RESEARCH IN BRANDENBURG: ITS DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING

11 Adolph von Menzel: Round Table with King Friedrich II. (middle) in Sanssouci with Voltaire (right) and the leading minds of the Berlin Academy "It is always pleasant to have strict solutions in a simple form." (Karl Schwarzschild 1916) Voltaire (around 1718 after Nicolas de Largillière) Alexander von Humboldt (by Friedrich Georg Weitsch, 1806) The research tradition rooted in this history has been maintained through to the present and will be continued. A strong, enduring diversification was heralded with the founding of the Kaiser Wilhelm Society, now the Max Planck Society. Today, along with the centers of the Helmholz Association, the institutes of the Leibniz Association and the Fraunhofer Society, these form an extremely stabile research environment which is closely networked with the universities and closely correlative with them in terms of personnel, teaching and research. Today, the research achievements of the Left: Johann Jacob Baeyer (* in Müggelheim near Berlin, in Berlin) was officer in the Prussian staff headquarters and as geodesist he was the founder of the European degree measurement. Right: Leopold von Buch (* in Stolpe at the Oder, in Berlin) was as geologist one of the most prominent exponents of his profession of the 19th Century. RESEARCH IN BRANDENBURG: ITS DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING 11

12 The main building of the Institute of Bee Research, the experimental apiary and the breeding centre as basis for many research studies could be developed to the increasing requirements in research and public awareness through modernisation. The applied research fields of the Institute of Bee Research are divided into beekeeping, bee diseases, honey analysis and ecology. Bees belong to the most important productive animals of the world and contribute to the preservation of the floral diversity. LIB GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ), the Astrophysical Institute Potsdam (AIP), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI- Potsdam) stand for high level contributions for the future and the solution of global problems before the eyes of the world. Following German reunification, new developments have contributed to newly founded institutions, such as the PIK, more strongly pursuing interdisciplinary research issues with a global dimension. The funding of science and research is not a subsidy, but an investment in the future. The significance to which the state ascribes to research, its infrastructural requirements, such as intricate equipment and laboratories, and the education of the next generation of scientists manifests itself in investments. 12 RESEARCH IN BRANDENBURG: ITS DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING

13 3.1 The creation of universities and research centers, facilities and infrastructures for the sustainability assurance of international competitiveness of science and research constitutes an essential condition for international cooperation, social service and development and is always at the center of national and European financing policies. The policy of the state government of Brandenburg of viewing science and research as the focus for the redevelopment of the state from the beginning has made it possible to conduct location conversions to many of the locations used in the German Democratic Republic and previously by the military. There, where often 40 years and longer of military usage has marked entire regions, the science and research policies of the state of Brandenburg can make a significant contribution to European cohesion policy. The university locations of Brandenburg an der Havel and Senftenberg stand for this. A further example is, the campus of the Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences on the site of the barracks of the cuirassier school at the historic Brandenburg military base. In addition, numerous student residences are located on grounds formerly used by the military. The establishment and expansion of the university and research landscape in Brandenburg as an essential contribution for the development of the state has been a focus on investment over the last 15 years. These infrastructural measures closely tied to the economy have ensured the competitiveness and attractiveness of these locations against European and international standards. This level can only be maintained and, with a glance at the Lisbon Process, The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering in Potsdam-Bornim is one of the leading institutions in agricultural engineering in Europe. The pilot plant for the production of lactic acid and biodegradable polymers was funded to 75 % by the ERDFfunds. ATB RESEARCH IN BRANDENBURG: ITS DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING 13

14 The ERDF-project "Infrastructure for the Development of next generation wireless internetcommunication systems and technologies" has enabled the IHP to build up a leading position in combination of wireless communication, data processing and internet technology. From the funds of the ERDF the new building of the IHP institute building with a 1000 m 2 class 1 cleanroom was financed. IHP GmbH Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics / Institut für innovative Mikroelektronik expanded further, due to funds from the European Union that have been, and will continue to be, invested in various ways. For this reason, the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDF) is a piece of good fortune for research in Brandenburg. Like Federal and State government the ERDF is contributing considerably to the excellent framework conditions for research in Brandenburg. The efforts of the European Union also play a special role in providing regions with the help they need to reach an equal level of living conditions, in terms of the magnitude of the funds provided. In view of its natural space and history, Brandenburg belongs to these regions. From the beginning on, it was recognised that science and research could play an especially important role as the growth motors for the development of a region. Political decisions are shifted to the lowest possible level of the EU, that is, to the national, regional and/or local political decision making bodies of the various EU member countries. According to this so-called subsidiarity principle, the European Union acts only in a supporting role if these lower decision making bodies are not able to solve problems themselves in a reasonable form. In the case of the Structural Fund assistance, this means that the funds will provided in Brussels and their distribution amongst the various departments will take place according to the decisions of the state government of Brandenburg. The state can thus define its development priorities itself, but has to adhere to the European guidelines. The decision itself is preceded by a lengthy process of coordination by the administrative agency. 14 RESEARCH IN BRANDENBURG: ITS DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING

15 European Funds in Brandenburg Using the Example of European Regional Development Funds (ERDF) 3.2 The European Fund for Regional Development (ERDF) is a central financial source for the implementation of a future oriented and sustainable structural policy for the state of Brandenburg. The Operational Programme Brandenburg, in which midterm funding goals are determined, comprised 6,896 billion for the funding period , approximately 3.1 billion of which came from the European Structural Funds, consisting of the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDF), the European Social Fund (ESF) and the agricultural fund "the European Alignment and Guarantee Fund for Agriculture, Alignment Department" (EAGFL-A). The allotment of the ERDF amounted to 53.8%, that of the ESF to 23.6%; the rest resulted from agricultural aid within the framework of the EAFGL-A (22,8%). With this, the significance of the ERDF for the structural policy of the state is clear. A total of 311 million was granted for 365 projects in this field for the funding period from , 162 million of this from the ERDF. Funding details can be seen in the tables on page 17 ff. Important infrastructural projects such as the expansion of the new technology centres in Golm, Cottbus and Frankfurt/Oder were supported, as well as many research and development facilities in universities, non-university research institutions and companies in a sustainable manner by means of substantial investment. Added to this are investments for the improvement of environmental conditions in Brandenburg. The vast majority of the ERDF funds were awarded for investment projects for the improvement and further development of the economic infrastructure of the state. In this manner, numerous support measures of the state of Brandenburg for a sustainable development of the region were rounded out and accelerated. Space specific priorities were set with the ERDF funding to expand the infrastructure for attracting businesses and spin-offs as well as to finally fund job creating and job securing innovations. The ERDF funding helped in many areas to produce the necessary infrastructural and investment basic conditions to provide a creative atmosphere for invention and research. Top scientific achievements, the most attractive building equipment as well as technical facilities provided the basis for the acquisition of highly EUROPEAN FUNDS IN BRANDENBURG - EXAMPLE ERDF 15

16 3.2 BTUC, Schormann-Deffner renowned international research projects. For many excellent researchers in the state of Brandenburg who came from all over the place, these circumstances have played an important role. In many cases, it has been possible to support the scientists by the provision of scientific infrastructure from the acquisition of research funds from the framework programmes of the EU and from national funding programmes such as the German Research Foundation or the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Compelling offers to European partners can only be made by those who are in the position to move forward with corresponding infrastructural potential. Parallel to the allotment of funds from the ERDF, a significant investment of technology transfer from science to the economy can be stated. With this level of equipment, universities and non-university research institutions can be operated at the European and international level, and thus make an important contribution to the further development of the European Research Area. Science and research play a prominent role in Brandenburg. The expectations of the state and citizens with respect to science are high for the effectiveness of the establishment of a future oriented economic structure in the state of Brandenburg. Econo- 16 EUROPEAN FUNDS IN BRANDENBURG - EXAMPLE ERDF

17 3.2 mic and technical developments are not foreseeable in every case. It is, however, clear now that the European dimensions for research and science in the State of Brandenburg can no longer be ignored. Actions Overall Costs in k ERDF-Volumes in k Number of Projects Measures at universities Investments in nonuniversity research institutes Transfer of knowledge as growth motor Multimedia in universities Overall: As of January 31, 2008 EUROPEAN FUNDS IN BRANDENBURG - EXAMPLE ERDF 17

