Objective
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are environmental pollutants endowed with endocrine activity. An increasing risk of cancerogenesis, disturbance of childrens development and reduced male fertility are attributed to EDCs in water and nutrition. The pro posal will focus on an efficient collaboration between synthetic organic chemists, polymer chemists, separation scientists and specialists in structural characterization, for the design of novel solid phase extraction systems for EDCs. The specific challe nge lies in the development of materials showing gradually differing affinity for several EDCs. As a single host, the Department of Organic Chemistry at Ghent University, we propose to train 4 young scientists in a laboratory based programme involving thre e-year doctoral studies. The interdisciplinary nature of the proposed project defines a wide field of training for the early stage researchers. Furthermore next to training in scientific and technological competencies, training will be provided in compleme ntary skills such as presentation and reporting capability, aspects of industrial research and time management. The Department combines different research groups with relevant experience in several aspects of the project and has successfully delivered over 130 PhD degrees during the last 10 years. The close connection between the Department of Organic Chemistry (UGent), the Research Institute for Chromatography and the Pfizer Analytical Research Center will ensure awareness of industrial needs and opportun ities. The defined research theme has been chosen for training on the basis of its innovative character, the potential for training in a multidisciplinary way and its relevance to priority areas of exceptional interest for Europe (sustainable development, knowledge-based functional materials). As such, the proposed early stage training site offers a valuable research experience as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team effort.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- engineering and technology environmental engineering water treatment processes wastewater treatment processes
- medical and health sciences clinical medicine andrology
- natural sciences chemical sciences organic chemistry
- social sciences sociology demography fertility
- natural sciences chemical sciences polymer sciences
You need to log in or register to use this function
We are sorry... an unexpected error occurred during execution.
You need to be authenticated. Your session might have expired.
Thank you for your feedback. You will soon receive an email to confirm the submission. If you have selected to be notified about the reporting status, you will also be contacted when the reporting status will change.
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
FP6-2004-MOBILITY-2
See other projects for this call
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
GENT
Belgium
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.