Second call for proposals under JOULE/THERMIE programme
The European Commission, DG XII, has launched the second call for proposals for RTD projects under the specific RTD programme in the field of non-nuclear energy (JOULE/THERMIE). Proposals are invited for RTD projects in all or part of the following areas described in the work programme: - Area 1: Energy RTD strategy: . 1.1. Global analysis for energy RTD policy options (topics 1.1.1 1.1.3); . 1.2. Socio-economic research for energy: . 1.2.1. Best practice for energy-ecological modernization and promotion mechanisms (topics 1.2.1.1 1.2.1.3); . 1.2.2. Non-technological barriers and incentives (topics 1.2.2.2 1.2.2.3) . 1.3. Modelling (topics 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3); . 1.4. Energy-environment-economic forum (topics 1.4.1 1.4.3); . 1.5. Synergies (topics 1.5.1 1.5.3); - Area 2: Rational use of energy (RUE.): . 2.1. RUE in buildings (topics 2.1.A.1 2.1.A.2 2.1.A.4); . 2.2. RUE in industry: . 2.2.1. Efficient use of energy in industry (topics 2.2.1.A.1.1 2.2.1.A.1.2 2.2.1.A.1.5 2.2.1.A.3.1); . 2.3. Energy industry and fuel cells: . 2.3.2. Fuel cells (topics 2.3.2.A.1 2.3.2.A.3); . 2.4. RUE in transport: . 2.4.A.1. Decision support for energy management in transport; . 2.4.A.1.1. System identification; . 2.4.A.1.2. System modelling; . 2.4.A.1.3. System optimization - impact assessment technologies; . 2.4.A.1.4. Validation activities; . 2.4.A.2. Efficient and low-polluting energy storage and conversion; . 2.4.A.2.1. Development of battery and associated technologies (topics 2.4.A.2.1.1 2.4.A.2.1.2 2.4.A.2.1.3 2.4.A.2.1.4); . 2.4.A.2.2. Fuel cell applications in transport (topics 2.4.A.2.2.1 2.4.A.2.2.2); . 2.4.A.2.3. Auxiliary energy storage/converter devices and traction control systems (topics 2.4.A.2.3.1 2.4.A.2.3.2 2.4.A.2.3.3); . 2.4.A.3. Electrical vehicle systems integration, simulation and assessment (topics 2.4.A.3.1 2.4.A.3.2 2.4.A.3.3); - Area 3: Renewable energies: . 3.3. Renewable energies in buildings (topics 3.3.A.1 3.3.A.2 3.3.A.3 3.3.A.4); . 3.5. Energy from biomass and waste (topics 3.5.A.1 3.5.A.3 3.5.A.5); . 3.8. Energy storage and further options (topic 3.8.A.1); - Area 4: Fossil fuels: . 4.1. Clean technologies for solid fuels: . 4.1.1. Conventional steam cycles (topics 4.1.1.A.2 4.1.1.A.3); . 4.1.2. Advanced cycles (topics 4.1.2.A.1 4.1.2.A.2); . 4.2. Generic combustion (topics 4.2.A.1 4.2.A.2 4.2.A.3 4.2.A.4); . 4.3. New fuels in transport (topics 4.3.A.2 4.3.A.2.1); . 4.4. Hydrocarbons: . 4.4.A.1. Reservoir evaluation and management (topics 4.4.A.1.1 4.4.A.1.3 4.4.A.1.5); . 4.4.A.2. Deep complex structures (topics 4.4.A.2.1 4.4.A.2.2 4.4.A.2.3). For more information, please refer to the work programme. In order to facilitate the participation of organizations from Central and East European countries, from European countries of the former Soviet Union and from developing countries, Community financial support may be available. Proposals for RTD projects and any correspondence should be sent to the following address: European Commission DG XII - Science, research and development Directorate F - Office for proposals concerning Non-Nuclear Energy 75 rue Montoyer B-1040 Brussels Fax +32-2-2966882