18 Important ERDF measures during the funding period to expand economic research infrastructure in the non-university area Applicant/Project ERDF-financing in k Overall ERDF Astrophysical Institute Potsdam (AIP): Expansion/Equipment of a media and communication centre Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK): Renovation and expansion of former building of the German Weather Service Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics (IHP), Frankfurt (Oder): Acquisition of infrastructure for the development of wireless internet and data communication systems and next generation technology New construction of branch for medical biotechnology in Golm of the Fraunhofer Institute for biomedical engineering (IBMT) GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ): Renovation of the Large Refractor building Astrophysical Institute Potsdam (AIP): E-Science centre for astrophysics Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics (IHP), Frankfurt (Oder): Expansion of infrastructure for development of new gate contact materials for high speed transistors Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics (IHP), Frankfurt (Oder): Structural and defect analysis on micro- and nanostructures GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ): Expansion of the Telegraphenberg computer infrastructure: processing simulation - backup GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ): Broadband expansion of the Telegraphenberg computer network to giga-bit/s Astrophysical Institute Potsdam (AIP): Laboratory for fibre optic Panta Rhei, Cottbus: Creation of a building for interdisciplinary material research Overall: As of January 31, EUROPEAN FUNDS IN BRANDENBURG - EXAMPLE ERDF

19 Important ERDF measures during the funding period to expand economic research infrastructure in the university area Facilitiy Project ERDF-financing in k University of Potsdam (UP) Eberswalde University of Applied Sciences (FHE) Lausitz University of Applied Sciences (FHL) Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus (BTUC) Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus (BTUC) Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus (BTUC) University of Potsdam (UP) University of Applied Sciences Wildau (TFHW) Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus (BTUC) Buildings for Natural Sciences in Golm (2nd Construction Phase) New construction of teaching and laboratory building for wood technology including testing rooms Renovation and modernization of areas for mechanical engineering laboratories (House 4) New construction of an information, communication and media center (IKMZ) Expansion of area for research and teaching of architecture and civil engineering (Addition LG 7) Renovation and modernization for areas for laboratories for environmental science and traffic technology New building for information and economics in Babelsberg Renovation of a building as an information, communication and media center (IKMZ) Testing building for research focus traffic technology/vehicle technology Overall ERDF University of Applied Sciences Lausitz (FHL) University of Potsdam (UP) Renovation of building 6 to an information laboratory building in senftenberg Building for natural sciences in Golm (3rd construction phase) Overall As of January 31, 2008 EUROPEAN FUNDS IN BRANDENBURG - EXAMPLE ERDF 19

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21 3.2 Annotation: The number of ERDF funded projects has increased by 20 to a total of 365 projects by 31. December EUROPEAN FUNDS IN BRANDENBURG - EXAMPLE ERDF 21

22 3.3 ERDF funding - selected examples The following projects were funded on the basis of the Operational Program (OP) for the use of Structural Funds concluded by the state government of Brandenburg (here: "European Regional Development Fund - ERDF)" within the funding period through The projects belong amongst the focus and/or research priorities of the OP for the measures "Infrastructure in the Areas of Science, Research, Development and Information Technology" Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus (BTUC) Traffic Technology Building Construction Period: 2005 bis 2007 Investment Volumes: 6,904 k, 2,466 k of that ERDF 22 The research focus of the Institute for Traffic Technology (IVT) at the BTU Cottbus is in the areas of the aviation technology and space travel applications. In conjunction with the Research Facility for Air and Space Travel in Berlin and Brandenburg, the BTU takes on a decisive role in the restructuring process of the region of Southern Brandenburg with the IVT and its research focus on vehicle and propulsion technology. The IVT departments are incorporated into national and international research and development projects and support the economic development process of the region of Southern Brandenburg. They cooperate, among others, with Rolls Royce Deutschland, MTU Ludwigsfelde (and MTU ERDF FUNDING - SELECTED EXAMPLES Munich). With the gift of the testing building for the research focus traffic technology/vehicle technology, the sciences are provided with 1,152 m² (primary usable area) of experimental areas for teaching, research and development of traffic technology. BTUC, Schormann-Deffner

23 Information, Communication and Media Center (IKMZ) of the Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus (BTUS) Right: New Construction; Left/Above: Stairs BTUC, Schormann-Deffner Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus (BTUC) Information, Communication and Media Center (IKMZ) Construction Period: 2001 bis 2004 Investment Volumes: 28,877 k including 2,000 k Initial Equipment, of that 11,401 k ERDF The Information, Communication and Media Center (IKZM) at the BTU Cottbus serves the traditional function of a library with modern electronic data processing and an internet supported supply of information. The building, which began official operations in 2005, was designed by the Swiss architect firm Herzog & de Meuron and provides approximately 600 reading and work stations. It offers services in the areas of information and communication technology which serve the research and development of the regional economy, the transfer of technology as well as the professional and continuing education of the citizens of Cottbus and the region. Alongside various reading rooms and open access libraries which extend over six floors, the ten total floors can also be used for internet conferences and presentations, exhibitions, trainings and readings. The IKMZ was honored as "2006 Library of the Year" and was a selected location of the "Land of Ideas". In 2007 it received the "Grosse Nike", a national architecture prize awarded for the first time by the Confederation of German Architects. Thanks to the ERDF funding, the IKMZ appeared on the "World Map of Architecture" as a multifunctional building with very unique characteristics, thus increasing the international attractiveness of Cottbus and all of Brandenburg as a location for science and culture. ERDF FUNDING - SELECTED EXAMPLES

24 Top and Upper Right: Both buildings of the second construction phase offer chemistry, biology, biochemistry, Earth sciences and physics students and scientists the best opportunities for teaching and research. University of Potsdam University of Potsdam (UP) New Construction of Buildings for Natural Sciences in Golm 2nd Construction Phase: Construction Period: 2001 to 2006 Investment Volumes: 45,505 k, 22,752 k of that ERDF 3rd Construction Phase: Construction Period: 2006 to 2008 Investment Volumes: 26,509 k, 13,255 k of that ERDF In order to create sufficient space to meet the demand of the natural sciences, buildings were constructed in three steps on the Golm campus of the University of Potsdam. Construction phases two and three were funded by the EU with 50% of the funding from the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDF). A substantial improvement in teaching and research for these laboratory intensive, experiment based subjects was achieved with these structures. With these new buildings, new material technical conditions were achieved providing a significant development advance for science at Golm. The strategic concept of the networksing of university teaching and research with the non-university research institutions has proven to be successful. During the intervention period, the Golm research campus has achieved a dimension with the institutes of the University of Potsdam, the Max Planck Society, the Fraunhofer Institutes and the Incubation Center Go-In which is recognized on national and international levels and has become one of the most significant engines of innovation in the entire region. The users of the two buildings from the second construction phase are the chemistry, biology, biochemistry, 24 ERDF FUNDING - SELECTED EXAMPLES

25 Earth sciences and physics students and scientists. Well equipped laboratories and practical training rooms as well as the open, communication provoking design of the ensemble offer the best opportunities for teaching and research. The third construction phase includes a building for the Institute of Physics with a number of special laboratories and working rooms offers innovative space for 500 students and 17 science workgroups such as astrophysics, quantum optics and nonlinear dynamics. Third Construction Phase : Special laboratories and working rooms for the Institute of Physics will be created here. University of Potsdam

26 3.3 Information, Communication and Media Center: Central Area Wildau Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau Technical University of Applied Sciences (TFH) Information, Communication and Media Center Construction Period: 2004 to 2007 Investment Volumes: 10,989 k, 4,867 k of that ERDF In September 2007, the TFH Wildau moved into the new Information, Communications and Media Center (IKMZ). The landmark protected industrial hall built in 1921 was converted into a modern university library and cafeteria within three years. The completion of the building is one of the final steps on the way to an attractive university campus. The IKMZ is functionally divided into two primary areas: The commons and separate cafeteria with approximately 400 seats are housed on the ground floor. The three upper floors with a usable area of more than 1,400 square meters are taken up solely by the university library. This triples the usable area of the library to 3,000 ongoing meters of shelf space. Alongside a coatroom and lockers, the information counter is located in the central area of the library on the second floor, including four RFID selfcheck out devices as well as the frequently visited textbook collection, with approximately 16,000 titles. There are a total of 150 work stations available for the library users. Reading rooms and open access collections, the media library, a group work room, four individual work rooms and offices are located on two additional floors. Information, Communication and Media Center: Reading Area on the 4th Floor Wildau Technical University of Applied Sciences 26 ERDF FUNDING - SELECTED EXAMPLES

