\documentclass[11pt,eudraft,twoside]{euproposal} \usepackage{wrapfig,rotating} \usepackage{a4wide} \usepackage{xspace} \usepackage{paralist} \usepackage{times} \def\ipower{{\sc{iPoWr}}} \ProposalAcronym\ipower \ProposalTitle{{\underline{I}ntellitent} {\underline{P}r\underline{o}sal} {\underline{Wr}iting}} \ProposalCall{ICT Call 1: FP7-???-200?-?} \ProposalInstrument{Large-scale Integrating Project (IP) Proposal} \ProposalTopics{???-200?.?.? Intelligent Proposal Writing} \ProposalCoordinatorName{Prof. Dr. Michael Kohlhase} \ProposalCoordinatorEmail{m.kohlhase@jacobs-university.de} \ProposalCoordinatorTelFax{(+49) 421 200-3140/-493140} \ProposalCoordinator{JACU}{Jacobs University Bremen}{D} \ProposalPartner{EFO}{European Future Office}{NL} \ProposalPartner{BAR}{Universit\`e de BAR}{F} \ProposalPartner{BAZ}{BAZ International Ltd}{UK} \begin{document} \svnInfo $Id: propB.tex 13984 2007-11-04 14:50:45Z kohlhase $ \svnKeyword $HeadURL: https://svn.kwarc.info/repos/kwarc/doc/macros/euproposal/propB.tex $ \begin{titlepageabstract} Writing grant proposals is a collaborative effort that requires the integration of contributions from many individuals. The use of an ASCII-based format like {\LaTeX} allows to coordinate the process via a source code control system like {\sc{Subversion}}, allowing the proposal writing team to concentrate on the contents rather than the mechanics of wrangling with text fragments and revisions. \end{titlepageabstract} \setcounter{tocdepth}{1} {\small\tableofcontents} \setcounter{part}{2}% part B \chapter{Scientific and Technical Quality}\label{chap:quality} \begin{todo} Recommended length for the whole of Section 1 –-- twenty pages, not including the tables in Section 1.3 \end{todo} \section{Concept and Objectives}\label{sec:objectives} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} Explain the concept of your project. What are the main ideas that led you to propose this work? Describe in detail the S\&T objectives. Show how they relate to the topics addressed by the call. The objectives should be those achievable within the project, not through subsequent development. They should be stated in a measurable and verifiable form, including through the milestones that will be indicated under Section 1.3 below. \end{todo} \section{Progress beyond the State-of-the-Art}\label{sec:progress} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} Describe the state-of-the-art in the area concerned, and the advance that the proposed project would bring about. If applicable, refer to the results of any patent search you might have carried out. \end{todo} \section{Scientific/Technical Methodology and Work Plan}\label{sec:methodology} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} A detailed work plan should be presented, broken down into work packages\footnote{A work package is a major sub-division of the proposed project with a verifiable end-point --- normally a deliverable or a milestone in the overall project.} (WPs) which should follow the logical phases of the implementation of the project, and include consortium management and assessment of progress and results. (Please note that your overall approach to management will be described later, in Section 2). Please present your plans as follows: \begin{enumerate} \item Describe the overall strategy of the work plan. \item Show the timing of the different WPs and their components (Gantt chart or similar). \item Provide a detailed work description broken down into work packages: \begin{description} \item [Work package list] (please use table \ref{fig:wplist}); \item [Deliverables list] (please use table \ref{}); \item[Description of each work package] (please use table 1.3c) \item [Summary effort tabl]e (1.3d) \item [List of milestones] (please use table 1.3e) \end{description} \item Provide a graphical presentation of the components showing their interdependencies (Pert diagram or similar) \end{enumerate} The number of work packages used must be appropriate es the complexity of the work and the overall value of the proposed project. The planning should be sufficiently detailed to justify the proposed effort and allow progress monitoring by the Commission. Any significant risks should be identified, and contingency plans described \end{todo} \subsection{Work Planning}\label{sec:workplanning} \begin{todo} Give a short high-level