27 Süring-Haus: ehemaliges Gebäude des Deutschen Wetterdienstes Lothar Lindenhan 3.3 Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) Restoration and expansion of the former building of the Deutscher Wetterdienst Construction time: 2004 to 2007 Investment volume: 3,929 k, 1,960 k from ERDF The Telegraphenberg, situated in the south of Potsdam and today known as the "Science Park Albert Einstein", has been a famous location of scientific research for more than 120 years. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research is one of the institutions assembled there; it is housed in four historical buildings. By means of funds provided by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDFfunds), the Royal Meteorological Observatory, built by the architect Paul Emanuel Spieker between 1890 and 1893, could be restored between 2004 and Planning and operation of the observatory was tailored to suit the needs of the meteorologists. Hence, its restoration required special diligence: Its original ground plan, construction and substance as well as its classified equipment needed to be maintained and restored according to best conservation practices. In addition, permanent summering and wintering grounds were created in unused attics and basement rooms after the restoration to provide habitats for bats that are strictly protected by Article 10 of the German Federal Nature Conservation Act. The outdoor facilities, such as a historical orchard, were also restored through new plantings. 53 qualitatively first-class scientific offices and two seminar rooms covering a floor space of 1256 m² are available in this building for the scientists of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. The reconstruction project, with a total financial volume of 3,9 million, was mainly supported by the European Union but also by funds provided by the State of Brandenburg, the Federal Government and the City of Potsdam. The building was re-inaugurated in 2007 and is now named after the meteorologist Prof. Dr. Reinhard Suering, who was the director of the Observatory until ERDF FUNDING - SELECTED EXAMPLES

28 3.3 New Building of the Fraunhofer Institute IBMT, Exterior View and Library with Gallery Lower: Technical School IBMT Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering (IBMT) Potsdam- Golm New Institute Building Construction Period: 2004 to 2007 Investment Volumes: 22,500 k, 11,250 k of that ERDF The new building of the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering (IBMT) in Potsdam opened on May 9, The building offers ideal working conditions to 142 scientists. The departments of molecular and cellular biotechnology previously divided into two locations (Berlin and Nuthetal Potsdam) have been brought together by the new building. The building meets the requirements of molecular medicine and biotechnology as a intelligent research infrastructure. The research and development fields of the institute are molecular diagnostics, device development in the filed of lab-on-chip technology, as well as nanobiotechnology and the preparation of regenerative medicine. able to change laboratory capacity, the avoidance of renovation costs and even allows the principle to be provided with their own lab after successful installation and test production. The library offers plentiful space for various events and is also open to the neighboring institutes in Wissenschaftspark Golm (the Golm Science Park), the Fraunhofer IAP, the Max Planck Institutes and the institutes of the University of Potsdam. The proximity to the institutes promotes scientific exchange and cooperation with projects. In addition, the GO:IN technology center, completed at nearly the same time, offers rooms for companies and spin-offs and opens up opportunities for cooperations and spin-offs. Eight docking stations for special container laboratories are located on the eastern side of the building. Flexible S3 or GMP laboratories with full supply of media can be connected here as per customer orders. This offers the advantage of quickly being 28 ERDF FUNDING - SELECTED EXAMPLES

29 New institute building including state-of-the art clean room facilities. IHP Innovations for High Performance Microelectronics/ Institut für innovative Mikroelektronik (IHP), Frankfurt (Oder) - Infrastructure for the Development of next generation wireless internetcommunication systems and technologies - Infrastructure extension for the development of gate contact materials for high speed transistor technologies - Structure and Defect Analysis on Micro - and Nanostructures Construction period: Investment: 40,188 k, 30,141 k of that ERDF The example of IHP - a European research & innovation centre for wireless communication technologies and member of the Leibniz Association - demonstrates the high influence of ERDF investments on the resulting research impact and the scientific successes on an international level. The new IHP building, in operation since 1999, was already co-financed with 48 million from ERDF funds. It has a total area of m 2, including a 900 m 2 class 1 clean room and more than m 2 laboratories. As a result of this investment, the IHP obtained a modern research infrastructure with a state-of-the-art pilot line with a 0.25 μm BiCMOS technology for 200 mm wafers. The ERDF project, realized in the time period from 2004 to 2006 with a financial volume of 32 million, enables IHP to take over a guiding position on R & D activities in the field of mobile communication systems (wireless communication, data processing and internet applications). For the system and circuit design, investments were carried out to buy new CAD tools, libraries, IP blocks as well as high frequency test equipment. For the realization of state-ofthe-art process steps (0.13 μm technology) in the manufacturing of 200 mm Silicon wafers, new control and processing facilities were purchased for the IHP pilot line. The IHP pilot line is set up to manufacture high speed SiGe BiCMOS technologies on the basis of so-called heterobipolar transistors with high frequencies up to 300 GHz. At present, ERDF FUNDING - SELECTED EXAMPLES

30 View on the IHP BiCMOS 200 mm Si wafer pilot line IHP the MPW shuttle service offers world wide four different 0.25 μm SiGe BiCMOS technologies which can be processed in limited numbers for interested customers. An additional 0.13 μm SiGe BiCMOS technology is offered from In comparison to industry, IHP offers an individual service for research intensive prototype developments of high performing BiCMOS circuitries and accepts in consequence orders with very limited chip areas. In consequence, the IHP MPW service enables industry as well as Universities and Non-University research institutes the preparation of their innovative development concepts in terms of prototypes, for example with respect to the development of fast wireless data transfer systems with frequencies up to 60 GHz, automotive Silicon radar devices working at 77 GHz or high data rate circuits for optical networks. In 2007, the IHP MPW service is used by circuit & system designers from 67 Universities / research institutes (52 from EU member states) and 45 industry companies (28 from EU member states). About IHP: IHP provides with its competences in Materials Research, Technology, Circuit & System Design a complete innovation chain which is used in an optimal way by its vertical project philosophy to pass from basic materials research concepts to first class prototype devices. Of central importance in these R & D projects is the IHP pilot line equipped for the processing of 0.25 and 0.13 μm SiGe BiCMOS technologies. Furthermore, IHP provides a Multiple Project Wafer (MPW) & Prototyping shuttle service, allowing thus external users to make use of its clean room facilities. 30 ERDF FUNDING - SELECTED EXAMPLES

31 3.3 IHP`s activities may be considered as three well concerted research programs: 1. Wireless Internet: R & D activities on innovative wireless communication systems with special emphasize on a) applications in new areas and b) development and testing of prototypes. 2. Technology Platform: R & D activities on modular extensions of industrial CMOS technologies for advanced "system on chip (SoC)" solutions with respect to wireless broad band communication systems. 3. Materials Research: R & D activities on the integration of new materials in Silicon - based microelectronics with special emphasize on nano-scaled materials systems (high-k dielectrics, Silicon engineering approaches etc.) Dual FIB-REM NVision 40 System - the latest equipment for three-dimensional structural and chemical analysis of nano-structures in state-of-the-art semiconductor technologies. IHP ERDF FUNDING - SELECTED EXAMPLES

32 4. The Framework Programme for Research and Technology Development (FP) The Framework Programme for Research and Technology Development (FP) is the largest financing instrument of the European Union for research. The programme supports research in selected areas. Their contents are adjusted to the respectively current political framework conditions and periodically advertised in work programmes. Economic growth is promoted in the sense of the Lisbon Process, by increasing competitiveness and developing innovation. The beginnings of the research framework programme lie some 20 years in the past. An instrument which supported targeted European research was created for the first time in Since then, there have been multiple subsequent programmes and the seventh program (FP7) came into force in 2007, which will finance research projects across Europe through With a duration of 7 years, it is the longest framework research programmes to date and, with a budget of 50.5 billion, the strongest financed. FP7 is divided into four specific programmes with an additional programme dedicated to nuclear energy Cooperation In the cooperation programme, research networks in ten thematic areas are supported, which at the same time constitute scientific areas of high priority. Research is conducted and technology is developed The thematic areas are the following: - Health - Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology - Information and Communication Technologies - Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and New Production Technologies - Energy - Environment (including Climate Change) - Transport (including Aeronautics) - Socio-economic Sciences and Humanities - Space - Security 32 THE EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

33 4. The Indicative Breakdown of FP7 (in EUR million) which assures the progress of the European Union in European as well as international cooperation projects. The themes were already defined in six framework programmes up to security and humanities and social sciences. A total of 32.5 billion is available for network projects. Ideas The program is conducted by the European Research Council, which supports pioneering research with 7.4 billion as an independent body. It is open to all research fields; excellence is the sole selection criterion. People The education of and career planning for scientists is the focus of the People programme. Successful actions of the Marie Curie programme were already conducted here in FP5 and FP6. In doing so, networks, individual stipends and partnerships between industry and science were awarded as well as prizes. The programme has more than 4.7 billion available. Capacities The strengthening of the research infrastructure and research potential within the European Union are supported with 4.2 billion in the Capacities program. In addition, special measures support, among others, research by small and midsized companies, the development of knowledge oriented regions and international THE EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 33

34 4. collaboration. The Framework Programme in Brandenburg Universities and research institutions in Brandenburg participate greatly in the research framework programmes of the European Union. Attractive research infrastructures and capacities as well as European and international networks offer an optimal starting basis for bringing projects successfully into the framework programme. The expired FP6 offers the opportunity to chart the participation of Brandenburg institutions: A large number of scientific institutions and universities in the State of Brandenburg are involved in EU projects in the 6th Framework Programme. In numerous projects, Brandenburg institutions took on the role of coordinator and attracted important future potential for local research in this manner. Particularly successful applicants among the non-university research institutions are, among others, the GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam- Rehbrücke, the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces and the GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH (GKSS Research Center), Institute for Chemistry in Teltow. The University of Potsdam is the forerunner among the universities. Topic Diversity The diversity of the Brandenburg research landscape enables a wide thematic array, although a special weight was placed on the areas "Biological Sciences, Genomics and Biotechnology in the Service of Health", "Food Quality and Safety" as well as "Sustainable Development, Global Change and Ecosystems" in FP6. Participation in the Marie Curie measures is also strongly pronounced. The focusing of topics corresponds in large part with the industry competence fields defined in the state innovation concept. This creates a reserve which is important to the scientific institutions in the cycles of European research funding. All in all, the active role of Brandenburg institutions in the framework research program provides a good starting position for FP7. The collected experiences in the networking, application or implementation and coordination of European 34 THE EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY

35 4. research projects benefits the array of scientific institutions of the state of Brandenburg for the new period from 2007 through It is to be expected that research institutions and universities also successfully apply for EU funding in the future. This will enable the research landscape of Brandenburg to continue to gain in attractiveness and make a significant contribution to European research and technological development. European Research in the Humanities In recent years, the European Union has launched a variety of measures with the aim of improving the difficult situation for research in the Humanities in the European context. Wheras Germany, on a national level, has declared 2007 Year of the Humanities, the European Parlament has called out the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue for Dr. Iwan-Michelangelo Both initiatives open up a number of research fields D Aprile, former which are proper to the Humanities, such as the European Enlightenment Research analysis of intercultural communication processes, issues surrounding the perception of Self and Center Potsdam Other, or challenges in the dialogue between different scietific cultures and communities. All these are questions that are of a fundamental significance for European research projects in all areas not just in the Humanities. In addition, the 7th Research Framework Programme of the European Union has explicitly taken into account the Humanities for the first time. Researchers in the Humanities can submit projects dealing with questions of citizenship, as well as with Europe s changing role in the world in the context of contemporary globalization processes. Moreover, the importance of media, literature, and fine arts for the European integration process has been recognized and put on the agenda. THE EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY 35

36 5. Brandenburgs research ventures in the 6th Framework Programme Excellent minds stand behind outstanding research. Individual research projects from Brandenburg have be introduced in detail with their coordinators in the following sections. It is clear that the competence and quality of science in Brandenburg is diverse and comprehensive and that only examples can be illustrated in this brochure. Many scientists in the State of Brandenburg are involved in the development of further projects whose results extend internationally. A large part of this will be conducted at the research institutes of the Hermann von Helmholtz Society of German Research Centers, the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Science Association, the Institutes of the Max Planck Society for the Promotion of the Sciences and the Fraunhofer Instruments in FP6 IP Integrated Projects a transnational multi-partner project with the main aim to generate knowledge in the priority thematic areas of FP6 NoE Networks of Excellence an instrument to overcome the fragmentation of the European research landscape with the objective to strengthen European excellence in a given area STReP Specific Targeted Research Projects multi partner research or demonstration projects for a limited scope and ambition CA Coordination Actions are intended to promote and support the networking and coordination of research and innovation activities SSA Specific Support Actions an instrument aiming to contribute actively to the implementation of activities of the work programme, the analysis and dissemination of results or the preparation of future activities. RTN Marie Curie - Research Training Network research- and training networks for Ph.D. students and Post-Docs 36 BRANDENBURGS RESEARCH VENTURES IN THE 6TH FP

37 5. Campus life at Potsdam University Universität Potsdam, Fritze Society for the Promotion of Applied Research. The universities and universities of applied sciences in the State of Brandenburg are also persuasive with their first class research activities. Alongside the framework research programme, additional instruments enable research work, such as the LIFE financing instrument or Intelligent Energy - Europe. Important contributions for research activities in the state are made by the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDF), which is can partially expand and newly create the required infrastructure primarily responsible for research. The projects introduced here and coordinated by Brandenburg institutions come from the 6th Framework Programme. They are supported after highly competitive evaluaitions and reviews conducted by international EU committees of experts. Alongside profound professional and scientific excellence, high level competence in project management and proven expertise in intercultural communication are necessary skills for the role of coordinator, in order to be able to manage European and some worldwide consortiums. As the majority of the projects listed here were implemented in the 6th framework research programme, they will be presented in order of the thematic priorities of the FP6, which primarily finds its continuation in the FP7. The references to the respective internet sites enables extended, deepened examination of the research projects. BRANDENBURGS RESEARCH VENTURES IN THE 6TH FP 37

38 5.1 Health DIFE German Institute of Human Nutrition EPIC European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Heiner Boeing Certain chronic diseases have a high incidence in populations with a westernized lifestyle. Diet seems to play an important role in the increasing prevalence of these diseases. According to current estimates, approximately 30 % of cancer and 80 % of the cases of type 2 diabetes could be related to nutrition or its associated factors. Thus, the potential of nutrition to prevent these diseases is considered very high. genetic, molecular, clinical, and epidemiological research which is unique in Germany. They perform analyses of genetic variants (polymorphisms) as to their role in the incidence of nutrition-related diseases. Research is aimed at developing new strategies Scientists at the DIfE investigate the relationship between single nutritional factors, associated biomarkers, and disease risk by a combination of EPIC Duration since 1997 Instrument FP6; CA Euro; Funding further Euro from German Cancer Aid e.v. 23 administrative centres in 10 Participants European counties DIFE in Potsdam- Rehbrücke DIFE 38 HEALTH

39 5.1 for prevention. It is partly based on EPIC, a prospective cohort study designed to investigate the relationship between diet and the incidence of cancer and other chronic diseases. EPIC is the largest study of diet and health ever undertaken, having recruited over people in 10 European countries, including participants from Potsdam and surrounding areas. Contact with the study participants is maintained with mailed follow-up questionnaires sent every other year in order to assess new cancer cases as well as changes in diet or lifestyle factors. DIFE Max-Rubner-Laboratory DIFE HEALTH 39

40 5.2 Food, agriculture and biotechnology UP University of Potsdam VaTEP Vacuolar Transport Equipment for Growth Regulation in Plants Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Bernd Müller-Röber The central aim of the VaTEP project is the analysis of plant growth processes and the underlying biochemical processes. The network specifically targets intracellular transport proteins to unravel their specific functions with respect to plant growth processes. The VaTEP Research Training Network (RTN) offers structured 3 year training for European PhD students. PhD students will be trained in a biological discipline that covers multiple levels and links molecular events to VaTEP Duration October Instrument Budget FP6; Marie Curie RTN Euro Funding Euro 10 working groups from Germany, France, Great Participants Britain, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic whole-tissue growth in plants. It offers measures to develop skills and competencies in various technological and innovative aspects. Young researchers will additionally be trained in a number of complementary skills, including project management and financing, IP rights, ethical issues, communication and entrepreneurship. The training programme includes the scientific work on their PhD project, individual working visits at other partner institutions to learn additional techniques and network-wide workshops which will be organised by the VaTEP programme, e.g. the International Biophysics School in Venice or Information days for women scientists in Brussels. 40 FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