introduction to how the work in the project should proceed, explain Table~\ref{fig:wplist}. In the table below indicate one activity per work package: RTD = Research and technological development (including any activities to prepare for the dissemination and/or exploitation of project results, and coordination activities); DEM = Demonstration; MGT = Management of the consortium; OTHER = Other specific activities, if applicable in this call. \end{todo} \begin{figure}[ht]\centering \begin{wptable} \wgline{mansubsus}\wpline{management}\wpline{dissem}\hline \wgline{systems}\wpline{class}\wpline{temple} \end{wptable} \caption{Work Groups and Packages}\label{fig:wplist} \end{figure} \begin{figure}[ht] \begin{footnotesize} \begin{minipage}{\textwidth} \begin{sideways} \begin{tabular}{|l|l||llllllllllllllll|}\hline WP & title & 1 & 4 & 7 & 10 & 13 & 16 & 19 & 22 & 25 & 28 & 31 & 34 & 37 & 40 & 43 & 46 \\\hline \euRef{wp}{management}{number} & \euref{wp}{management}{short} & \act{3}{kickoff \& SS1} & \pause{9} & \act{4}{exploitation} \\\hline \euRef{wp}{dissem}{number} & \euref{wp}{dissem}{short} & \pause{6} & \act{1}{SS2} & \pause{3} & \act{1}{SS3} & \pause{3}& \act{1}{SS4}& \pause{1}\\\hline\hline \euRef{wp}{class}{number} & \euref{wp}{class}{short} & \act{2}{req} & \pause{2} &\act{4}{proto} &\pause{2} & \act{4}{deployment}\\\hline \euRef{wp}{class}{number} & \euref{wp}{class}{short} & \pause{4} & \act{4}{proto} & \pause{4} & \act{4}{deployment}\\\hline \end{tabular} \end{sideways} \hspace*{1cm} %\includegraphics[angle=90,height=19.2cm]{../tables/staffeffort} \end{minipage} \end{footnotesize} \caption{Overview Work Package Activities and Staff Involvement}\label{fig:activities} \end{figure} \ednote{add generation here} \subsubsection{Project Milestones}\label{sec:milestones} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} Milestones are control points where decisions are needed with regard to the next stage of the project. For example, a milestone may occur when a major result has been achieved, if its successful attainment is a required for the next phase of work. Another example would be a point when the consortium must decide which of several technologies to adopt for further development. \end{todo} The work in the {\ipower} project is structured by seven milestones, which coincide with the project meetings in summer and fall (see Section~\ref{sec:outreach} for details). Since the meetings are the main face-to-face interaction points in the project, it is suitable to schedule the milestones for these events, where they can be discussed in detail. We envision that this setup will give the project the vital coherence in spite of the broad mix of disciplinary backgrounds of the participants. \def\milesfor#1{} \begin{footnotesize} \begin{longtable}{|l|l|l|p{5cm}|p{5cm}|}\hline \# & Event & Mo. & Description & Means of Verification \\\hline & \multicolumn{4}{p{14cm}|}{Workpackages involved}\\\hline\hline \milestone{kickoff} & Kickoff & 1 & Initial (Organizational) Project Infra\-structure & Inspection \\\hline & \multicolumn{4}{p{14cm}|}{\milesfor{kickoff}}\\\hline\hline \milestone{consensus} & Consensus & 24 & Consensus & Inspection \\\hline & \multicolumn{4}{p{14cm}|}{\milesfor{consensus}}\\\hline \milestone{exploitation} & Exploitation & 36 & Expl & Inspection \\\hline & \multicolumn{4}{p{14cm}|}{\milesfor{exploitation}}\\\hline\hline \milestone{final} & Final & 48 & Final Results & Inspection \\\hline & \multicolumn{4}{p{14cm}|}{\milesfor{final}}\\\hline\hline \end{longtable} \end{footnotesize} \newpage \subsubsection{Work Packages}\label{sec:workpackages} \begin{workplan} \begin{workgroup}[id=mansubsus,title={Management, Support \& Sustainability}, short=Management,lead=JACU] \begin{wgd} \wpobjectives This work-group has two work packages: one for management proper ({\euref{wp}{management}{label}}), and one each for dissemination ({\euref{wp}{dissem}{label}})\\\hline \wpdescription This work group ensures the dissemination and creation of the periodic integrative reports containing the periodic Project Management Report, the Project Management Handbook, an Knowledge Dissemination Plan ({\euref{wp}{management}{label}}), the Proceedings of the Annual {\ipower} Summer School as well as non-public Dissermination and Exploitation plans ({\euref{wp}{dissem}{label}}), as well as a report of the {\ipower} project milestones.