41 5.2 Within the EU network VaTEP young researchers explore cutting edge molecular and biochemical technologies to study the role of cellular transport processes for plant rowth. VaTEP University of Potsdam, Communs GFZ Elisabeth Gantz FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 41

42 5.3 Information and communication technologies AHELMHOLTZ-CENTRE GFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam DEWS Distant Early Warning System Coordinator: Dr. Joachim Wächter Responding to the devastating tsunami catastrophe in the Indian Ocean of 2004, the German Federal Government entrusted a consortium of German research institutions under the overall leadership of the GeoForschungsZentrums Potsdam with the development of an advanced tsunami early warning system for Indonesia (GITEWS - German Indonesian Tsunami Early Warning System). DEWS Duration February 2007 February 2010 Instrument Budget FP6; STReP Euro Funding Euro 18 international partners, amongst others: Atos Origin SA. (Spain), Saab AB (Sweden), National Research Participants Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (Japan), National Coordinating Council for Disaster Management (Indonesia) The near real time system integrates a large number of sophisticated sensor components such as broadband seismometers, GPS stations, tide gauges, buoys, and ocean bottom instrumentation, e.g. pressure sensors and seismic sensors. The data from these sensor systems are transferred to data centres at high speed by means of satellite telemetry and fed into model calculations in order to create a set of warning bulletins. These form the basis for the targeted warning notifications to the different emergency services and government agencies, the media, and special population groups like visually or hearing impaired. The Distant Early Warning System (DEWS) emerged from GITEWS as a visible European initiative focusing on efforts for the creation and distributi- 42 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

43 5.3 The DEWS project will design and implement an open standard based early warning system for Indian Ocean GFZ on of quick, target warning notifications not only in Indonesia but also in Sri Lanka, Thailand and New Zealand. It is expected that DEWS makes the case for a European early warning system for the Mediterranean and the North East Atlantic. DEWS contributes a Knowledge Base for the training of disaster specialists and lays the foundation for a new tertiary professional education scheme, the early warning engineer. Propagation of Tsunami waves depending on water depth GFZ INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES 43

44 5.3 UP University Potsdam ASG Adaptive Services Grid Coordinator: Dr. Dominik Kuropka The main achievement of ASG is a blueprint of an architecture for software platforms which automatically discover Internet-based services and compose them to more complex ones (service processes). End users and enterprises can thus be offered a broader range of services and the creation of the services is easier for providers. This technology is primarily enabled by the use of so called semantic information, which provides additional information on the usage and function of a service in a machine-readable form, so that computer programs are able to process that information automatically. A prototype demonstrates the function of ASG's developed technologies based on two scenarios in the business world. Furthermore, ASG provides methodologies and techniques for development and adaptation of services to enable an easy-to-use support for service providers. ASG Duration September 2004 February 2007 Instrument Budget FP6; IP Euro Funding Euro 22 partners; amongst others: Hasso-Plattner-Institut, Daimler- Chrysler, Telenor (Norway), Participants Siemens, University Swinburne (Australia), Akademia ekonomiczna w Poznaniu (Poland) The Adaptive Services Grid project addresses advanced scientific and technological issues by making use of the knowledge and expertise of major European research institutions with significant contributions from the software, telecommunications, and telematics industry. 44 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

45 5.3 The Integrated Project Adaptive Services Grid (ASG) is implemented by "Information Society Technology" under the strategic objective "Open development platforms for software and services". ASG Service Delivery Lifecycle ASG INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES 45

46 5.4 Nanosciences, nanotechnologies and materials DESY Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron EUROFEL European Free Electron Laser Design Study Coordinator: Josef Feldhaus EUROFEL DESY is one of the leading accelerator centers in the world. It is a national research institute supported by public funds and has locations in Hamburg and Zeuthen (Brandenburg). The main focus is on fundamental research in natural science with special emphasis upon accelerators, particle physics and research with photons. Duration January 2005 December 2007 Instrument Budget FP6; SSA Euro Funding Euro 16 European institutions from 5 countries; amongst others: Berliner Elektronenspeicherring-Gesellschaft für Synchrotronstrahlung mbh, Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils Participants (Great Britain), Commissariat a l' Energie Atomique (France), Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. (Italy), MAX-lab, Lund University (Sweden) DESY takes part in 19 EU projects, acting as coordinator, task leader, or partner. One of these projects is the EUROFEL project, a design study funded with 9 million Euros. The aim is to advance the construction of new European research infrastructures. The EUROFEL project concentrates forces from all interested and qualified research groups in Europe for the physical and technological development of a new class of short-wavelength radiation sources called Free Electron Laser (FEL). This novel type of facilities will produce extremely brilliant, ultra-short radiation pulses with laser-like properties in the wavelength ranges from the ultra-violet to X-rays. Thus, FEL open up new promising experimental possibilities for research institutes and industry, e.g. for the understanding of basic processes in physics, chemistry, and biology. 16 leading research centers from five European countries participate in the 46 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS

47 View in the tunnel of photoinjector PITZ at DESY Zeuthen DESY Detail of Photoinjector PITZ at DESY Zeuthen DESY EUROFEL project. DESY is the coordinating institute due to its large experience in the field: at the TESLA Test Facility, the single-pass FEL concept was successfully demonstrated at short wavelengths around 100 nm, and since 2005 the free electron laser FLASH operates as the first user facility world wide. In the framework of EUROFEL, theoretical and experimental studies are performed, e.g. in Zeuthen at the photo injector test facility PITZ. PITZ will provide the electron source for the European XFEL, a free electron laser delivering radiation in the X-ray regime, to be built in Hamburg. Currently the PITZ project focuses on the stringent requirements of free electron lasers like the production and conservation of highest quality electron beams for a reliable user operation. The electron source installed at FLASH was prepared and optimized in Zeuthen and a further improved source is under preparation at PITZ. Beam profile of an electron beam of photoinjector PITZ DESY NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS 47

48 5.4 GKSS Research Centre Geesthacht GmbH Institute of Polymer Research MULTIMATDESIGN Computer aided molecular design of multifunctional materials with controlled permeability properties Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Dieter Hofmann This project aims at achieving better understanding and knowledge base design of multifunctional polymer materials. These materials shall combine controlled permeability for certain small and medium sized molecules with a number of other properties which are necessary to ensure processability, duration and applicability in numerous areas. MULTIMATDESIGN Duration March 2005 February 2008 Instrument Budget FP6; STReP Euro Funding Euro 11 partners from Germany, France, Greece, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia and Switzerland, amongst others: National Research Participants Centre for the Physical Sciences "Demokritos" (Greece), L' Air Liquide S.A (France), Research Institute on Membrane Technology (Italy) This aim is pursued by the development and extensive application of multiscale computer-aided material modelling and design methodology, complemented by computer-assisted evaluation of end-use performance of the materials in question. Simulation results will be validated against experimental data. Wherever possible, measures will be taken to demonstrate the applicability of design projects in actual product and process design. The materials of interest can be applied in rather different areas like in medicine, biotechnology or in "classical" membrane separation processes, e.g. for the processing of natural gas. The project involves 11 partners from Germany, France, Greece, Great Britain, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia and Switzerland. 48 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS

49 Transport of an aquatic molecule in a polymer GKSS 5.4 Kick-off meeting in Teltow GKSS dry model medium water content high water content Schematic representation of the moisture expansion of a biodegradable polymer GKSS NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS 49

50 5.4 GKSS Research Centre Geesthacht GmbH Institute of Polymer Research VASCUPLUG Bioreactive composite scaffold design for improved vascular connexion of tissue-engineered products Coordinator: Dr. Barbara Seifert VASCUPLUG is the acronym for the project entitled "Bioreactive composite scaffold design for improved vascular connexion of tissue-engineered products", a kind of "vascular plug". In Tissue Engineering the resulting tissues in most cases lack of appropriate formation of blood vessels (vascularisation) and poor connexion of the implanted structure to the host tissue. As a result malnutrition of the tissueengineered structures takes place also connected with poor exchanges VASCUPLUG Duration April 2005 March 2008 Instrument Budget FP6; STReP Euro Funding Euro 7 European partners, amongst others: University of Patras (Greece), Forschungszentrum Participants Karlsruhe, University of Nottingham (Great Britain), Semmelweis University (Hungary) of oxygen and carbon dioxide leading to cell death (necrosis). The objective of the European Community funded project VASCU- PLUG is the development of an innovative three-dimensional scaffold structure for tissue engineering that improves the formation of blood vessels. In the first half of project lifetime promising results were achieved with respect to choice of materials and technology as well as selection of biological agents promoting vascularisation. Furthermore a bioreactor system was developed for testing the proposed system prior to animal testing. The complex bunch of requirements for a functional vascularisation of tissue-engineered products calls for a strong inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation of chemists, biologists, 50 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS

51 VASCUPLUG Consortium at Mid- Term meeting (Karlsruhe, October 2006) GKSS engineers, physicists and physicians and depends upon pronounced cross-frontier collaboration as reflected in the VASCUPLUG consortium. Here researchers from large research facilities (GKSS and Research Centre Karlsruhe) cooperate with universities (Patras/Greece, Nottingham/UK and Santiago de Compostela/Spain) and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm (Sweden). The project VASCUPLUG is coordinated by Dr. Barbara Seifert from Institute of Polymer Research of GKSS Research Centre in Teltow. Schematic view of the scaffold structure with an open-porous foam and embedded tubes (green) that are filled or closed with a stimuli-sensitive polymer (orange, SSP). These channels will open when they get a signal from the tissue cells upon malnutrition and serve as placeholders for blood vessels. GKSS NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS 51

52 5.4 MPIKG Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces ACTIVE BIOMICS Active Biomimetic Systems Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Reinhard Lipowsky The systems considered in this project involve two types of biomolecular nanomachines, growing filaments and stepping motors, which are able to generate force in the nano-domain. The research network will elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying this force generation and will explore new possibilities for the integration of these molecular machines into nanoand microsystems. ACTIVE BIOMICS Duration May 2005 April 2008 Instrument Budget Funding Participants FP6; STReP Euro Euro 8 European research facilities; amongst others: Laboratoire d'enzymologie et Biochimie Structurales Dynamics of the Cytoskeleton (France), European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Politecnico of Milano Computational Biomechanics Lab (Italy) Active biomimetic systems as pursued in the new research network have many possible applications as drug delivery systems, molecular sorting devices, diagnostic tools for cell screening, or scaffolds for tissue engineering. One long term vision is the construction of nanorobots, which can perform work and other useful tasks in the nano-domain. The "Specific Targeted Research Project (STREP)" on "Active Biomimetic Systems" is coordinated by the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces and was launched in May It consists of eight European scientific institutions in Germany, France, the Netherlands and Italy and receives 2,1 Million Euro for three years from the European Union for research on "Active Biomimetic Systems". 52 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS

53 5.4 Different bound states of a cargo particle, with several molecular motors which move along a filament. Each motor can unbind from and rebind to the filament, which implies that the number of motors that actually pull the cargo varies with time. Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Confocal microscopy images of lipid vesicles containing two different fluorescent dyes: two vesicles before fusion; Vesicles fused by applying a short electric pulse; three-dimensional image of a two-domain vesicle produced by fusion of two membranes with different composition. Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS 53

54 5.4 MPIKG Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces BIOMIMETIC SYSTEMS Early Stage Research Training on Biomimetic Systems Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Reinhard Lipowsky The main scope of Biomimetic systems is to provide a research training framework for young scientists, to coordinate teaching and training activities as well as to organize joint workshops and the exchange of senior and young scientists among the partners. The research projects are, for instance, about the reactions of intercellular networks to stimuli from outside the cell or about how "nano-machines" are able to use the cytoskeletal filaments for the transport within the cell. BIOMIMETIC SYSTEMS Duration September 2004 August 2008 Instrument Budget FP6; Marie Curie EST Euro Funding Euro 7 European partners; amongst others: Niels Bohr Institute (Denmark ), Politecnico of Participants Milano, Dept. of Bioengineering (Italy), CNRS and University of Toulouse (France) Other projects deal with the properties of lipid membranes, which provide the basic building blocks for the biological membranes within and on the surface of cells. The scientists also want to understand how biomolecules can be used to build up nano-capsules, the development of which is rather promising for various applications in medicine and pharmacology; one example is provided by cancer therapy. The international Marie-Curie program "EST on Biomimetic Systems" was launched in 2004 by the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces and Potsdam University. Seven partners from all around Europe participate in the project, which runs for four years with a budget of ca. 3.6 million EUR. The project will admit 27 Ph.D. students in physics, chemistry, biology and bioengineering. 54 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS

55 SEM image of organosilica hollow-spheres. This material can be used as capsule for drug delivery, catalyst and separation. Hollow spheres were broken due to high vacuum during SEM measurements. Small nanoparticles lie around on the surface of large hollow spheres. Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam-Golm Armin Okulla, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS 55

56 5.4 TFH University of Applied Sciences Wildau EUROFET Organised Molecular Films and Their Use for Organic Field- Effect Transistors and Related Opto-Electronic Devices Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Sigurd Schrader EUROFET EUROFET contributes to new developments in the field of organic fieldeffect transistors (OFET), and related organic light-emitting and opto-electronic devices (OLED), an area of recognised and growing importance. EUROFET Network carries out stateof-the-art research and education in this field and is a Research Training Network in the Marie-Curie-Programme. Eight research groups from six European countries are involved. Duration August 2002 July 2006 Instrument Budget FP5; Marie Curie RTN Euro Funding Euro Philips research lab (Netherlands); ETH Zürich (Switzerland), University Milano-Bicocca (Italy), TU Graz Participants (Austria), University Bayreuth (Germany), ICS Strasbourg - CNRS (France), Politecnico di Milano (Italy). University of Applied Sciences Wildau TFH Wildau Basic idea of the project is to use the high degree of orientation in both conjugated polymers and cross-linkable reactive mesogenes that have been realised in OLEDs to produce OFET-materials with high carrier mobilities. Device studies consists a large part of the work but additional studies have been carried out on the materials and structures in order to study the dynamics and reaction paths of fundamental photo-excitations and the recombination processes determining the conversion efficiency of electrical energy into light or gain by optical electrical pumping of materials. 56 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS

57 5.4 Organic semiconductors have appeared as alternative to inorganic semiconductors for use as active material in electronic devices and emissive displays. Such "plastic electronics" can be used for drivers of flexible active matrix displays as shown in the figure, radio frequency identification tags, wearable electronics and related applications. Beside research, the young scientists are trained in additional fields such as presentation skills or management skills and learn additional techniques during individual visits at the partner institutions. (a) (b) Flexible organic active-matrix display in (a) plane and (b) bent shape. The 3.5 cm by 3.5 cm display has 64 x 64 pixels. Pixel size is 540 x 540 μm 2 "Flexible active-matrix displays and shift registers based on solution-processed organic transistors", G. H. Gelinck, H. E. A. Huitema, E. van Veenendaal, E. Cantatore, L. Schrijnemakers, J. B. P. H. van der Putten, T. C. T. Geuns, M. Beenhakkers, J.B. Giesbers, B. -H. Huisman, E. J. Meijer, E. M. Benito, F. J. Touwslager, A. W. Marsman, B. J. E. van Rens, D. M. de Leeuw, Nature Materials 3 (2004) 106 NANOSCIENCES, NANOTECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS 57

58 5.5 Energy AHELMHOLTZ-CENTRE GFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam CO2SINK In situ-laboratory for investigation of geological storage of CO2 Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Frank Schilling The primary source of our energy supply in Europe will still rest in the fossil fuels coal, oil and natural gas for many decades. Their combustion, however, creates unavoidably large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2). A possibility for keeping this gas out of the atmosphere consists in its sequestration and subsequent storage underground. Due to its genesis and its special geological properties, Brandenburg is particularly suitable for the CO2-SINK Duration April 2004 March 2009 Instrument Budget FP6; IP Euro Funding Euro 14 partners; amongst others: Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (Denmark), Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute - Polish Participants Academy of Sciences (Poland), Det Norske Veritas AS (Norway), Uppsala University (Sweden), Vattenfall Europe Generation AG Simplified internal geological structure (anticlines and synclines) of the North German Basin. The Ketzin anticline is similar to the inset block. Formations of different age are color-coded: brown, Lower Permian and Pre-Permian; light blue, Upper Permian (Zechstein); magenta, Triassic and Jurassic; green, Cretaceous; yellow and ocher, Tertiary; light yellow, Quaternary. GFZ 58 ENERGY

59 long term underground storage of CO2. Underneath the locations of the former natural gas deposits, which have been known of for long geological periods and have been extracted in the meantime, CO2 is being deposited on a trial basis and its long term behaviour is being examined in an elaborate test program with the latest methods. The location for the trial system and observation wells for CO2SINK is Ketzin, in the Havelland Principle of the geological storage of CO2 and the metrological monitoring GFZ district. This Integrated Project has already earned great attention worldwide in a very short time. It is coordinated by the GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam and stands for an extremely close and fruitful collaboration between research and industry in Europe. CO2SINK is closely networked with the EU projects CO2- REMOVE and GRASP as well as numerous additional projects in Europe with significant GFZ participation. CO2SINK constitutes the central project of the Zero Missions Technology Platform (ZEP). GFZ Potsdam GFZ ENERGY 59

60 5.5 AHELMHOLTZ-CENTRE GFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam I-GET Integrated Geophysical Exploration Technologies for Deep Fractured Geothermal Systems Coordinator: Dr. Ernst Huenges I-GET Duration November 2005 October 2008 Instrument Budget FP6; STReP Euro Funding Euro 11 European partners; amongst others: ENEL Produzione (Italy), BGRM-Scientific and Participants Technical Centre (France), Islenskar Orkurannsóknir (Iceland), Centre for Renewable Energy (Greece) Geothermal energy is known as an inexhaustible source of energy and has already been used many years for heating purposes. The generation of electricity from geothermal sources, however, had been limited to volcanic areas until now. Under suitable geological properties, we are now in the position to operate the efficient generation of electricity even at relatively low temperatures. This has even been successful in nature reserve areas under the strictest of environmental protection constraints, as proven by the geothermal research at the Groß Schönebeck location in the middle of Schorfheide. Drilling is, however, expensive and generally associated with an economic risk, as it is not always possible to obtain enough hot water. In order to investigate the properties deep underground in advance and to inspect a location for its suitability, a carefully selected research programme is necessary. Brandenburg offers outstanding conditions for the development of the technology and necessary tests due to its geological structure and its genesis. The project under the coordination of the GeoForschungsZentrums Potsdam is closely networked with the EU FP6 projects ENGINE, HITI and LOW-BIN, where the GFZ is also significantly involved. 60 ENERGY

61 Principle of the planned geothermal power generation. A pump delivers hot water from the depth through a production well. A circuit working with an organic liquid of low boiling point is heated by the hot water. The gas pressure produced drives a turbine and a generator. The cooled off water will be reinjected through a second borehole into the underground. GFZ Spatial position of the drilling and stratigraphic sequence Groß Schönebeck GFZ Production test 2003, Groß Schönebeck GFZ ENERGY 61

62 5.6 Environment and climate change AWI Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research CENSOR Climate variability and El Niño Southern Oscillation: Implications for Natural Coastal Resources and Management Coordinator: Dr. S. Thatje CENSOR CENSOR addresses effects of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on the coastal Humboldt Current ecosystem along Pacific South America. Both its warm (El Niño) and cold (La Niña) phase cause major environmental changes and have either positive or negative ecological, infrastructural, and socioeconomic implications. Duration October 2004 September 2008 Instrument Budget Funding FP6; STReP Euro Euro 14 partners from Europe and South America; amongst others: GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Instituto de Ciencias del Mar - Consejo Superior de Participants Investigaciones Científicas (Spain), Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (France), Instituto del Mar del Perú (Peru) Understanding and alleviating the multiple consequences of El Niño and La Niña is essential to maintain the livelihood of coastal human communities. Fourteen institutions from South America and Europe participate in this interdisciplinary EU-funded project. Aims - An interdisciplinary understanding of coastal systems to support the sustained exploitation of marine resources and the income and livelihood of local communities. - A web-based integration of any information on coastal ENSO effects: 62 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE AWI

63 AWI - Development of predictive tools for short-term forecasts of ENSO-induced environmental changes and resource availability. - Establishing recommendations and advice to decision makers, fishermen and aquafarmers for an effective, lasting use of fluctuating coastal marine resources during ENSO. AWI AWI ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE 63

64 5.6 AWI Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research GLIMPSE Global implications of Arctic climate processes and feedbacks Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Klaus Dethloff Arctic changes have implications for the global climate system. The investigation of these links was the aim of the European research project GLIMP- SE which was coordinated by the Alfred Wegener Institute in Potsdam. GLIMPSE Duration November 2002 October 2005 Instrument Budget Funding Participants FP Euro Euro 6 European Partners: Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Rossby Centre - Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, Danish Meteorological Institute, Stockholm University, University of Tromsoe, GKSS Research Center The project applies Arctic specific climate models which include the atmosphere, sea ice and the ocean for the first time. The interaction of these three climate subsystems is able to accelerate an initial warming so that abrupt changes of the Arctic climate are possible. The change of the Arctic temperature will not be limited to the Arctic region, but will have global implications. The strength of the prevailing west winds over Europe, and therewith the weather over the European could be changed effectively. By these mechanisms, the Arctic is a possible driver for fast global climate changes. Therefore, the aim of the project was the implementation of the results of the Arctic specific models into global climate models to understand abrupt climate changes and their probability of occurence. Global climate models are the basic tools to investigate the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the climate system. However, present-day 64 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

65 5.6 Winter (DJF) geopotential difference (gpm) at 500 hpa "New sea-ice and snow albedo run minus control run", left) averaged over years, below) averaged over years. AWI The Alfred Wegener Institute conducts research in the Arctic, Antarctic, and the oceans of mid- and high latitudes. It coordinates the polar research in Germany and provides important infrastructure, like the icebreaker Polarstern and stations in the Arctic and Antarctic, for the national and international research. The Alfred Wegener Institute is one of the 15 research centers of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organization in Germany. models describe the Arctic atmosphere imprecisely. This can induce that small changes in the Arctic climate cannot be detected by the models. Only the combination of information from both regional and global models can deliver reliable estimates of climate changes. ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE 65

66 5.6 AHELMHOLTZ-CENTRE GFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam SAFER Seismic early warning for Europe Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Jochen Zschau Brandenburg has been well known as an expert region for the creation of early warning systems since the UN Early Warning Conference in Potsdam in 1998 (EWC98) at the GFZ. SAFER Duration June 2006 December 2008 Instrument Budget FP6; STReP Euro Funding Euro 23 international partners; amongst others from Japan, Participants USA, Taiwan, Iceland, Switzerland While earthquakes cannot be predicted, warnings can be given in quasi real time. This provides the possibility of shutting down systems at risk, stopping trains or closing streets and bridges. The principle of fast earthquake warning stems from the difference in speed between the relatively slow earthquakes waves and the fast distribution of radio waves and electrical impulses. New methods for the early warning of earthquakes are developed within the framework of the SAFER project. These extend from a speedy acquisition of the range parameters and ground vibrations to the triggering of protective functions, and to the probabilistic prediction of aftershocks. The testing areas are the five large cities Athens, Bucharest, Istanbul, Cairo and Naples. New developments are jointly tested and compared with existing and operational systems there. Testing areas in Iceland, Greece and Switzerland will be incorporated in a subsequent project phase. 66 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

67 Historical earthquakes in the Marmara region GFZ ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE 67

68 5.6 UP University of Potsdam FEMMES Feedback mechanisms in models for ecological forecasts Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Ursula Gaedke The Marie-Curie-Action FEMMES considers influences of environmental change to ecological systems. The ongoing environmental change poses a major threat to the maintenance of biodiversity and ecosystem services in Brandenburg and elsewhere. Management strategies that counteract this threat need to be based on forecasts of the impact of environmental change (changes in land use and climate, biological invasions, nutrient enrichment, etc.) on ecological systems. Mathematical models are indispensable tools for the development of such ecological forecasts. However, most models ignore complex feedback mechanisms and the adaptability of ecological systems that critically affect the response of ecological systems to environmental change. Hence, FEMMES aims to better understand such feedback mechanisms, to incorporate them into ecological models and to use these models to identify optimal management strategies. This requires a complement to the host's broad experience in theoretical and empirical ecology through transfer of knowledge on evolutionary, food web and systems theory. FEMMES will also reduce the lack of suitably trained ecological theoreticians and modellers that prevails throughout Europe. FEMMES Duration December 2006 November 2010 Instrument Budget FP6; Marie Curie: Research Transfer of Knowledge Euro Funding Euro 68 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