\\\hline \begin{wgdelivs} \wgdeliv[due={6,12,18,24,30,36,42,48},id=intReport,type=report, dissem=partial, miles={kickoff,final}] {Integrative report.} \end{wgdelivs}\\\hline\hline \end{wgd} \newpage \begin{wpd}[id=management,type=MGT,duration=48,start=1,lead=JACU, title=Project Management,short=Management, JACU=2,BAR=2,EFO=2,BAZ=2] \wpobjectives \begin{itemize} \item To perform the administrative, scientific/technical, and financial management of the project \item To co-ordinate the contacts with the EU \item To control quality and timing of project results and to resolve conflicts \item To set up inter-project communication rules and mechanisms \end{itemize} \\\hline \wpdescription Based on the Consortium Agreement, i.e. the contract with the European Commission, and based on the financial and administrative data agreed, the project manager will carry out the overall project management, including administrative management. A project quality handbook will be defined, and a {\ipower} help-desk for answering questions about the format (first project-internal, and after month 12 public) will be established. The project management will\ldots\\\hline \begin{wpdelivs} \wpdeliv[due=1,id=mailing,type=infra,dissem=project,miles=kickoff] {Project-internal mailing lists} \wpdeliv[due=3,id=handbook,type=report,dissem=public,miles=consensus] {Project management handbook} \wpdeliv[due={6,12,18,24,30,36,42},id=report2,type=report,dissem=public,miles={consensus,final}] {Periodic management report} \wpdeliv[due=6,id=helpdesk,dissem=public,type=infra,miles=kickoff] {{\ipower} Helpdesk} \wpdeliv[due=36,id=report6,type=report,dissem=public,miles=final] {Final plan for using and disseminating the knowledge} \wpdeliv[due=48,id=report7,type=report,dissem=public,miles=final] {Final management report} \end{wpdelivs}\\\hline Furthermore, this work package contributes to {\euRef{deliv}{mansubsusintReport}{label}} with an Periodic Management Report, a Project Management Handbook, and a plan for using and disseminating the project results.\\\hline \end{wpd} \newpage \begin{wpd}% [id=dissem,type=RTD,duration=48,start=1,lead=EFO, title=Dissemination and Exploitation,short=Dissem, EFO=8,JACU=2,BAR=2,BAZ=2] \wpobjectives Much of the activity of a project involves small groups of nodes in joint work. This work package is set up to ensure their best wide-scale integration, communication, and synergetic presentation of the results. Clearly identified means of dissemination of work-in-progress as well as final results will serve the effectiveness of work within the project and steadily improve the visibility and usage of the emerging semantic services. \\\hline \wpdescription The work package members set up events for dissemination of the research and work-in-progress results for researchers (workshops and summer schools), and for industry (trade fairs). An in-depth evaluation will be undertaken of the response of test-users. Within two months of the start of the project, a project website will go live. This website will have two areas: a members' area and a public area.\ldots\\\hline \begin{wpdelivs} \wpdeliv[due=2,id=website,type=infra,dissem=public,miles=kickoff] {Set-up of the Project web server} \wpdeliv[due=8,id=ws1proc,type=report,dissem=public,miles={kickoff}] {Proceedings of the first {\ipower} Summer School.} \wpdeliv[due=9,id=dissem,type=report,dissem=project] {Dissemination Plan} \wpdeliv[due=9,id=exploitplan,type=report,dissem=project,miles=exploitation] {Scientific and Commercial Exploitation Plan} \wpdeliv[due=20,id=ws2proc,type=report,dissem=public,miles={exploitation}] {Proceedings of the second {\ipower} Summer School.} \wpdeliv[due=32,id=ss1proc,type=report,dissem=public,miles={exploitation}] {Proceedings of the third {\ipower} Summer School.} \wpdeliv[due=44,id=ws3proc,type=report,dissem=public,miles=exploitation] {Proceedings of the fourth {\ipower} Summer School.} \end{wpdelivs}\\\hline Furthermore, this work package contributes to {\euRef{deliv}{mansubsusintReport}{label}} with the annual Proceedings of the {\ipower} Summer School and the (non-public) Dissemination Plan as well as the (non-public) scientific and commercial Exploitation Plan. \\\hline \end{wpd} \end{workgroup} \newpage \begin{workgroup}[id=systems,title={System Development},short=Systems,lead=JACU] \begin{wgd} \wpobjectives This work-group has two work packages: one for the development of the {\LaTeX} class ({\euref{wp}{class}{label}}), and for the proposal template ({\euref{wp}{temple}{label}}) \\\hline \wpdescription This work group coordinates the system development.\\\hline \begin{wgdelivs} \wgdeliv[due=30,id=intReport,type=report,dissem=public,miles={consensus}] {Integration report.} \wgdeliv[due=48,id=finalReport,type=report,dissem=public,miles={consensus}] {Final report.} \end{wgdelivs}\\\hline\hline \end{wgd} \newpage \begin{wpd}[id=class,type=MGT,duration=48,start=1,lead=JACU, title=A {\LaTeX} class for EU Proposals,short=Class, JACU=12,BAR=12] \wpobjectives To devlop a {\LaTeX} class for marking up EU Proposals\\\hline \wpdescription We will follow strict software design principles, first comes a requirements analys, then \ldots\\\hline \begin{wpdelivs} \wpdeliv[due=6,id=req,type=report,dissem=project,miles=kickoff] {Requirements analysis} \wpdeliv[due=12,id=spec,type=report,dissem=public,miles=consensus] {{\ipower} Specification } \wpdeliv[due=18,id=demonstrator,type=software,dissem=public,miles={consensus,final}] {First demonstrator ({\tt{article.cls}} really)} \wpdeliv[due=24,id=proto,type=software,dissem=public,miles=final] {First prototype} \wpdeliv[due=36,id=release,type=software,dissem=public,miles=final] {Final {\LaTeX} class, ready for release} \end{wpdelivs}\\\hline Furthermore, this work package contributes to {\euRef{deliv}{systemsintReport}{label}} and {\euRef{deliv}{finalReport}{label}}.\\\hline \end{wpd} \newpage \begin{wpd}[id=temple,type=DEM,duration=48,start=1,lead=BAR, title={\ipower} Proposal Template,short=Template,BAR=12,BAZ=24] \wpobjectives To develop a template file for {\ipower} proposals\\\hline \wpdescription We abstract an example from existing proposals\\\hline \begin{wpdelivs} \wpdeliv[due=6,id=req,type=report,dissem=project,miles=kickoff] {Requirements analysis} \wpdeliv[due=12,id=spec,type=report,dissem=public,miles=consensus] {{\ipower} Specification } \wpdeliv[due=18,id=demonstrator,type=software,dissem=public,miles={consensus,final}] {First demonstrator ({\tt{article.cls}} really)} \wpdeliv[due=24,id=proto,type=software,dissem=public,miles=final] {First prototype} \wpdeliv[due=36,id=release,type=software,dissem=public,miles=final] {Final Template, ready for release} \end{wpdelivs}\\\hline Furthermore, this work package contributes to {\euRef{deliv}{systemsintReport}{label}} and {\euRef{deliv}{finalReport}{label}}.\\\hline \end{wpd} \end{workgroup} \newpage \end{workplan} \subsection{Deliverables}\label{sec:delivrables} We will now give an overview over the deliverables and milestones of the work packages. Note that the times of deliverables after month 24 are estimates and may change as the work packages progress. In the table below, {\emph{integrating work deliverables}} (see top of section~\ref{sec:workplanning}) are printed in boldface to mark them. They integrate contributions from multiple work packages. These can have the dissemination level ``partial'', which indicates that it contains parts of level ``project'' that are to be disseminated to the project and evaluators only. In such reports, two versions are prepared, and disseminated accordingly. {\footnotesize\inputdelivs{10cm}} \ednote{here?} \staffefforttable \newpage \chapter{Implementation}\label{chap:implementation} \section{Management Structure and Procedures}\label{chap:management} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} Describe the organisational structure and decision-making mechanisms of the project. Show how they are matched to the complexity and scale of the project. \end{todo} The Project Management of {\ipower} is based on its Consortium Agreement, which will be signed before the Contract is signed by the Commission. The Consortium Agreement will enter into force as from the date the contract with the European Commission is signed. \subsection{Organizational structure}\label{sec:management-structure} \subsection{Risk Assessment and Management} \subsection{Information Flow and Outreach}\label{sec:spread-excellence} \subsection{Quality Procedures}\label{sec:quality-management} \subsection{Internal Evaluation Procedures} \newpage \section{Individual Participants}\label{sec:partners} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} For each participant in the proposed project, provide a brief description