69 FEMMES considers influences of environmental change to ecological systems. Universität Potsdam, Alex Popp Elanor Bell (UK), the first Marie Curie scholarship holder at the working group of Ursula Gaedke Universität Potsdam, Fritze ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE 69

70 5.6 ZALF Leibniz-Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research SENSOR Sustainability Impact Assessment: Tools for Environmental, Social and Economic Effects of Multifunctional land Use in European Regions Coordinator: Dr. Katharina Helming What side effects on social, economic and environmental sustainability issues produce any policy decision on land use functions on a European regional level? To answer this question, 33 research partners from 15 European countries constituting the SENSOR consortium develop science-based forecasting Sustainability Impact Assessment Tools (SIAT). SENSOR Duration December 2004 December 2008 Instrument Budget FP6; IP Euro Funding Euro 33 partners from 15 European countries; amongst others: Centre National Du Machinisme Agricole, Du Genie Rural, Des Participants Eaux Et Des Forets (France), International Institute For Applied Systems Analysis (Austria), Malta Environment And Planning Authority (Malta) They allow the assessment of land use policy effects on sustainable development at regional scale for Europe. SENSOR is an Integrated Project within the 6th Framework Research Programme (FP6) of the European Commission under the coordination of the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) in Müncheberg. One main focus of the project is the close interaction with end users at EU level and regional stakeholders integrating their demands and experiences. To meet the target, the researchers cover a wide range of scientific fields from socio-economy to ecology. SENSOR will deliver novel solutions for integrating models, spatial and temporal scaling, indicators selection, database management, sustainability thresholds and target definition, predictions and analysis of land use trends, SIAT will be made available to 70 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

71 5.6 policy makers at European level providing scientifically sound procedures for the impact assessment of environmental, social and economic responses of policy options. As the project has a main focus on the sustainable development of new European member states, the coordinating ZALF plays a special role because of its expertise in the cooperation between old and new EUmembers. The SENSOR concept: the six land use sectors provide regional specific land use functions that are sustainable within the sustainability choice space. ZALF ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE 71

72 5.7 Socio-economic sciences and the humanities UP University of Potsdam (former FEA European Enlightenment Research Center Potsdam) Cliohresnet Creating Links and Innovative Overviews for a New History Research for the Citizens of a Growing Europe Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Günther Lottes The Potsdam Research Centre for the European Enlightenment (FEA) is a coordinating partner in the Network of Excellence "Cliohresnet" under the auspicies of the 6th Research Framework Programme (FP6) of the European Union. Since the failure of the attempt to reform the European constitution, the central importance of cultural matters in the creation of a united Europe is becoming clearer and clearer. The act of working through history and memory together is a critical part of this. Only when people have come to terms with their common historical roots, as well as the very different CLIOHRESNET Duration June 2005 May 2010 Instrument Budget FP6; NoE Euro Funding Euro Participants 45 scientific institutions from 31 countries experiences of conflict across this history, they will be able to construct a new European identity. In this context the tasks of the Cliohresnet network are set. In a dialogue across the participating universities and research facilities we are developing new perspectives on the writing of European history, which then should be useful for historical research in the narrower sense, as well as for instruction in schools and universities. The Clioh network has a projected lifespan of five years (to June 2010), and is supported by a total fund of 4.5 million Euros. With respect to the number of participants, it is one of the largest units within the EU funding instrument "Network of Excellence" - and the only one focussed on the humanities. Altogether, 45 universities in Europe and bordering countries such as Russia (Moscow University) and Turkey (University of Ankara) are taking part. Overall coor- 72 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES

73 The Book Grenzen / Borders FEA Participants, Map of Europe FEA dination is the responsibility of the Universities in Pisa and Reykjavik. The former FEA in Potsdam is the only German institute involved, included at the level of the work group coordinators. Each facility is represented by two senior researchers as well as two doctoral students, meaning that the total European participation in the network is 180 researchers. These are distributed across six thematic work groups, focussed on the following topics: 1) State, Law and Institutions; 2) Power and Culture; 3) Religious and Philosophical Concepts; 4) Work, Gender and Society; 5) Borders and Identity; 6) Europe and the World. In addition, all participants are working on five topics that reach beyond the individual work groups: Citizenship, Migration, Identity, Discrimination and Tolerance, as well as Gender. Most of these are topics which are also part of work programmes within the 7th Research Framework Programme (FP7). Thirteen conferences per year will discuss and work through the topics. Results will appear in seven conference publications per year, as well as within the network of completed doctoral theses. In addition to support for the costs of travel, organization and printing, the funding will also provide two doctoral grants per year. The supported doctoral candidates will have at their disposal a unique opportunity for international cooperation. From the start, the candidates will learn to do research within a Europe-wide context, and to move within the international academic community. They will not only present their findings (in English), but can also publish their dissertations under the auspices of the network. Participation in the network will thus help make an internationally recognized "visiting card" for future endeavours. Clio, the Goddess of memory, as portrayed by Paul Vermeer, is the logo of the network "Cliohresnet". "Res" stands for "Research", and "Net" for "Network". At the same time, the name is an abbreviation for the goals of the network: "Creating Links and Innovative Overviews for a New History Research Agenda for the Citizens of a Growing Europe." FEA

74 5.7 IRS Leibniz-Institute for Regional Development and Structural Planning, Erkner EUDIMENSIONS Local Dimensions of a Wider European Neighbourhood: Developing Political Community through Practices and Discourses of Cross-Border Co-operation Coordinator: Dr. James Scott With the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) and with the concept generally known as Wider Europe the EU has mapped out an ambitious vision of regional "Neighbourhood" as an alternative to future enlargement. The EU`s aim is to offer "privileged partnerships" to several neighbouring states with close ties to the EU. EUDIMENSIONS Duration May 2006 April 2009 Instrument FP6; STReP Budget Euro Funding Euro 9 partners: Queen's U. Belfast (Nothern Ireland), Middle East Technical U (Turkey), U. Joensuu (Finland), U. Gdansk Participants (Poland), U. Thessalien (Greece), Centre for Regional Studies (Hungary), Radboud U. Nijmegen (Netherlands), U. Iasi (Romania), U. Tartu (Estonia) EUDIMENSIONS seeks to understand the actual and potential role of civil society in developing new forms of political, economic, and socio-cultural cooperation within this emerging "New European Neighbourhood" beyond the external borders of the EU. The project will focus on specific local development issues where civil society groups (particularly NGOs) are active, including economic development, cultural and educational issues, urban development, minority rights, local democracy and participation, the integration of immigrant communities and environmental issues. One of the main project objectives is to determine the extent to which EU cooperation programmes (in particular the ENP) und national policies open windows of opportunity for civil society engagement. Above and beyond this, EUDIMEN- SIONS will contribute to wider European debate over the societal significance of NGOs and civic initiatives within a context of "multilevel governance". 74 SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES

75 5.7 The divided village of Szelmenc at the Ukrainian Slovak frontier IRS City Lights of Europe NASA GSFC Scientific Visualization Studio SOCIO-ECONOMIC SCIENCES AND THE HUMANITIES 75

76 5.8 Security and Space AHELMHOLTZ-CENTRE GFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam GAGOS Assessing and forward planning of the geodetic and Geohazard Observing Systems for GMES Applications Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Markus Rothacher Essential areas of our daily lives are now significantly influenced by satellites. They collect and process information and data, reflect, amplify and transmit signals, helping IT basic services in wide ranging areas such as navigation as well as services of general interest. GAGOS Duration February 2005 January 2007 Instrument Budget Funding Participants FP6; SSA Euro Euro 2 partners: DGFI Deutsches Geodätisches Forschungsinstitut (Germany), Statens Kartverk (Norway) For a further improvement and expansion of the existing systems, however, an absolute requirement is that various components of the dynamic systems of the earth be thoroughly researched and presented in a complex form. It is obvious that numerous very differently constructed sensor systems, data archives, presentations of the various potential fields of the earth and high speed computer systems require a worldwide uniform geodetic reference frame to do so, as uniform points on the Earth will otherwise not be able to be consistently presented with the different data groups. The Specific Support Action GAGOS has been created in service of the overall geodetic research community in Europe in order to guarantee the requirement for a uniform usage of the existing infrastructures, the corresponding data transmission formats and a suitable conception for new systems for the future SECURITY AND SPACE

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