of the organisation, the main tasks they have been attributed, and the previous experience relevant to those tasks. Provide also a short profile of the staff members who will be undertaking the work. \end{todo} \newpage \begin{partnerdesc}{JACU} Jacobs University is a new private research university patterned after the Anglo-Saxon university system. The university was founded in 2000 and has an international student body (ca. 1000 students from over 90 nations, admitted in a highly selective process). The KWARC (KnoWledge Adaptation and Reasoning for Content \url{http://kwarc.info}) Group headed by {\emph{Prof. Dr. Michael Kohlhase}} specializes in knowledge representation systems for mathematics, formal mathematics, natural language semantics and the semantic web. It is the main center and lead implementor of the OMDoc (Open Mathematical Document) representation format for knowledge representation in Mathematics. Since doing research and developing systems is much more fun than writing proposals, they try go do that as efficiently as possible, hence this meta-proposal. \end{partnerdesc} \newpage \begin{partnerdesc}{EFO} The EFO is the world leader in futurology, \ldots \end{partnerdesc} \newpage \begin{partnerdesc}{BAR} The Universit\'e de BAR specializes on drinking lots of red wine. It is a partner in the consortium, because it has a very nice chateau on the Cote d'Azure, where it host gorgeous project meetings. \end{partnerdesc} \newpage \begin{partnerdesc}{BAZ} \ednote{add something here} \end{partnerdesc} \newpage \section{The {\ipower} consortium as a whole} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} Describe how the participants collectively constitute a consortium capable of achieving the project objectives, and how they are suited and are committed to the tasks assigned to them. Show the complementarity between participants. Explain how the composition of the consortium is well-balanced in relation to the objectives of the project. If appropriate describe the industrial/commercial involvement to ensure exploitation of the results. Show how the opportunity of involving SMEs has been addressed \end{todo} \subsection{Subcontracting}\label{sec:subcontracting} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} If any part of the work is to be sub-contracted by the participant responsible for it, describe the work involved and explain why a sub-contract approach has been chosen for it. \end{todo} \subsection{Other Countries}\label{sec:other-countries} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} If a one or more of the participants requesting EU funding is based outside of the EU Member states, Associated countries and the list of International Cooperation Partner Countries\footnote{See CORDIS web-site, and annex 1 of the work programme.}, explain in terms of the project’s objectives why such funding would be essential. \end{todo} \subsection{Additional Partners}\label{sec:assoc-partner} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} If there are as-yet-unidentified participants in the project, the expected competences, the role of the potential participants and their integration into the running project should be described \end{todo} \section{Resources to be Committed}\label{sec:resources} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} Recommended length for Section 2.4 – two pages In addition to the costs indicated on form A3 of the proposal, and the staff effort shown in Section 1.3 above, please identify any other major costs (e.g. equipment). Describe how the totality of the necessary resources will be mobilised, including any resources that will complement the EC contribution. Show how the resources will be integrated in a coherent way, and show how the overall financial plan for the project is adequate. \end{todo} \subsection{Travel Costs and Consumables}\label{sec:travel-costs} \subsection{Subcontracting Costs} \subsection{Other Costs} \chapter{Impact}\label{chap:impact} \ednote{Recommended length for the whole of Section 3 –-- ten pages} \section{Expected Impact}\label{sec:expected-impact} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} Describe how your project will contribute towards the expected impacts listed in the work programme in relation to the topic or topics in question. Mention the steps that will be needed to bring about these impacts. Explain why this contribution requires a European (rather than a national or local) approach. Indicate how account is taken of other national or international research activities. Mention any assumptions and external factors that may determine whether the impacts will be achieved. \end{todo} \subsection{Medium Term Expected Outcome} \subsection{Long Term Expected Outcomes} \subsection{Use Cases} \section{Dissemination and Exploitation of Project Results}\label{sec:outreach} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} Describe the measures you propose for the dissemination and/or exploitation of project results, and the management of knowledge, of intellectual property, and of other innovation-related activities arising from the project. \end{todo} \subsection{Dissemination} \subsection{Exploitation} \subsection{Management of Intellectual Property} \subsection{Sustainability} \chapter{Ethical Issues}\label{chap:ethical} \begin{todo}{from the proposal template} Describe any ethical issues that may arise in the project. In particular, you should explain the benefit and burden of the experiments and the effects it may have on the research subject. Identify the countries where research will be undertaken and which ethical committees and regulatory organisations will need to be approached during the life of the project. Include the Ethical issues table below. If you indicate YES to any issue, please identify the pages in the proposal where this ethical issue is described. Answering 'YES' to some of these boxes does not automatically lead to an ethical review1. It enables the independent experts to decide if an ethical review is required. If you are sure that none of the issues apply to your proposal, simply tick the YES box in the last row. \end{todo} \begin{small} \begin{tabular}{|p{1em}p{11cm}|l|l|}\hline \multicolumn{2}{|l|}{\cellcolor{lightgray}{\strut}} & \cellcolor{lightgray}{YES} & \cellcolor{lightgray}{PAGE}\\\hline \multicolumn{2}{|l|}{\bf{Informed Consent}} & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve children? & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve patients or persons not able to give consent? & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve adult healthy volunteers? & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve Human Genetic Material? & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve Human biological samples? & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve Human data collection? & & \\\hline \multicolumn{2}{|l|}{\bf{Research on Human embryo/foetus}} & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve Human Embryos? & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve Human Foetal Tissue / Cells? & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve Human Embryonic Stem Cells? & & \\\hline \multicolumn{2}{|l|}{\bf{Privacy}} & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve processing of genetic information or personal data (eg. health, sexual lifestyle, ethnicity, political opinion, religious or philosophical conviction) & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve tracking the location or observation of people? & & \\\hline \multicolumn{2}{|l|}{\bf{Research on Animals}} & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve research on animals? & & \\\hline & Are those animals transgenic small laboratory animals? & & \\\hline & Are those animals transgenic farm animals? & & \\\hline & Are those animals cloned farm animals? & & \\\hline & Are those animals non-human primates? & & \\\hline \multicolumn{2}{|l|}{\bf{Research Involving Developing Countries}} & & \\\hline & Use of local resources (genetic, animal, plant etc) & & \\\hline & Benefit to local community (capacity building i.e. access to healthcare, education etc) & & \\\hline \multicolumn{2}{|l|}{\bf{Dual Use}} & & \\\hline & Research having direct military application & & \\\hline & Research having the potential for terrorist abuse & & \\\hline \multicolumn{2}{|l|}{\bf{ICT Implants}} & & \\\hline & Does the proposal involve clinical trials of ICT implants? & & \\\hline \multicolumn{2}{|l|}{\bf\footnotesize{I CONFIRM THAT NONE OF THE ABOVE ISSUES APPLY TO MY PROPOSAL}} & &\cellcolor{lightgray}{} \\\hline \end{tabular} \end{small} \section{Personal Data} \bibliographystyle{alpha} \bibliography{prop} \ednotemessage \end{document} %